Parade Celebrates Loyalty Day Without Helicopters
A Richardson Loyalty Day parade drawn by Army equipment drew crowds along Arapaho Road led by VFW Post 8627. Tanks including the M 60 rolled past the library as weather kept six Army helicopters from appearing. Police reported no incidents.
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First Cavalry Division
Richardson’s
Arapaho Road
Richardson Memorial Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Arapaho
Promendade
Richardson Public Library
Arapaho Ng Center
Waterview
Richardson Recreation Center
Gibson's
J. W. Golden
Garland Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
Richardson
Raymond Noah
VFW
Army
U.S
Dover Elementary Holds Orientation For Future First Graders
Dover Elementary School will host an orientation meeting for parents of upcoming first graders on Tuesday at 9 a.m. The district conducts Pre-School Round-up across 26 elementary schools this week and next. Parents should bring their child’s birth certificate for date verification. Dover Elementary was omitted from Sunday's Daily News list of schools.
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Dover Elementary
Daily News
Hurst-Euless-Bedford District Expands Kindergartens
School officials announce expansion of kindergarten for educationally handicapped children for the 1972 73 term. The program will add one or two more classes to serve area students.
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Hurst-Euless-Bedford
Arlington Chamber Leads Texas Delegation to Washington
Thirty five Arlingtonites left Love Field Saturday afternoon bound for the annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States in Washington. The Arlington group is the largest delegation from Texas cities. Robert Yeates, executive vice president, cited record breaking attendance as proof of Arlington’s growth and progress.
Vandals Strike At Irving Home Under Construction
Vandals broke into a house owned by Irving home builder Frank Markus over the weekend causing over five thousand dollars in damage. The dwelling valued at eighty thousand dollars was under construction for a new owner and featured new carpet and furniture before paint was poured across floors carpet and walls.
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Irving
Frank Markus
LaBounty Seeks Texas House Seat On Tax Expertise
Richardson tax practitioner and former IRS agent Bob LaBounty runs as a Republican for District 33-P. He favors pay as you go taxes, opposes income and corporate taxes, supports tax base expansion via sales, cigarette, and liquor levies, and promises to back police funding and a study of state budgets. He emphasizes aiding the middle class and serving constituents on weekends while in Austin.
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Bob LaBounty
Richardson
Internal Revenue Service
LaBounty
Frank Crowley
Congress
Dave Reagan
Richardson Police Reserve
Austin
LaBoounty
Local YMCA Swim Classes Begin In Richardson
The Richardson Y starts registration for two swim programs. Tiny tots ages five to seven have four days a week for two weeks with six children per class and two instructors in private yards. Rank swimming for eight and older runs five days weekly in public pools. May 22 to July 28. Call 231-3424.
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YMCA
Y’s
Richardson Y
Narcotics arrests and thefts reported in Richardson
Richardson patrolmen arrested four minors Friday night for narcotics violations found hiding in a trash bin with a partial bag of marijuana. A 13 year old girl was detained at Skaggs Drugs for allegedly stealing two record albums valued at 23.67. Canyon Creek Country Club reported a major theft with tools worth 225 dollars. A resident reported a stolen wrist watch valued at 175 dollars left on his auto.
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Richardson
Sherman
Skaggs Drugs
Canyon Creek Country Club
Blue Lake Circle
Extra touch lifts RISD cafeteria to restaurant style
Richardson Independent School District’s James Bowie Elementary unveils lunchroom innovations that echo modern classrooms. Nell Davis oversees a 750-student daily service with decorative nutrition posters, Texas flags on doughnut toothpicks, and a la carte options plus plated meals. First graders receive punch at tables due to coordination limits. The kitchen uses automated devices. food service overseer O W Adams and a small staff set menus, with weekly bids and a focus on quality over price.
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James Bowie
Nell Davis
Heidi Hutzell
RISD
Davis
Richardson Daily News
Richardson Independent School District
Texas
Greenvill Avenue
Food Service
O.W. Adams
Adams
Mary Breedlove
Christal Michael
Lena Reeds
Ima Gene McCord
Betty Edwards
Richland College presentations planned
Representatives of Richland College will attend the Richardson Public Library Monday and Thursday evenings for informal presentations of offerings. Residents, especially graduating seniors, are invited to confer with staff from 7 to 9 p.m. Eleanor Ott and Dick Smith will appear Monday and Thursday nights respectively to show slides and literature on the college and its programs.
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Richland College
Richardson Public Library
Richland
Eleanor Ott
Dick Smith
School Board to set bid acceptance date
The Board of Trustees will set a bid acceptance date for new construction at Richardson and Pearce High Schools. The 7:30 p.m. meeting in the Board Room at 400 S Greenville Ave will include a pupil appraisal by Don Hietz. Trustees may name members to three committees and seek funds for future construction. Bonds totaling 2 million are expected for sale.
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Richardson
Pearce High Schools
Richardson Independent School District
S. Greenville Ave
Don Hietz
Richardson City
Legislative
Richardson Council Hearings Set For Tonight At City Hall
Four public hearings outline the Richardson City Council agenda for tonight at 7 p.m. in City Hall. Harold Collum seeks CM commercial zoning on 31.91 acres at the northeast corner of Plano and Campbell Roads. A paving assessment for Lookout Drive from Jupiter Road to the Municipal Golf Course is to be reviewed. A request concerns a portion of 77.24 acres on the south side of Frances Way east of Santa Fe Railway for A950M and R1500M. A special permit for planned development in the southeast corner of Custer is on the table. The plan commission letter addressing Anthony Horwath’s prior request will be read, and bids for Floyd Road and Custer Road street improvements will be awarded.
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Richardson City
City Hall
Harold Collum
Plano
Campbell Roads
Lookout Dr
Jupiter Road
Municipal Golf Course
Frances Way
Santa Fe Railway
Custer and
Plan Commission
Anthony Horwath
Floyd Road
Custer Road
Family Camping Clinic Offered Near Richardson Park
The Richardson Park and Recreation Department re offers a Family Camping Clinic starting this Tuesday at the Arapaho Road Center from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Four sessions cover camp locations in Texas, equipment, cooking, and activities. Instructor Bill Hout notes the goal is to help families avoid common camping mistakes. Equipment ranges from sleeping bags to motor homes. registration is $8 per family.
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Richardson Park and Recreation Department
Arapaho Road Center
Bill Hout
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