Waco traffic fines spur revenue as factory parking blocked
The Owens-Illinois glass plant faced parking issues on Beverly Drive causing truck turnarounds and blocked access. Police issued traffic tickets after warnings failed, with city clerk Warren Yan kie noting fines fund city revenue. Three new Waco city council members take office, including Lenamon who may become mayor. longtime tensions cited in local governance.
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Waco
Owens-Illinois Glass Factory
Beverly Drive
Veterans Hospital
al Blackwell
A.j.roznovsky
Bennie Reed
Warren Yankie
W. B. Lenamon
W. L. Barrett
Raymond Chunn
Lenamon
Stanton Brown
Vets Move Too Much Signals VA Program Challenge
Glyndon Hague, manager of the Veterans Administration Regional Office in Waco, says the biggest obstacle to smooth VA operation is veterans changing residence. A 1960 study shows 52.5 percent of U S veterans lived in a different house in 1960 than in 1955.
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Glyndon Hague
The
Veterans Ad
Waco
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Million Funds Planned for Lakeshore Drive Relocation
A telegram from Senator Ralph Yarborough indicates a $1 195 204 Army contract for the relocation of Lakeshore Drive. The project covers 3.1 miles of paved street with two bridges, culverts, 5762 tons of bituminous pavement and 540 352 cubic yards of embankment at Waco dam and reservoir.
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Lakeshore Drive
Waco
Short Shrine Ceremonial Today in Karem Temple
Shrine Temple hosts a short form ceremonial on Saturday April 6 with novice sign in 4 to 5 pm and Nobles 4 to 7 pm. Dinner in Karem Cafe, then the Cold Sands degree from 6 to 7 pm. George Nethery and his orchestra play a Shrine dance in Crystal Ballroom 9 pm to 12 am. invites include Shriners and Masons and their ladies.
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Karem Temple
Karem
Arthur J. Williams, Jr
George Nethery
Karem’s
Crystal Ballroom
Shriners
VFW Post 2148 to Meet for Officer Nominations and Elections
VFW Post 2148 schedules two meetings. On Tuesday April 9 officers will be nominated and on Tuesday April 23 officers will be elected according to the commander’s notice.
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Earl Harwell
VFW
Yarborough Appreciation Dinner Set in Waco April 17
Arrangements move forward for a large Central Texas crowd honoring Democrat Senator Ralph Yarborough. Dinner at the Karem Shrine Temple in Waco begins at 7 p.m. with a postmeal reception for local officials to discuss projects. Tickets $2 from local Democrats, farm and labor groups.
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Ralph Yarborough
Karem Shrine Temple
Waco
Pat Beard
Tom Moore, Jr
Carlton Smith
George Nokes
Chloe Armstrong
Jay Naman
Wayne Cagle
Tom Bartlett, Jr
Marlin
Otis Gardner
Moody
Henry Taylor, Jr
Tempie
Albert Dickie
Gatesville
Tom Beard
Hillsboro
Sheriff Maxey Keeps Rose in Custody During Appeal
In 19th district Court Judge Hill Logue rules Ernest Rose remain in Sheriff C C Maxey custody until his appeal of parole revocation is decided. DA Don Hall aided by Austin AG lawyers pressed for immediate transfer. The state correction department car returns to Huntsville with no passengers as Maxey had sent deputies with four prisoners earlier. Douglas Weaver, jailed for burglary, awaits transfer. Harold Jones gets five years probation with conditions after a December Buddies Lounge burglary.
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Ernest Rose
Texas
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Rose
C C. Maxey
Don Hall
Attorney General’s Office
Austin
Department of Correction
Huntsville
Maxey
Waco
Douglas Weaver
Vic Hall
McLennan County
Buddies
North Loop Highway
Harold Jones
County School Bond Vote At Connally Today
Low turnout expected as Connally residents vote on a $105,000 bond issue for the county school system. The election centers on funding for facilities and improvements.
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Connally
Baylor Seeks 5000 Visitors at Seventh Annual Science Fair
Central Texans are expected to visit Baylor University's seventh annual science fair Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The event showcases student projects and science displays across campus.
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Baylor University
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