12 Aug 1958
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Newspaper
Waco News Citizen
Location
Waco, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1958
Page
1
The Waco civic center site debate centers on locating it in the Mexican neighborhood at First and Jefferson amid city commission actions on traffic water and garbage. Readers note missing delegate lists, civic divisiveness, and postal subscription issues while reporting on Klan activity abroad and newspaper delivery efforts.
Waco detectives clear several safe burglaries with suspects identified including Jack Thomas Jackson Harvey Lee Jones and Robert Quincy Day still at large. Victim locations include Cooks Used Cars Texas Concrete Works and Texas Products Mfg Co with a $1000 safe at Cook's Cars and a stolen doctor’s car recovered.
Police report persistent teen dance gatherings at the YMCA moved from a church by Rev William H Cole create nightly disturbances. Fights erupt weekly after dismissal as youths flood streets with little supervision, leaving local merchants frustrated and residents distressed.
A white man who was hijacked in Waco Sunday night gave details of a Dallas hijack. Suspects Reyes Castaneda and Steve Todar, both in McLennan county jail, are linked to the Dallas crime. Loot around 200 dollars. other man to Dallas officers.
Waco police investigate a news rack theft attempt reported by W E Hamilton at 12th Air Force headquarters. Four youths in a red 1953 Ford, license MT 3204, fled after trying to unlock a Dallas News rack. A Citizen rack was later found chained and carrying unknown cash. Detectives Ross and Pettigrew assigned to the case. James R. Dickson receives a free cinema ticket.
Waco faces a heated civic center dispute as the city commission weighs plans recommended by Harland Bartholomew & Associates. Mayor Ward discusses a downtown site with roads, bridges, and urban renewal funding, while library supporters oppose the business district location amid ongoing protest letters and editorials.
U S Secretary of Labor James P Mitchell filed suit in Tyler Texas federal court against Texas Creosotion Polo and Post Company eight employees allegedly unpaid wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act. He seeks 5546 56 plus interest and costs claiming unpaid minimum wages and overtime.
The average offshore well requires about 240 tons of steel pipe and casing while a similar land drilled well uses roughly 45 tons. This highlights the heavier material demands of offshore exploration.
Secretary of Labor James P Mitchell sues in U S District Court Tyler Texas to recover about 1468 dollars alleged due an employee of R J McMurray Production Company plus interest and court costs.
Central Texas Zoo at Waco Municipal Airport area received three lions from Brackenridge Park in San Antonio last week. The lions, one Mexican breed and two African, were brought in late Sunday and caged early Monday morning. Residents caution about securing strong enclosures to prevent detours or attacks in the area.
Joe Hurtedo reported a burglary at 2800 Parrott while away. Loss valued at 312 with 187 recovered. A Cinderella watch was found in a flower bed next door. Missing are rings, a locket, and 53 dollars. A jewelry box and pictures were recovered. Detectives Eakin and Schober assigned to the case.
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