14 Aug 1962
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Newspaper
Waco News Citizen
Location
Waco, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1962
Page
1
A writer recalls arriving home to a birthday cake shared with family and friends, then recounts a long three day 2140 mile journey from Birmingham to Texas and Georgia. They discuss jail visits, local politics, and reflections on segregation era attitudes and a bank of memories from the trip.
An observer recalls meeting a man who could not solve a single national or international issue. The encounter highlighted perceived limitations in problem solving on a grand scale.
A tear gas bomb exploded in the rest room of the Flame on LaSalle Street around 10 30 Saturday night causing the crowd to scatter. Dan Swenke a north side businessman was electrocuted Monday morning while installing an appliance at Connally School.
The Terrace club on Dallas highway in Bellmead area was completely destroyed by a fire that broke out Monday afternoon before 3 p.m. The large dance hall was operated by Johnnie Russo.
A man known as Footlong Hubert was killed at Walker's Auditorium on Clifton Street early Sunday. Howard Fitzgerald Coolbreeze is jailed on murder charges as city liquor board woes intensify over the venue's future amid recurring deaths.
Johnson a bouncer at Walker's auditorium along with Alfred Tennyson were accused after a shooting. Johnson fired a .38 revolver. a blank starter pistol was found in the deceased man's possession. Police, led by Detective James Smith, investigated conflicting witness statements and noted Johnson’s prior run-ins with the law. A murder charge was filed against Johnson and an autopsy was ordered.
Penne Percy known as 1962 Maid of Cotton was hailed in Waco with a noon Rotary Club appearance and a 6 pm style show at Lake Air Shopping Center. Mayor Stanton Brown Jr. proclaimed Monday Penne Percy Day at City Hall, and she thanked Waco for support carried worldwide in her travels.
George Nokes of Lake Air Center urged Heart O Texas Lions to leverage downtown Waco more. He argued vacant entrances and dispersed development hinder progress and warned against sprawling growth that drains the core. He urged using surveys like Barthlemew to fuel future growth.
A $5000 damages suit was settled in the 54th district court for $150 in a Monday session. In the 74th district court last week Doris E. Resvanis et al vs. Waco Transit Company yielded a $60,160 verdict. Plaintiffs’ attorneys included W. V. Dunnam and sons, Vance and Bill. defense attorneys were Dink Jones and John Sheehy. Jury panels were dismissed as not needed.
Texas Highway Patrol in McLennan County released July 1962 rural accident summary. Thirty three rural crashes caused four deaths and nineteen injuries with damaged property totaling 27240 dollars. For January July 1962 the county logged 203 crashes with nine deaths and 113 injuries, property loss 109105 dollars.
Fire on Campground road destroyed ten sheds and 31 hogs along with about a hundred acres of dry grass near Bellmead while a lumber yard on Michigan Avenue suffered losses. Health authorities faced nuisance lawsuits over hogs and chickens owned by a local Waco figure as fire departments from Bellmead James Connally and Lakeview cooperated to prevent further damage. In Corpus Christi Miss Texas Rural Electrification 1963 was awarded to Ton da Curry of Ropesville. she will represent Texas Rural Electrification in Las Vegas in January 1963.
Waco observes Military Appreciation Week with downtown tag prizes and $2 bills linking shoppers to service members. Fort Hood and area installations are showcased in parades, flyovers, and ceremonies led by Sgt Campbell and Penny Percy. Shoppers get discounts at DWU tagged access and theater specials Friday night.
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