Sinatras Kidnapping Rumors Stir Local Debate In Waco
The column blends rumors about the Frank Sinatra Jr kidnapping and local politics in Waco. It notes talk of an inside job, mentions Tony Duty potential as city attorney, and reflects Christmas season cheer with Santa visits and Johnson's presidency sentiment. The piece also references fundraising quirks tied to a Kennedy Retirement Fund and a humorous rocker motif.
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Frank Sinatra, Jr
Junior
Sinatra Sr
FBI
Waco
Wiley Stem Jr
Tony Duty
Stein
Tony
Bar Association
Duty
Stemn
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
United States
Johnson
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy Retirement Fund
Bobby’s
Teddy
National Capital
Willis murder case linked to deputy bribe probe rises
A bench warrant targets Ernest Rose to appear for the Wayne Moore trial in 54th district court with Judge Sam Johnson presiding. Sheriff Maxey will bring Rose to McLennan jail as grand jury investigations continue and motions may delay the Monday start.
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Hansel Rager
Willis
Maxey
Rose
Ernest Rose
Huntsville
Wayne Moore
Ernest
Lucille Rose
Vic Hall
54Th District Court
Moore
Hall
Sam Johnson
Hillsboro District Court
Johnson
Texas
David Copeland
Gene Maddin
Pete Middlebrooks
C C. Maxey
McLennan County
Clint Peoples
Johnnie Krumnow
Marlin
Gatesville
Waco
Officers Probe Oswald Ruby Link In Waco Report
Waco police reviewed a Dallas News/Waco Citizen story about a woman whoRent room to a man believed Oswald and later says Ruby took him to Dallas. Officers spoke with witnesses and FBI, found no corroboration, but did not dismiss the possibility. Meanwhile Hansel Rager faces murder and related cases as investigations continue in the same period.
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Tommy Turner
Central Texas News Bureau
Dallas News
Waco
Oswald
Ruby
Kennedy
Lee Harvey Oswald
Jack Ruby
Brazos River
Lee Oswald
Dallas
FBI
New Orleans
Hansel Rager
George Washington Willis
Willis
Danville
Virginia
McCloskey Hospital
Temple
Roger
Bob Hillin
Baker Lounge
Dallas Highway
Rager
Chevrolet
Virginia Rager
Hansel
Oklahoma
Hansen
Texas Penitentiary
Micky Rager
Lawyers to Have Family Christmas Party in Waco Armory
The Waco-McLennan County Bar Association plans its first annual Christmas party for lawyers and families at the National Guard Armory Monday night from 6 to 8 30. The menu features barbequed ham and country pork ribs with trimmings and beverages. Music by Brazos Bottom Five and Santa Claus will join favors for ladies and gifts for children. Bingo with prizes extends the evening. Committee members include Joel W Westbrook Wiley W Stein Jr Frank G McDonald Derwood Johnson and Donald Miller.
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Waco-McLennan County Bar Association
National Guard Armory
Santa Claus
Joel W. Westbrook
Wiley W. Stein Jr
Frank G. McDonald
Derwood Johnson
Donald Miller
Santa at Citizen invites Waco children to write letters
The Citizen asks boys and girls in the Waco area to write letters to Santa in care of the newspaper at 315 Franklin, Waco Texas. Letters must arrive by Friday December 20 and will be printed in a special Christmas edition before being forwarded to the North Pole.
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North Pole
Waco
Santa
Franklin
Texas
Accident rate becomes alarming in rural Texas holiday driving
Captain Sam Gardner of the Texas Highway Patrol warned that rural traffic deaths are rising, urging public attention to hazards during the holidays. He leads the 22 County Waco District and emphasized higher accident risk in rural areas this season.
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Gardner
Sam Gardner
Texas Highway Patrol
Waco
Rural Accident Summary McLennan County November 1963
Rural Accident Summary for McLennan County reports 33 rural traffic crashes in November 1963 resulting in 4 deaths and 24 injuries with property damage totaling 13025.00. For January through November 1963 the county recorded 352 crashes causing 13 deaths, 190 injuries and 213625.00 in property damage.
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Bob Russell
Texas Highway Patrol
McLennan County
Highway Patrol
Motorist urged to awaken to safety during holidays
Texas DPS director Col Homer Garrison Jr urged motorists to drive legally on holiday excursions and not only watch out for others but report unsafe drivers. He cited a past nine day period from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day likely to claim 96 lives in traffic accidents.
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Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas
Homer Garrison Jr
Levine's Plans Move and Expansion on Austin Avenue
Levine's Department Store prepares to relocate to the 600 block on Austin Avenue after remodeling. The store will add 9 000 square feet by early 1964 with upgraded exterior lighting and interior renovations. Waco manager Fred Barshop, backed by central Dallas offices, emphasizes downtown presence.
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Levine's
Austin Avenue
Levine’s
Dallas
Waco Levine’s
Jake Schwartz Realtors
Waco
Fred Barshop
Psychological pricing item offer noted in ad
A sales note cites offering a $2 item for $1.98, described as psychological pricing. The brief implies a marketing tactic to attract buyers.
Downtown Waco needs modern shops and better transit
Lorwin Dates urges city and merchants of Waco to create a central downtown bus station with waiting rooms and free shopper buses on Saturdays for purchases. He suggests enclosed waiting areas near Lake Air Center and other districts, improved downtown parking, and a renovated Goldstein Migel and Cox area to attract stores. He calls for cooperative parking plans and possible tax relief to reduce rent and modernize downtown.
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Lake Air Shopping Center
Westview Village
Goldstein Migel’s
Cox’s
Waco
Lorwin
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Frank Fitzpatrick Jr
McGregor
Clarence Coan
Russell Martin
Mrs. Lyons
Ruby Rager
John Cabaniss
Joe Johnson
Rogers
Tilley Buchanan
Coy Barrett
Marvin L. Horton
Johnnie Sherrill
C. A. Phillips
Stanley Turner
Horton
Jesse Gunterman
Tom Bennett
Waco Theatre
Ki Ou
Fama
Waco Mail
Rocketdyne Division
North American Aviation
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Marshall Space Flight Center
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