Waco City Council Race Looks Toward April Election
Citizens eye three vacancies on the Waco city council as incumbents Conger Pardo and Goldstein depart. The piece notes independent voters, city manager leadership, and the push for replacements who serve the public good over special interests. It also blends holiday reflections and local school holiday timing.
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Waco City Hall
Roger Conger
Ernest Pardo
A. M. Goldstein
Waco
Elmer Roberts
P.M. Johnston
Johnston
W. L. Barrett
Bob Wood
North
Barrett
Wood
Santa delivers gifts at Shrine Salvation Army party in Waco
Santa Claus visited the Shrine Temple in Waco for a joint Shrine and Salvation Army Christmas party for underprivileged children. More than 450 children and 150 parents attended as 247 shoes were given, 180 fitted shoes pending arrival, and over 500 gift bags of candy fruit and nuts were distributed.
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Shrine Temple
N. 7Th St
Salvation Army
Santa Claus
Smith Elementary School
Henn Green
Bill Meadows
North Pole
Santa Claus Party At Karem Shrine Temple
Karem Shrine Temple hosts its second annual Santa Claus Party for Shriners' children and friends in the ballroom from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on December 20. Santa brings gifts while the Karem Clowns perform in costume and refreshments and balloons are provided for children's amusement. Thomas E. Griffith, entertainment chairman, asks Shrine families to bring their youngsters.
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Karem Shrine Temple
Karem Shrine
Thomas E. Griffith
Shrine
The Other Wise Man and the Christmas Message
A reflection on keeping Christ in Christmas through Henry Van Dyke’s The Story of the Other Wise Man. Artaban, a Magus seeking Jesus, joins three companions to follow a star, sells his wealth, and pursues a lifelong quest to find the Christ Child amid frustration and longing.
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Christ
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Bethleherm
East
Bethiehem
Jesus
Judea
Herod
Jerusalem
Chaldea
Jacob
Artaban
Gaspar
Melchior
Belthazar
Babylon
Ami Land
Afriaban
Texans Lead Flight to Strike Hanoi Surface Targets
Two Texans assigned to the technical fighter squadron at McConnell AFB led two F-108 Thunder Flights against missile sites west of Hanoi. Majors Jimmy L. Jones of Leling and Jota J. Ged tom of Austin commanded the mission engaging tough defenses, failing to draw retaliation in time.
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Kaz
Twelfth Air Force
Hanoi
Jimmy L. Jones
Leling
Tex
Jota J. Geadtom
Austin
Coen Mani Et Gas
Ares
Wright Seeks Political Mail in Fort Worth Campaign
Fragmentary text indicates a Fort Worth politician named Wright pursuing political mail and call to action. The note mentions a statewide race and messaging strategy, including a desire to omit opponents and emphasize responsibilities and duties.
Accidental Death Alert During Holiday Season
The Temas Safety Association urges citizens and law enforcement to cooperate for safer streets during the New Year period. TSA President Moes Carr cites an estimated 11 deaths expected in Temas from 12:00 am December 24 to 11:00 pm January 2, calling for strict traffic enforcement and public vigilance.
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Moes Carr
Houston
TSA Presiten
Temas
Saganneng
Ieee
Waco Schools Close Dec 22 for Winter Break
School officials announce Waco institutions will close December 22 through January 2 for Christmas holidays. Superintendent Avery Downing notes enrollments and attendance figures for the 1867-68 term, with compliance to state education laws guiding the closure.
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Waco
Ten people indicted in MelLenna county grand jury case
Grand jury indictments list ten individuals for murder burglary and forgery in MelLennan county. Eleanor Mayes and others named with ages and addresses face charges from murder to burglary and forgery related to October 22 incidents.
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MelLennan County Gresc
Elleor Mayes
Robert “. Mayes Sr
Goane Jr
Freéty May Molle
Mayers Lane
Connde Gene Terry
Port Avenue
Elgin Royce Whitaker
Laster Avene
Wiliie Washington
Turner Wreet
Milly Pep Kuykendall
Labheca
Robert Lurber
North Thirteenth
Bobby Leston Giddings
Pearl
Frank Lee Hunter
Oath Tenth
Freddy King
Mystery Shopper Identified In Downtown Test
Sylvia Moore, a Reaulor Majorette, correctly named Dick Murrell city tax collector as the mystery shopper Thursday afternoon in downtown Waco. The annual project sponsored by the Waco Jay Cops yielded several hundred dollars in merchandise to Miss Moore for identifying the shopper.
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Wiyner
Baylor
Syvia Moore
Daryl Thompson
Dick Murrell
Syivia
Poster Jr. Phate
Sylvia Moore
Murrell
Austin Avenue
Waco Jaycops
Miss Moore
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