Lessons From Bowl Games Spark 1960s Football Style Reflecti
A nostalgic column reflects on 1960s football lessons from bowls and rewatching past games to improve play. It notes Arkansas loss to LSU, missed passes and penalties shaping outcomes, and compares football study to strategic planning in life and politics. It also touches on local civic issues and upcoming elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas Razorbacks
Louisiana State University Tigers
Don Trull
Joe Namath
Political currents stir in Texas and Waco events
A local political scene unfolds with Crawford Martin announced for Texas Attorney General and Franklin Spears seen as a rival. Bob Thomas challenges Jack Woods for Place 1 in the Texas Legislature, with candidates considering Places 2 and 3. Dick Cherry shifts toward Washington while Ralph Yarborough’s aide contemplates future Congress bids. Old timer Bob Poage clings to his seat as campaigning nears.
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Bob Poage
Washington
Murray Watson
Texas
U.S
Crawford Martin
Franklin Spears
Waco
Bob Thomas
Jack Woods
Thomas
Woods
George Cowden
Coke Mills
Fowler West
John Conner
Bob Donaldson
Cowden
Dick Cherry
Cherry
U. S
Ralph Yarborough
11Th
Congress
Poage
Pot Calling Kettle Black in Local Break-In Case
William Turner reports Fred Toone as the break in suspect at Turner's late mother's home where a television set and items are missing. Police seek solid proof for a new district attorney case while Toone, an ex convict, faces ongoing scrutiny by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Turner
Fred Toone
Toone
Dudgeon1st Candid for City Council Ward Seat
Dr. Howard R. Dudgeon filed to run for the Northeast ward seat on the city council, just before a resolution called the election for April 5. He had previously chaired the school board for a dozen years and is expected to represent business and big-interest groups amid three vacancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard R
Dudgeon
Roger Conger
Raymond Baker
Dr. Dudgeon
March of Dimes Airlift expected with record plane lineup
Walter Miller of Miller Aviation reports more planes than ever for the March of Dimes Airlift set for Sunday the 23rd. Waco hosts a growing industrial drive with a three year ad program funded by 150000 dollars and a CAB bid to lower air fares. Lions clubs in Itasca and Waco plan events, with a Dallas convention looming in 1968.
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Walter Miller
Miller Aviation
Highway Department
Waco Drive
38Th
Chamber
Waco
Sam Pass
Beverly Hills Lions
Itasca Lions
Phil Allen
Waco Lions
AL Quinn
Wm. Cameron
Mgr
Brazos Valley
Waco Chamber Promotes Banquet January 24
The Waco Chamber of Commerce pushes ticket sales for the CC Banquet to be held January 24 at the HOT Coliseum. Main speaker will be William J. Driver VA Administrator, who plans to dedicate the new VA building during his visit. The VA is expected to move in this week.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Waco Chamber OF Commerce
Hot Coliseum
Wm. J. Driver
Weird Characters Return to Jail
Twenty nine prisoners were released from the city jail on Christmas day by order of Judge Q. Z. Valentine. Some released patrons returned, including Melvin Athey Collie Duncan and John Hallmark. Detective Woody Schober investigated the gambling destruction case linked to Edward Wilson known as Doodle Tramp of Temple.
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Q. Z. Valentine
Melvin Athey
Collie Duncan
John Hallmark
Walker Lewis
A.B. Washington
Edward Wilson
Temple
Woody Schober
Labor Council Meets at Labor Temple with George Vowel presiding
The McLennan County Central Labor Council AFL-CIO held a Wednesday night meeting at the Labor Temple with George Vowel presiding.
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McLennan County Central Labor Council
Afl-Cio
Labor Temple
George Vowel
Zoo Proxy Backed At Council Meeting
City council briefly gathered as Dick Robinson pressed to photograph a city zoo pig owned by W. Barrett the zoo society president and council member. Contracts were awarded for sewer pipe water testing equipment drainage and food service for prisoners while other items including tax relief and a mind to locate a state treatment center were discussed.
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Dick Robinson
W. L. Barrett
Barrett
Central Texas Zoological Society
Robinson
Ken Mitchell
Mitchell
Rohan Company
Waco
Columbus
R. M. Hicks
West Waco Drive
Roger Smith
Holt
Lake Air
Tom Hunter
Lee Lockwood
Westview
Tex-Craft Buildings
Sidney Farmer Weathers
Valley Mills Drive
Harland Bartholomew and Association
Cooper Foundation
Pauline Reed
Charles Sligh
Pin-Up's Perilous Ride Ends With Red Light Encounter
In a humorous Texas tale, a hunter exhausted after deer stalking slept atop his pickup. Wife driving, he awoke amid a sudden stop in a small town, emerged in a blanket as authorities approached, and was spared after a dramatic, improvised reunion with his party.
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Dallas
E. Y. Freeland
Brownwood
Marines Forward Check to CARE
Mrs. James Wood of Waco presented a check to Captain W A Grubbs on behalf of the Epsilon Mu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. The funds go to CARE to supply the II Marine Amphibious Force in Vietnam and aid grass roots efforts.
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James Wood
Fort Street
Waco
W. A. Gurbbs
Marine Corps
Civic Action
Marine Corps Reserve Civic Action Fund
Captain Grubbs
Marine Corps Reserve Training Center
North 41St Street
Vets to Receive GI Checks This Week
About 154000 veterans will get GI insurance dividend payments totaling 224.2 million dollars as the first distribution. The administrator, William J. Driver, notes 4606000 veterans are eligible to receive dividends this year, with payments issued on policy anniversary dates.
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William J. Driver
Veterans Affairs
Earl Coan Seeks Return to Waco Police Force as Lieutenant
Earl Coan asks the city council to review his retirement and permit a return to work as a police lieutenant. He agrees to health and mental examinations to prove normal condition after an auto collision. The council took the matter under advisement.
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Earl Coan
Coan
Waco Police Association
Heart O’ Texas
Cameron Park
Texas Municipal League
Ramada Inn
Waco
Bob Wood
TML
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Conger
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Ernest Pardo
Citizens In the News
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