Political turns as Texas races shift after judge resignations
Judge R B Stanford will not seek re election opening the field for JP, county judge and district judge seats. Bill Logue, Watson Arnold and Ray Mormino figure in early contests with interim appointments likely by the county commissioners. The poll tax deadline and May Democratic primary date reshape incentives for voters and candidates amid discussions of Governor Daniel and other statewide races.
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R. B (Dick) Stanford
19Th Judicial District Court
Bill Logue
Stanford
Watson Arnold
Logue
Justice of the Peace
Ray Mormino
Texas
Mormino
Mary
McLennan County
Desha Taylor
South Waco
West
Jerry Mashek
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Jim N. Bowmer
Temple
W. T. McDonald
Bryan
Court of Criminal Appeal
First 1960 Waco rescue victim identified as Kilpatrick
W B Kilpatrick a 28 year old Crawford man was found in Lake Waco after his car skidded off Highway Six into the lake near the Bosque entrance. He was coming to work at Progress Laundry when the crash occurred early Thursday morning. Police and fire units retrieved the body around 7 30 a m. The car had license FY 2527 and carried the box 185 Crawford address.
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Waco
Crawford
W. B. Kilpatrick
Progress Laundry
Lake Waco
Kilpatrick
Lake Landing
Jimmie Wallis Willis
al Blackwell
Dallas Youths Sentenced For Molesting Grave
Four Sunset High School students in Dallas were probed for digging up a seven year old girl’s grave at Oak Cliff. Judge A R Stout sentenced them to two years probation and issued a strong rebuke. The report notes a similar grave desecration incident once occurred in Waco involving prominent families.
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Waco
Contract Let To Build Dam Bridge Over Fort Worth Highway Six
Congressman Poage reports the contract for a new bridge over Highway Six at the Waco reservoir was awarded in Fort Worth to Moorman and Singleton. The old bridge will be removed as the dam is completed, per Army engineers.
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Bob Poage
the Citizen
Fort Worth
Highway Six
Poage
Army Engineers
Moorman and Singleton
Waco
Lyndon Olson
Wilson
Bedford Edwards
Sam Able
R. M. Mickle
Highway 77
New Robinson Road
Circle
Appreciation to the Editor for News Conference Coverage
Letter from Aubrey Sachs thanks the editor for coverage of the conference about purchasing his brother's stake in Sachs Austin Avenue. He praises the paper's staff and wishes health and happiness for the New Year. Signed Aubrey Sachs.
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Sachs Austin Avenue
Waco
Bill
Aubrey Sachs
City approves bids for park fencing and new pickups
City commissioners awarded bids for two Dempster Dumpsters at 900 each for the airport and a city park, and for a Falcon sedan from Bird-Kultgen Ford for the tax office at 5517.20. They also advertised bids for houses, park fencing, and drainage projects while approving zoning changes for a shopping center amid mixed opposition.
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Bird-Kultgen
Loweal Ford Dealers
Marlin Baby Wins First New Year Baby Title in Central Texas
Sara Ann Mercer was named the first baby of the year in a 25 mile central Texas contest. Born at Buie Clinic Marlin at 2 minutes after midnight to Roy and Mrs. Mercer, she wins top prize a $25 savings account from Waco Savings and Loan. Prizes include a baby book from Ferna's Portrait Studio and baby items from Babyland.
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Marlin Baby
Waco
Sara Ann Mercer
She Is
Roy Mercer
Route One
Marlin
Central
Texas
Tne
Buie Clinic
Waco Savings and Loan Association
18Th
Washington
Westview
Ferna
Erne
Tob
Hillcrest
Providence Hospitals
Babyland
J.D. Crook
Mexican Gang War Flares Up Again in Waco
The south Waco Mexican gang conflict flared this week with Gonzalo Marquez 18 shot in the left leg near his home at 1510 Webster. Do mingo Salazar 20 was fatally stabbed at the Kate Hoss Homes park clubhouse. Pete Beltram was wounded. The clashes involve two groups based in south and north Waco. police and the district attorney’s office hold detailed files but action awaits further crimes.
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South Waco
Gonzalo Marquez
Webster
Kate Hoss
Park
Domingo Salazar
Pete Beltram
Marquez
Archer St
East Waco
South
North
Waco
Waco Lawyers To Hear Medical Doctor
The Waco McLennan Bar Association will hold a Friday noon program at the Roosevelt Hotel. Dr Gordon Martin, a noted lecturer, will discuss scientific evidence in legal practice.
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Waco, McLennan Bar Association
Roosevelt Hotel
Gordon Martin
Large Size Week and January Observances
The article notes a playful “Large Size Week” concept for the month, suggesting two weeks of celebration or shopping. It lists January events including Wheat Bread Sales Month, Twelfth Day on January 6, Stephen Foster Memorial Day on the 13th, World Religion Day on the 17th, National Franklin Thrift Observance January 17–23, and National YMCA Week January 18–24, ending with E. Lee’s birthday on January 1.
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Stephen Foster
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Marshall Formby
Daniel
Will Wilson
Foster
United States
Lyndon Johnson
Richard Nixon
Veterans Hospital
Abe Sanders
Orie Stone
Charlie Sommerfeld
Hugh Garland
Chevrolet
Bellaire
Banks
Jimmie Willis
Paas
Bank Meo
Dallas
Charlton Rede ci
Auto
Maurice Barnes
23Rd
Edna
Waco Drive
Waco Creek
Cobbs Drive
Trice
42Nd
4Th St
New Road
Bosque Blvd
M. Wilson
S J Guthrie
Mercer
Texas Highway Department
National Ymca
E. Lee
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