Panama Canal tales and Waco civic politics mix in memory
The writer recalls WWI Panama Canal liberty incidents and Panama City tensions, then shifts to 1940s Waco politics. They critique councilmen M. Goldstein Ernest Pardo and Roger Conger, urge support for Mayor Lenamon and City Manager Armstrong, and warn the April 7 election will shape the city’s fate.
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Panama Canal
Pacific
Atlantic Oceans
Fanama City
Balboa
Panama City
Norfolk
Virginia
U.S.S. Zacca
U.S.S
W. B. Lenamon
Lenamon
O. K. Armstrong
Waco
M. Goldstein
Ernest Pardo
Roger Conger
Frost Enters Council Race from East Waro Precinct
Jack Frost, a Timbercrest resident at 4406 Timbercrest, enters the city council race opposing Ernest Pardo. Frost runs Jack Prost Laumbry and Cleaners, a Clifton Street business with affiliates citywide, and has 12 years in the laundry trade after a career with AT&T and service in the US Navy signal corps. Neighbors urge his candidacy citing business experience.
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Jack Frost
Couneil
Waro
Timbercrest
Frost
Signal Corps
US Navy
Ety
Labor Increased In McLennan County
The civilian labor force in McLennan County rose in December while employment fell slightly. Unemployment rose 250 from November and was 600 higher than December last year, with further increases anticipated into mid February as overall employment declines.
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McLennan County
Twenty Fifth Street Merchants Hear Waco Growth Talk
James LeGlond spoke at the Twenty Fifth Street Merchants Association meeting urging poll tax payment and praising future growth of Waco. Edmond Fadal of Jackson & Barrett Inc. serves as president as the group plans monthly talks each second Tuesday.
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James Kh. LeGlond
Twenty- Fifth Street Merchants Association
LeGlond
Waco
LeBlond
Twenty-Fifth Street
Edmond Fadal
Jackson & Barrett Inc
Baylor Evening Classes Registration Opens January 25
Baylor University announces spring semester evening class registration is January 25 from 1 to 6 30 p.m. Classes begin January 29. Director Lee Dunham says 80 subjects across 25 fields are offered and evening students register before day students to secure desired courses.
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Baylor University
Lee Dunham
New Policeman in Waco Welcomes Son
A new police applicant arises as Policeman Jame Riley and Mrs Riley welcome their husky son born Tuesday at 1 19 p.m. at Hillcrest hospital. The mother is reported to be fine while the father celebrates with cigars.
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Waco
Jame Riley
Pine
Hillcrest Hospital
Mayor Lenamon Defends Policing Criticism In Waco Talk
Mayor W B Lenamon presents a defense against media criticism tied to police ticket quotas and city governance during a council adjournment. He denies denouncing individuals, defends calls for accountability, and urges media and public support for a sound, economical government in Waco and Central Texas.
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W. B. Lenamon
Elmer Roberts
Roberts
Tony Duty
Wiley Stem Jr
Deaton
O. K. Armstrong
Waco
Texas
Bud Collins Seeks McLennan County Precinct One Seat
Bud Collins 55 of McLennan County announces his candidacy for County Commissioner Precinct One. A lumber yard owner, farmer, and rancher with two terms on the Waco City Council, he pledges full‑time service, road and bridge improvements, and ongoing contact with rural residents. He lists 28 years in Precinct One and 25 years farming in the county. News confirms his marriage to Ruth Thompson of Waco and Baptist faith.
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J. A
Bud) Collins
McLennan County
Texas
Collins
South 3Rd Street Road
Ruth Thompson
Waco
City of
Precinct One
Ity
Precinct
Council keeps Servion lease as six more months option
At the Tuesday meeting the Waco city council unanimously extended Servion's lease for six months with a one year option at current rates. A motion to reverse the previous denial of a Servion contract failed 4 to 2. Mayor Lenamon and Councilman Barret supported allowing airport sales of gasoline and oils while opponents urged exclusive city control.
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Servion Corporation
Municipal Airport
Servion
W. B. Lenamon
QC. K. Armstrong
Loyd Slimp
Roger Conger
A.M. Gold- Stein
Ernest Pardo
Raymond Chunn
Waco
Lena~mon
W. L. Barrett
Leonard Gorin
Goldstein
Conger
Pardo
Barrett
Lenamon
Simp
Airplane Rides For March of Dimes Continue
March of Dimes fundraiser continues with local aviators offering rides at Municipal airport. A. D. Sorrells urges publicity after a poor turnout netted $620. rides start at 9 a.m. with fares 1 dollar for children under 12 and 2 dollars for adults.
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March of Dimes
A. D. Sorrells
Sorrells
Mobioff
Konrad Lux
West Plans Dance Fundraiser for March of Dimes
West prepares a March of Dimes event centered on a Night Owl club dance on the Dallas highway east of town. A J and Margie Lundey donate gate proceeds again, with Mayor Joe Holasek and local officials attending. John E Popp chairs the West campaign. Roy Hutyra organizes the Night Owl dance. Local 306 musicians donate music. The telecast scanning spot travels 342 miles per second.
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Dallas Highway
City of
West
A. J
Margie Lundey
Joe Holasek
John E. Popp
March of Dimes For West
Roy Hutyra
Night Owl Club
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William R. Moeller
Waco Junior Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Moeller
University High School
Citizens National Bank
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Terry
Wilson Ave
Bud Collins
DWU
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Waco Unlimited
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Hamilton
Bill Foster
American Federation of Musicians Union Local #306
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