What Kind of Fourth of July Will 3-Day Holiday Bring
A 1944 Travelers Insurance report cites excessive speed and reckless driving as major causes of highway deaths, with 48 000 fatalities nationwide. In Waco the three day weekend promises quiet observances but lake and park crowds loom. Fireworks pose risks and officials plan for safety support from Coast Guard and local police.
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America
Travelers Insurance Companies
Waco
Coast Guard
Texas Game Commission
Cameron Park
Texas
Cen
Air conditioning for U S Veterans Hospital urged by Waco merchant
Joe Lewis, a Waco shoe merchant, says air conditioning would improve patient treatment at the local Veterans Hospital and asks Congressman Bob Poage to take up the issue. He argues progress for Waco requires such action.
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Joe Lewis
Waco
U. S. Veterans Hospital
Lewis
Bob Poage
Veterans Hospital
Connally Base To Switch Commanders
Colonel Jasper N. Bell will retire August 31 as commander of James Connally AFB. Colonel Charlies B. Lingamfelter will replace him, with Lingamfelter currently commanding the Navigator Training Group. Bell has led Connally AFB since November 1, 1960 after a long Army Air Corps career.
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James Connally Afb
Jasper N. Bell
Air Force
James
Greenville Afb
Miss
Allaota
Georgia
Bell
Army Air Corps
Commieston
Bel
Rom ‘Natal
Braet
India
Secdor Air
Eurema
Col
Saesigne
Alt War College
Beil
Elia Corewall
Sete
Tero Fom
Tom Warren
Otet
Sietes Aly Force Academy
le Lo
Four White Men Settle In City Shooting Affray
Four defendants in city corporation court had bonds forfeited this week, effectively pleas of guilty, linked to a Showboat killing aftermath involving Dennis Foster and J. B. Zeller. Fines ranged from 15 to 42.50 dollars, with charges including disturbing the peace and discharge of firearms near the Longhorn lounge at Speigh and Circle road.
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City Corporation
Dennis Foster
J. B. Zeller
Ronald Murphree
Donald L. Murphree
Otis Eaton
Donald Woodard
Donald Murphree
Longhorn
Speigh
Circle Road
Lawyers in Cowtown Attend Fort Worth Bar Meeting
Local lawyers head to Fort Worth for the State Bar Association session concluding Saturday night. A State Insurance Board public hearing confirms earlier warnings that auto insurance rates will rise by about 13.4 percent on August.
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State Bar Association
Fort Worth
State Insurance Board
Disturbance Leads to DWI and Pistol Charges
James W. Cambell was arrested after a disturbance near a lounge on LaSalle Avenue and charged with DWI and carrying a prohibited weapon. He remained jailed until morning when lawyers secured bonds of 500 dollars each.
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James W. Cambell
Cambell
LaSalle Avenue
South Waco
Puckas
Tom Moore Jr
John Cabaniss
Post Office Observes Independence Day Holiday
Postmaster E. O. Norwood announces the Main Post Office and all branches and contract stations will be closed Monday July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Only mail delivery will be to post office boxholders via Special Delivery Service. Holiday collection schedule will be observed.
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Waco
United States
E. O. Norwood
Post Office Homes
Cleaning Pardo Lake Of Large Minnows
Neighbors report Pardo Lake near Buena Vista shows a large minnow problem. The recreation department says young fish are flaking from recent purchases while lines and gear appear to be left on site. Local authorities investigate the source of the minnows and gear.
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New
Alico Center
Andy Prim
Waco Construction Co
Andy
Dallas
Alice Center
Floyd Laflin
Pardo Lake
Buena. Vista
Riesel Fair Set to Open With Parade and Music
The Riesel Fair begins Thursday night and runs through Saturday with a three day program of midway attractions a stage concert and agricultural exhibits. The Riesel High School band opens the event at 7 p m Thursday followed by show acts and polka bands Friday and Saturday nights feature the Brest Polka Band from Cameron and the Mi Litters of Wee.
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Anc
Floata
Dante
Aco Karem Shrine
Riesel High
Mart Pacther
Brownwood
Cameron Wil
Nigm
Wee
al Schwecke
Cleb Hee
Lions of Waco Head to Los Angeles for International Convention
Waco Lions Club members travel by train air and auto to Los Angeles for Lions International Convention July 7 10. Delegation led by Ray Marion and Joe Sawyer includes many officers and members from district EX 3 and IX 3 with plans to elect David A Evans Texas City to Lions presidency.
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Waco Lion Club
Los Angeles
California
Lions Internations
Ray
Marion
New Road
Joe K. Sawyer
J. A.ada
Hoveton
Waco
Texas Lions
David A. Evane
Texas City
Lions Internationa
Evans
Dallas
Texas
Abe Houston
al Texas
Joe Sawyer
Joe Carroll
Waco Club
Saeuret
Maries
Nouston
Sewyer
Carrol
Brigham
James 8
Mancing
Fire
BR. F. Ueckert
Lice Tamer al MH
Reed
Wm. B. Vaere
Mrs
Eadie
Weddell
Sulphur
Temas
Greater
Saco
Bul BR
Meadows
Heart O' Texas Club
George ©. Jones
Bellmead Lions Club
Central Texas Lions
John FB. Lane
Killeen
John W. Fowler
Mexia
Tax Evasion Sentence For Oren A Frasier Wharton
Oren A Frasier of Wharton was sentenced in Austin Texas by U S District Judge Homer Thornberry to two years in prison and a 5090 fine for income tax evasion. The prison term was suspended and Frasier was placed on two years probation and supervision conditional on paying the fine.
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Oren A
Frasier
Wharton
Wharton County Savings and Loan Association
Austin
Texas
U. S
Homer Thornberry
Thornberry
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Parks and Recreation Department
Central
Lake Waco
W. L. Barrett
Jesse Gunterman
Bob Wood
Wood
el Toro
Frankfurt
Germany
Texas Police Association
Corpus Christi
Gunterman
Clint Peoples
Peoples
U. S. Supreme Court
Marty Washburn
Washburn
Connally
Aly Force
Petingtos
Charlas
Limcam- Rouree
Cowtown
Justice c of the Peace
John Cabanias
Moore
District Court
Cabanias
Flan
Tates
Riesel Fair
Rel
Abe
Lions Club
Fats Ae National Bank
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