Police patrol tactics spark debate on pursuit risks
The article recalls Captain Bennie Reed and Calvert discussing methods to deter traffic violators during unmarked car pursuits. A teen car was shot up after a chase, leading to a $200 total fines and vehicle damage. Postmaster Ed Norwood’s recovery and views on postal operations are noted alongside Fourth of July events hosted by Karem Shriners at the Syrian Club near McGregor highway.
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Bennie Reed
Police Department
Bo Calvert
Jesse Gunterman
Valentine
Calvert
Reed
Karem Shriners
McGregor Highway
Four charged ex cons jailed after July burglary spree
Three 24 year old ex convicts Charles Crawford Donald Turner and James Cranford were arrested after breaking into a home at 2801 Cleveland Ave on July 4. Turner posted 5000 bond while Cranford remains jailed on burglary and rape charges. Crawford faced previous rape charges and was returned to jail on new counts. Police say grand jury will hear second rape and burglary complaints.
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Cleveland Ave
Charles Crawford
Donald Ray Turner
James Earl Shumate
Turner
Shumate
Cranford
Crawford
Fort Worth
Bonnie Brown
Raymond Mormino
Huntsville Penitentiary
C. A. Phillips
A.C
Elsie Turner
Sheriffs Office
Joe Johnson
Charles
South Sixth Street
Bellmead
Paul
Freeport
Riesel Fair Opens With Free Admission And West Stage Act
The annual Riesel Lions Club fair is under way with free admission. Tonight is the last night and the outdoor stage will feature The Highters of West at 8 30. Gene Ledel runs the midway rides.
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Riesel
Riesel Lions Club
Highters of
West
Gene Ledel
First B 58 Bomber Rolls to Waco for Mod Center
The first B 58 supersonic bomber is set to arrive in Waco on Monday July 10 to begin the modifications program at the General Dynamics Modification Center at James Connally AFB. Early staffing will be small but expected to reach about 600 by January with a monthly payroll of $420,000.
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Norwood
Waco
Waco Post Office
General Dynamics
James Connally Afb
Beverly Hills Lions Install New Club Officers
The Beverly Hills Lions Club installed Charles Bynum as president at the Installation Banquet held Thursday evening at the Alice Center. Alton Pearson of the Waco Lions Club served as the installing officer for the ceremony.
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Beverly Hills Lions Club
Charles Bynum
Alice Center
Alton Pearson
Waco Lions Club
Memorials For Library Memorials For Library
The Waco McLennan County Library received sixty two dollars in memorial funds for books in June. Memorials honored Mrs. M. C. H. Park Mrs. Jim Herrick Mrs. Lon Morgan J R Patterson Darrell Lee Patterson Philip A Sanger Mrs H W Quinius D Sr Philip Edward Teeling T Sgt Carl Eugene Spikes Mrs W H Earls Mrs J C Pennington and E Y Boynton. Texas forest workers earn over one hundred forty one million dollars annually.
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Waco-McLennan County
M. C. H. Park
Jim Herrick
Lon Morgan
J. R. Patterson
Darrell Lee Patterson
Philip A. Sanger
H. W. Quinius
D. Sr
Philip Edward Teeling
Carl Eugene Spikes
W. H. Earls
J. C. Pennington
E. Y. Boynton
Jehovah's Witnesses Gather for Bible Education Convention
Jehovah's Witnesses convene at the Heart O' Texas Coliseum drawing families from 13 states Canada Mexico and the Dominican Republic for a four day Bible education session. L. M. Dugan of Brooklyn will speak at 3 PM Sunday about rescuing a great crowd out of Armageddon.
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Jehovah’s Witnesses
Heart O’ Texas Coliseum
Canada
Mexico
Fairgrounds
Jesus
Watchtower Bible and Tract Society
Brooklyn
New York
Watchtower
The
Witnesses
Watchtower Society
Waco
Hot Coliseum
L. M. Dugan
Texas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Baptists Reach Mission Giving Milestone in Texas
Texas Baptists via nearly 4,000 churches report more than 36 million dollars for missions since January. June receipts total 1,044,122.99, surpassing the monthly budget by 25,372.99, with Cooperative Program six month total at 6,303,305.18, up from 1966. Designated gifts include Lottie Moon and Annie Armstrong offerings.
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Texas Baptists
R. A. Springer
Baptist General Convention of Texas
Springer
Missionary Arm
Southern Baptist
Texas
Southern Baptist Convention
Lottie Moon
Annie Armstrong
Robinson Firemen Host 13th Annual Barbecue Saturday
The Robinson Fire Department invites the public to a 13th annual barbecue at the fire station from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m on Saturday. Tickets cost 1.25 for adults and 0.75 for children. proceeds support department operations. Continuous serving, takeout available, menu includes barbecued chicken beef sausage beans potato salad onions cookies and beverages. Volunteers ask for donations of coffee sugar lemons tea pickles tomatoes onions napkins and cookies.
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Robinson Fire Dept
Robinson Fire Station
William H. Kettler
Robinson Business
Wm. Kettler
Waco Lions Hear Of Telecommunication Light Demo
Waco Lions Club luncheon will feature a Bell Labs gas laser demonstration showing how a single beam could carry long distance calls and TV signals. James Sage will explain microwave systems and use a closed circuit camera to illustrate TV transmission. George Hutson and William Brigham chair the event.
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Waco Lions Club
Alice Center Inn
Bell Telephone Laboratories
James R. Sage
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Sage
George Hutson
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Lions
William H. Brigham
Lions International
Chicago
Reunion Of Connally Group At James Connally AFB
The 3567th Observer Training Squadron reunites at James Connally Air Force Base in Waco Texas for a three day gathering July 8 to 9. Members lodging at the Holiday Inn plan a base tour Saturday afternoon and a banquet that evening with organizer Cletus R Swanson of Peoria Illinois coordinating activities.
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James Connally Air Force Base
Peoria
Illinois
Waco
Holiday Inn
Cletus R. Swanson
Sonic Booms Over Waco
The SR-71 reconnaissance aircraft will overfly 34 population centers including Waco and the Dallas–Fort Worth area starting July 1. It operates at 2,000 miles per hour and high altitude to minimize noise and disturbance, often passing overhead unnoticed.
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Waco
Dallas- Ft. Worth
Waco Considers Low Water Dam Plan Near I-35 Bridge
The Waco City Council will review plans for a Low Water dam and the suggested site south of the new Interstate 35 bridge. On the following Tuesday maps and plats will be available in the city manager's office for public inspection.
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Waco
Robinson Mayor Undergoes Eye Surgery at Scott and White
Mayor Everett H. O Dowd of Robinson is hospitalized after eye surgery performed Wednesday morning at Scott and White Hospital.
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Ed Norwood
Norwoc
Post Office
Riesel Fair
Jorge Bird
Bill Foster
Dave Evans
Dallas
Beverly Hills
Texas Forests and Forest Industries
Jehovah's Witnesses
American Dairy Association
Jehovah
Moses
Christ Jesus
God
Christ
P.S
Baptists Support Missions Program
Alvin Amelunke
Heart of Texas Builders Association
Texas Association of Home Builders
Robinson
Robinson, Rosenthal, Levi and
Downsville
Waco Lions
Connally
Cheks
Mim
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