Barbecue at North Fort Hood highlights readiness and recalls wartime links
A report from North Fort Hood describes a National Guard barbecue amid soldiers of the 43rd Infantry and 36th Division, with veterans recalling World War II and Korea. It notes federalization debates, Viet Nam participation, and ongoing readiness while reflecting on local civic awards and moral discussions in Waco.
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National Guard
North Fort Hood
Waco
43Rd Infantry
Mark Clark
Rapidio Landing
Wiley Stein
Herr Hitler
Germany
Washington
American Legion
Col
Miller Ainsworth
Luling
Texas
36Th
Loyd Slimp
Central
Viet Nam
U.S. Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton
California
U.S. Navy
High Seas
New Advisory Committee Forming After Council Denies Charm School Grant
City council blocked a request from E W Schwede to operate a charm school for girls as a special zoning permit was denied. Six zoning matters were heard with River Oaks Negro addition plans advancing to commercial zoning and a curb and gutter exception granted for a West Waco Drive drive in. The meeting included an invocation by Rev W E Harrell and approved urban development plans while a new Citizens Advisory committee was to be announced next week.
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E.W. Schwede
Schwede
25Th
Colcord
W. E. Harrell
First Methodist Church
West Waco Drive
Gordon Rountree
Carson Hoge
Public Works
U.S. Corps of Engineers
R. H. Neilson
Young Brothers
River Oaks Negro Addition
East Waco
Plans Commission
David Kultgen
River Oaks
C. H. Radford
W. W. Collins
Bob Wood
Elmer Roberts
W. L. Barrett
Citizens Advisory Committee
Robinson Council Plans Defense Against Sewer Suit
All Robinson City Council members met Tuesday to discuss countermeasures against a lawsuit delaying the $700000 sewer system. Completion is expected Sept 1 with a 60 day signup period. 100 houses hooked up are ready but the system isn’t in use yet. The council voted to buy a trailer for a portable machine and will start hookups at the treatment plant.
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Robinson City
Robinson
E. H. O’dowd
Waco Officials Weigh Marina Space Expansion
Alva Stem of the Parks and Recreation Dept says the City of Waco will wait to assess the need for more marina slips at Lake Waco Marina. If demand grows, expansion or use of Airport Park may be considered while awaiting space for barges and tie down arrangements.
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Parks and Recreation Dept
Alva Stem
Waco
Lake Waco Marina
Stem
City faces zoning clash over Brazos river bottom use
The Plan Commission approved Young Brothers zoning for three East Waco river bottom tracts for commercial use, prompting expected city council public hearings amid protests from Methodist River Oaks Addition Alta Corporation led by Frank Nix Jr and local residents. Dust and pollution concerns plus a pending court order complicate plans for sand and gravel removal tied to a potential low water dam and bond-decked city development.
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Waco
Plan Commission
Young Brothers
Brazos River
East
Methodist River Oaks
Alta Corporation
Frank Nix, Jr
L. H. McCloney
Paul Quinn College
Durward Ringo
P.M. Johnston
Elmer Roberts
Ringo
D. Y. McDaniel
74Th District Court
Nix
H.M. Louden
State of
Texas
James Reid
Negero
Exppanding
City Plan Commission
Young Bros
Alta
Harlan Bartholomew
Lake Waco Promotes Safe Boating Week Measures
Lake Waco aligns with Safe Boating Week as city police patrols bolster safety on the lake inside Waco limits. Capt Red Francis directs John Thorn and Fred Stingel on weekends with the new patrol boat, aided by Texas Game and Fish and Coast Guard Auxiliary volunteers. Inspections for life jackets numbers lights and Coast Guard stickers are offered during the week.
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Waco
City of
John Thorn
Fred Stingel
Red’ Francis
Texas Game and Fish Come Mission
U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Jerry Noles
Texas
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Fred Turner
Coast Guard
Library Sponsors Adult Education
The Waco McLennan County Library offers a free adult education course titled Securities and Investing this summer. Five Tuesday evenings from July 12 1966 7 to 9 pm in the library meeting room. Call PL 4 4694 to reserve a seat. A NYSE member firm will provide a lecturer and home study materials.
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Waco - McLennan County Library
New York Stock Exchange
A. O. Smith Co. Completes First Month's Production In Waco
The A. O. Smith Corporation of Texas reports a successful first month at its Waco bomb casing plant. June output rose to 1305 casings against an accelerated target of 1300 for government contracts. Employment exceeds 300 with a second shift starting. total staff expected around 760 by October.
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A. O. Smith Co
Waco
A.O. Smith Corporation
Texas
Alan Weston
A. O. Smith Corporation of Texas
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Nevada
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Robinson City Hall
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Dan Weyenberg
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Waco Drive
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Twelfth Air Force
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