10 Jul 1965
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Newspaper
Waco News Citizen
Location
Waco, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1965
Page
1
Readers voice concern over the Texas Legislature funded teacher pay hike in Waco, criticizing local tax hikes and city council decisions. The letter discusses pigeons, gunfire, licensing, repairs, and public safety, urging humane, lawful solutions and citizen input.
McLennan County grand jury handed down 13 indictments against 12 persons on Thursday. The cases will go to trial in the 4th district court under Judge Vic Hail. Courtroom repairs are expected to finish this coming week or later.
Two Air Force pilots Capt. Matthew Elkan and Capt. Robert Barabine were cited for superior airmanship after their T 29 froze an engine during takeoff at James Connally AFB. With nine on board the aircraft landed safely on the remaining engine after manual gear deployment. Both pilots, NYC natives, hold over 9,000 flight hours combined.
George Baskin is named manager of WORD RECORDS advertising and promotion department. He previously held a similar post with Fleming H. Revell Publishing in New Jersey after USMC service 1952 to 1954 and graduate work at SMU. He and his wife Jandie reside in Waco at 4225 Shadow Wood.
Tire workers and 1300 General Tire and Rubber employees sit at a conference table this week hoping to end a strike. Announcements on work resumption are expected soon as picketers continue in front of the plant. Wages and hours are resolved under the international union contract. talks focus on other contentions. The plant and workers are losing about a million dollars monthly during the interruption.
The 194 percent Parade Of Homes on Laketeret Street, Lake Air Drive area, runs ten days from today Saturday July 10 through Sunday July 18. Hours are 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and extended weekend times with an admission of 2 for adults and free for children. The event features 40+ homes in the 4700 to 4800 blocks, with information booths near the Lake Arrowhead entrance and Lake Air Drive access points.
A garbled report notes a husband being held after a public safety incident at Leer. The text references a wife and notes unclear details about a crisis and alleged charges, with fragmented phrases mentioning a location and possible authorities.
Sister Austin told Bellmead Lions Providence hospital is financially sound while a city county clinic at Providence is set to open September 1. Dr. Catto will direct the clinic with a 71,430 annual budget for 1966, funded by city and county.
Six Waco policemen on the injured list show improvement. Chief Jesse Gunter seeks recruits from 15 applicants to bolster the force amid ongoing shortages and recent attacks. several applicants have prior exclusions.
Workers picket the Alico garage construction farm on Fifth and Washington as the New Alico chapter experiences stalled work on site duties.
The Lions announce invited police officials as guests for an upcoming meeting. J Meyer Cole of Sar Adomic, national agent with FP, will speak.
In Fort Worth a state bar convention hosts the Baylor Presafast event tied to a university celebration weekend. The event profiles notable alumni including Heard Jr. and related ceremonies anchor Saturday activities.
Members of Karem Shrine Temple and their wives will attend the Imperial Councils Session of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine in Washington from July 12 to 14. The Imperial Council, the world’s largest legislative body, includes 700 Shriners from 160 Shrine Temples in North America. A C Hicks potentate Bill BR Raggett chief rabban J Winthrop Seley assistant rabban John BR Rogers treasurer and Don H Jones recorder will represent the Karem Shrine Temple.
New Waco telephone books are ready for distribution on July 13. The 162 page alphabetic listings and 224 pages of classified listings fill the 948 copies printed. A four column directory averages 41 listings per page while a two column version averages 1.70 listings per page.
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