Waco politics and city manager questioned amid graft claims
The column critiques city operations in Waco and Woodway, denouncing Hammond and Blodgett while exposing alleged favors, payroll delays, and unearned protections. It cites Stanton Brown Jr and Ernest Pardo, urges scrutiny of housing permits and dog control deals, and questions influence in the city manager’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Blodgett
Stanton Brown Jr
W. B. Lenamon
Ernest Pardo
Raymond Chunn
W. L. Barrett
Stanton
Ray Pardo
Grand Jury Indicts 26 in July Term Deliberations Continue
The grand jury returned routine indictments for varied offenses, including murder. It recessed to resume deliberations on the Ernest Rose jail escape case and will hear more witnesses amid the confusing events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Rose
Former Waco mayors criticize city management and contracts
Former Waco mayors Lena mon and others allege contracts at City Hall were mishandled with blame on individual employees. Testimony says City Manager Blodgett knew of discrepancies including an unsigned contract with Councilor Pardo. Calls grow for accountability and charter changes to place legal and finance officers closer to the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blodgett
Lenamon
Failure to Observe Safety Rules Injurious to Wacoan
A Waco woman suffered serious facial injuries after falling from a high powered boat on Lake Waco as the propeller cut her face and tongue. She wore no life jacket per state law while on duty police and a safety council warned boaters about falls and slippery decks. Another Sunday skiing incident left an 18 year old with severe rope burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Brewer
Waco
John Thorn
Fred Stengel
Police
Greater
Three Divisions Offer Variety of Services
The EDP cooperation at 3709 Franklin offers advertising accounting and engineering services to meet the needs of a growing city like Waco. The notice touts a diverse array of business supports available through three divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EDP Cooperation
Franklin
Waco
Every Child Should See Karem Circus Opens at Dutton Street Park
The Shriners sponsor a Shrine Circus at Dutton Street Park on Thursday at 8 00 pm to give every child a chance to attend. Shriner Harvey Fada will host cerebral palsy patients from Crippled Children's Hospital as guests Friday afternoon. About 170 Midway Little League players and coaches will attend Friday.
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Shriners
Dutton Street
Dutton
Shriner
Harvey Fada
Crippled Children’s Hospital
Shrine Circus
Midway
Mayo Joins United Fund Loaned Executive Team
Donald Mayo of William Cameron & Co. becomes the third member of the United Fund loaned executive group for the 1964 campaign. A. W. Clark, division chairman, announced Mayo's appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Mayo
William Cameron & Co
United Fund
Mayo
A. W. Clark
Avoidable Rural Accidents Claim Four Deaths in 1963
Sgt. Bob Russell of the Texas Highway Patrol reports McLennan County rural crashes for the first half of 1963. There were 171 crashes causing 4 deaths 104 injuries and $126 770 in damage. Compare 1962 totals of 170 crashes 5 deaths 94 injuries and $81 865. Russell urges obedience to traffic laws to prevent such avoidable tragedies.
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Bob Russell
Texas Highway Patrol
McLennan County
Highway Patrol
Russell
andLennan County
Set
Edinburg Transport Firm Owner Sentenced in Tax Case
Sam Haner, owner of an Edinburg transportation company, was sentenced in Austin to one year in federal prison for failing to file a 1956 income tax return. Judge Joe Fisher also fined him 1000 dollars. Haner had already served 18 months for prior failures to file 1955 56 and 57 tax returns, according to AUSA Key Hoffman.
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Sam Haner
Edinburg
Federal District Court
Austin
Joe Fisher
Haner
United States
Key Hoffman
Lake Air Drive paving final section completed
The last section of asphalt paving on Lake Air Drive between Crestwood and Hillcrest Drive was laid Tuesday, nearly finishing the Lake Air Cobb Drive project at a cost of 217000. The work is part of a twelve million plus improvement program overseen by acting division engineer Roland P Drew yer.
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Lake Air Drive
Crestwood
Hillcrest Drive
Lake Air - Cobb Drive
Roland P Drewyer
Kettle Says Brown’s Actions Spark City Council Critique
Stanton Brown Jr. faced harsh criticism as mayor for disrupting harmony in Waco city government by pressuring the parks board and staging meetings to install a new Lake Waco parks board. Proponents argue the old board continued functioning despite upheaval, while Brown’s maneuvers were labeled a kangaroo court by critics.
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Stanton Brown Jr
Waco
Jeeves Blodgett
Blodgett
Brown
Parks and Recreation Board
Lake Waco
Tom Olive
Notable Local Figures and Crimes Highlight Recent News
Franks N LaCarter obituary notes he died at 70 and was related to Lawrence Ducas the local salesman and aux police. Charles Boehm 50 from Riesel held on 500 bond for shooting wife. parade precedes show at 5 pm on Highway 77 Robin son road. Wade Lee Young 19 released on 500 bond for aggravated assault on stepchild. IMSCO burglarized at 1316 Franklin with over 500 in equipment stolen. Palasota Tusa Grocery 610 Rotan burglarized week also 60 in merchandise taken. Groesbeck Journal published Mike Rinehart interview with a game and fish expert. Snappy Lunch 1121 Speight burglars took merchandise. Geiger Balding Company lost two 35 house jacks at 1716 Webster Ave. Police Chief Jesse and Mrs Gunterman grand parents again as Mrs W T Rosenbaum delivered a second son at 3813 North 24th Street last Wednesday. August 7 police applicant exam day planned with several applicants. four employed will form nucleus for new class. Circle L Club horse show at Lott. Elkhart Eagle gains attention state wide as a small town paper with big town feel. editor Ossietta Briggs of Groesbeck. Mc Lennan county charges dismissed to allow violators to join military service. Army recruiting officer confirms enlistment standards unchanged.
Policemen Promoted to Lieutenant and Sergeant
Chief Jesse Gunter promotes Sam Aday to lieutenant and E. E. January to sergeant in the patrol division. Both appointments are well regarded by the force and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Aday
Jesse Gunterman
E. E. January
Tax Deadline Noted for Employers in Texas
Walter H. Hill of the Internal Revenue Service in Waco Texas announced July 1 as the federal tax deadline. The date covers reporting and paying income and social security taxes withheld for the June 30 1963 calendar quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Hill
Internal Revenue Service
Waco
Texas
Pardo Investigation Clarifies Note Not Reported
City council records show a note draft for paving money owed by Councilman Pardo. Mayor Brown defends inquiry as accountability, not a kangaroo court, while noting delays in addressing the note and a broader push to address irregularities at City Hall.
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W. L. Barrett
Stanton Brown
Ernest Pardo
Pardo
Lenamon
Chunn
Texas Building Activity Rises in First Half 1963
Roberts M. Lockwood reports the Texas building index for the first half of 1963 at 127.9 percent of the 1957 59 level after seasonal adjustments, up 2 percent from the first half of 1962. Residential construction stands at 118.1 percent, up 2 percent, while nonresidential activity declines to 141.4 percent.
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Texas
Roberts M. Lockwood
Research Association For the
Bureau of Business Research
University of Texas
Texas Business Review
Lockwood
Glamour picks Baylor coed on Glamour top ten list
Glamour Magazine names Baylor University student Glamour’s Ten Best Dressed Coeds August issue cover featuring Ginny Martin the campus nominee chosen by Lariat editor Ray Hubener. This marks Baylor’s second year in the Top Ten following Carolyn Taylor Leggett’s prior selection.
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Ginny Martin
Baylor University
Glamour Magazine
Miss Martin
Baylor
Ray Hubener
Lariat
The
Jury Dismissed in City Damage Suit in Waco Case
In the 54th district court Judge Vic Hall discharged the jury in the suit of Mrs. Bertha Miller against the city of Waco over damages from blocking 17th Street viaduct. The jury could not agree. Several related actions are pending. City witness R. T. Gregory, former traffic engineer now public works director at Wichita Falls.
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Vic Hall
54Th District Court
Bertha Miller
City of
R.T. Gregory
Wichita Falls
City Cleaning Up On Delinquent Taxes
City tax collector F. E. Murrell reports $99,226.44 collected in delinquent taxes for May 8 to July 15, including $6,919.96 in penalties and interest. Defendants paid $416.10 in court costs.
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F. E. Murrell
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U. S
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South Carolina
Bob Poage
Hammond
Joe Pool
Republican National Committee
William E. Miller
Kennedy
Woodway
Wallace McKethan
Annie Dillard
Humane Shelter
Waco’s
W. B. Lena
Mon
Exmayor Stanton Brown Jr
W_L Barrett
Maurice Barnes
3 3
Bo Calvert
Kerrville
Acci
Johnny Crawford
Beegy Coffman
Dallas
J. R. Todd
J_R.A
Crawford
Beegy
Bill Foster
Wacoan
City Ordnance
Francis
Karem
Kettle
Oliver
Recreation Department
Tom Oliver
Wilford W. Naman
J. Rodney LeBlanc
Parks and Recreation Department
Cameron Park
Frank N. LaCarter
Lawrence Ducas
Charles Boehm
Riesel
Highway 77
Robinson Road
Wade Lee Young
Tommy Turner
Canada
Turner
Central Texas
Dallas News
IMSCO
Gilbert Urbantke
Palasota
Tusa
Rotan
Groesbeck Journal
Mike Rinehart
Speight
Geiger Balding Company
Webster Ave
Jesse
Gunterman
W. T. Rosenbaum
North 24Th Street
Albert Leonard
Abe Houston
Leonard
Circle L Club
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Elkhart
McLennan
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