Robinson sewers vote signals growth and unity
A strong vote in Robinson supports extending the sewer system funded by the Housing and Home Finance Agency. City leaders sign the final document, while debate over right of way prompts neighborhood concerns. Waco plans and budgets attract attention as officials discuss taxes and public works.
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Readers urged to comment rather than cancel papers
In this week's Citizen editorial, readers are reminded that opinions reflect individuals, not the paper. A subscriber canceled after reading remarks, prompting guidance to contact the editor with views. Chevy Murphy of Glendale recalls living in Germany and defends service members' families, noting American issues exist too.
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Poage Announces Grant for James Connally Institute
Congressman Poage reports a 25900 grant from the U S Office of Education to James Connally Technical Institute Texas A and M University to plan a Man Power Technical Skilled Center. Feasibility studies with Texas Education Agency aim to identify technical occupations and enrollments in 1966 with full center serving 500 youths by 1967 to train engineers and technicians in Texas industry.
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Youngsters Take Charge of Barges
Children on the lake are taking control of other barges and refuse to return them. One owner called a parent to report a drowning scare when Pod dove in without a life jacket. The parent replied that he can take care of himself.
Police Assault Case Awaits Jury Verdict
A Delmar Rodahl and Betty Jean Rodahl face aggravated assault charges stemming from Willie Lee Craig’s drunken brawl arrest. Jurors deliberated most of Friday with verdict not reached by press time. Craig’s assault case against an officer is set for next Tuesday. David Butler testified in court in a wheelchair after head injuries from the arrest. Defendants are teens or early twenties. Albert Witcher appointed defense attorney. George Allen prosecutor.
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Gurley Pupils Tour Connally AFB in July Visit
Thirty students from Gurley Elementary School in Waco joined Operation Head Start touring James Connally Air Force Base on a Friday morning. Highlights included a visit to the Spitz Planetarium and a guided tour of a T 29 flying classroom aircraft.
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Eastgate Plaza Opening Set After Confusion in Bellmead
Eastgate Shopping Center in Bellmead near Waco Drive plans a three ring opening next Wednesday with a 6 45 a m ribbon cutting. Dignitaries including city officials and bankers attend as Winns HEB Greens Lewn Lew and Montgomery Ward prepare to stock. Free entertainment prizes and a $3000 grocery giveaway mark the event, with delays due to rain and paving.
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Waco Cadets Barbecue Highlighted By Chamber Event
The Waco Chamber of Commerce hosts a Texas style barbecue for 200 Air Force ROTC cadets in summer field training at James Connally AFB. The event at the Community House features skits depicting training as cadets arrive July 31 and stay until August 21 before commissions as second lieutenants.
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Shrine Ceremonial Reunion Saturday at Karem Temple
The Karem Shrine Temple holds a ceremonial Saturday after the Scottish Rite Reunion. A C Hicks serves as Potentate with events including Nobles register and registration, dinner for candidates and sponsors, ballrooms for ritual and optional sessions, awards presented and new nobles return to Karem Temple Office for fees and credentials.
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Baylor Receives 1 Million Endowment Chair in Chemistry
Baylor University announces a $1 million gift from the Robert A. Welch Foundation to establish its first endowed chair in chemistry. President Abner Meek says the Welch Chair strengthens Baylor’s 120 year history of academic excellence and advances its chemistry research program.
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