Shavers Host Us on Pecos Desert Journey Notes
In Las Cruces New Mexico the Shavers describe a sun powered street light and recall Fred Shaver’s newspaper career in Waco and Amarillo. They plan a cross country trip from Las Cruces through Phoenix to Los Angeles while recounting Estes financial news and the Pecos Daily News sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Cruces
New Mexico
Fred and
Grace Shaver
Shavers
Fred
Waco
Marsh-Fentress Syndicate
Waco American
Daily American
H. W. Bleam
Karem Shrine
7Th
Washington
E. S. Fentress
Blem
Amarillo
Texas
Grace
Brady
Estes
Barney Hubbs
Joe Pouns
Moore
Billy Sol Estes
Ruidosa
Sangre de Cristo
el Paso
White Sands
Shaver
A. J. Shaver
George B. Shaver
Albuquerque
Arizona
California
Phoenix
Safford
Foster
Berry Foster
Marlin
Desert
Rocky Mountains
Disneyland
Los Angeles
Barbara
J. T. Sutters
Fort Worth
Juarez
Mexico
McLennan County Struggles With Blood Donor Shortage
Dr. Herbert Schwetman, chairman of the McLennan County Red Cross Blood Donor Recruitment Committee, warns of a blood donor shortage affecting Waco and surrounding county residents. The issue ties into the Central Texas Regional Blood Program, with local chapters responsible for keeping adequate blood supplies for local hospitals and residents, at no charge from the blood centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milady Bauer
Red Cross Blood Center
W. O. McAfee
Waco
McLennan County
Herbert Schwetman
MclLennan County
Red Cross
Schwetman
Central Texas
Third Traffic Fatality Reported This Saturday
Curtis N. Williams, 40, and Richard Earl Giddings, 25, died and were injured in a head on collision at 11th and Cleveland Saturday night. Williams is identified as a resident of Burgan Street. Giddings is hospitalized at Hillcrest and faces charges after recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgan Street
Richard Earl Giddings
Cain
Faudel Charged With Narcotics Possession After Traffic Stop
District Attorney filed charges against Faudi Pat O'Brien Faudi, 24, for possession of narcotics after a Monday traffic stop by Thad Johnson of the DPS. Officers recovered narcotics, needles, and drug paraphernalia. no address listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat O'Brien Faudi
District Attorney Office
Thad Johnson
DPS
Downing Aires Talks School Problems for Jaycees
Waco school supervisor Avery Downing outlined local education funding issues affecting University High School and district growth. He noted shifting populations, lines of district allocations, and impending needs at Meadowbrook East Waco and other elementary sites while warning against another bond issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco Jaycees
Avery Downing
Waco Public Schools
New University High School
Downing
Highway Department
Jaycees
Meadowbrook
Liberal Backlash Over Connally Runoff Surfaces in Texas
Local liberal Democrats show widespread dissatisfaction with John Connally after the runoff. Don Yarborough supporters threaten cross party voting, alleging smear campaigns by Fort Worth papers and broken promises over party leadership. The dispute signals a state wide rift that could tighten the fall race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
John Connally
David Copeland
Don Yarborough
Houston
Democratic
Fentress
Yarborough
Billy Sol Estes
Ben Jack Cage
Lorough
Wacoan Charged With Murder In East Waco Case
John D. Wallace was found dead in East Waco. Henry Smith, 19, was charged with murder by the District Attorney. Broken bottles and other evidence were turned over. Justice of the Peace Derwood Johnson ordered an investigation. The men were fishing partners who argued while heading to the Brazos River. Both had been drinking.
Home Builders Meet Monday at TP and L Center
Waco Association members held their monthly meeting at the TP and L Center on Franklin. A panel discussion featured newly elected representatives Dick Cherry Jack Woods Murray Watson and Geo Cowden from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco Association
Tp&l Center
Franklin
Dick Cherry
Jack Woods
Murray Watson
Geo. Cowden
New Streets Open In Waco On 11th 12th And Bosque Burleson
Waco opens rebuilt sections of 11th and 12th Streets from Franklin to Burleson and the Bosque Burleson connector from 18th Street to Burleson. Traffic will run one way north on 11th and south on 12th with two way flow on the Bosque Burleson link. Left turn provisions from Waco Drive onto 11th and 12th are under construction and will be completed within about three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Pecos
Ballinger
Texas
el Paso
Las Cruces
Tenth Court of Civil Appeals
Highway Department
Moore High School
North Junior
Lake Air Jr
Tennyson West
South Jr
West
University Junior
Teader
Williams
Mr. Connally
The
Ciy of
Waco
11Th
12Th Streets
Franklin Avenue
Burleson Avenue
Bosque-Burleson
18Th Street
11Th Street
12Th Street
Waco Drive
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Switzerland
Billy Sol
Bond
Wheels of Justice
Gallon Club
United Park
South Third Street Road
Bill Foster
Curtis N. Williams
Faudel
Downing Aires
la Vega
General Tire
Midway
Parkdale
iSee Downing
Tume
First National Bank of
F.D.I.C
Connally
Walter Wiliams
Democratic Committee
A. P. Cagle
Cagles
Wacoan
Tp&l
Barron
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