County court weighs tax referendum for zoo and junior college
Observations County Judge Raymond Mormino and the county commissioners court seek to study an attorney general ruling to possibly submit a tax increase election to fund the Central Texas Zoo and related projects. City officials and the court aim to avoid delays, with potential use of voluntary city aid and admissions fees. opposition to a two million dollar bond and emphasis on starting the junior college without costly levies.
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Raymond Mormino
County Commissioners Court
Central Texas
Mormino
Attorney General
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Speegieville Area
Cty Council
McLennan County
Speegieville
Waco
la Vega
Central Texas Zoo
Haymom Mormino
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Commissioners Court
Henry Griffin
Bond issues loom as Waco voters eyed for tax hike
Taxpayers face proposed four million dollar school bond issue to build and equip new schools and expand McLennan County districts. County and city leaders discuss bonds for roads junior college and zoo funding amid rising ad valorem taxes.
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Waco
Governor Connally vetoes home rule bill for Waco employees
Texas Governor John Connally vetoed a measure that would bar cities like Waco from requiring city workers to live inside the corporate limits. The Texas education committee considers granting permission to locate a junior college in Waco after a meeting there. Judge Homer Thornberry rises to the U S Court of Appeals in New Orleans. The Astros end a losing streak with a win over Chicago then slide back into slump next night.
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John Connally
Waco
Texas Education Committee
Homer Thornberry
U.S. Appeals Court
New Orleans
June Grand Jury Returns Burglary Indictments
The June term grand jury returned eight indictments with all but one for burglary. One defendant, Howard Mangum, 19, faced unauthorized use of an automobile. Named burglary indictees include Jerry Higdon 17, Henry Doug ies, Joe Gann 21, Jerry Lott 21, Morris Rolinson 28, Douglas N Deal 20, and Thurman Cochran 19.
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Mangum
Jerry Wayne Higdon
Henry Dougies
Bate
Joe Gann
Jerry Lynn
Morris Rolinson
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Thurman Cochranir
Employment Increases In Waco Market May Report
Waco area employment rose in May reaching the year’s peak with gains in farm and nonfarm sectors. Unemployment rose from April, totaling 2271, while remaining below May 1944. Manufacturing led nonfarm gains. construction held steady. retail trimmed slightly after Easter.
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Waco
McLennan County
Tom He
Teenage Unemployment A National Crisis
A president remarks on teenage unemployment stressing a national crisis as the labor market shows decline for teens. He notes that a significant share of youth are not in school or work and urges action from industry and government to address rising joblessness among ages 16 to 21.
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Labor Art Gazette
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Waco Girl Wins City Mayor at Girls State
Beth Jommeen of Waco was elected Mayor of City F at Girls State in Austin. She is a member of the American Legio Auxiliary and designed portions of the Johnsons project. She was sponsored by the local American Legion Auxiliary unit 6440.
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Legior
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Regis
Austin
American Red Cross
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Don Nobles
Red Cross
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Mre
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Orlemation and Service
Meetames
Tax Increase Nears Death Tax in Waco Area
Tax hikes on property owners in Waco loom as lawmakers push mandatory school tax raises to fund teacher pay increases after Governor Connally signed the new law. The school board postponed action, with a special meeting set to decide the rate, currently 1.70 per hundred dollars, likely rising to 1.83. City budget talks also weigh potential police and fire pay raises amid broader tax concerns.
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Waco
Avery Downing
John Connally
Moutay
Elmer Roberts
David Smith Slong
Bul Sawyer
City of
Washington
Lyndon Johnson
Officers Confront Vandalism at Lake Waco
City police discuss rising vandalism around Lake Waco, noting boats used by patrols are hindered by theft and damage. Officials consider funding a new patrol boat after a committee meeting failed to yield a solution to crimes along the lakefront.
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Cs Conducting Seminar June 22
The Ware Jenker Chamber of Commerce plans a development seminar on June 22 featuring topics on business growth and local infrastructure. Speakers from town groups are listed, with emphasis on civic projects and a proposed downtown civic center.
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Ware Jenker Chamber of Commerce
Tweedsy
Lake Air
Gistunemd
Fuljowmi
Midway School Chooses Lake Air Bank as Depository
Midway School board votes unanimously to designate Lake Air National Bank as depository over First National Bank and Citizens National Bank citing overdraft interest policy. Charles McWhorter named Jaycee of the Month for June for leadership of the Miss Waco Pageant. he and wife Kay reside near Valley Mill. New Lions officers to be installed at Chicken Shack Saturday night.
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