Free Downtown Parking Sparks City Hall Traffic Debate
Waco authorities consider creating free all day curb space behind the police station, causing double parking by city vehicles. City officials, including Meter Maids O Neila Phelps and Alice Frerett, plan traffic data fixes while finance director David Smith talks of reform.
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Alice Frerett
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Tony
David Smith
Jaycees Kick Off Drive For New Members
The Waco Jaycees launched a month long membership drive at the Raleigh Hotel noon luncheon aiming to add 150 young men. Campaign Chairman Dick Tooker promised prizes and surprises with bonuses for signing five or more members. Jim Hawkins won the honor of driving the official car during the drive. he left the luncheon amid police interest for a traffic hazard. Kathy Williams assisted promotion. Sister Austin of Providence Hospital spoke at the event.
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Jim Hawkins
Waco Junior Chamber of Commerce
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A&M Board Tours Connally Air Force Base Facilities
Texas A&M University directors and President Earl Rudder visited James Connally AFB Friday to tour the base and inspect facilities. The 15 member Board arrived at 11 30 a.m. aboard a civilian Viscount aircraft.
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Baylor Welcomes 53 Peace Corps Trainees to Nine-Week Course
Baylor University hosts 53 Peace Corps trainees for nine weeks of intensive training in Waco. The group, arriving from across the nation, will prepare for service in the Dominican Republic where Peace Corps work continues amid regional conflict. Associate director Roberta Warren cited strong U S Dominica n ties and a high image as factors.
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Domincan Republic
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E. E. Abbott Elected to American Angus Association
E. E. Abbott of Elm Mott has been elected to membership in the American Angus Association at St. Joseph Missouri, announced Glen Bratcher secretary. There were 385 memberships issued in the United States during the past month.
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Elm Mott
American Angua Association
St. Joseph
Missouri
Glen Bratcher
United States
Fort Hood seizes Connally Air Force Exchange unit
Major Marold Coplan announced Fort Hood will take over the Connally facility converting it into a satellite Exchange. The move aims to improve customer service during a base transition and prevent declines in inventory and sales if operated independently.
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Memorial Gifts to Waco Public Library Honor Local Figures
At the June 17 meeting, Mrs H C Buchanan notes memorial gifts received in the past three months for the Friends of the Waco Public Library. Gifts honor Asa B Gamble J M xusa Will S Turner and many others, funds go to the Friends Memorial Fund and books are added to the library collection.
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Job Vacancies At Connally Base
Connally AFB Texas lists vacancies for Fire Fighter General 65-4 Meat Cutter W-8 Sewage Plant Worker -9. Requirements include 18 to 16 months of relevant experience and specific duties. Apply at Division Personnel Office Brig 23-12 James Connally AFB for details.
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Roark Resigns as City Engineer
City engineer Roark resigns from the Department of Public Works to take a higher post as Director of Public Works for the city. The resignation affects the August election cycle and city planning administration.
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Pfubite Werte
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Boating Safety Week Observed in Texas Urges Caution
The Texas Safety Association calls for observance of National Safe Boating Week July 4 to 10. Executive notes urge all boaters to review safety precautions and improve handling, targeting both veterans and newcomers to boating.
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Texas Safety Association Today
Texas
Veterans
Death Alert For July 4th Holiday Safety Campaign
Rees Carr of Houston, TCA President, urges safe behavior for the July 4th holiday period. He emphasizes knowing and applying safety rules for driving highways and leisure activities at lakes or home to prevent tragedies.
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Waco Tax Rate Study Challenges Dallas Claim
City officials led by Jenex Jedfrey and Elmer Roberts disputed a Dallas News piece claiming Waco had among the highest tax burdens. Using the Texas Municipal League method, they released figures ranking Waco at fifth among 12 large cities, with per capita taxes and valuations explaining the differences.
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Elmer Roberts
Waco
Dallas
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Dallas News
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Texas Municipal League
Deaths on county roads rise from lack of signs and narrow lanes
A 1965 National Safety report cites county roads as bearing nearly 75 percent of highway fatalities. Experts blame missing professional traffic engineering, poorly placed signs, and sharp intersections on unpaved, narrow two lane county routes. Railroad crossings and soft shoulders worsen crashes with vehicles failing to yield or stop.
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Howard Bessard
Automotive Safety Foundation
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Hassard
Employment Up During April in McLennan County
The April employment picture in McLennan County shows gains in farm and manufacturing sectors aided by Easter activity and spring weather. Unemployment fell to its lowest level since October 1947, with expectations of a rise in June as students and temporary workers join the labor force.
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