Roger Conger hailed as capable Waco mayor and author
Observers praise Roger Conger for steering weekly city council business in Waco. He also co authored A Pictorial History of Waco with Davis Brothers Publishing and autographed a copy for Bill Foster. The piece notes his popularity, Heritage Society involvement, and plans of travel to the World’s Fair and military demonstrations.
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Roger Conger
Waco
Conger
Bertrand
Davis Brothers
Fred Gildersleeve
Bill Foster
Roger N. Conger
Waco American
Baylor
Karem Shrine
Roger
Brann
Waco Press
Record
Citizen
German Post
South Eighth Street
Davis
Heritage Society
Cotton Palace
Camp MacArthur
Balanced Texas Highway Program Outlined by Petry
Herbert C. Petry Jr., chair man of the Texas Highway Commission, reaffirmed a balanced program of highway construction. He described urban and rural Texas problems and urged public understanding of the steps to solve them at the Texas Section meeting of the Institute of Traffic Engineers.
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Herbert C. Petry Jr
Texas Highway Commission
Perry
Texas Section of
Institute of Traffic Engineers
Permits Decline in Texas in May 1964
Texas May construction permits fell 20 percent after seasonal adjustment with three categories rising only for churches, apartments, and office banks. Residential permits dropped 6 percent from April while nonresidential permits stayed above 1963 annual averages despite May reducing to 126.5 percent of the 1957 59 base.
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Texas
James J. Kelly
Bureau of Business Research
University of Texas
The
Texas Business Review
Mr. Kelly
Reduction in Auto Insurance Promised for Wacoans
A promise from Austin pledges lower auto insurance premiums for residents of Waco. The assurance signals relief for local drivers awaiting policy cuts and could bring immediate financial relief to households facing rising costs.
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Austin
Censorship Incident Involving Lake Air Shoppers Mentioned
George Nokes censored shopper opinions at the Lake Air Center during a TV interview by Ben Vaughn about new fashion. A Dallas show window featured the controversial low necked bathing suits triggering discussion among observers.
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George Nokes
Lake Air Center
Ben Vaughn
Dallas
Goldwater Gains Support From Civil Rights Vote
Senator Barry Goldwater won broad backing from southern voters who had not previously supported the Republican Party as he opposed the civil rights bill moving through Congress. President Lyndon Johnson urged passage of the measure, arguing for federal action on integration.
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Barry Goldwater
Congress
Lyndon Johnson
Civic Center Plans Reviewed for Waco Convention Needs
Planning Director Dick Lillie and Public Works Director Carson Hoge presented proposed development plans for the Civic Center off Jefferson and Waco Drive to the city council and the feasibility study committee. The committee will recommend a meeting place hotel accommodations and other essentials to attract more conventions to Waco.
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Civic Center
Jefferson and
Waco Drive
Fourth Street
Dick Lillie
Public Works
Carson Hoge
Waco
Municipal Airport Bids Heard in City Budget Preview
Downing Brothers were apparent low bidders on the Municipal Airport runway project to be built with federal financial aid. The item will be included again in the October budget of the city of Waco.
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Downing Brothers
Waco
Safe Boating Week Plans Outlined by Bank Leader
Friday meeting at Wyatt's Cafe heard Bob McKinney president of the First National Bank of Mt. Calm explain the observance and its meaning. McKinney spoke on behalf of the U S Power Squadron with Vida Pate coordinating safety office arrangements.
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Wyatt
Bob McKinney
First National Bank of
Shrine Fourth of July Picnic Planned by Karem Temple
Karem Shrine Temple schedules a Fourth of July family picnic at the Waco Syrian Association Club grounds south of New McGregor Highway. The event starts about 12:30 p.m. with rides for children. food and beverages run 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The celebration promises Shrine fun and plenty of food with no fireworks.
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Karem Shrine Temple
Waco Syrian Association
New McGregor Highway
John R. Rogers
Karem Temple
Shrine
Young Waco Officers Draw Fire Over Public Rights
The article reports complaints about new, inexperienced Waco police officers and their treatment of citizens. Captain Bennie Reed and Chief Jesse Gunter address incidents including a woman who lost legal whiskey, a West Waco Drive warrant fiasco, and a taxi fare arrest plan. It notes conflicting accounts, potential civil rights concerns, and calls for more oversight and policemen.
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Waco
Bennie Reed
Jesse Gunterman
Reed
West Waco Drive
Oliver Chambers
Q.Z. Valentine
Chambers
Finn
J. B. Jackson
Milton Samuel
Charles Clark III
Robert Henry Turner
Kenneth Carew Roark
U.S. Armed Services
Jackson
Don Hill
Eddie Betros
Robinson Youth Charged In Texaco Robbery
Bruce E. Eagle, 18, and Robin son youth were charged with burglarizing a coin operated machine at a Robinson Texaco station on Wednesday.
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Bruce E. Eagle
Robinson
Texaco
Journey to Jefferson becomes Journey to New York aboard flight 542
A Baylor theatre group traveling to Europe rerouted to New York due to weather and mechanical issues. Passengers include Camille Gillum, Waco antique dealer, Mark Fowler, Lynn Trammell, Randy Moore, and James Harrell family ties to Baylor. The play title shifts from As I Lay Dying inspired Journey to Jefferson to Journey to New York reflecting the detour.
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Waco
Camille B. Gillum
Antique Mart
Clarence Hawkins
Boston
U.S
Mark Fowler
William C. Fowler
University High
Valley Mills
New York
Europe
Lynn Trammell
J. L. Trammell
Indiana
Jefferson
State Dept
William Faulkner
Dallas
Randy Moore
Baylor
James Nelson Harrell
J. W. Harrell
Louise Mosley
Henry Carter
Don Davlin
J. M. Davlin
N. 10Th
Cindy Silver
Newark
Jaycees Plan New York World’s Fair Tour Details
The report covers the Jaycees Baylor Theatre Talent trip to the World’s Fair. Bill Foster Jr outlines departure at 12 15 a m from Dallas Love Field aboard Braniff International, part of a Texas slate attending the National Jaycee Convention and the NY fair sideline events. The narrative mentions Waco Jaycees Wallace Brooks JC Minor Helm and a Texas flavor with Max Thomas of Kerrville as president. Ace Reid is noted as a featured cartoonist.
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Bill Foster, Jr
New York
Dallas
Love Field
Branff International Airways
Waco
National Editorial Assn
N.E.A
New York Press Assn
Commodore
Texas
Max Thomas
Kerrville
Ace Reid
U.S
Texas DPS warns of critical traffic situation
The Texas Department of Public Safety calls traffic conditions critical for the July 4 weekend and launches Operation Motorcade from July 3 to July 5. Col Homer Garrison Jr. says the three day drive results in an estimated 32 deaths on Texas roads as drivers are urged to heed safety and curb the upward trend in fatalities.
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Texas Department of Public Safety Today
Texas
Homer Garrison Jr
DPS
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Windy Drum
Jimmie Willis
Ethel Simmons
Billy
Camelia Foster
Cannon Base
Clovis
New Mexico
12Th Air Force
Connally Base
12Th
Lake Belton
Rover
Lake Air
Goldwater
Karem
Shriners
John Whitby
Harem Entertainment
Bill Broach
Alton Bunnell
Bill Buzze
Benjamin Byrom
Charles Call
Cecil Carpenter
Marvin Crockett
Tom Griffith
Jack Hale
Gran Land
Walter Morton
Loyd Myers
Oscar Pyles
Bill Ricketts
Bob Sherman
Jim Speer
Lyle Skinner
Earl Mosley
Oscar L. Dupre
George Keas
Joe Gray
Henry Cullins
J. R. Ramsey
J. C. Briggs
Louis Miller
Baker
Bill C. Foster
Paul Baker
Nashville
Washington
Kennedy Airport
Theatre Center Group
Frankfurt
Paris
Jaycees
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