Hinton Urges Voters to Probe City Hall in Waco
Ex mayor Billy Hinton returning to Waco amid divorce urges Right to examine City Hall. He praises The Waco Citizen for truth on two years of progress and calls for new blood and unity on the council to advance governance without taxing taxpayers.
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Billy Hinton
Waco
City Hall
Hinton
W. B Lenamon
W. L. Barrett
Raymond Chunn
John Sloan
A. P
Archie) Novian
Les Tooker
Lenamon
A. M. Goldstein
Ernest Pardo
Roger Conger
South Third street residents win council vote on Miller plant
At a city council meeting in Waco on Tuesday, five members rejected Miller’s permit to build a meat processing plant off LaSalle highway after a South Third Street protest led by Councilman W L Barrett. A M Goldstein abstained while defense of residents’ rights, urban renewal, and zoning revision were cited.
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J. L. Martin
South Third Street
Miller Slaughter House
LaSalle Highway
W.L. Barrett
Miller
A. M. Goldstein
Baylor
Goldstein
W. B. Lenamon
W. L. Barrett
Raymond Chunn
O.K. Armstrong
South Third
Mrs. Martin
Council
City Hall statement about Hinton lambaste
Mayor W B Lenamon defends against attacks by Billy J Hinton describing them as false and part of a political ploy to spark interest in the city election. He accuses the Masters of controlling the city and notes past denials of ticket quotas by Hinton and fellow council members. He asserts police and residents know the truth.
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W. B. Lenamon
Billy J. Hinton
Billy Hirmton
Waco
W.B. Lenamon
Baylor
Hinton
Central
Texas
Lenanion
John Sloan
Archie Novian
Les Tooker
Jay Lafevers
Lenamon
Lefevers
Jesse Gunterman
Earl Coan
Coan
Barrett
Chunn
K. Armstrong
Hint
Billy Hinton
Mr. Merrell
Mr. Lefevers
Jay Lefevers
Merrell
Marvin Griffin
Daily Newspaper
Griffin
Futhermore
Hinton Attacks Lenamon Backed by Baylor Professor
Baylor professor and former Waco mayor Billy J. Hinton denounces City Council opposition to his preferred slate and defends current leaders in a Thursday meeting. He accuses opponents of planning a power grab and urges turnout for April 7 while claiming credit for city improvements and warning against replacing long-time officials.
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Hinton
Mr. Hinton
Foster Billy J. Hinton
Baylor Business Administration
Waco
W.B. Lenamonyor
Waco Advancement Committee
Waco Chamber of Commerce
Negr Council
Arthur Fred Io
A M Goldstein
Roger Conger
Ernest Pardo
Baylor
Goldstein
Pardo
Conger
Lenamon
Chunn
Barrett
17Th Street
Hinton and Cohorts
Mauve
Bill Foster
Martin Linen Changes Ownership To Textmart Corp
Martin Linen Supply Co Inc, a Texas firm founded in 1909, becomes a subsidiary of Textmart Corp of Brooklyn New York. New officers include Wm B Troy as President, Jack Harlem as Assistant Secretary, and Edwin B Carroll as General Manager who remains in post.
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Edwin 8. Carroll
Carroll
Helen Kellems
Frank L. Martin
Martin Linen
Abilene
Odessa
San Antonio
W. B Troy
Cascade Linen and Uniform Supply Corp
General Linen and Supply Co
Brooklyn
LWY to Discuss Anatomy of a Grand Jury
The League of Women Voters hosts a program titled Anatomy of a Grand Jury on Tuesday March 24 at 11: 00 am. Wayne Speck assistant U S Attorney Western District of Texas will lead a panel discussing legal and traditional aspects.
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League of Women Voters
Wayne Speck
U.S
Western District of Texas
Women Voters Conven tion Elects Leaders Unanimously
The State Convention of the Women Voters named Mrs. Maurice Brown as president for two years and Mrs. W. D. Baden as treasurer for a two-year term. Waco representatives Mrs. Irving Pettis and Mrs. MS. Vrantage joined the state board. Mack Gorham, head of the reactivated Jurors Association, will discuss aims while Jane Beville of Waco will recount experiences as an early female grand juror. Open discussion follows. reservations managed by Mrs. Vance Dunham.
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Texas
Mack Gorham
Reactivated Jurors Association
Jane Beville
Waco Lwy
Melennas
Vance Dunham
Ghosts of Hinton Regime Flares In Tax Payers' Face
A local Waco speech by Billy J. Hinton criticizes former mayor and council actions. He claims the Hinton administration left a $12.5 million debt and needed improvements unmet. He argues current leaders lack motivation and warns voters about returning certain council members.
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Hinton
Billy J. Hinton
Advancement Committee
W. B. Lenamon
Waco
Lenamon
New Look For Police Patrolman Jim Riley Models New Uniform
Patrolman Jim Riley models a new summer police uniform as the first change since 1952. Capt Parker of the Service Division notes lighter durable wool and miracle fiber trousers with a better crease. The upgrade costs nothing and old summer trousers can join the winter uniform on mild days.
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Jim Riley
GC. Parker
Bob Hope Day in Waco at Heart O'Texas Coliseum
World famous Bob Hope appears in Waco for a charity show to raise funds for a new Baylor Library. Molly Bee and Baylor talent perform. doors open 8 39 p m with remaining seats at local banks Saturday morning and general admission at the Coliseum if available.
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Bob Hope
Waco
Heart O’texas
Baylor
Molly Bee
Kerrville's Gary Priour Wins 27th Legion Oratorical Contest
Kerrville student Gary Priour won first place in the 27th annual National High School Oratorical Contest, a Legion sponsored event held at Richfield High School in Waco. Second place went to George Fleming Jr. of Texas City, with Rick Simon of Houston and Stephen Barksdale of Arlington placing fourth. Finalists advance to the national finals with four scholarships totaling eight thousand dollars.
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Gary Priour
Kerrville
American Legion
Richfield High School
Waco
W. D. Sonntag
Legion
George Fleming Jr
Texas City
Rick Simon
Houston
Stephen Barksdale
Arlington
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Groesbeck Journal
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Haison Committee
Advancement Group
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John Sloar
Old City Water Board
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