Court disenfranchised voters in Waco election ruling
The court ruled that about eleven hundred voters in the April 7 Waco city election were disenfranchised by law. Evidence showed at least fourteen counted ballots were discarded from a few boxes. A recount was morally urged but legally unfeasible without conclusive proof. Tony Duty was praised for pushing an honest count and public accountability. The piece also calls for removal of campaign placards from public property and notes local aid efforts for a needy family.
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Waco
Tony
D.Y. McDaniel
Aski
Tony Duty
Jesse Sapp
Jack Wood
Democrats Nominate Full Slate for General Election
Democrats announce a complete slate for November with Yarborough as U S Senator and Connally as Governor. Runoffs may decide a few races, while Republicans pit Cox against Bush for U S Senate. McLennan County selects Maxey, Berry, Mashek, Wood, Cherry, and others for local offices.
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Democratic Executive Committee
U. S
Ralph Yarborough
John Connally
Preston Smith
Joe Pool
Robert Baker
John White
Jerry Sadler
Jim Langdon
Jack Pope
Supreme Court Bench
Jack Cox
George Bush
McLennan
C. C. Maxey
Ray Berry
Jerry Mashek
Jack Wood
Dick Cherry
Jury awards $5,000 in strange homemaker damages case
A 74th district court jury valued a housewife having tin foil swallowed from a Coca Cola bottle at five thousand dollars. Judge D Y McDaniel notes this is the first such damages award for inability to perform house duties. Nine issues were presented. settlement talks may alter the verdict, with defense attorney George Chase and plaintiff attorney David Kultgen.
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74Th District Court
D.Y. McDaniel
David Kultgen
McDaniel
Dam Road Contract Will Be Awarded
Congressman W. R. Poage reports Army Engineers will award a contract about a half million dollars for relocation of Dam Road and removal of a bridge at the foot of the old Lake Waco on Highway Six. Traffic is diverted to the new route.
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W. R. Poage
Waco
Film on the Waco Tornado anniversary shown by Lions
The Heart O' Texas Lions will host a film on the Waco Tornado to mark the anniversary. Dr. Ernest A. Johnson, trapped in debris for hours, will introduce the film presented to him. The Lions meet in Raleigh at noon Monday.
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Heart O’ Texas Lions
Waco
Ernest A. Johnson
Raleigh
Judge Grants Injunction In Pepsi Cola Labor Dispute
Judge D Y McDaniel issued an injunction against striking soft drink workers in the Pepsi Cola dispute. Sheriff C C Maxey said he repaid funds taken by a trusted employee Michael J Vallee who fled Friday. Burglars stole about 460 from Crankshaft and Valve Service in Webster. R B Albaugh, a long time Waco civic and church leader, was buried Thursday. Judge Vic Hall sentenced Karoly Baskey to five years for robbery. Waco Typographical union 188 elected officers at the Labor Temple with Lewil Parker Jr reelected president.
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D. Y. McDaniel
Pepsi Cola
R. B. Albaugh
Waco
Wilkinson Hatch
Waco Typographical Union
Labor Temple
Lewil Parker Jr
Robinson to Vote on Sewer Bond Issue
Robinson plans a $350000 sewer bond election approved by the city council. The debt will be repaid by a sewer tax. Public notice is published announcing the vote.
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Robinson
Proud to Be Shriner Shriners Prepare for May 23 Event
The Karem Temple with over 3000 members emphasizes devotion to the Shriners. Hundreds drill monthly to perfect ceremonial competition among Temples, and the uniformed Shriners will be watched at an event on May 23. Support is invited from members and nonmembers alike.
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Karem Temple
Outdoor Drills Of Shriners Open To Public
The public is invited to watch Karem Shrine Temple present a colorful outdoor exhibition at Lake Air Center at 2 30 p m Sunday May 10. The event honors National Shrine Hospital Day and features drills by the Arab Patrol Motor Patrol Clowns and a Shrine train ride. No charges.
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Karem Shrine Temple
Lake Air Center
National Shrine Hospital
J. R. Ramsey
Shriners
Burns Institutes
Karem
John R. Rogers
Ft. Worth
Baylor Trustees Move to Secure Additional Building Funds
Baylor University trustees meet in Houston and authorize the development committee to start an immediate drive to raise about 2.5 million dollars to complete the 5 million dollar campus building program. The report says roughly half the total is already in hand or promised in the near term.
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Baylor University
Houston
Baptist School
Waco
Vets to Meet WWI Veterans in County Courtroom
World War I veterans will gather Sunday at 2 30 p m in the County Commissioners Courtroom. Brooks Jones serves as Commander and Louis Graham as Quartermaster. It is a regular meeting for the veterans.
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Brooks Jones
Louis Graham
Delinquent Tax Suits For Personal Property Only
City of Waco pursues delinquent ad valorem taxes mainly on personal property such as autos. Tony Duty formerly led these actions. he is no longer with the city. Councilman Goldstein urged public disclosure of all delinquent city and school tax totals, amid ongoing debate over fairness and reporting accuracy.
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Waco
Tony Duty
Dick Murrell
A. M. Goldstein
Waco Helps Henderson Family After sob story
A community aid wave reaches Mrs. Helen Henderson and her seven children at 928 North Ninth Street as donations pour in. Richard Stafford reported the appeal. the father is jailed in McKinney over an unpaid auto debt. Local businesses and residents rush funds, food, and essentials to secure housing and a fresh start.
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Helen Henderson
North Ninth Street
United Fund
United Charities
Waco
Richard Stafford
McKinney
D. C. Coats
Roy Bertrand
Discrepancies In Elections Fail To Open Ballots
In Cameron a court declined to open ballots amid a contest over irregularities. Judge McDaniel ruled the actions in Cameron violated law, noting voter ballot sanctity and instructions from ballots and local papers. Witnesses described ballots marked or skipped and several ballots reportedly not counted.
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John Sloan
Leslie Tooker
A.M. Goldstein
Ernest Pardo
McDaniel
Raymond J. Baker
Bob Sadler
City Hall
Baker
Lawyers' Day Banquet May 15 in Central Texas
Henry W. Wade Dallas district attorney will speak at a reception and dinner during Central Texas Lawyer's Day on May 15. The event is at the National Guard Armory 2021 North Forty-first Street with a legal institute by the Texas Association of Plaintiffs' Attorneys from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Activities continue at the Armory from 5:30 p.m. with a reception and refreshments followed by dinner. Councilman W. L. Barrett's condition is much improved at Hillcrest Hospital.
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Henry W. Wade
Dallas
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City With
Lake Air
Citizen
Michael J. Vallee
Vic Hall
54Th District Court
Karoly Baskey
Fort Hood
Baylor
Pipkins and
Willams Drug Stores
Wade Horton
Highway Six
Dutton
Louis Dickson
Cameron
East Waco
Walter Lynch
Box 6
Tom Patrick
Nalley School
Guy H. Morgan
C. R. Blaylock
Hugh W. Davis
Carver School
Manuel
Vivian Ford
D. L. Probst
Joe
Sloan
Novian
O'Neal
Smith
John Sheehy
P. M. Johnston
W.L. Barrett
Hillcrest Hospital
Prienty National Bank of Waco Member F.0.1.c
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