15 May 1965
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Newspaper
Waco News Citizen
Location
Waco, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1965
Page
1
Los Angeles Dodgers visit Houston Astros at the Astro Dome with standouts from LA Cincinnati and Houston leading the league by under three games. The Dome attracts 20 000 to 40 000 per game as rain and weather talk mix with local drainage and civic notes.
Hillcrest hospital report to the police department states Captain Red Francis of the Waco traffic department will remain hospitalized for about three weeks after a heart attack. It also notes a probable ninety day absence from work and that visitors are allowed.
Vacancies arise from retirement and death as Waco police prepare for examinations. About 20 eligibles will seek lieutenant, with detectives, sergeants, and patrol roles to be filled. Finances drive delay, while widows receive accumulated pay and sick leave payments for Tennison and Coan.
A frustrated citizen urges the City Council to pass an ordinance banning roosters and banty hens as neighbor complaints about late noise and odors rise. He argues towns exist for people and requests action to end disturbances from poultry.
Texas Highway Commissioner urges急 Providence Drive action amid hospital access concerns. Report cites public safety and traffic impact while outlining planned improvements and possible funding questions. City officials and commuters weigh disruption versus long term relief.
The Junior Miss Lake Waco and Senior Miss Lake Waco contests shift to Friday May 21 to avoid duplicating crews. New start times are 5 and 8.20 p m with rehearsals after the stores close. Ron Hall of KWTX TV hosts as master of ceremonies.
William G. Dwyer, National Commander of the Disabled American Veterans from San Diego, defended President Johnson's Viet Nam and Dominican Republic policies. He denounced critics urging a fixed line against Communist encroachment under the guise of liberation and affirmed DAV support for Johnson's aim to preserve world peace and freedom for over 220,000 wartime disabled members.
Waco native Ron Robertson, a 1961 Baylor University graduate, was honored as Jaycee of the Month for May for chairing Jaycee Radio Day and serving as project chair of the Christmas Home Decoration Contest. He works in data processing at NCR Waco and lives with his wife Shirley and daughter RhemaAnn at 1000 Camp Drive.
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