02 Nov 1963
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Newspaper
Waco News Citizen
Location
Waco, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1963
Page
1
This piece discusses the role of presiding judges amid complaints over rulings and juries, explains special issues in civil suits, and notes a recent Angelina county DWI appeal reversal. It also mentions local figures Ned Witt, Raymond Mormino, and Omar Burkett, plus street closures in Waco related to urban renewal and the Intercity Expressway.
Deputy Sheriff Jesse Stamper is indicted for accepting a $350 bribe as jail dispatcher to permit inmate visit for Lucille Rose on June 14, 1963. Grand jury, led by foreman G M Gorham, criticized officials for limited support and offered 13 recommendations to improve county law enforcement. full details to follow in the Citizen.
District Attorney Don Hall says a statement from Ernest Marrs’ brother will be submitted to the next grand jury along with all available evidence in the Moody killing where Deputy Sheriff Albert Bostick shot Ernest Marrs. Witnesses and Moody residents urge courthouse action while Sheriff Maxey remains silent. Hall notes awaiting autopsy results and cautions against rumors while urging reports of facts to his office.
Waco city officials will attend the Texas Municipal League annual conference in Houston November 3 to 5. There will be no City council meeting Tuesday to allow participation, as officials seek a long term solution to Texas local revenue needs with broad state support.
A Small Business Administration field representative will visit the Waco Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday November 6 1963 from 8 00 a m to 4 00 p m. Interested small businessmen may call Plaza 2 6551 for an appointment or visit 414 Franklin Avenue Waco Texas to learn about SBA loans and services.
A historical assertion that democracy survives only with free press. It traces Bill of Rights protection of press freedom to demonstrate newspapers’ role in liberty and democratic governance from Franklin to Paine.
Journalist describes day by day coverage of Operation Big Lift from Sembach Kaiserslautern and Frankfurt. He notes major press center, 400 reporters, 200 ArmyAir Force staff, and diplomatic figures at Marshall Memorial dedication. He contrasts Allied and German roles, observations on weather transport and daily life, and praise for German industry and English proficiency.
The 27th annual Texas State Conference NAACP meeting ends Sunday at Second Baptist Church in Waco. Host president Rev. ML. Cooper Jr. and secretary Arthur Fred Joe oversee the four day session.
A 54th district court jury awarded Leslie C Dupuy Jr damages of 8500 for losses caused by the 17th Street viaduct. The panel found property value drop from 15500 before construction to 7000 afterward, due to engineers failing to negotiate a settlement, making the city liable.
Baylor University's homecoming parade opens at 10 a.m. on Saturday along Austin Avenue to Fifth Street and then Fifth to Fourth Streets. About 70 units including 30 floats with Queen nominees and 14 bands will be directed by the Baylor Chamber of Commerce and men's service club, with Royce Aston coordinating gifts. Thirty coeds compete for the Queen title and more than 700 dollars in gifts, the largest in Baylor Homecoming history, will be awarded to the crowned queen after Thursday’s Pigskin Revue reception and judging by eight secret judges.
COLLEGE STATION There is a saying that the farmer must be a producer, market analyst, salesman and businessman. Texas A&M University’s Department of Agricultural Economics reports growth as figures show 70 seniors maybe the largest class in the United States. The department now lists 160 undergraduates and 50 graduates, up from ten years ago.
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