Observations on Election Fallout and Baylor Texas Matchup
The article notes partial election results and mixed opinions on Waggoner Carr versus John Tower, Johnson Nixon sparring, and Texas politics. It recalls Baylor's 26 14 loss to Texas, critiques of players like Terry Southall, Chris Gilbert dominance, and Baylor pros in the Oilers game. Cowboys and Oilers fared poorly. Trull and Maples shine for Baylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waggoner Carr
John Tower
U. S. Senate
Texas
Baylor
Bears
Terry Southall
Southall
Chris Gilbert
Bill Bradley
Gilbert
Greg Pipes
Dwight Hood
Randy Behringer
Longhorn
Dallas Cowboys
Houston Oilers
Baylor Bears
Dallas
Houston
Don Trull
Oilers
Trull
Buddy Humephrey
Texas Declares Veterans Day Holiday in Waco 1966
Texas Governor John Connally and Waco Mayor P M Johnston announced Veterans Day observances for November 11, 1966. The proclamation urges citizens and businesses to display the U S flag and honor veterans while supporting freedom and world peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Texas
Department of Texas
Jack W. Fly
American Legion
John Connally
Congress of the United States
America
I. P.M. Johnston
United States
Waco Council Moves To Force Woodway Speed Increase
Waco officials debate lowering a seven tenths mile stretch on Highway 84 into Woodway limits and seek state support to raise Woodway’s speed limit to 60. Enticement over entrapment concerns cited by residents. Mayor Johnston and council discuss bids taxes and other routine agenda items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Woodway
Texas Highway Department
Bob Wood
Woodway Corporation
Highway Department
Elmer Roberts
Waco Council
Luke Bolin
Lakewood Christian Church
Hormel] Elliott
Alaska
Central Texans Named At Baptist Convention
Twenty seven Baptist leaders from Central Texas including 16 from Waco and two from Belton were among about 305 nominees elected to institutional and administering boards by messengers at the Baptist General Convention of Texas in Dallas. Named to the Executive Board were Dr. H. J. Flanders Jr. and others. Waco figures joined Baylor University System and Mary Hardin Baylor trustees. seven Waco leaders were named Hillcrest Hospital trustees. The piece also notes local zoning, permits, and city budget details in Waco.
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Central Texas
Waco
Belton
Baptist General Convention of Texas
Dallas
Children’s Homes
The
Baptist Standard
Baptist Foundation
Buckner Benevolences
Texas
H. J. Flanders Jr
First Baptist Church
Mary Hardin-Baylor College Board of
C. R. Law
Cameron
W. C. Wiese Jr
Calvert
J. W. Kelly
Peoples National Bank
B. F. Hare
Pure Milk and Ice Cream Company
M. L. Rhodes
Bellmead First Baptist Church
Vic T. Newman
Brazos Steel Building Company
George B. Graves Jr
Stevens Darnell Ford Sales
McGregor
George M. Stokes
Baylor Ex-Students Association
Waco Jaycees
H. A. Fudge
Frederick
J. Q. Adam
North 32Nd
Dripping Springs
Zoning Board of Adjustment
North Waco Water Company
U.S. Corp
Lake Waco
Malcolm Louden
David Smith
Texas Nurses Week Highlights Shortage and Training
The Texas Nurses Association marks Texas Nurse Week November 6 to 12 amid a critical shortage. It urges higher pay and better training, noting only a third of direct nursing care is by professional nurses. In Waco the 10th District hosts an exhibit at Lake Air Mall with Hillcrest Hospital student nurses assisting, led by PR chair Mrs. Louis A. Dickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Sunderland
Cole
Jimmie Jenkins
Eva Glenn
Morrow
Texas Nurses Association
Lake Air
Waco
Virgil Holcomb
Texas
Hillcrest Hospital
Louis A. Dickson
Moratorium Next Tuesday On Taxicab Complaints
The city council amicably settled a dispute after granting an exclusive limousine franchise to E A Alexander and Yellow Cab for air passenger service with a flat fee and two percent of gross receipts to the city. A complaint over airport shuttle fares was resolved, and no meeting is planned next Tuesday due to officials attending the Texas Municipal League in Fort Worth on the 13th to 15th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Alexander
Yellow Cab Company
Frank Williams
Taxi
Baylor Stadium
Tony Duty
Wiley Stem, Jr
McCoy
Yellow Cab
P.M. Johnston
Florence Hutchinson
Elmer Roberts
Texas Municipal League In
Fort Worth
Waco Jaycees Host Christmas Parade December First
The Waco Jaycees will stage their annual Christmas parade in downtown Waco on December 1 at 6:00 p.m. The event features bands floats cheerleaders scouts and Santa Claus plus appearances by Miss Waco Mary Ann Long and Miss Judi Lackey the Texas Beauty who won a trip to California for Miss International. Santa will throw candy to children and Santa letters winners ride in the parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco Jaycees
Waco
Mary Ann Long
Judi Lackey
California
Santa Claus
Santa
Waco High Beta Club Thanks for Homecoming Coverage
The National Beta Club at Waco High School expresses sincere thanks for the article and photo published about Homecoming. They note the coverage helped attract exes returning to Waco High and contributed to the event’s success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Beta Club
Waco High School
Exes
Waco High
Boat Dealers of Waco Announce 1967 Boat Show Dates
The Boat Dealers of Waco announce the 1967 boat show will take place at the Heart O' Texas Coliseum on March 3 4 and 5. The event last year was held in March as well but later in the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Heart O’ Texas Coliseum
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Flynt
Vember
Maye Or
McElfish
P. M. Johnston
City of
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City Tire and Battery Company
W. S. Dickey Clay Manufacturing Company
Sherwin Winniford
Plan Commission
Pioneer Loan
Wuese
Loa
Cam Ranh Bay
Viet-Nam
Jared S. Daniels IV
Niantic
Connecticut
Daniels
Cam Ranh Bay Air Base
Red Cross
Linda Trusty
Wallace
Nebraska
Cam Ranh
William H. Bates
Springfield
Mass
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Bartlesville
Oklo
Thomas F. Appleba
Gilbert J. Stiles
Arlington
Barbara H. Hudson
Piedmont
Barry R. Curtis
Yakima
Washington
Sharon D. VanderVen
Redlands
Waco High Club
Don Murray
Guy Stockwell
Abby Dalton
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