Waco Citizen writer returns from Germany flight
Billy Foster describes his 10 hour trip from Waco to Frankfurt aboard an 80 seat jetliner and the redeployment of the 2nd Armored troops from Europe to Fort Hood. He reflects on World War I histories, the growth of the U S Air Force, and the mission of MATS while praising the service and sharing plans for future coverage.
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Rhein Main
Frankfurt
Germany
Fay A Foster
Thurs
2Nd Armored
Fort Hood
Texas
Billy Foster
Waco
Billy
Air Force
Near East
Far East
U. S. Air Force
12Th Air Force
25Th Street
MATS
Military Air Transport Service
A&P Opens Third Store In Waco
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company announces its third Waco area store at 33rd and Hillcrest with a November 19 opening. The 11,200 square foot market features French Provincial design, ample parking, five express checkout stands, and a full range of grocery and non food items.
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Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc
Waco Metropolitian
33Rd
Hillcrest
RB. Rinehart
A&p
A4p
Waco
North 25Th Street
Bellmead Drive
Bellmead
Two Teens Die In Collision With Train Near Southern Street
Two teenagers died and another injured when the car they were driving collided with a train on Southern Street Road. Deceased are Robert Harvey Barnes 16 Travis 2013 and Wayne Warneke 16 202 Trav. Bill Ray Duke 16 916 Lawrence Drive is listed in satisfactory condition at Providence Hospital.
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Southerd Street
Robert Harvey Barnes
Travis
Wayne Warneke
Bill Ray Duke
Lawrence Drive
Providence Hospital
Hoss Blocker Rumor Draws Crowds at Local Drive-In
Rumor that Bonanza star Dan Blocker known as Hoss visited the 25th St Drive-In sparked a brisk turnout. Officials say he did not appear despite radio and TV reports promising autographs. Owner M C Meredith notes business remained good.
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Hoss
Cartwright
Dan Blocker
25Th St
M C. Meredith
M. C
Meredith
Appraisal Progress Report for Third Quadrant
F. E. Murrell, director of the Waco Tax Equalization Program, reports steady progress in the Third Quadrant with 9,821 parcels and 8,255 buildings appraised up to November. The figures exclude building permits and the calculation section struggles to keep pace with appraisers.
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F. E. Murrell
Waco
Murrell
October Unemployment Op 125 A Texas forecast
A Texas Employment Commission forecast for November predicts a rise in employment and unemployment as temporary pre Christmas workers enter the labor market. In McLennan County employment fell slightly from September to October with a notable drop in nonfarm jobs and a seasonal dip in agricultural work. Unemployment edged up from September and was 125 higher than a year earlier. By end of October there were 3386 active applications reflecting a broad skill mix though some highly skilled openings remained hard to fill. TEC referred 2106 applicants to nonfarm openings and employers hired 1169 of those in October.
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McLennan County
TEC
Letters to Santa Contest Set in Waco Area
The Jaycees sponsor The Letters to Santa contest for children in Waco and surrounding areas. Judges seek originality and sincerity and a boy and girl winner will ride with Santa in the December 6 Christmas parade. Letters must include name age address and phone number and be postmarked by December 1.
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Santa
Jaycees
Waco
Santa Claus
Burkette Hospitalized After Pneumonia Attack
Jim Burkette manager of the Goodyear Service Store at 11th and Franklin is in Hillcrest Hospital recovering from pneumonia after an attack.
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Jim Burkette
Goodyear
Llth
Franklin
Hillcrest Hospital
Baylor Wins Victory San Antonio Baptist trustee election
Baylor graduates filled the top posts at the Baptist General Convention of Texas in San Antonio. Five Wacoans among sixteen elected to Baylor University board of trustees. Rev Joe Weldon Bailey and Dr Charles G Shellenberger elected, Dr Sid Jones Hart Nance and Huffman Baines re elected. McCall succeeds White as president. Buckner Fanning and Carlos Faredes chosen as first and second vice presidents. See Baptist Convention, Page 5.
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San Antonio
Baptist General Convention of Texas
Baylor University
Joe Weldon Bailey
Columbus Avenue
Charles G Shellenberger
Washington Avenue
Sid Jones
Colcord
Hart Nance
Citizens National Bank
Huffman Baines
Lamar
Texas Baptist
San Antonio Baylor
Baylor
Baylor Bears
K. Owen White
Abner V. McCall
McCall
Karem Shrine Sets Dec 7 Shoe Fund Drive
The Karem Shrine Temple, led by Arthur J. Williams Jr, names Andrew Frosch as drive chairman with co chairs Bill Meadows and O E Blume. Volunteers collect shoes for underprivileged elementary students to be fitted and distributed by the Salvation Army, with a holiday party in the Karem Crystal Ballroom prior to Christmas.
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Karem
Karem Crystal Ballroom
White Warns Baptists Of Gambling Threats
Texas Baptists heard Baylor president emeritus WR White warn that national lottery and legalized gambling threaten America's foundations. He urged a moral awakening and character reform, noting gambling attracts undesirables and racing tracks favor legalization while other sports reject it. The Texas Baptist Executive Board already urged abandoning racetrack gambling efforts.
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San Antonio
Texas
America
Dr. White
W. E
Red’’ Berry
Waco Independent High School Basketball Schedule Inside Today
Waco Independent High School releases today schedule details for upcoming basketball games. The card lists game dates, locations, and opponent teams for the season’s next week and notes home and away fixtures.
Kennedy Johnson Texas visit planned for coming week
Kennedy and Johnson are set for a Texas trip November 21 and 22. Uncertainty remains who will pay for the visit, with options including the federal government or the Democratic National Committee or split costs. The Air Force OneJets will accompany Kennedy on the journey.
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Kennedy-Johnson
Texas
Ssare
Kennedy
Democratic National Committee
Air Force 1
Waco Adds Flights To Dallas Route Schedule
Trans Texas Airways expands at Municipal Airport adding three flights to serve daily business. Flight 188 from Waco to Dallas departs 5:50 a.m. arriving 6:28 a.m. daily except Sunday and Monday with connections to Atlanta Miami and New Orleans. Flight 189 from Dallas to Waco departs 10:20 p.m. arriving 11:00 p.m. daily except Saturday and Sunday, termed the cleanup flight. Flight 431 Dallas to Waco departs 6:00 a.m. arriving 8:38 a.m. daily except Sunday, continuing into the Valley. The carrier reports desk staffing issues faring with experienced personnel back on duty.
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Municipal
Trans-Texas Airways
Waco
Dallas
United States
Atlanta
Miami
New
TTA
Report Says 100 Tickets Going Fast for Kennedy Dinner
Austin reports strong demand for $100 tickets to the Texas Welcome Dinner for President Kennedy and Vice President Johnson. The event, at 7:30 p.m. Friday November 22 at Municipal Auditorium, aims to raise campaign funds. SDEC urges advance purchase from members or by writing the office in Austin.
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Austin
Texas
John F. Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
Democratic Executive Committee
SDEC
Kennedy
Johnson
San Antonio
Houston
Fort Worth
Dallas
Last
Ani
Eugene Locke
State Democratic Executive Committee Office
Lavaca
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Berlin
Ringling Brothers
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Atlantic Ocean
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Jordan
Temple
Wiley Whitehead
Whitehead
Travis Alford
Alford
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Clarksville
Carrollton
Tyler
A&Ép
Hillcrest A&p
Tommi Thackston
Texas Employment Commission
BOCT
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Karem Shrine
White
WR. White
First National Bank
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