Berlin visit reveals war ruin alarms and iron curtain
W S Foster recounts a Berlin tour of East and West zones showing war wreckage, the Reichstag under restoration, and guard figures along the wall. He notes East German Vopo troops near Checkpoint Charlie, the Brandenburg Gate, and memorials to those who died seeking freedom while citing potential Cold War tensions and American observers.
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Berlin
Germany
Adolph Hitler
West Germany
Hitler
Potsdams Platz
Vopo
West Berlin
Nikita Khruschev
East Germany
Checkpoint Charlie
East Berlin
Gunter Litfur
False Shop Lifting Charge Leads to High Jury Verdict
A 19th district court jury awarded 50 000 dollars against McCrory's and the manager, with questions about 200 000 dollars possibly attracting appeals. The case centers on Roddy Hogan, age 17, in a shoplifting dispute dating from November 24, 1962, involving police records expungement and an escrow for the youth's education. The trial spanned the week, with two Negro jurors, and the judge may recall jurors to clarify intentions.
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19Th District Court
McCrory’s
Bill Logue
Salt
R W Hogan
Bosque Boulevard
Young Hogan
Woodie Zachry
Minor Helm
Richey, Sheehy, Teeling and Cureton
Sam Lanham
Bob Sheehy
Hogan
Waco
City News Access Granted for Police and Fire Radio Monitoring
A City Council resolution in Waco Texas authorizes all news agencies within city limits to monitor Police and Fire Departments radio transmissions to determine location and nature of events under investigation. The council may revoke the privilege at its sole discretion if abuse is found.
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Waco
Texas
Turkey Page Returns With Contest For Turkeys
The Citizen repeats its Turkey page with a chance to enter again for three dressed turkeys. Winners will be notified Tuesday as Thanksgiving approaches on Thursday. Many businesses will close and football dominates the day.
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The
Citizen
Post Office To Be Closed Thanksgiving
Postmaster E. O. Norwood announces the Main Post Office and all branches will close Thursday, November 28 for Thanksgiving. Only mail delivery will be to post office boxes and by Special Messenger. Holiday collection from street letter boxes will be observed.
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E. O. Norwood
Coxes
25th Street Christmas Promotion Starts This Week
The 25th Street Chamber of Commerce launches a $300 Christmas promotion with four drawings before Christmas. Two drawings award 7 books and the other two 8&8 books, each book containing $10 in certificates, totaling $300. Registration begins now with weekly new contests. Draw dates: Now 30, December 7, 14, 21.
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5Th Street
Lorraine Marrs
Bertrand’s
City Council Ordered to Keep Meetings Open
District Judge Owen Giles of the 68th District Court issued a temporary order Friday prohibiting Dallas councilmen from holding secret or private meetings. The move came at the request of Barney Johnson who leads the Dallas Charter League.
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Dallas
Owen Giles
68Th District Court
Barney Johnson
Williamsburg
Dallas Charter League
Lone Star Gas Reduces Rates for Industrial Cooling
Lone Star Gas Company announces summer cooling rate cuts for Texas industrial accounts, including hotels, dormitories, hospitals, and schools. President L T Potter says the move expands use of gas air conditioning by smaller consumers at near parity with large users, aided by improved equipment and a new long term firm price contract through June 30, 1966.
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LoneStar Gas Company
Texas
L. T. Potter
Lone Star
Potter
G. A. Gott, Jr
Waco
Lyndon B Johnson Named New Ruler of Texas
This note praises Lyndon B. Johnson of Texas as a veteran public servant ready for new duties as president and highlights his wife Lady Bird Johnson as a constant figure, emblematic of their prominent national roles.
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Lyndon Johnson
Texas
New
Johnson
Ladybird Johnson
Kennedy Assassination Shocks Texas at Dallas Parade
In Dallas noon events unfolded as President Kennedy was shot in the motorcade. Governor Connally was seriously wounded. Johnson was sworn in as president aboard a plane bound for Washington. Funeral plans set for Washington and Boston amid national tragedy. Bill Foster and Camelia reported for the Waco Citizen on the Austin Kennedy event, which was to raise funds at a $100 per plate banquet canceled by the assassination.
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Austin
Bill Do. Foster
President J. Kennedy
Texas House
Senate
Preston Smith
John Connally
Connally
Dallas
U.S
John F. Kennedy
Texas
Big D
Kennedy
Bill C. Foster
Camelia
Capital
Waco
Lyndon Johnson
Johnson Ranch
Johnson City
Kerrville
Johnson
United States
Sarah Hughes
Washington
Andrews Air Force
Washington D. C
Boston
Mass
Beverly Hills Lions Set December Fifth Christmas Party
Members of the Beverly Hills Lions plan their annual Christmas party for December 5 at Cathay House on South Valley Mills Drive at 7 p.m. Entertainment is planned. President Charles Musick notes support for member Eddie Havemann to run for director at the Lions Camp Kerr.
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Beverly Hills
Fifth Gallon Blood At Waco Red Cross Center
W H Ellison of 2917 Colonial Avenue completed his fifth gallon during the center's opening Monday at the Waco Regional Red Cross Blood Center. The facility collected 49 pints of blood. Maurice Labens of 2312 Oak Cliff completed his first gallon. The center will operate 10 am to 8 pm Monday.
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W. H. Ellison
Colonial Avenue
Waco
Baylor to Host 10500 Guests for Ministers Day Weekend
Baylor University will entertain about 10,500 guests over the weekend to honor Baptist ministers of Texas Royal Ambassadors Boy Scouts and Dads of the Baylor Bears. Minister Day events begin Friday with a ministers coffee 3 30 to 5 p m and a 6 15 p m choral program in Waco Hall.
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Baylor
Baylor University
The
Baptist Ministers of Texas
Baylor Bears
Southern Methodist University
Lee Dunham
Dunham
Royal Ambassadors
Waco
Married Students in High Schools Discussed by Board
Waco School Board met to review policy on married students with Supt Downing noting each case is individual. He cited 4 to 7 married students in local high schools and said principals favor the current policy, allowing administration without a blanket rule.
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Waco
Avery Downing
Downing
Richfield
Waco High
L. V. McNamee
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