Waco Charter Vote Sparks Debate On Majority Requirement
A heated public clash over how many qualified voters must approve a sewer and garbage tax amendment marks a key moment in Waco politics. City officials note a simple majority of votes cast could determine the ordinance, with implications for upcoming campaign strategy and potential court action.
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Garbage
Cis Allermen
Pahdmen
Waco
Lawser Wol
Hiison
Tigi
Ety and Waco Cross Tools Commission
Dhe
Witro
Bur Wacos
Wiley Store Jr
Stem
Grass Fonts Commission
Health Unit Seeks Double County Aid in Budget Request
The county health unit asks commissioners to double the appropriation from 836,904 to a higher total for the next year. State funds and local shares are cited, with the unit noting joint support from the state and county authorities. Dr. Slom Atkins directs the health unit and backs the request.
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Health Unit
Meshennin County
Shire of Texas
MclLennan County
Slom Atsins
Weather Summary For Tomorrow And Near Term
Weather forecast covers a 24 mile radius with cloudy periods and scattered showers and thunder showers today tonight and Monday. Temperatures steady with a high near 95 degrees and a low around 75 degrees. Rainfall totals for the period list normal monthly values and year to date deficits near 0.01 inches.
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Viaxsinuim
Teachers To Meet Bosses In Opening Waco Week
Public School teachers in Waco and nearby La Vega prepare for a week of pre school conferences as new and veteran staff gather. First graders and parents receive welcome attention at La Vega Elementary Wednesday and at Waco elementary schools Friday before the September 6 start. Registration for all grades occurs at Lorena and Rosental, Friday morning. Numerous area schools plan fall term openings this week with faculty meetings and curriculum planning leading into the new year.
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Waco’ Public Sehonl
Mondas Movator
Hrowahamt
Hallsbore
Mirhwas
Riesel
Gowtlsan
Aste
Rosaurvile
Braceville - Moldy
China Spring
Moods
Crawford
Tart
Rosenthal
Robinson
Ross
Connally
Lorena
McGregor
Speenlevile
West
Ware
Sul Ross
South Jim
Fleh
Ehaentary Faculy
Wit Comsults
Fle Secondary
Weather outlook for Waco area showers and heat
The Weather Bureau at Municipal Airport expects showers and thundershowers Sunday and Monday. Partly cloudy skies with scattered showers for both days. Temperatures around prior levels with highs near 95 degrees and lows around 75.
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He Weather Bureauoat
Teams to Man Bank Stations for Donations
Four volunteer teams from James Connally Air Force base will staff Waco bank stations to collect for the Waco Red Cross flood relief fund. By Saturday about 2078 dollars were raised toward a 5000 dollar goal.
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James Connally Air Sfeven
Waco
Waco Red Cross
CAFR
National City Bank
Bos Petty
Mesdames Mc Brady
Myrtle Collins
Raymond Pardee
Turves Orr
Tears Stamples
Lloyd Atiils
Mike Rohealy
Enoch Blanton
William Coryell
Jcafe Officers Wives Club
Citizens National Bank
Birs
James Maxwell
Teacht Mem
Arab Heads May Reject Ike's Mideast Proposal
Washington Aug 27 Arab leaders sharply doubt the U S plan to establish and guarantee new Israeli Arab borders and to compensate displaced Arabs. Senator George of Georgia questioned the effort saying he doubts it can be worked out while Dulles urged international action and aid for water development and Arab concerns.
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Ike
Mideast
Geeal Peotain
United States
Myyself
Vienna
Dulles
Palestine
New York
Mid-Ash
Middle East
Central Texas Faces Cotton Picker Shortage
The Texas Employment Commission reports a shortage of 3,784 cotton pickers across Central Texas with Falls Bremond and Robertson counties most affected. McLennan County adds 500 needed workers as 65 percent of the 32,000 bale crop remains to be harvested. Route migrant labor to Marlin courthouse or Rosebud TEC camp.
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Texas Employment Commission
Texas
Falls County
Bremond
Robertson County
Marlin Courthouse
TEC
Rosebud
McLennan County
Explosion at Whiting refinery devastates area in blast
A massive explosion at the Whiting Indiana refinery touches off a raging fire that levelled parts of the complex. Estimates place damage up to 100 million dollars with evacuation of about 959 families. Two deaths include foreman Walter Rhea and injuries to others, as flames spread to storage tanks and units across the plant.
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Whiting
Ind
Standard of
Co. T Indianal
Indiana
Frank Plewnial
Richard
Ronald
Wesent
Walter Rhea
Red Cross
Robert Wilson
Standard
Korean Women and Girls Protest at American Embassy
About 2,909 Korean housewives and schoolgirls marched past the American Embassy in Seoul on Saturday to protest Communist truce inspectors. They chanted Communist spies get out of Korea and carried banners with the same slogan.
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Seoulum
Commmunist
Orea
East Texasers seek a Democratic candidate for governor
Dr. Troward Bryant of Tenderson leads a rally of 600 to 700 East Texans at Senderson ball park seeking a credible Democrat to challenge in 1956. The event features James P. Hart as the main speaker with talk of tax increases and a broad unity approach among former Shiv ers and Yarborough supporters.
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Tienderson
Uta
East Texas
Troward Bryant
Allan Shivers
Bryant
Shivers
Yarborough
Heral
James P. Hart
Austin
Texas University
State Supreme Court
Senderson
Hart
Texas
Hamilton Voters Reject Hospital Bond Issue
Hamilton County voters rejected a $290000 county hospital bond 1094 to 1188. The measure would have added 12 cents per $100 valuation to property taxes to finance construction of the hospital.
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Hamilton
Hamilton County
Bank Ady Notice Expresses Gratitude For Service
A brief bank notice from The Friendly First National Bank thanks patrons for the opportunity to serve. The message emphasizes appreciation and ongoing commitment to customer service.
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First Natl. Bank
Lyndon Sees Tax Cut and Farm Aid in Next Term
Senate Democratic leader Lyndon B. Johnson, recuperating from a heart attack, told reporters in Johnson City that the next Congress will try to cut taxes and aid farmers. He predicted early sympathy for tax relief and criticized farmer costs, while noting his weight loss and birthday observance. He urged caution in politics ahead of 1956 elections.
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Johnson City
Tex
Senate
Lyndon B. Johnson
Congress
Johnson
Washington
Admista
Tepullisan Jenders
Carettaiar
Roserhower
Aoman
Ito
Ip Wong
Truman Attacks GOP in Farm Speech Critique
President Truman assails the Republican administration for favoring big business and attacking social programs. He accuses Congress of aiding Wall Street financiers, vows to press for public works with debt financing, and argues the GOP curbs education and social services while praising Democratic policy advances during a contentious campaign period.
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Truman
Fuseshow
GOP
Congress
Ne Osid
Wall Street
Edith Swings Away From U S As Storm Gains
A hurricane named Edith rushed to 100 mph winds, increasing in strength. Forecasters predict it may threaten the Atlantic coast from New York to Cape Hatteras, with possible impacts further north if current trends continue. Bermuda could be in its path as Edith moves northwest toward the region.
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Atlantic
New York
Cape Hatteras
Dunn
England
North Atlante
Duan
Bermuda
Secretary Quarles Clears Airman in Kinship Guilt Case
Washington United States Air Secretary Donald A Quarles absolves Airman AC Branzovich of guilt by kinship after ruling his security risk claim tied to his father's alleged Communist ties is unfounded. Proceedings to disrate him are halted and a hearing canceled. Similar cases in the Navy and Coast Guard are under review for security related to mothers.
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Washington
Donald A. Quarles
Stephen Braniovich
Air Force
Air Force Reserve
Branzovich
Armed Services
Eugene D. Lardyve
Coast Guard
Morton Pierce Gastor
Naye
Six Die in Anto Near Hondo Crash
A late model crash near Hondo, west of San Antonio, killed six people including Johan Srevins and his wife. The victims were occupants of a car that struck a roadside object. authorities identified the injured and are continuing the investigation.
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San Antonio
Vian
Sam Arteria
Johans “Srevins
San Antonia
Fort Worth Aide Sees Tiney In Slaying Case Turmoil
Fort Worth investigator Dust Rhodes says ex convict Leroy Eggleston known as Tiney and three accomplices face charges in the two year old slaying of oilman William P. Clavie. A fake robbery setup allegedly lured Clavie to death with a staged escape route and a bomb linked to years of trouble.
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Fort Worth
Tex
William P. Clavie
Altomer
Leroy
Tiney) Eggleston
Tiney
Dust Rhodes
Eggleston
Cecil Green
Iarry Huggins
Clark
Bend
Ink
Pilsa
Undefined OCR fragment from local paper page
Fragmentary text appears to be OCR from a Circleville editorial and notices page. It includes scattered references to sections such as Editorials, Real Estate, Classifieds, Society, Travel, TV, and Amusements, with broken punctuation and unclear dates or names.
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Waco Area
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Centen
State
Demo Fortress
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Lyndon
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Myamas
Indy Paiditorial Associa
Ken
Congreve
Edith
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Ajrs
Abin
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