The Waco Citizen from Waco, Texas • Page 1

Brazos Trails By BILL FOSTER Publisher, Waco CM mu The Waco 250 fe COP i is FRIDAY Back Trouble Advice Your home-town community newspaper Ever get a backache Seems like everyone has at one time or another. A few weeks ago it hit me like light ning sinking. As a result I have received many home remedies and tots of free advice Now you wouldn't think a football player woukl get back trouble, but they do. Big Daddy rawdaddy who plays with the Dallas Cowboys had a recent spell of back trouble, and hes 6 foot 5 and weighs 295 pounds He's also a former bouncer At first the other players started ribbing him They thought it was funny when he couldn't even sit in a chair at the meetings In fact, he broke two chairs trying to sit in them, because of his bad hack This was last year and when he landed on the floor it sent spasms up and down his hack. As a result he missed the last half of the season He said his fellow players weren't laughing at him this year Some of his remedies were taking karate, and using acupuncture Also he put in a in his home Some old pros at back problems advised me to see a doctor, see a chiropractor, a therapist, and take aspinn.

I have laemed about a raft of pills that are on the market now especially for back problems. been advised to exercise, and not exercise. I have been told to take a pain killer like aspinn or buffenn and been advised not to take anything. Probably the best advice Pve gotten to sleep on the floor with your feet up. to take the strain off your back muscles.

They have a new electro process I learned about that shoots electricity through your body to relax your hack muscles. I think the bottom line is, if it's a pulled muscle, you just have to let it wear off Anyway, mine's better now, and I can't tell you what actually was the best thing I did for it. Ill be watching Big Daddy Crawford to see hew he gets along season He was really looking forward to going to London because his dad used to work for the Royal Family in Bn tain PS. Remember. aU this advice is free, so don't complain to me if it doesn't work VOLUME 59 WACO, TEXAS, FRIDAY, AUGUST 22.

1986 664100 NUMBER 65 Origin Of Texas Rangers Jack Maguire's talk of Texas discusses the ongin of the Texas Rangers. Since we have a big stake in the hLstory of the Rangers I thought you might be interested in his column that circulated all over Texas. Although the Texas Rangers have been around a time, nobody knows for sure when the famed police force actually was or where Officially the Rangers were organized on October 17, 1935 That was the date Daniel Parker, a Baptist preacher, proposed their formation to the Consultation in session at San Felipe de Austin. In 1823, however, Stephen F. Austin had commissioned ten residents of his colony as lawmen and called them That was 12 years before the delegates to the Consultation acted Since Austin considered San Felipe his home and since the Con sultanon of 1935 met there, it would appear that this community es the birthplace of the Rangers regantas of the date they were first organized.

Not so. say the citizens of Colum bus, 25 miles away in Colorado County Recently they won the ap provaJ of the Texas Historical om mission to put up an official marker saying Austin was living there when he his Rangers Thus Columbus claims to be the birthplace Whether the Rangers originated 1823 in olumbus or in 1835 in San Felipe, their existence was to be relatively short They ceased to exit at all dunng the Civil War and Reconstruction, then reappeared 1874 In 1933, the Rangers disappeared again when Ciovemor Minam A. Ferguson fired them all Fhey retur ned in 1935 as a part of the new Department of Public Safety created at the behest of Ciov James V. Allred NO WONDER THEY AKE SMILING 90 PUT are of the new 20 Heart Texas Fair and Rodeo "Smile Girts" of 1986. In left to right order, front row, are STACEY KINSEY of Moody; COLLEEN HAV1CAN of Midway, and DENA JAMES.

Behind them in same order are STACY MARTIN and OLGA JIM INEZ of University and DANA ARMISTEAD of Waco High. These six girls along with 14 other Smile Girls will be aboard the Braaoi Queen Sunday for a cruiae. Crime Increases Statewide: Texas crime standards compiled for the first half of 1986 exceeded the figures recorded for the same period in 198S. Both the crime rate and volume of index crimes increased, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. crime rate noted for the first six months of this year rose 1S.8 percent to 3,604 crimes per hundred thousand said Colonel Jim Adams, DPS director.

volume of index crimes for the same period was 589,985 of 18.6 per cent compared to the first half of 1985." Adams said all seven major crime categories were up. showed the largest increase in the violent crime listings, increasing 34.6 per Adams pointed out. The number of aggravated assault cases rose 30.1 per cent, while rape and murder posted increases of 13.6 per cent and 1.1 per cent respectively. vehicle theft led the three property crime categories, showing a 21.2 per cent Adams said. Statewide Murder Rape Robbery Aggravated Assault Burglary Theft Motor Vehicle Theft Total Burglary was 20.5 per cent higher, while an increase of 15.6 per cent was recorded in the number of thefts.

Twenty per cent of the index crimes reported were cleared by arrests in the first half of 1986. The estimated value of property stolen during the commission of index crimes was over $705 million with $281 million worth of property recovered by police officers. were two Texas law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty by criminal action in the first six months of this Adams said. "One officer died in a duty- related accident. Additionally, a total of 2,192 assaults on officers were DWI arrests in the first half of 1986 were down 9.2 per cent and totaled 62,404.

Drug-related arrests decreased 7.4 per cent to 29,551. The crime statistics were derived from reports submitted by 797 Texas law enforcement agencies to the Uniform Crime Reporting Section of the DPS. ITS BOAT RACE time again in Waco on Lake Brazos. the S.D.B.A. Summer Nations, Sponsored by the Waco Jaycees.

A large number of racing fans are expected Saturday and Sunday at Cameron Park East race course. Sec ad inside for details. Welcome Week To Train New Students For College Life Aug. 27-31 Jan.June Jan.June Volume 1985 1986 Change 1,0601,072 1 1 3,883 4,410 13.6% 13,771 18,530 34.6% 22,410 29,152 30.1% 133,437160,753 20.5% 277,148 320,524 15.6% 45,815 55,544 21.2% 497,524 589,985 18.6% Resumes Being Received Resumes are now being taken for municipal judge for the City of Waco. Mayor LaNelle McNamara said the city is not taking applications for the job but will accept resumes for De Cordova To Be Honored Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m.

the Texas Jewish Historical Society and the Texas Semicentennial Committee of the Waoo Jewish Federation will dedicate a state historical marker in honor of Jacob DeCordova. The ceremonies will take place in Indian Spring Park between lonamfFi until Washington I7ranklin Ave. the 40 houra week position around the last of September. have been so busy with the budget," she said, have not had time to look at the resumes we have received or do any interviews." Judge Q.Z. Valentine retired from the position in July and Assistant Municipal Judge Phil Segrest is filling the position until some one is hired.

Mrs. McNamara said the pay range would be from $32,000 to $37,000. She said the job would not be from 8 to 5 each day, but rather the judge would also work some at night to hold teen court, and work some on Saturday and be available to issue warrants and advise people of their rights. to the is the theme for this Welcome Week at Baylor University Aug. 2731.

The event is sponsored by Baptist Student Union. According to George Loutherback, director of the BSU, more than 2,600 freshmen and transfer students will be participating in Welcome Week. week is designed to introduce new students to the family-like atmosphere of he said. is the greatest need that these kids have; that is, to meet new friends and learn to adjust to life at a major Loutherback said another purpose of Welcome Week is to teach participants the Christian values of Baylor. This year will be the first time there will be no registration fee for the participants, Loutherback said.

Instead, the cost will be incorporated into the service and health fees to be paid with their tuition. Previously, the cost for registration was $35 for boarders and $55 for non-boarders. A concept that Welcome Week tries to impress on the students, Loutherback said, is the idea of the whole mentally, socially and with Jesus Christ at the center of their lives. Several speakers will be used to emphasize each part of the whole person, Loutherback said. As a general introduction and fun time, Bunny Martin, a champion yo-yo artist from Killeen, will demonstrate some of his tricks.

Dr. Russell Dilday, president of the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, will give a speech on the mental aspect of college life. For the social aspect of the whole person, Marge Caldwell, a writer and lecturer from Houston, will speak. Millie Cooper, an author on aerobic exercising for women, will speak on being physically fit, while Dawson McAllister, a popular youth evangelist from Minnesota, will give a lecture on the spiritual portion of a life. A special concert will be given Saturday night by Leon Patillo, a contemporary Christian artist and band former member of the rock Santana.

Student co-directors for the week will be Dana Blankenship, a senior from Red Oak and Kevin Stein cross, a senior from Kansas City, Mo. The week was renamed Welcome Week from Preschool in 1979. Loutherback said the program has changed a lot since then. has been greatly accepted by the student he said. have a lot of students who are more than happy to take part in Welcome Week just to make the new students feel He also said other universities have started spin-offs of Welcome Week after hearing of its success.

WISD Food Prices Remain Same Family Abuse Offers New Programs ByCAMFXIAFOSTER The Family Abuse Center of Waco has received a grant to provide new services to their clients. Levi Strauss Foundation has mack possible a $63,400 grant for a two- year Therapy Program and Outreach program The grant, according to Executive Director. Jan Moreno, requires a $10,000 match for the first year's operation and a $23.400 match for the second year's program. Meadows Foundation of Dallas provided the funds for the first year match. have long been aware that unless we begin to provide therapy for batterers, we are only providing aid' remedies for domestic violence." Ms Moreno said The Outreach program will be centered on rural victims of abuse in the six-county area served by the Center.

Ms. Moreno said the programs have received endorsement from organizations, churches, judges, law enforcement officials and community residents are looking for a part time therapist, a psychologist or social worker to organize the program," she said. pian on using the therapeutic approach at this time with peer counseling because battering is a learned problem. We will stress management and anger Ms Moreno during her Wednesday press conference to announce the grant, said group therapy will be used and at the beginning five people will be needed for the first group. One person already said he will enter the program, she noted Citing statistics, Ms.

Moreno said, violence occurs at the rate of one act for every 18 minutes in the nation and one out of every four Texas women can expect to be beaten dunng her lifetime are hoping for a success rate for the people participating in the program Last year 600 women and children used the center and she pointed out seeking help were Mack and Hispanic A full time social worker or psychologist will be hired as the Outreach program worker. are looking for someone strong in ad mmistrative organizing and one who can identify funding she said Family abuse centers across the state are facing a 25 percent cut in state funding The center is currently receiving $55.000 from the state an nually and $40.000 from United Way Linda Baker, Director of Volun leers for the center, said volunteensm was down at this time, but usually is dunng the summer never have enough volun leers." she said, we operate 24 hour days, seven days a week. Centers are not 9 to 5 operations It was also noted that more men arc calling the center who have been abused by their wives or girlfriends. year we had seven Ms. Moreno said, is up this year" Catherine Gordon, president of the Board of Directors of Family Abuse, noted the center is currently holding its membership drive DA FeazeU Investigation Expected To Continue By AMELIA FOSTER Student meal prices will remain the same for the sixth consecutive year in the Waco Independent School District, according to Jeff Simpson, director of Food Service for the district.

Bill HoUoweU, Deputy Superintendent for Finance for the district presented the recommendation to the WISD Board of Trustees at their meeting last night. Full price for grades K-5 will be 40 cents for breakfast and eighty cents for lunch. For grades 6-12 the price will be 40 cents for breakfast and 90 cents for lunch. Reduced price lunches for those who qualify will be 30 cents for breakfast and 40 cents for lunch. During the 1985-86 school year the district food service department served 627,842 breakfasts and 1,473,399 lunches for a total of 2,101,241 student meals.

is hosting the 32nd annual gallon club party on Thursday, Aug. 28 at 6 p.m. in the Brazos Room of the Convention Center. Waco area gallon donors are invited to attend the dinner. Reservations must be made prior to 5 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 25. Investigation into alleged wrong doings in the McLennan District At office is expected to con tinue. A federal grand jury was sworn in Wednesday in Austin by Judge James Nowlin and sources inside the courthouse said investigation into ac tivities of District Attorney Vic FeazeU would continue. It is not known if the local case will be heard by the new grand jury or if it passed to one already in existence.

It was confirmed also Wednesday that a federal grand jury, which had (Continued on Page 2).