Man Sues To Join Army Then Deserts in San Antonio
Billy Dwayne Davis sued in March to join the Army after a burglary conviction and was granted a special waiver. He later disappeared from basic training at Fort Polk Louisiana and is now listed as an Army deserter after more than 20 days missing. He previously served as a 2yearold private in Company B 4th Battalion 3rd Training Brigade and has a wife and daughter.
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Billy Dwayne Davis
Fr. Polk
Davis
Army
San Antonio
Los Angeles police chief aims to reshape image
Police Chief Thomas Reddin of Los Angeles has spent long weeks, focusing on public contact to change the LAPD image after predecessor Parker. He faces Watts unrest, rising crime, staff shortages, and public skepticism but remains optimistic and people oriented as he works to ease tensions and improve enforcement.
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Aw Enforcement
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Ophelia Jones
Will
New York City
N.Y
Optimistic view from Police Chief on future of law enforcement
National Convention notes show Police Chief reflecting on generational gaps, rising crime, and shifting social attitudes. He emphasizes the need for understanding the younger generation, praises current personnel, and foresees a pivotal year in 1967 with more federal focus and public interest, while inviting volunteers.
Savannah debate rekindles outcry over retirement plan
The Savannah, a 22,000 ton ship once hailed as a symbol of futuristic nuclear propulsion, faces another doomsday delay after July reprieve. Critics call it a white elephant with a large annual deficit while supporters praise its educational value and maritime symbolism as government funds loom. The dispute pits financial costs against technological legacy amid evolving nuclear policy.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes
Arso
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Savannah
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Savanah
Europe
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Atomic Energy Commission
Aqua Festival events set to begin in Austin week
The sixth annual Aqua Festival in the Austin area kicks off with prefestival events July 29 and 30 at Highland Lakes venues. Activities include Highland Lakes Golf, Appaloosa races at Manor Downs, drag boat races on Town Lake, Battle of Bands eliminations, canoe races on Lake Buchanan, and a long river portage race. The festival culminates Aug 4 with the town lake water pageant and various championships.
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Blick Rock Park
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Plorer
Timoe
Town Lake
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