Boaters urged to follow safety rules for Texas summer
Texas water safety officials note 162 fatalities in the first half of 1971 and warn the peak months are ahead. Gov. Preston Smith names July 4–10 Safe Boating Week, urging pre-trip checks, proper trailer maintenance, life jackets, fire extinguishers, weather caution, and safe towing practices to prevent drownings and accidents.
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Texas Safety Association
Lloyd F. Palmer
Texas Parks and Wildlife Water Safety Services
Palmer
Preston Smith
TSA
ABC
AAA Warns Motorists About Garage Rackets
The American Automobile Association reports motorists in the Southwestern states encounter widespread garage rackets. Deceptive practices include slashed tires, oiling pumps, dismounted starters, and unneeded parts especially against women drivers and the elderly. The Arizona attorney general has launched a statewide campaign. motorists should verify parts, stay with their car, and file complaints to authorities or the AAA.
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American Automobile Association
Arizona
Attorney General's Office
Pokeys Nip Tweeties In Girls Softball
In girls softball the Pokeys outscored the Tweeties 17 to 10 last Monday. Thursday night closes the season with Grasshoppers vs Tweeties at 7:00 p.m. at the high school playground.
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Santa Fe Wins 1970 Harriman Safety Award
Santa Fe Railway received the E. H. Harriman Memorial Award gold medal for leading major U S railroads in employee safety. The honor went to Santa Fe after a year of top safety records among 14 railroads. John H Reed of the National Transportation Safety Board presented the awards at a Washington luncheon.
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E. H. Harriman Memorial Award
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Harriman
John H. Reed
National Transportation Safety Board
Washington, D. C
Congress
Yanks Rally Past Cardinals In 13-4 Victory
Gary Heitman earned the win as the Cardinals exploded for 13 runs against the Colts. Ronnie Orsag tripled for the Colts while Tim Matthews relieved Chip Kostrum late. In another game, Bobby Burton led the Yankees to a 14-5 win over the Braves with a two run homer. Nathan Kimbrel and John Schmidt added triples. Danny Coker was the winning pitcher and James McLerran took the loss for Atlanta.
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Chip Kostrum
Tim Matthews
Ronnie Orsag
Bobby Burton
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Braves
Nathan Kimbrel
John Schmidt
Danny Coker
James McLerran
John Cavil Decorated For Heroism
Army Specialist Four John Cavil of Cameron received the Army Commendation Medal with V device for heroism on March 18, 1971. He acted as acting squad leader with Battery B 4th Battalion 60th Artillery in Ap Phu Quang Viet Nam. He returned fire after enemy contact and helped wounded soldiers to safety despite being seriously wounded himself.
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John C Cavil
Cameron
Republic of Vietnam
John C. Cavis
60Th Artillery
Ap Phu Quang
Cavil
Davil
United States Army
Hustlers Triumph in Close Minor League Duel
The Hustlers edged the Tigers 10 to 9 after four innings as Scott Williams delivered timely hits with bases loaded. Fouche Canady earned the win while Sam Lewis and Michael Salach pitched for the Tigers. In another tight game, the Giants beat the Lions 5 to 4 to move into second place behind the tied White Sox and Yankees.
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Fouche Canady
Sam Lewis
Michael Salach
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Two Cameron Officers Graduate From General Staff College
Army Lt Col Edwin D. Lehnert and Major Robert L. Biskup of Cameron, sons of local residents, graduated June 11 from the U S Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth. They joined 1 247 officers in earning war ready staff training. Lehnert entered service in 1954 with Bronze Star and two Army Commendation medals, Biskup in 1957 with two Army Commendation medals and Bronze Star.
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Edwin D. Lehnert
Edwin A. Lehnert
Rt. 1. Cameron
Robert L. Biskup
Will Biskup
Cameron
U. S. Army Command and General Staff College
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Kansas
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Air Force
Bishop
Washington, D. C
Hole in One Stuns Motorcyclist in Sydney Event
A golfer scored a surprising hole in one near Sydney that struck a motorcyclist’s windscreen and lodged in the rider’s mouth. The rider was startled but unharmed.
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Australia
Reuter
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