Statewide Crime Up in Texas in 1971 Despite Mixed News
Texas saw 482 386 major crimes in 1971 with 1 687 murders and 243 344 thefts. DPS director Col Wilson E Speir notes the rate of increase slowed to the lowest since 1963 as better enforcement and awareness take effect, though crime rose in small cities and rural areas.
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Austin
UPI
Texas
Department of Public Safety
Wilson E. Speir
Speir
Priests Urge Broader Involvement in Social Issues Convention
Denver hosts the fifth annual National Federation of Priests Councils meeting where 200 delegates from across the Catholic spectrum discuss Ministry for Justice and Peace. The group debates married priests and a “Free Ministry” society while leaders urge ordinary clergy to engage beyond liturgical roles.
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Denver
UPS
Fxrnday
Berrigan Brothers
James Groppi
Frank Bonnike
National Federation of Priests’ Councils
Groppis
The
Berrigans
Groppi
Milwau
Kee
Council
USA
Bonnike
Daniel Berrigan
Philip
Harrisburg
Henry Kissinger
Society of Priests
Night In Old L A Slated April 18
Mrs. B. Herman Dresch named General Chairman of Night in Old San Antonio guiding more than 2200 volunteers for a four night gala starting April 18 in La Villita. Festival aims to raise about a quarter of a million dollars with over half reinvested in the local economy. Dresch previously chaired or served on finance and publicity roles and helped boost San Antonio tourism via the paseo del Rio and mini NIOSA events. The slogan declares La Villita as La Villa de Felicidad con mucho gusto.
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Old San Antonio
B. Herman Dresch
Niosa
la Villita
Naomi Dresch
Alamo City
San Antonio Conservation Society
Chaiman
Paseo del Rio Association
San Antonio
New York
la Villa de Felicidad
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Joan O’sullivan
Addenda
Ilse Smith
Susan Thomas
Tors
Ntal Plelo
Cuero
Esplanade
Golo
Old L.A
Cuero Record
King Size Wallet
Grandpa
Grandma
Shugart
East Main
Cuero Publishing Co