Purchasing Agent Vote Deadlocked in County Court Standoff
County Judge Blair Reeves and Commissioner Tom Stolhandske foresee the Commissioners Court approving hiring a purchasing agent to run a centralized department amid a deadlock over whether district judges should hire the agent. The vote hinges on obtaining support from Commissioner Albert Penn. Ploch and Vaughn oppose the plan, citing budget and staffing concerns.
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Jim Price
Blair Reeves
Tom Sithandske
Commissioners Court
Albert Penn
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A. J. Ploch
Frank Vaughn Apposa
Pena
Ploch
Loch
Vaughan
Reeves and Stolhandske
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Vietnam War hero Briscoe to receive Distinguished Service Cross
Lt. Col. Charles Briscoe, 27, assistant professor of military science at Texas A&M University, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism during a June operation in Vietnam. Lt. Gen. George W. Underwood presented the decoration at Fort Sam Houston, noting Briscoe led his company under fire against a fortified enemy base camp. Briscoe, a Citadel and North Carolina State alum, has held ROTC commissions and served at Fort Bragg and in the Dominican Republic, with later assignments at Texas A&M. He is married to Char and has two sons.
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Charles 4. Briscoe
Texas Arm University
George W. Underwoul Jr
4Th Armay
Ft. Sam Houston
Saiior
Briscoe
Ther 73d
Aircorpe
Republic of Vietond
Citadel
Charleston
North Carolina State University
Texas Agm
Vietnam
Fort, Frage
Texas A&m
Sam Housta
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George W. Underword
Ath Arimy Commandos
Char Jane
Sean
Shea Patrick
Stulh Phate
West Side Learns Districts Community Involvement Plan
Deputy superintendent Hokala mails 24000 bilingual letters to West Side students and parents outlining the San Antonio School District community involvement program. The notice explains area structures, staff, policies, and the roles of Area WT Citizens committees assisting in district planning and support services.
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Frank Treio E
Hokala
San Antonio
Lintsey Gouet
Mittee
Offie
Hion
I Am Your Brother Martin Luther King Sr. Lectures
The late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Sr. spoke at the 12th Annual Spring Event of Second Baptist Church. He urged unity across races and urged Americans to reject hate, saying we are all brothers and sisters and should raise children with love to solve the nation’s problems.
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Martin Luther King Sr
Noba
Ieader
Second Baptist Church
Tennessee
America
Tom
Taye
King
Manson Returns to Los Angeles for Murder Trial
Charles Manson was transported from San Quentin Prison to Los Angeles for upcoming murder charges. The 31 year old cult leader rode in a sheriff’s bus to the Los Angeles Hall of Justice, amid preparations for trials tied to the Tate and LaBianca killings.
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San Quentin
Tharles Manson
Los Angeles
Jim
Death Row
Jeff Say Quentis
Spa
Los Augelos
Plovothers
Neal
Trevino Faces GGL Block in San Antonio City Council Fight
San Antonio politics heat up as Don Politico Trevino opponents push for a Monday special meeting to block his bid for a new council post. After April 6 elections, council members discuss seniority and potential names, with Felix reportedly kept off the slate and John Gatti among those named by Trevino supporters.
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Convernment League
John
Gatti
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Council
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Trevino
Two Stabbed In Parade Altercations
Two men were stabbed in separate incidents Friday afternoon during the Battle of Flowers parade. Baltazar Salazar, 33, of Racatecas Alley, is in poor condition at Bexar County Hospital with neck and shoulder wounds. Robert Alvarado, of Monterrey, was treated and released for a knife wound. Salazar collapsed in the crowd and a fight with Alvarado followed. police released Salazar’s assailant after questioning Alvarado. Police continue to investigate Salazar’s case.
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Racatecas Alley
Bexar County Hospital
Robert Alvarado
S1l
Monterrey
Salazar
Comerce
Main
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Parking shuffle near Battle of Flowers parade route
Police relocated vehicles parked along streets adjacent to the parade area to a new parking site near the Battle of Flowers route. About 20 autos were moved as part of the afternoon search and walk to report the new parking arrangement to headquarters.
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San Antonio
Man Wounded in L A Shooting Review
An injured man, Herman V. Sola, 26, was found with a head wound near a West Side lounge after Friday night shooting. Police say he was inside the lounge at 1410 Culebra with two men, then was discovered lying in the lot after they left. He was hospitalized in serious condition at Bexar County Medical Center.
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West Side
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Doras
Bexar County
Sola
Culebra
Gonzy s Report Raps Two In SBA Conspiracy Case
U S Rep Gonzalez delivers a final House report blasting San Antonio attorney Robert Montez and businessman Eddie Montez in the Small Business Administration conspiracy case tied to Moez Fuentes and Albert Fuentes Gonzalez says Montez claimed the jailed pair would face Henry Gonzalez for life. He questions Montez actions and restraint, noting the defendants sought to blame others and insisting his own role was unspoken.
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U.S
Gonzalez
San Antonio
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Eddie Montez
House of Representatives
Small Business Administration
Moez
Albert Fuentes
Montemayor
Actionszalez
Mantez
Menry Gonzales
Manuez
Feedom
Montz
Outstanding Entries Parade Winners Told
Winners in the Battle of Floy drs were patriotic groups and schools with top honors for vehicles and signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence. First place included Colonel Roosevelt on a Drive and The Delta Queen, with Second and Third places for Betsy Ross and Wheels Across America among others. Schools and colleges section highlighted The Delta Queen and Exploration of the Railroads with several honorable mentions and special awards across multiple institutions. Junior and senior organizations also received top prizes for patriotic and historical themes in a wide variety of entries.
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Jose Antonio Navarro
Texas Patriot
San Antonio Conservation Society
Colonel Roosevelt
King Willam Area Conservation Association
Betsy Ross
State Association of Texas Pioneers
Daughters of the Republic of Texas
Anlique Automobile Group
Alamo City
Highlands High School
Samuel Clemens High School
Robert G. Cole High School
Joli Jay High School
Randolph High School
Firemen Escape in L A Two Alarm House Blaze
Six firemen narrowly escaped serious injury in a two alarm fire that destroyed a vacant residence on L A near East Side. Officials said arson is suspected and the house was soaked with gasoline before being set ablaze. Residents heard an explosion as flames spread to lumber in a nearby lot. A fence collapse helped shield firemen from the falling wall.
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College President Couldn't Speak English at Incarnate Word
Dr Bad Janes, new president announced for Incarnate Word College, reportedly spoke only Welsh and several other languages as a child, with a memory gap in English. He will assume duties after a tenure at Texas A&M University as sociology and education professor, noting language learning for teaching is invaluable.
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Ates
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Ware
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National Parley Examines Bilingual Needs in San Antonio
Representatives from Spanish speaking groups met in San Antonio to assess bilingual needs for preschool children. Sponsored by Children’s Television Workshop, Sesame Street producers discussed educational impact and field services with a focus on Spanish language integration and community reach in the Southwest.
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Children's Television. Workshop
New York
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Sesame Stree
Ofice of Education
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Snl
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