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San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

28 Apr 1971

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San Antonio Light

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San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1971

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Astro Negro Named As Admirals

The Navy announced the promotion of Alan B. Shepard Jr. to admiral and the first Negro flag rank, Samuel L. Gravely, plus 47 other Navy captains to rear admiral. Nominees require Senate confirmation. 49 men promoted from captain to rear admiral, including Joseph E. Snyder and William Thompson. Gravely, 48, is Richmond, Virginia, based, and commanded a ship home from Vietnam.

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Washington Apt Navy Alan B. Shepard Jr Shephard Air Force Army Samuel L. Gravely Foulett Senate John Chafee Shepard Gravely Nixon Navy Line Joseph E. Snyder New Jersey Southeast Asia William Thompson Richmond Premutiar Pentagon Vietnam Naval Reserve Columbia University Honeiown Harry D. Tran Ji Chatee Ama Vligibie Thel Nilitary James NeDivi
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Six Bishops’ Pictures Hung at Cathedral House West Texas

Six portraits of bishops who served the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas are now displayed at Cathedral House Torcido. The figures include W. B. Elliott, James S. Johnston, William Theodotus Capers, Everett H. Jones, Harold C. Gosnell, and Richard Earl Deuis, spanning 19th and 20th century tenures.

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West Texas Torcido W. B. Elliott James Smptoe Johnston William Theodotus Capers Everett H. Jones Harold C. Gosnell Richard Earl D ¥Eus
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Lubbock Woman Replaces Steen on Bicentennial Commission

Gov Kent Smith nominated Charlies Maedgen of Lubbock to the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, replacing John T. Steen of San Antonio whose appointment was rejected by the Senate last week.

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Stin UPI Preskent Smith Charlies Maedgen Lubbock Maedgen John T. Steen San Antonio Senate
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Gourmet Gallery fondue sets and cookware sale ad

The Gourmet Gallery offers imported and stainless steel fondue sets with multiple color forks and matching burners. Oster electric fondue and chafing dish options feature Teflon linings and color choices. West Bend skillets and hi bay saucepans promoted with discounted prices. Joske credit card accepted at three downtown stores with extended hours.

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Fondue D. Oster Imperial Electric Fondue C. Hibach North Star Joske
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Astro Alan B. Shepard Steen The Gourmet Gallery Southern Living Magazine Alaska Mister Josef University Club West Bend Ivan Staphalopoulos Manhattan Restaurant Lothar Doebele Hilton Palacio Fondues Joske’s OF Texas
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