Pasadena Visit Highlights Texas Freedom Birthplace Claim
Pasadena columnist Keith Elliott muses on Texas history from San Antonio to Pasadena, noting the birthplace claim, the San Jacinto Monument, and regional subsidence effects. He recalls local anecdotes, a mispronounced spelling test, and Johnson Space Center research into land stabilization.
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Pasadena
Keith Elliott
San Antonio
Texas
Vince's Bayou
Deaf Smith
Santa Anna
Innocent verdict for San Antonio patrolman in assault case
Patrolman Jack Kraus was found innocent of aggravated assault in the death of Richard Reed, who died from a ruptured spleen after an altercation following a dispute over Kraus's daughter. The jury deliberated about four hours before the verdict.
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San Antonio
Jack Kraus
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Kraus
Coaner Hon
Richard Reed
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Rae Events at the Convention Ce Reach Peak Traffic
Authorities report Rae Events at the Convention Ce caused significant traffic delays as crowds gathered for the program. Police advised alternate routes and urged patience while organizers logged the busiest period of the day.
Byrd Resigns Amid Fear and Controversy in San Antonio
In San Antonio, Rev Clifton Byrd announced his resignation citing fear of retaliation for Christian activism. The CAP protests followed the CPS board appointment of Ruben Escobeda, a former supermarket president, prompting calls for further resignations and future protests at the attorney general’s office.
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Christian Vilken
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Hast Providence Baptist Church
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Ruben Escobeda
Hatndy Andy Supermarket
CPS
Byrd
CAP
Sam Antonio
Bank Deak Web Untangled in Salinas Jr Bank Case Trial
FBI agents outlined a complex pattern of loans and transfers tied to Citizens State Bank of Carrizo Springs in a federal case against border businessman Enrique Salinas Jr and six men and six women. Testimony covered loans from Mexico to San Antonio and Eagle Pass, stock purchases with borrowed funds, and funds funneled to Salinas ledgers. The eightieth day of trial continued with more testimony and is set to resume Monday morning.
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Eagle Pass
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Dan Sanehex
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Piedras Negras
Mexico
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San Antonio
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Wlenchor
Farrow
Witt
Carriza Springsman
FBI
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Bicknell
Woodul
Ensminger
Luis
Juan Salinas
Carriza
Springs
Banco Comercial
Pat King
Couol
Citizens Bank
Pearsall
Carrizo Springs
Vincent Doherty
Citizens
Eagle Pays
Salinas
Parks Cleanup Campaign Drives Citywide In August
Mayor Lila Cockrell proclaims August as Pride in our Parks month as the city launches a monthlong cleanup urged by the City Council. Citizens, youth groups, scouts and church groups are asked to join efforts at Brackenridge and Martin Luther King parks with the Friends of the Parks and Beautify San Antonio aiding donations of trash bags and supplies she urged continued resident participation to protect San Antonio’s 4900 park acres and recognize participants in September with certificates.
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Lila Cockwell
Avni Litter
Brackenridge Park
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Sire
Chevroit
Cockroll
Friends of the Parks and Beautify
San Antonio
P. Selmable
We Beauty
Community Progress
Ghul
Martin Luther King Park
VOICE
Mitlers Pond
Mts
Cockrell
Conmchng City Hall
Top AF Official Says Dependents Suffer
Antena Handler Chayes assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower Reserve Affairs and Installations spoke in San Antonio on Champs issues. She said many military families face high costs for medical care with private providers and that a presidential committee is studying comprehensive solutions to benefits problems including double dipping housing and care while preserving morale. Commissary benefits are worthwhile when weighed against taxpayer costs.
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Karentumulty
Air Force
San Antonio
Wiley
Chayes
Woman MP Job Smooth in the Military Police Command
Cape marcher Marcene Etchieson the only woman to command the Military Police at Fort Sam Houston says her first weeks have gone smoothly. She notes no nepotism and aims to prove a woman’s effectiveness as MP commander while learning 199 soldiers and 43 women in her unit. She joined the Army four and a half years ago after earning an elementary education degree and cites travel and law interest. Her training at Fort McClellan, Alabama matched male MPs with minor differences in physical requirements. She explains women MPs carry 38 caliber pistols and are treated like male officers. She holds a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction and came to San Antonio in 1978 to join the recruiting command.
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Aray
Ft. McClellan
Worman
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Ethhleson
San Antonio
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