Editor Jim Hightower visits San Antonio to boost Texas Observer
Librals in Texas urged to talk beyond their circle Jim Hightower editor of the Texas Observer spoke at a Joske's luncheon about expanding the magazine. He outlined aims to raise circulation and funding through investigations and a direct mail campaign while shifting focus to corporate influence in state politics. A fundraiser is planned Aug 28 at the Bernard residence with tickets five dollars.
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Fire Injures S A Man in Northwest San Antonio
George Monnrch of 522 Freeman in Northwest San Antonio was listed in serious condition at Brooke Army Medical Center after a Friday fire in his dwelling. Officials say a gas accumulatio n occurred while he cleaned a stove, igniting a blaze that caused $1,370 in damages to the building and contents.
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North Side Store Damaged in Fire at Smokie's Tackle Shop
A North Side store fire caused about 5000 in damages Friday night. Firefighters reported the blaze erupted at 8215 Broadway inside Smokie's Tackle Shop, with 3000 in contents damage and 2000 to the building. Arson investigators were assessing the cause.
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Teen Dies in Bicycle Collision in Neycareld
Officials identified Marvin Luckey, son of Mr and Mrs John McKenzie, of 5215 Averpool, as the boy who died Friday from injuries after a bicycle collision. The crash occurred Thursday on the 460 block of Benrus near Kingswood. The driver, Auden Galway of Kingswood, and three other children in the car were not injured.
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Justice Shamas M Reavie resigns from Texas Supreme Court
Associate Justice Shamas M Reavie, the second Texas Supreme Court member to resign in a month, announced his departure effective Oct 5 to enter Payne Law practice in Austin. Gov Briscoe will appoint a temporary successor until the next general election. Reavie was appointed in 1958 to fill the unexpired term of James Norvell and later won election to a six year term in 1974. He previously served as Travis County District Judge from 1964 to 1979 and was Texas Secretary of State from 1955 to 1957.
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Quitting lec oeSpile A Civil Suit Summary
Civil suit against multiple defendants proceeds in local court. Plaintiffs allege financial disputes and breach of contract with unspecified parties. Court schedules further filings and potential rulings in coming weeks.
Appeal Denied in Slovik Desertion Case
Mrs Slovik seeks posthumous appeal as the Army denies review of Private Slovik's desertion and the related National Service Life Insurance benefits. The case notes his execution in France on June 8 1945 after a second desertion, with no movement of his remains allowed, and the widow facing financial hardship without income beyond Social Security.
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Brazen air hijack ends with dramatic release in Italy
An Egyptian hijacker seized Air France Flight 120, holding 230 aboard near Brindisi. After demanding a million francs and diplomatic passports, most passengers were allowed to depart before a raid freed remaining travelers. Italy and Israel coordinated releases amid tense negotiations. the hijacker's exact motives remained unclear.
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IRA Kills British Trooper during Queen's Northern Ireland Visit
In West Belfast, IRA gunfire and a car bomb targeted British troops as Queen Elizabeth toured Northern Ireland. One 18 year old was killed, three wounded, with other injuries in a string of attacks, while the Queen urged an end to violence. The Provisional IRA claimed an active service unit planted a bomb near Coleraine University, with authorities noting reduced violence during the visit overall.
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Huntsville Diary Case: Women Ordered for Death Row Reprieve?
Since then, 357 men have died in the diary case, but no women. Three women had been scheduled but their sentences were commuted to life imprisonment. Officials say the electric chair known as Old Sparky may not be scrapped, but kept as a remembered relic.
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Traffic light decision eyed at Walters and Rigsby intersection
City Traffic Director Stewart Fischer reviews police records and traffic counts after frequent complaints about accidents at Walters and Rigsby. Counts show 4 500 vehicles daily on Rigsby and 2 000 on Walters, not enough for a signal, but recheck underway with potential light or flashing signals if warranted.
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Action Line Dialing Guidance for Your Inquiries
A reader service explains how to use the Action Line. Call 2224081 to hear instructions and prompts on when to state your question or problem. Not every question is used, but the line accepts general inquiries and offers consideration.
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San Antonio Man Given 94-Year Prison Term
Arisue Satterwhite of BAT Deric was convicted of the May robbery at a Handy Ardy store in San Pedro. The 668 dollars taken were recovered. He was arrested the same day while on parole after serving eighty years of a 17-year armed robbery sentence.
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Why Not Try Brynksklzy Names Clash
Zubaimir Burke and his wife Milka petitioned Superior Ghent for officious name changes claiming their current names are too cumbersome to pronounce. Yugoslavian Wormerants proposed adopting Arphaxad and Taurus Tau in their tiling, sparking additional naming discussions.
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