Bog Gone Luck Dog Thief Nabs Pet From Dog Catcher
A woman seized a dog from a dog catcher and fled to her home, prompting a complaint. A Corporation Court judge promised to issue an arrest warrant.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1968
Page
3
A woman seized a dog from a dog catcher and fled to her home, prompting a complaint. A Corporation Court judge promised to issue an arrest warrant.
UPI reports President Johnson granted Pacific routes to Continental, Braniff, and Trans World Airlines after a complex Civil Aeronautics Board decision. Added routes were approved for Pan American and Flying Tiger, while American Airlines was denied an expanded title to fly central Pacific routes to Japan. The CAB domestic phase was delayed pending Johnsons full foreign policy review.
A Frost Bros produced event in the Anacacho Room featured a dozen models in risqué attire and satirical vignettes, with champagne, gifts, and a $41,000 diamonds sale noted. Emcee Murray Berkowitz described it as a "spoot of fashion" raising funds for the San Antonio Little Theater amid glamorous, controversial gowns and space age outfits.
Officials from the Texas Health Department report 15 confirmed Hong Kong influenza cases this week in Austin labs. They note the virus has not caused an state epidemic, with 5,302 respiratory infection cases for the week ending Dec 43. Hospitals limit visitors as flu spreads across Amarillo Lubbock and Tyler. UT coaching staff affected ahead of bowl game. President Johnson remains hospitalized with fever and respiratory irritation, undergoing viral testing.
Six drug manufacturers have launched a around the clock crash program to produce 26.8 million doses of vaccine by February 1. The effort aims to curb the Hong Kong flu epidemic as spread is watched in the United States and Britain. The National Communicable Disease Center surveys health departments to assess the outbreak’s reach and the Hong Kong strain’s impact. Cook County Hospital in Chicago bans most visitors to prevent further spread amid the Windy City flu outbreak.
City Council approved an ordinance with the state to install operate and maintain traffic signals for a temporary IH 35 detour during interchange work with SH 37 near Broadway. West bound traffic will detour along Casa Blanca Street and Newell Avenue with two temporary lights at Casa Blanca and Alamo and Austin.
Dallas school officials discuss a Dallas Crime Commission report alleging up to 42 girls involved in prostitution to support drug habits. Superintendent Nolan Estes cites communication gaps between principals and administration in addressing student drug use and confirms efforts to verify findings amid criticism from Mayor Erik Jonsson and council members.
San Antonio doctors report a two week rise in influenza and pneumonia cases across multiple cities, with officials calling the spike in San Antonio health district a non alarm. The national center cites 703 pneumonia influenza deaths in 322 cities for the week ending December.
In Tarboro North Carolina Marie Hill 71 has been sentenced to die in the gas chamber for murder and robbery. The court noted the death penalty remains in effect as the federal ruling does not alter state statutes. The case followed a fatal shooting of W E Strom, who was robbed of about 1000 dollars.
The U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond Va ruled North Carolina's death penalty illegal saying the law pressures defendants to plead guilty to capital offenses to avoid execution. The decision emphasizes the risk of coercion in pleas and potential escape from the death penalty.
New York reaches tentative settlement in the fuel oil strike affecting drivers and mechanics. Ratification vote set for Sunday. 1,786 buildings housing 250,000 people without air as of Thursday, with 2,500 buildings at risk of cold by Monday. Teamsters say round the clock deliveries for hospitals and institutions until ratified. Settlement includes a 20 per week raise first year and 10 per week second year.
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