Welcome Home POWs Praise From Fighting General
Maj. Gen. Chester L. Johnson recalls his own 1942 Bataan Death March ordeal and prison camp release as he salutes returning POWs. He praises their resilience and urges honoring their sacrifices while noting social changes since WWII. The 83-year-old general plans retirement ceremonies at Ft. Sam Houston on Feb 26.
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America
North Vietnam
Land of Freedom
5Th Army
Chester L. Johnson
San Antonio
Johnson
Mary Elizabeth
Philippines
Bataan
Inchon
Korea
Maj
Armond Hopkins
Hopkins
Vietnam
Ft. Sam Houston
From Montgomery to Memphis film screens at St Marys
A 9 am Friday screening of From Montgomery to Memphis, a Dr Martin Luther King life film, will aid Black Tire Week observances at University Center, St Marys University. Free admission. Grand Opera Festival later offers group discounts, with 40 percent for groups of 20 or more and 20 percent for 50 plus.
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Montgomery
Memphis
Martin Luther King
University Center
St. Mary's University
Maverick in Real Life: Maury Maverick Jr in Film Scene
The great grandson of a Texas Declaration signer, Maury Maverick Jr, known ACLU adviser and former San Antonio mayor’s son, was allegedly caught shoplifting during a movie shoot in downtown Schertz. The arrest was canceled due to lack of interest as local residents stayed away. Maverick quips the role is typecasting, and his acting debut in The Sugarland Express also features Goldie Hawn.
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Schertz
Maury Maverick Jr
San Antonio
American Civil Liberties Union
Maverick
Goldie Hawn
Bel Johnson
Four S A Women Nominated for State Board Vacancy
The Mayor's Commission on the Status of Women in San Antonio recommended four candidates for the District 20 seat on the State Board of Education. Nominees are Mrs. Sacha Ray Fowell, Mrs. Gilbert Garza, Mrs. Calvin Dudley, and Mrs. Olga San Madrid. Additional action covered 35 openings across local committees and boards with 40 women employed by the city and county at an average salary of 491.54 dollars monthly.
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Doris Wright
Bexar County
Municipal Civil Service Commission
Electrical Examination and Supervising Board
Advi
New Town Plan Gains Support From San Antonio Agency
The San Antonio Development Agency approved a New Town plan in the River Corridor, directing staff to pursue federal funding and to work with developers on long term leases. Commissioner Claude Black questioned read- through and potential future changes, while Bob Huntsch urged quick action due to a July 1 funding moratorium. The board plans to present the resolution to City Council and also set fair market values for structures to be razed for new homes.
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Norma Reed
San Antonio Development Agency
San Antonio River Corridor
SADA
Sada Board
Claude Black
Black
New Town
Bob Hunts
Gonzalez
San Antonio River Authority
Fred Pfeiffer
Subscription rates and delivery details for San Antonio papers
The San Antonio Light and Gazette publish subscription and carrier rates by region. Rates vary by daily and Sunday delivery, including international and Canada options, with listed prices for Texas, other states, Mexico and abroad.
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San Antonio
Texas
Sunde
MALSH
Texas ‘ Fe
Deily & Sunday
Daily & Sundey
SunDey
Mexico
Central America
South America
Valentine Horoscope Parody Weaves Puns and Pledges
A humorous Valentine horoscope lists zodiac signs with quirky lines about love, caution, and misfortune. A February 14 birthday note adds a playful capstone about always receiving cards unless Congress changes the date.
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Light
Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Twins
Valentine
Lea
Sagittarius
Archer
Aine Capricorn
Aquarius
Congress
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By Joe P. Faulkner
Chester Johnson
Bexar Glance
University of Texas Medical School
San Texas
Muscular Dystrophy Associations of America, Inc
Alamo National Building
Petroleum Club
Army Medical Training Center
WAC
FL Sam Houston
Service Club
John Troy Henry
Stockdale
Henry
Wesley
Columbia Heights
Riverside
Colima
Frank Treja
Norma Chavira
City Dog Pound
Veterinary Medical Association of
S.A
Sory Board
San Antonio Metropolitan
Board of Examiners and Appeals
Fine Arts Commission
The
Explosive Appeals Board
Board of Equalzation
Hare Improvemment
Economic Opportunities Development Corporation
Housing Authority
San Antonio Public Library Board
Alamo Area Council of Governments
San Antonio Transit Board of Trusides
Hemisfatr Plaza Advisory Board
Youth Services Board
City Solicitation Commission
River Walk Commission
Senior Citizens Advisory Board
Firemen's and Policemen's Pension Fund Road
City Public Sarchen Board
Berenttosis Central Board
San Antonis
San Antonio Gazette
Heats Corporation
Billiay
Breadway
Mccullough
Terae
Canada
Fomligh
Associated Press
Antonio Lycg
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