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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1973

Page

3

Pedestrian Killed in L A as Ninth Traffic Fatality of Year

The city’s ninth traffic death of the year occurred Sunday when 75 year old Ann Murphy Riley of 402 W Gramercy was struck in the 500 block of Blanco Road and died en route to Baptist Hospital about 1 40 a m. Jo Anne Schaefer 17 of Tulane was charged Sunday with failure to stop and aid, released on 2500 bond set by Night Magistrate Phil Chavarla.

Ann Murphy Riley W. Gramercy Blanco Road Riley Baptist Hospital Jo Anne Schaefer So Tulane Phil Chavarla

Street safety and abandoned cars raise driver risk in San Antonio

Action Line readers raise concerns about freeway crossing by children and obstructed views from abandoned vehicles on Amanda and Roland. Police promise warnings and enforcement, while residents seek maps and education funding. A student appeals for education funding amid Nixon budget impacts, urging citizens to contact state and national lawmakers.

Amanda Roland M.N Oea San Antonio S.M Bexar County Archives Office The Public Library

Surviving Air Force Crew Share Narrow Reunion Tales

Four days after their wedding one man survived a shooting and a later crash, while his partner vanished from contact after a theater incident. Cavernous miscommunications and shared service history tied together VicMamus Mechnebler and their comrades. The group recalls prison experiences, wartime bonds, and a vow to put distance between them despite enduring friendship.

Viet Cong Attack Injures Several on Helicopter

Viet Cong were blamed for a helicopter attack that injured two or more aboard, with U.S. officials noting a preliminary probe. Major General Gilbert Woodward demanded an investigation in a letter to Canada’s ICCS acting chairman Michel Gauvin, and the issue was circulated to TCCS members. The Viet Cong did not deny firing on the helicopter. In other ground fighting, six minor battles erupted about 300 miles north of Saigon, with Saigon reporting 51 Communist deaths in the overall engagement.

U.S U.S. Army Gilbert Woodward Ian Michel Gauvin Canada ICCS Woodward TCCS Indonesia Poland Hungary UPI Saigon

Gonzales School Board Seeks Reelection For Two Seats

Two members Fred Droupy and Otto Gindler seek reelection to Gonzales school board seats one and two in April. Droupy has served since 1961 and Gindler was appointed to fill an unexpired term in 1968. Over 16,000 tourists visit the Yukon region yearly.

Gonzales Fred Droupy Otto Gindler Odelle Hamilton Droupy Gindler

POWs Return to Clark After Vietnam Flight Debriefing

Twenty Navy and Air Force pilots shot down over North and South Vietnam in 1966 67 arrived at Clark Air Base and began debriefing nine hours after landing. They enjoyed a candlelit dinner with Red Cross staff and nurses, received cheers from a 2000 strong crowd, and praised President Nixon and the American people.

VicMamus Mechnebler Air Force Academy England Indochina North Vietnam South Vietnam Clark Navy Air Force Bioeth Vietnam Gescort Red Cross James R. Pirie Bessemer Ala Nixon

Military officers hospitalized with unknown release dates

At Lackland hospital Lt Col Armand J Myers Universal City Capt David A Baker New York Capt Thomas J Kloman Del Rio and Phoenix Lt Col James Hivner Austin Capt James E Ray Conroe and Col James Lana Little Rank are out with their families for a three day holiday. Officials said there is no indication when they will be released and no further information on rivals at the hospitals.

Lackland Hospital Armand J. Myers Universal City David A. Baker New York Thomas J. Kloman del Rio Phoenix James Hivner Austin James E. Ray Conroe James Lana Little Rank

Weekend Burglary Losses Over $4,550

Burglars stole property including a sewing machine radio television sets and tape recordings from multiple homes. Items valued at about 4550 were reported missing in the weekend incidents. Detectives reviewed several burglaries across local addresses including Rice 117 and Alametos area.

Clyde Jones Jr C. E. Beem Sion Henders Boone Vanoaks Alametos

Save Your Hair Expert Urges Immediate Check Up

A national hair expert says one in six Americans is bald and urges immediate scalp checks. In Houston at Gibbs Building, the National Hair Experts offer free scalp examinations, phase one treatment details, and guidance on hair thickening. Appointments available daily with Saturday hours and weekday salons.

United States National Tair Esperte Ly Gibbs Aliee National Hair Espetes Reid Rai Jung Gibbs Alamo Houston Saundays

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