New Year Celebrations Spark Crowded San Antonio Clubs
Large crowds packed St Anthony Club at the J Anthony Hotel and Golden Stallion Dance Hall for New Year Eve. Dick Barlow's orchestra and Johnny Bush drew thousands while officials reported extensive fireworks related disturbances, fires, and dozens charged with driving while intoxicated in a chaotic New Year window.
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Jerome Real
Golden Stallion Dange Hall
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Impediment devices spotted near JH 35 underpass area
The reader reports yellow drum shaped objects with black covers by the underpass at JH 35 and New Laredo Highway. An action note identifies them as vehicle impediment attenuators, explaining their purpose and placement, with a reference to continued coverage on page 24.
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Burglary Suspect Is Slain in San Antonio Shootout
Patrolman Ted Mangold answered a burglars in action call near midnight and found three men in a Hicks Street residence. One man slashed Mangold with a knife and another swung a crowbar. Mangold fired once, killing David Jarrett, 34, of 424 Utopia, who died at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Two other suspects were arrested.
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David Jarrett
Utopia
Charles Gilmore
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Gilmore
Jarrett
Baptist Memorial Hospital
First San Antonio Birth Records 78 Girl Named Mary Grace
Mary Bo Gatailes 18 of 1427 E Sandalwood gave birth to a 5 pound 6 ounce girl at 2:20 am Thursday at Green Hospital. Dr Barry Buch said the child is Mary Grace Gonzal the first of four births within a half hour. The mother recalled being told she would have a girl. Local officials confirm the year 78 and city birth in San Antonio.
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E. Sandalwood
Green Hospital
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Mary Grace Gonzal
Minimum wage climbs to 2.30 dollars per hour
Washington reports the federal minimum wage rises to 2.30 on New Year's Day aiding about 4.2 million workers. The 1974 law mandates the three increases, with farm workers at 2.00 rising to 2.20 next year and 2.30 the following year. Senator Harrison Williams defends the measure amidst inflation and GOP opposition.
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Bombing Victim's Family Feels Fear After Explosive Blast
The victim, Robert Gumbna, 4, remains in critical condition with severe burns after a homemade pipe bomb exploded near his car on Tuesday night at W Commerce and NW 201h. His wife, fearing for her life and that of their two daughters, said they had received months of threatening calls. Police found two unexploded bombs and a pistol at the scene as they investigate motive and timing.
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