Light signal timing and Mexican currency questions in Texas
Readers ask about amber light timing on Broadway and Mulberry with a San Antonio official saying three seconds is the amber interval though varies by city. They also inquire about bringing Mexican currency into the U.S. with a $250 commercial limit and no duty. A San Antonio contact notes the Alamo City Highlanders Pipes and Drums can be reached via Jack Cunningham at 734 Sprucewood Line.
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Alamo Pipes
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Alamo City Highlanders
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Patrol Rate Cut and Cadet Additions Power City Police
City plans consolidate districts by Sept 1 and add 21 cadets graduating August. Two man shifts citywide to end after the November cadet class with overtime extending to Feb 1 1974 funded by revenue sharing. Peters notes overtime covered October by funds, then a further revenue source to cover costs. Police strength to rise to 200 in 1973-74 and 300 in 1974-75.
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Klan mayoral hopeful suspended after two weeks pay halt
Houston candidate linked to Ku Klux Klan faces a two week suspension without pay amid his mayoral bid. Insurance leaders forecast a 5 percent rise in bodily injury rates due to an Aug. 27 Texas bill expanding driver liability. Texas drivers gain post wreck damages when at fault and cease immunity in lawsuits. Dallas lawyer David Irons advocates rate shifts and inflation aware repairs and medical costs.
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Houston
Ku Klux Klan
Damage at Wood Frame Warehouse Blaze Probed Cause
A damaging fire struck a picture frame warehouse in Olmos Park on Monday. The 10,000 square foot structure was overwhelmed shortly after reported, with fire crews still investigating the cause on Tuesday. Owner Charles Wy kneght, 12, collapsed at the scene from an apparent heart seizure and remains in satisfactory condition at Baptist Hospital. Firefighters continued to monitor smoldering debris and secure the site.
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Ceilings on fuel may stay after the price freeze
In Houston, M A Wright chairman and chief executive of a named firm said the charges are unfounded. In Cleveland the IRS said Standard Oil of Ohio and others may have violated the price freeze by lowering octane gasoline without cutting prices. The IRS Price Stabilization Office is investigating stamps, car washes, and related practices for possible violations. Home Gas Service Co. of Kahoka Missouri filed a 3 million damage suit in St Louis against three oil majors alleging conspiracy to drive independent dealers out of business. The Cost of Living Council, meeting with regional business leaders, signaled possible new price controls after the current freeze ends.
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Florida
Houston
M.A. Wright
Cleveland
IRS
Ohio
Frederick Villinber
Home Gas Service Co
Kahoka
St. Louis
Tree
Dtive
Deers
Ciies Service Oi Co
Phillips Petrolumm Co
Anance Richfield Corp
Search Continues for Missing Airmen in Mexico Jungle
Stormy weather halted a weeklong search for missing airmen in Mexican jungles near the Texas line. Authorities planned to resume efforts as officials identified two Houston men, Ken Winer and Walter Lonsdale, aboard the plane.
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Texas
Sathorn
Weiner Perhali
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Ken Winer
Walter Lonsdale
Houston
Mitchell details and Magruder Liddy plan at Key Biscayne meetings
Mitchell recalls a March 4 1972 Justice Department meeting where the Liddy plan was cut from 1 million to 500000 and a final 250000 proposal discussed by Deputy Campaign Manager Jeb Magruder at Key Biscayne Florida on March 30 1972. He says he did not order arrests or dismiss Liddy and admits suspicions about Magruder’s testimony and involvement. Magruder testifies under immunity that he led to the FBI and grand jury and that his story was coached to shield higher-ups including Mitchell.
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Liddy
Justice Department
Jeb Stuart Magruder
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Cash
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Key Biscayne
Magrude
Committee
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Grand Jury
Watergate
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