Roads Scholars and Sharks and Jokes from a Fractured Day
A mishmash of items shows lawmakers approving 508 million for highways amid quips on Rhodes Scholars. Comedian Peter Ustinov wins a Polish Order of Smile, while sharks near North Padre Island puzzle scientists with theories about shoreward nosedives. In oddities, a Florida girl sues her school over graduation, and a bizarre tale ties Westing directors to an airliner plot.
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Solons
Rhodes
Peter Ustinov
Jay
Ronovalle
Texas
North Padre Island
Hurricane program awareness urged by agencies on coast
Representatives from catastrophe committees urge Texas coastal residents to study the hurricane awareness program. The materials explain what to do before during and after storms to reduce loss of life and property damage. A demonstrator shows where high water and landfall may occur as part of the educational packet.
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Texas
Hogan
Council Split Attacked by Mayor at Trinity Institute Speech
Mayor Lila Cockrell blasted council splits along ethnic lines at the Robert A. Tate Institute of Government event at Trinity University. She urged cooperation and discussed city water board bids, Coast States Gas settlement, and a potential $100 million capitalization plan.
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City Water Board
Coast States Gas Corp
Alagin
Cartier Mandiay Wi
Cockrell
Plauming
Geetian
Cisneros seeks review of city business tax plan
Cisneros urges review of a proposed business tax and penalties on personal property in Atlanta. He forecasts impact on warehouses and inventories, and props a economic development program with departments of commerce and industry plus a city redevelopment plan. He proposes industrial parks on city owned land in high unemployment areas and tax incentives for military personnel and local contractors.
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Henry Coinores
Chy Council
Atlonta
Cisneros
Te Cy Council
Commerce and Industry
Glee
San Antantis
Fishdao
Ya Bank
Malia Bochum
Clry
Flying Nun Story of Sisters of Charity and Galway Convent
A fragmented account describes Sisters Dorothea and Charity in the Sisters of Charity, teaching in New Orleans and nursing in a Galway convent. It notes their paths from Bellevue education to convent life, with duties in surgery, teaching, and patient care, highlighting their service and faith.
Entertainer Began Term Amid Federal Drug Case in 1973
A nationally known entertainer, once based in San Antonio in 1973, faced federal charges for marijuana possession. He surrendered to authorities in New York and was sentenced to prison after a judge’s consideration of medical testimony and psychological factors. The case centers on marijuana and related substances and involves attorney briefings and appeals.
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York
Mitchell
Fedonaleatte
Mitshell
Tuphtehins
Tetera
Montay
OV Riamy
AON
Mariyina
Narth
Ivan
Nes
Can Collector Brings Home Cans From Around the World
Aut Meyedroid Charles Staats stores up to around 700 beer cans at home as a hobby started three years ago. The eighth grader at Fit White Middle School amasses unusual specimens from Germany and Canada, including spouts and vintage 1930s designs. He trades with neighbors, travels with his father to acquire cans, and notes the difficulty of starting such a hobby in Texas due to regional brand scarcity.
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Lamont Wood
Meyedroid
Charles Staats
Staats
Dil
Germany
Canaua
Bae
Ater
Stingorough
Stieatss
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Tam
Runi
Stits
San Antonio
Texas
Stants
Demk
Huebner Opposed to Quotas In Minority Hiring
City Manager Tom Fuebner opposes racial quotas in minority hiring and supports equal opportunity in city employment. The remarks came during a council meeting with local ministers and leaders, where he reaffirmed his stance on affirmative action and hiring practices.
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Oruce Real City
Tom Fuebner
Cary Tweing Prachnesshul
Bosbret
Texas
Stone
Kelling
Herionitly
Tink
Tycegean
ILAS
Antiporno Bid Gains in L A Contested Local Move
Local officials announced a tentative agreement on a controversial antiporno initiative in Los Angeles. Mayor Pro Tem Henry Cisneros cited progress while noting unresolved verifications, with city leaders debating ordinance scope and enforcement against sexually explicit material.
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Cisneros Tursday
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Parker
Handy Named First U.S. Attorney for Western District
Tytoriah Handy, a veteran with the U.S. Department of Justice, was named acting U.S. attorney for the Western District of Toms after Boyd vacated the post last week. The announcement came Monday at the U.S. courthouse, with Handy previously serving as deputy attorney general.
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Erry” Handy
Heyave Veterin
Tusticy
Sbimue Toy
District of
Cristal
Innanu
Departtacal
City approves federal funding for West Side recreation projects
Alamo Area Council endorses multiple West Side parks and centers for federal aid. Projects include Garza Bark Pool at Hemphill Callaghan, Cuellar Park center near Kennedy High School with baseball fields and parking, and Millers Pond Park off Pearsall Road with tennis and playgrounds. Funding seeks BOR support with city match.
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Ponks
Hown
Alar Area
Cuellar Park
Ely
BOR
Kennedy High School
San Antonio
Te Committee
Tobat
Millers Pond
Pearsall Road
San Amanto
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