Coast Fire Destroys Boats and Homes in Port Aransas
A major blaze at Port Aransas destroyed a row of boats and six boat houses with living quarters, many fishing crafts and two apartments. San Antonio residents Mrs. Jamies C. Nelson Holty Atherton Charles Arselel Ir suffered losses. The Turtle Cove area saw heavy damage while Osbert Willey’s home escaped major harm as winds limited spread. Police Chief Deewayne Mathews called it the largest fire in recent years and investigators have not determined the cause. Estimated losses reach into the tens of millions.
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Ban Embattled Monany Faces Courtroom Pressure Over Moratorium
City council battles over an aquifer moratorium amid legal actions and bids to protect water supply. Officials discuss staff data review, possible amendments, and potential repeal while developers face lawsuits seeking over 1.5 billion in damages. Attorneys prepare defense and bond arguments as hearings proceed.
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Jim Parker
Cisneros
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Glen Hartinas
Rurtawa
Ite
Ortiz
Lec Alderete
Helen Dutmer
Bernardéa Enreste
Jo Webb
Frank Wing
Bom Nicholas
Roy Barrera
Nicholas
Federal of State
White Nicholas
Leonard Wet
Crawford Reeder
Reeder
Pat Gardner
Shuman
Divorcee Death Witness Tells of Car Stop and Murder Plot
Testimony details a plot to kill Nina Bullington for money. Moore describes County forcing, taunting, and guiding him through the murder and disposal steps in East Bexar County. County invokes attorney advice and awaits further testimony as the capital murder case progresses.
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John Benavides
Physicals Planned for 200 San Antonio Youths
Volunteer medical personnel at Wilford Hall USAP Medical Center will give physical examinations to 200 underprivileged San Antonio youths at the Medina Annex Dispensary. The checks support their summer participation in the National Youth Sports Program.
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Medina Annex
Transit Unit Moves to Parkview Power Apartments
The San Antonio Transit System announces relocation of its Prime Sientification Department to the Eni Room at Parkview Power Apartments 14 Hickman on Monday. Reduced fare cards are available to seniors 82 and older and to handicapped individuals, with eligibility requiring approval.
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Hickman
Gov Briscoe Signs Record Texas Budget Bill Without Veto
Gov. Dolph Briscoe signed a $155 billion state appropriation bill with no line-item cuts. The action, along with approvals creating 25 new district courts and converting 34 domestic relations courts to district courts, followed a pledge to act before a Sunday deadline. Briscoe indicated potential vetoes on about 20 bills, including a measure shielding drivers from penalties on speeding tickets between 55 and 70 mph.
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Texas
Luftwaffe Ace Recalls World War II Jet and Bombing Encounters
A German airman recalls WW II dogfights against heavy American bombers, noting gunners on bombers often shot him down and recounting the terror of flying through a curtain of shells and tracers. He joined a jet squadron in 1944, with two unconfirmed jet kills, and later worked for Hoechst Corp while teaching stunt flying near Brill, Columbia. The tale ends with plans for a convention at the Mengel Hotel.
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Hoechst Corp
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San Antonio
Alan Highn
British Columbia
Mengel Hotel
NSD Considers Aquifer Suit Over City Moratorium
Northside School District met in executive session to discuss potential legal action regarding the Edwards Aquifer recharge moratorium. The board reviewed legal options to prevent revenue loss or recover losses if actions are taken, with immediate tax revenue impact estimated beyond $286,000, according to a district spokesman.
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