Opera stars Hayward and Fenn share Texas roots
Over coffee at the Menger Hotel, tenor Thomas Hayward known professionally as Hayward, born in Kansas City, recalls his Texas pioneer grandfather Evan Tibbett, a U.S. marshal killed in El Paso in 1889, and his Welsh roots. Also mentioned is soprano Jean Fenn who grew up in Kilgore and once performed with Harpo Marx in Las Vegas, recounting a risqué backstage gag involving Merrie Fenn.
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Menger Hotel
Thomas Hayward
San Antonio
Thomas A. Tibbett
Britain
Hayward
el Paso
Kansas City
Jean Fenn
Kilgore
Texas
Merrie
Miss Fenn
Harpo Marx
Las Vegas
Merrie Fenn
Harpo
Housing Authority backs Model City plan for blight removal
San Antonio Housing Authority in a special session endorsed the Demonstration Cities Act of 1966 and urged local agencies to back it. Rep Gonzalez seeks San Antonio’s selection as a model city and hearings on the bill are under House subcommittee review. SAHA also announced 164 691 dollars distributed as payments in lieu of taxes for 1963 to local and state governments, the largest since 1942. Distribution totals include San Antonio 71 134 and Bexar County 319 758 among others. Former Gov Price Daniel named state chairman for the College Loyalty Alumni Support Program CLASP.
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Board of Commissioners
The
San Antonio Housing Authority
Gonzalez
House
San Antonio
Saha
City of
San Antonio Independent School District
Edgewood
Bexar County
State
Fof
Texas
Union College
Daniel
Austin
UPI
Price Daniel
College
CLASP
New Wing Chiefs Named for Training Commands
Lt Gen William W Momyer announced three new undergraduate pilot training wing commanders. Col Ernest T Crage will lead Reese AFB Texas replacing Col Dudley E Faver who moves to Headquarters Air Force Washington D C. Col James E Hill takes over at Craig AFB Alabama from Col Richard L Ault reassigned to South Vietnam. Col Joseph H Perry to command Vance AFB Oklahoma as Col James W Little departs to Supreme Allied Headquarters Europe. A separate report notes a tree burst igniting a garage and spreading to a house in Huron.
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William W. Momyer
Air Training Command
Ernest T. Crage
Art Tactical Fighter Wing
England
Dudley E. Faver
Reese Afb
Tex
Faver
Headquarters Air Force
Washington
D.C
Attontet
James E. Hill
405Th Tactical Fighter
Philippines
Richard L. Ault
Craig Afb
Ala
Ault
South Viet Namn
Joseph H. Perry
457Th Figher Group
Paine Field
Vance
Afb
Oklo
James W. Little
Supreme Allied Headquarters
Europe
Huron
Bricklayers Strike Ends With 60 Cent Wage Deal
A. K. Payne of Bricklayers Local No. 2 said the strike against San Antonio contractors ends with a 60 cent per hour wage package over three years from the Association of General Contractors. Immediately 20 cents, then 20, then 20, lifting the prior $4.25 rate. About 200 bricklayers will return to work Monday after a February strike start.
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A. K. Payne
Bricklayers Local No. 2
San Antonio
Association of General Contractors
Payne
Youth Beaten at South San Antonio High School Fight
A 16 year old student was beaten by three boys in a hall at South San Antonio High School. Henry Sherwood of 157 King was treated at Baptist Hospital for head and back injuries and a facial wound. Police say the affray began over a quarrel about a birth. David Sanchez, 17, of 212 King, was jailed for aggravated assault. the other two 16 year olds were sent to juvenile authorities.
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South San Antonio High School
Henry Sherwood
King
Baptist Hospital
David Sanchez
Voters filing clash as Davis and Barlow argue on registration
In Bexar County authorities, County Judge Charles Davis and District Attorney James Barlow clash over registration procedures. Grace seeks Attorney General opinion to clarify if up to 500 applications can be mailed in one envelope or must arrive singly. Davis asserts single envelopes. Barlow argues bulk submissions possible. The dispute centers on how voter registrations should be handled in good faith.
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Shinney General
Davis
Judge Grace
Opal
Charles Davis
Barlow
Ke Ian
James
Bexar County
Grace
Davis- Barlow
Ee Ene
Districtl
Dentists Defend Fluoridation Plan in San Antonio
Dr Terry E Downs president of the San Antonio District Dental Society strongly defends fluoridation in a formal statement. He says fluoridation is the safest and most inexpensive method to prevent cavities and dental diseases and offers compensation to any resident who proves health damage from fluoride adjustments.
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Terry E. Downs
San Antonio
San Antonio Citien
S A Opera Schedule Opens With Bang in 1986 Festival
The San Antonio festival opens with two sparkling one act operas led by Mimi and Licia in English. Norman Treigle and Regolo Romani star with Jean Fenn and Dimiter Usanov in Puccini and Pagliacci. Miss Arkansas Mary Jennings sings Musetta as preparations continue for Aida and Beethoven concerts. A limited number of tickets are available at the Symphony Box Office.
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Mimi
Licia
Albanese
Gianni Schicchi
Puccinion
Norman Treigle
la Scala
Milan
Regolo Romani
San Antonio
Jean Fenn
Rame
Romani
Miss Fenn
Licinio Montefusco
Marcello
Montefusco
Metropolitans
Vienna Staatsoper
New York
Austria
Inter
Municipal Auditorium
Mary Jennings
Musetta
Miss Jennings
The
Symphony
Victor Alessandro
Municiipal
Generals Due Another Star At Randolph Air Training Command
Three ATC generals at Randolph nominated for promotion by the President. Brig. Gen. Philip H. Greasley and Brig. Gen. William C. Lindley Jr. named to major general. Edward H. Nigro, former Randolph commander, named for next higher rank at Sheppard. Also three ATC colonels nominated for brigadier general: James W. Littie, Richard L. Ault, and Dudley E. Faver.
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Randolph Air Force Base Air Training Command
William W. Mamyer
ATC
Randolph
Philip H. Greasley
William C. Lindley Jr
Lindley
Edward H. Nigro
Nigro
Sheppard
Wichita Falls
James W. Litlie
Vance Afb
Okla
Richard L. Ault
Craig Afb
Ala
Dudley E. Faver
Reese Afb
Lubback
Fewer Poll Taxes Reported in County Issuances
County tax data show 144,673 poll taxes or exemptions issued by January 31, far short of the 195,000 in 1984 presidential year and above the 130,000 in 1965 nonelection year. Tax collector Charles G. Davis noted the gap to his early estimate of 120,000.
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Charles G. Davis
Davis
Spanish Club Sets Vote Drive in San Antonio Rally
The San Antonio Council for the Spanish Speaking sponsors a March for Voter Registration on Tuesday aligning with Voter Registration Day. Marchers assemble at Municipal Auditorium at 6 26 p.m. and proceed to the Alamo for a voter registration rally, backed by the Chamber of Commerce.
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San Antonio
Fire damages Harry G. Lawrence home
District Fire Chief Bennie Huron said a passerby cigarette dropped into dry grass near a cedar tree in the yard sparked the blaze that destroyed the Lawrence residence at 330 Anton. The loss was estimated at $3,500 while the owner was away shopping Friday.
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Harry G. Lawrence
Anton
Bennie Huron
Lawrence
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