Grocer shoots robber during Friday night grocery raid
A masked bandit wearing a stocking entered Esparza Grocery at 1401 Saunlas Avenue Friday night armed with a toy pistol. The owner shot the man twice in the legs during the robbery. The victim, 37 year old Santos Valdez of 1718 Niltanes Department, was wounded and listed in undetermined condition early Saturday. Police identified the suspect as Washington.
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Esparza
Washington
Santos Valdez
Niltanes Department
Erio
Cave Spring College Aid Growth of San Marcos
Hart Stilwell reports on San Marcos growth fueled by three industries and local higher education collaboration. The piece notes the city’s evolving economy and regional appeal, highlighting college ties, industry presence, and community development efforts in the period.
Chile Autos Not Luxuries Debate Shifts Tax Policy
Santiago government declared automobiles a necessity by decree and removed selected models from the luxury tax list. In other news, San Marcos grows rapidly with Camp Gary Job Corps, new city management, school bond talks, and plans for river beautification as urban renewal advances.
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Santiago
Chile
UPI
San Marcos aims for golf and growth amid varied plans
The city eyes a municipal golf course with leadership from banker R J Pollard and a 150 member government authorized committee. Eagle Pass rejects federal sewer aid, Camp Gary Job Corps near 2,700 trainees and about 1,000 staff. San Marcos promotes Wonder Cave and Aquarena as major draws with rising Mexican visitors and Austin San Antonio commuter ties, while Tex Hughston’s Highway 12 project signals future growth alongside needed utilities.
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R. J. Pollard
First National Bank
Eagle Pass
Camp Gary
Oscar Baker
Grouns
San Marcos
Chamber
Sims
South
Texas
Austin
San Antonio
Carr Brands Vote Check Interference in Texas
AUSTIN Texas attorney general Waggoner Carr condemned Justice Department explanations for FBI checks on Texas voter registration as an overreach. He accused federal surveillance of undermining state rights while noting Katzebach’s claim of data access via federal court files. Counties targeted for monitoring include Angelina Bexar Cameron Dallas El Paso Travis and others.
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Nicholas Katzenbach
FBI
Carr
Katzenbach
Houston
Attorney General's
Texas
Ney General
Justice Department
Angelina
Bexar
Bowie
Cameron
Cass
Comal
Crane
Crockett
Dallas
DeWitt
el Paso
Fayette
Freestone
Grimes
Harrie Y
Obituaries and funeral notices for several residents
William G. Hunnam age 83 of 663 W Laurel with services at 2 pm Saturday at Riebe Funeral Home and burial at Roselawn Memorial Park. Ramona Sauerwein age 61 formerly of San Antonio with Rosary Sunday 7 30 pm at Rokers Funeral Home and Mass Monday 3 20 am Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church San Fernando Cemetery No 2. Walter Etigah Kilhoorn age 76 of Lytle with services 9 15 am Tuesday at Riebe Funeral Home and interment Ft Sam Houston National Cemetery. Barong Clem J Smith age 72 of 130 Harrison Hidalgo with services at Roy Akers Chapel Sunday. multiple towns listed.
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William G. Hunnam
W. Laurel
Riebe Funeral Home
Terment Roselawn Memorial Park
Ramona Sauerwein
Ormer San Antonio
Roykers
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
Mermont San Fernando
Walter Etigah Kilhoorn
Lytle
Riebe
Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery
Barong Clem J. Smith
Harrison
Hidalgo
Houston
Ridgewood
Pend- Jefferson
Lavaca
Limestone
Ing
Roy Akers Marion
McLennan
Mills
Chapel
Two Girls Hit by Auto at St. Cloud and John Adams
Two two year old girls were struck by an automobile while crossing the street at St. Cloud and John Adams. Identified victims are daily Rayburg of 710 Chadwell and Ann Marie Scanlan of 84 John Adams. Rayburg was in critical condition and Scanlan in satisfactory condition at Santa Rosa Hospital. Driver Vernon Bock, 40, of 77L Marquette, was identified by police.
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St. Cloud
John Adams
Aily Rayburg
Chadwell
Ann Marie Scanlan
Rayburg
Scanlan
Santa Rosa Hospital
Vernon Bock
Marquette
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Texas State College
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Fonder
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Chamber of Commerce
Lloyd Spangler
San Marcos Academy
Mary Dry
Jim Sims
Larry Fish
R. B. Fuller
William Wolff
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Joe Hutchinson
South San Antonio
Camp For Projects
Marmon-Mok and Associates
Serur
Chatayta
Law
Marcos River Bank
Aquarena
Wonder Cave
Mexico
Don Russell
Don
Woigh
Mark Beaver
Beaver Cave
Nape
Tex Hughston
Highway 12
Wimberley
LCRA
Doyal M. Howell
Insuranse
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Tinats
Austin Hwy
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Fredericksburg RD
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Green Thumb
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Desirable
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Stuart
Success
Western Schley
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Elberta
Hare Haven
Hole
Nubiana
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DR. Wick. Son
Ade
Arizona
Bete
Thompson
Jonathan
Blenheim
Tilton
Ag Rg Wee
RED Hot Poker
Mtan
State Farm
Camellias
Goodfyear Service Store
S. St. Mary's
Carr Brands
Moore
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Polk
Potter
Randall
Red River
Robertson
San Jacinto
Shelby
Starr
Tarrant
Tom Green
Travis
Trinity
Walker
Waller
Webb
Wilbarger
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