Kelly Field Flying Cadets Face Early Trials in 1917
A cohort of eleven first class flying cadets trained at Austin School of Military Aeronautics began at Kelly Field in August 1917. They endured sparse conditions and limited instructors as they logged dozens of flight hours in Curtiss JN-4 Jennies, earning Junior Military Aviator ratings before facing front-line assignments in Europe. A humorous yet instructive tale recalls a compass mishap guiding a flight toward Uvalde instead of Cotulla, highlighting the era’s rough training and aviation lore.
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Kelly Pield
School of Military Aeronautics
Austin
Sulv, Coves
Europa
Auarvec
Kelly Field Engle
Balloon Free Flight Turmoil Over Camp John Wise Field
A windy Saturday at Brooks Field sees precision flying students and Brooks instructors witness free balloon activity despite no clear orders. Pilots dive and pass near balloons, causing balloonists to bail out with parachutes and injuries from cactus. Notices later warn pilots to stay two feet from free balloons or face court martial.
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Interair
Camp John Wise
Brooks Field
M. Gould Beard
Aspin urges focus on domestic over Soviet threat
Rep. Les Aspin says the real US problem lies at home not in Soviet military power. Speaking at the 7th National Farmers Union convention in San Antonio, he calls for innovation to resist special interests and to push government to respond, criticizing Defense Department warship figures as ally-insensitive.
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Les Aspin
D-Wis
United States
Russia
Aspin
National Farmers Union
San Antonio
Iit
Convention Center
Washington
Defense Department
U.S. Navy
U.S
Wisconsin
Asp
Vna
Con Premiman
National Security Council
Soviet Union
Doctor Will Receive Honor At Texas Alcoholism Conference
Dr David H Ross of the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio will receive the 1977 Distinguished Service Award at the Alcoholism Council of Texas annual conference in Austin. The honor recognizes outstanding service to the Texas alcoholism field as Ross is cited for research on the neuro chemical effects of alcohol and narcotics and the impact of drugs on the developing nervous system.
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David H. Ross
University of Texas Health Scienc Center
San Antonio
Alcoholism Council of Texas
Austin
Texas
Ross
Rural Area Jobs Goal Of New Labor Secretary
Labor Secretary Ray Marshal told about 3,000 delegates at the 7th National Farmers Union convention that the department would end urban bias and work with the Agriculture Department to create rural jobs. He cited 7.5 percent unemployment and urged cooperation to place workers in farms and small towns, with emphasis on migrant labor and housing, unemployment insurance reform, and legal immigration issues.
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Ray Marshal Sall
Agriculture Department
Marshall
National Farmers Union
Agriculture
Bob Bergl
Texas
Oklahoma
New York
Chicago
Los Angeles
Courlt
Florida
Becaues
Alrigh
Bandits Rifled Southwest Bexar Grocery at 7 PM Sunday
A grocer and a clerk were robbed at Four Corners Grocery on Highway 8 South in Southwest Bexar County by two young bandits. One held a rifle at the door while the other grabbed cash from the register. The robbers appeared to be teenagers and wore a brown undershirt with a head covering. The incident ends with the bandits escaping with about $800.
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Bexar County
Daniel Lozano
Four Corners Grocery
Highway 8
Freddy Detoyas
Krueger Blasts Energy Policy at Midwest Gas Convention
Rep. Krueger warned of ongoing energy shortages预计 leading to unemployment spikes similar to last winter. Speaking at the Midwest Gas Association’s 72nd virtual convention in Colorado Springs he urged a two front approach including prioritizing agriculture over boiler fuel and immediate deregulation of natural gas prices. He said the energy question is pervasive and unavoidable.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Krueger
Midwest Gas Association
Kruger
World farm price floors urged by National Farmers Union
The National Farmers Union urged global price floors to protect producers and urged U.S. action to raise world wheat prices. Tony Dechant warned that relying on domestic measures is insufficient and called for swift government and international collaboration to ensure farm and food security.
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Tony T. Dechang
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Sims
Kelly Field
Public Information Office
Kelly
Air Force Base
Jenny
Uvalde
Tovn
Gui Uvalde
Cotulla
Dolph Briscox
Dalph Briscoe
East
Allbuida
North Cored
Virtniam
NATO
Japan
Australia
Taiwan
South Korea
Council
Defense
Panald Burnisfitel
Suzanne Morris
L. Houston
Shelby Hearan
San Antonio Wellesley College Club
San Pedro Playhouse
Byk
Mack Sisk
Ond
Silso
Carter
Ray Marshall
Merk
Wieakinet
Lavan
Haleling
Min
Neoud
South
Trank Wilderbrand
Texas Tourist Development Agency
Discover Trxas Association
Windsor Park Mall
of World Advised
Devhant
Hme
Tou
Corigsrent
Dechint
Ben Bergland
Canada
Dhe
Can Tess
Suri
Inbor
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