Suspect Sought in Mass Slaying Near Del Rio
Austin reports mass killing near Del Rio left four of a Mexican family dead on April 18. A four year old survivor relayed a description of the 30 year old, about 6 ft tall, 200 pounds, sandy hair and neck marks. He last seen April 16 in Sonora wearing a straw hat and eagle emblem boots, driving a two tone 1967 Chevy pickup, armed with a 22 pistol.
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Austin
UPI
del Rio
Texas Department of Public Safety
Sonora
Ike Reported Showing Gains At March AFB Hospital
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, aged 77, is said to be in excellent spirits and enjoying light reading at March Air Force Base Hospital. A medical bulletin reports he spent another comfortable night and his progress remains satisfactory after his 13th heart seizure in 13 years.
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March Afb
Calif
UPI
Dwlght K. Eisenhower
Air Force Base Hospital
Eisenhower
Highland Lakes Texas Road Contract Awarded to Firm
Bridge Co Inc Ausilt awarded a contract to widen and grade 7.9 miles of State Highway 29 and FM 1431. Low bid 580,836 dollars. Project runs from SH 18 in Liana east to FM 2241 and SH 29 south to the Colorado River. Work under Dist. Engineer Tom Wood with Highway Department engineer in charge Harry Johnson Burnet. project expected to take 175 working days.
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Iereugar Highland Lakes
Texas, Bridge Co., Inc
SH 18
Liana
Colorado River
Dist
T -Tom Wood
Harry Johnson
Burnet
Highway Department
Exhausted candidates wrap up long Texas 1968 race
United Press International reports the governor race ends after four grinding months with candidates returning home as polling opens at 7 am Saturday and closes at 7 pm. With a field of three, results may take until Sunday. Presidential politics also surface as Democrats and Republicans meet in 5,260 precinct conventions to name delegates. Governor John Conally and Senator John Tower urge favorable delegates.
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United Press International
Ield
Texas
John Connally
John Tower
Governor Race Poll Sheds Light On Texas Voter Interest
A statewide poll conducted under Locke's sponsorship two weeks ago explored voter views on milk price regulation and controversial issues in Texas. It found 18 percent undecided as the ballot nears, with bets and late campaigning affecting opinions.
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Locke
Texas
Ares
NBC Today Show crews to film HemisFair coverage in San Antonio
NBC News today dispatched an observer group to HemisFair San Antonio to scout locations for a Today Show segment. Editor John Dunn producer Al Morgen Barbara Walters and a four man crew will shoot riverfront scenes next week with Hugh Downs hosting. A May air date is possible. Don Yarborough leads in governor race polls with Eugene Locke placing second.
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Lloyd Larrabee
NBC Television
HemisFair
San Antonio
John Dunn
Tom Rutledge
Jane Mar- Larrabee
al Morgen
Barbara Walters
Dunn
Iin
Dallas
Houston
Fortland
Hugh Downs
Goy, Connally
Ainese River
Joe Gavagiola
Aline Searvnen
Briscoe Tours Los Angeles County in Last-Minute Bid
Dolph Briscoe arrives from Austin to meet supporters in Uvalde and urge backing for the unit rule as precinct conventions loom before Texas primary polls close. George Wallace seeks 14,259 names to place American Party on November ballot. Briscoe campaigns while party delegates prepare to cast votes in key races for lieutenant governor and other offices.
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Dolph Briscoe
South Texas
John Daniels
Austin
New American Party
Alabama
George Wallace
Texas
Pri- Briscoe
Navy
Herbert C. Petry
Pris
Cos
Unit Ruling Vote Sought at Belden Associates Survey
A Belden Associates survey shows Yarborough 22 percent Locke 18 Preston Smith 13 Wagooner Carr 4 Dolph Bris ana 4 Jr. 11 John Hill 2. The report notes turnout at the fair with about 40 interviewees. Nearly 35 percent of attendees were from Bexar County the first weekend and 15 percent the second weekend.
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Belden Associates
Dallas
Yarborough
Locke
Preston Smith
Wagooner Carr
Dolph Brisana
Bexar County
Texas
United States
U.S
Boerne Seeks 100-Year Vision With Federal Aid
The Boerne Hill Country project moves toward reality as soil and water conservation efforts gain momentum. Clarence Dietert leads a water system overhaul using federal funds, with plans for a new lake, dams, and a gas line from San Antonio. Local growth depends on housing, utilities, and flood control measures underway and set for May discussions.
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Hart Stilwell
Boerne
Water Supply Corp
Clarence Dietert
Wells
Boerne history and Antlers restaurant premiere planned
A town study discusses land taxes and a proposed high school site donated by the Hert sisters. George Wikins Kendall County namesake ties to New Orleans French influence. Antlers restaurant in Boerne hosts concert and massed chorus with Fredericksburg groups, Boerne Village Band, and local clubs contributing music and dining.
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Hert Sisters
Hert Twins
Huff George
Adrian White
Anters
Jack Phillins
Anoth
Fredericksburg
Boerne
Kenilal
Artom
Buy Andichorus
Hermann Sons
Concordia
Berne
Antlers
Alex Franize
Fredericks
Burg
Lester L
Joe Denper
Nimitz Hotel era and Kendall County fair spotlight Texas growth
The article recalls a captain’s Walk atop the original Nimitz Hotel and discusses small industry across Texas towns. It highlights the Kendall County Fair at the 130 and a midsummer Bergestest festival with German beer garden, music, and dancing, sponsored by local chambers and Lions Club. It notes Boerne’s steady growth, beef cattle, sheep goats, natural gas, water, a new high school, and a planned high-speed link to San Antonio, driven by commuter flow and tourism. The Saengerfest will be held at the fairgrounds east of town.
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San Ange
San Antonio
Here
Unis
Alam
Hin
Tamarraw
Mobil Econ
Les Brecht
Los Angeles
New York
Ecaharvics Research
HemisFair
Ballet and cultural events highlight HemisFair week
Ballet Folklorico de Mexico led by Amalia Hernandez plans a two week run from Sunday at the Convention Center Theater with 15 daily performances. The visit includes a gala at HemisFair and a cultural Olympics tie in Mexico City with 13 companies and three troupes. Also featured: Manolito, a child piano prodigy, performing at HemisFair and a visiting group including actor Howard Keel and TV personnel showcasing Mexican cultural arts.
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Mexico
Ballet Folklorice
San Antonio
Mexico City
Amalia Hernandez
Hernandez
Batet Folklorico
Latin America
Europe
United States
Ini
Ith Mexico
Ballet Folklorico
Convention Canter Theater
Incarfale Word College
San Antania
Spectroscope Teaches How We Study Comets and Planets
Junior Scientist Diver explains how spectroscopy breaks light into a fingerprint for each chemical to identify substances in comets and planets. The text notes crosswords and puzzle clues amid science education and telescope use.
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Galileo
Ason
Bar
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