The Ultimate Station Wagon Dream by a Harried Father
In a satirical piece President Carter styled design rush outlines a future family car. The imagined vehicle prioritizes security quiet and control with a private rear zone for children and a speakable command system. It mocks consumer obsession and Detroit's retooling pace amid school vacation.
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Carter
Tsay
Eas
Limoousines
Bael
Kevin
Eagel
Baal
Tracy
Blythe
Stan
Paul
Daibileas
Tr Witich
Perhayes
Detroit
Space exhibit pays homage to Lindbergh in San Antonio
NASA will bring The Golden Years of Flight exhibit to San Antonio for Armed Forces Week. The program includes photos, a space module, and a Charles Duke narrated segment. Banquet tickets are $12.50 per person or $105 per table, with proceeds supporting local events.
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NASA
Jin
Outer Space
San Antonin
Clinas
America
Conlon
Lint
Air Force Asanciaiin
Texas
Lindbergh
Annin
Sim Anunin
Licketa
Wring Siloteern P.O
Sun
Salina Laney
Tron
Astronau
Charles Duke
Dinetica
Qinding
Jump Pappy Belonged in Sky by Linda Jones
San Antonio air show veteran Lincoln “Julius Pappy” Long, 72, recalls a career spanning 34 years as a parachute jumper beginning in 1928. He describes barnstorming with the harnstormers, performing in towns from Texas to Michigan, meeting Lindbergh and other aviation pioneers, and aiming to spark public interest in flight while carrying silk chutes and fuel and earning shares of show proceeds.
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Linda Jones
Shrine
Aand
Joe
Juliuo Pappy” Long
San
Ouring
Tishwest
Ang
Chy Nat Lone Bank
AVION
Fantonio
Tan
Long
Anert Wilking
Lonny
Stinsert Field
Jurp Pippy
Lan
Stinwin Field
Maest
Inkl
Feng
Tyrreon
Mexico
Ariz
Grand Rapids
Mich
Glendale
Call
Texas
Lary
City Council Approves Brush Pickup Weekend Program
Council backs a four week brush pickup drive with a $33,000 budget mainly for overtime. Public Works Director Mel Suettentuss will refine the plan. Huebner to study long range options and report back. Private lot owners must post notices to deter towing and the city considers parking lot safety upgrades.
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Jefe Dufelelg
van Ald City Mall
LYS Teady
Aveek
Cib Ayer
Tom Huebner
City Public Works
Mel Suetentuss
Ciy
Lounc
Sugit Aniis
Whyle
Hicktoy
Yorserm
Suettentiss
Thi Eoumes
Brash
Utah
Ordi
Uepublic
Purdy Gaunt
Huebner
Furs
Iit Dee Plac
Retail chain debate on Sunday opening sparks controversy
The article reports on Nehman Marcus stores considering Sunday retailing amid tensions with labor groups and customers. Marcus emphasizes maintaining top apparel quality and customer service while exploring options like mail order catalogs to adapt to expanding store footprints and competition. The piece cites San Antonio chapter discussions and notes the broader challenge of balancing seven day operations with profit and staffing.
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Reneta Byrne
Viteighenner
Lawrence E. Mircus
Marcus
Nerman-Marcus
San Antanin
American Mickering Association
Turtle Creek Coury Club
Texas
Eribrad Aivvinngyieydea
Nehman-Marcus
AV Ormeoné Elt
Wie
Fecamly
I Carlin, Throwley, Hate
California
San Anitantian Coalition Opposes Death Penalty Plan
Tom Flower, board chair of a San Antonio medical group, urged a halt on execution methods including lethal injections. He stated opposition to the death penalty in any form and warned of risks and miscarriages, citing a coalition of about 40 members and a Texas meeting to organize injunctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Flower
Heenalitim
San Amenia
Texas
Energy Saving Hints by Morris Willson
A member of the Governors Energy Advisory Council Morris Willson outlines energy conservation ideas. Pelé Baldwin of Austin and San Antonio attend a Federal Energy Administration workshop at the Downtown Holiday Inn. He notes monthly checks and filters replacement and urges calling a repairman if the system malfunctions.
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Morris Willson
Governor’s Energy Advisory Council
Pelé Baldwin
Austin
San Antonio
Federal Energy Administration
Haliday Inn
Roe
Referendum on Racing Sought by Texas Lawmakers
In Austin Rep May Garcia and Rep Billy Hall proposed a referendum on legal horse race betting to appear on primary ballots May 1 1978. The discussion included opinions on reducing energy use and traffic safety measures, with unrelated notes on lighting and fuel efficiency.
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Austin
May Garcia
San Antonio
Billy Hall
Lareda
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Charles A. Lindbergh
Joeong
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Neof
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Shane Park
Waich Rock
Henry Cisne
Peterpan
Shiites Gas Corp
Iula Cays
Evens
Ravenport
Taeko Gus Eckert
U.S
Salida Crank
Caleste
Ingram Mall
Thyrint Road
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Hawley
Marcus Comiuval
Boerskove
Nelman-Marcus
Raat Lawrene Marcus
Anitanien Cratmvian
Pemilly
Gay
Brisene
International Hunters & Fishermet’s Conservaion
Coven Fon Center
T Pm
Maza Nueva
Paurday
St Pin
Byron Jats
Theater For Performing Arts
Linda Suclat
Plaza Neewn
Baldwin
Leinnter
Matnlat
Niles
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