San Antonio Police Open House Hosted by City Leaders
Hundreds of San Antonians will tour the police headquarters Sunday 2 to 6 p.m. with U S Rep Henry B Gonzalez among dignitaries. The open house aligns with Law Enforcement Week and features weapon demonstrations, RFC training films, and displays from narcotics traffic and juvenile bureaus.
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U.S
Henry B. Gonzalez
Henry Anton
Friday Gonzalez
Anton
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Water Board Grant Okayed For West Side Mains
The Department of Housing and Urban Development approves a 137 950 grant to the City Water Board for laying water mains in the Model Cities Project on San Antonio's West Side. The board adds 300 000, making total project cost 437 950. This phase aims to replace undersized mains north of Commerce and west of Gen McMullen.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington
City Water Board
Model Cities
San Antonio
West Side
Water Board
Model City
Commerce
Gen. McMullen
S. A. Student Receives Award
Marilyn June Rietz of 3830 Oaktrail was named recipient of a $100 scholarship from the North Texas State University Alumni Association. She won the 1969 Junior Student Achievement Award and is a Jefferson High School graduate of 1966.
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Marilyn June Rietz
Walter E. Rietz
Oaktrail
North Texas State University Alumni Association
Jefferson High School
Suspected Typhoid Epidemic Hits Upper Austria
Linz reports about 400 people hospitalized as officials warn of a suspected typhoid fever outbreak in upper Austria. Health authorities say the situation is now under control.
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Linz
Austria
UPI
Upper Austria
Four Battles Rage Across River Jordan War Report
United Press International reports four artillery battles along the Jordan River on Friday. Jordan accuses Israeli gunners of Salt shelling and says anti aircraft fire repelled six Israeli jets. Soviet warships enter the Mediterranean increasing fleet. Egypt warns of a new explosion near the Suez. King Hussein summons Big Four ambassadors as Jordan hints at long range retaliation if attacks continue.
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United Press International
Jordan River
Jordan
Salt
Amman
Middle East
Mediterranean Sea
Russia
Egypt
Suez Canal
Hussein
May River Festival Opens In San Antonio Along The River
San Antonio launches its second annual May Festival along the river with a 5 p.m. opening concert by Central Catholic High School and riverboat serenades. Turbulent weather relaxed as vendors welcome crowds with food stalls and decorative tables along Paseo del Rio. The lineup features glee clubs, choirs, mariachis, theater performances, and a Saturday program continuing to Sunday.
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San Antonio
Paseo del Rio Association
Central Catholic High School
Arneson River Theater
Crockett Street
Paseo del Rio
U.S. Navy
Shrina
Central Catholic Glee Club
Billboard Theater
Hugh Shaddox
Lackland Wives
Edison High School
Chanteys
Shrine Clowns
Jeff Davis
Arnelson River Theater
Ballet of the Americas
Arneson
Billboard Balcony
Ballet Folklorico de San Antonio
Priests Reassigned in San Antonio Archdiocese
Thirteen of twenty eight priests signers of a fall letter calling for Archbishop Lucey resignation receive June four reassignment. Reassigned clergy include Bonazza Casso Stuebben Brown Janacek Carolan Cummins Kramer Matula Orr Rafferty Ruiz Smith and others to new parishes and roles across San Antonio Floresville Bloomington and Victoria with several moved from leadership or pastoral positions.
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San Antonio
Robert E. Lucey
Benjamin Bonazza
Sacred Heart
Christ the King
Henry Casso
Holy Family
Lawrence ‘Stuebben
St. Patrick’s
Bloomington
Timothy Brown
St. Agnes
St. John’s
Balthasar Janacek
St. John’s Seminary
St. Law
Rence’s
Emmet Carolan
Archdiocesan Confraternity of Christian Doctrine
Anthony Cummins
St. Gregory’s
Richard Kramer
Lawrence Matula
Inner City
John Orr
Assumption Church
Canada
St. Mary’s
Victoria
Brian Rafferty
Sacred Heart Parish
Floresville
Ralph Ruiz
Sherrill Smith
St. Lawrence
St. Philip’s
el Campo
LAPD Open House Highlights Community Relations Push
The Los Angeles Police Department touts better public relations through the Community Relations Bureau and open house events. Chief George Bichsel backs press cooperation as the department seeks to demystify policing for culturally deprived communities while racial tensions simmer.
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Police
LAPD
CRB
Detroit Police Department
George Bichsel
Czechs Seek Political Asylum in Switzerland
Switzerland reports 9 000 Czechoslovak citizens have filed asylum requests. Government confirms the tally as of Friday and notes a surge in applications from Prague era refugees seeking safety.
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Bern
Switzerland
UPI
San Marcos Expands City Limits Amid Utilities Push
Hart Stilwell reports San Marcos moves to extend city boundaries over surrounding land as utilities and water projects proceed. The plan follows bond sales and a federal grant financing flood control and river projects while new housing and a 10 story campus building emerge at Southwest Texas State College.
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San Marcos
Serur
Mathis
Corpus Christi
New Braunfels
Corps of Engineers
Edwards
Hudson Heights
Texas State College
Oak Heights
Bluebonnet Circle
Cox
Richard Bean
Ike Herrington
Southwest Texas State College
Southwest Texas State University
City Hall
Real Village
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Convention Center Arena
el Paso
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Surrey
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Tito Lozano
Tito
Jose Greco
Phoenix
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Holy Cross High
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Caretree Air
DON Politico
Texas
Ellis Serur
Chamber of ‘Commerce
Bill Cox
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Blanco River
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