Flooded San Antonio families face wreckage and relief
After Martinez Creek floods engulfed homes near Navidad French and Cincinnati streets, residents like Jimmy Mata recall water rushing in as families salvaged what they could. The Red Cross set up an emergency shelter at Bowie Elementary School to provide meals clothing and rent aid to affected households.
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No Drowning Verified In City After Mash Flood
Police chief Elchse said the city did not record a drowning Tuesday morning, though a body could appear as water recedes. Two drownings were initially reported but later discounted. Red Cross estimates flood damage at 125000 with 23 homes seriously damaged and nearly 200 more affected. four police cars damaged.
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Shopping Spree Won by Don
Convict Paul Babb, 35, serving 21 years for safecracking, won a supermarket shopping spree in Greensville. He collected $596 worth of goods and could keep items during the spree, with half donated to his family and the rest to Miracle Hills School for children from broken homes.
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San Antonio Chapter Installs Administrative Management Leaders
Ronald Bramble of Highlands High School and San Antonio College will become president of the San Antonio chapter of the Administrative Management Society this Thursday at the Granada Hotel. New officers include Dr Jarrett Woolf Hen Hornsey Mrs Floy Mayfield and Ernest Roden with directors Meta Wilt Joy Baker Jr M A Cyirry and John O Bantan named for installation.
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Police Chief Disputes Flood Warning Reach
San Antonio Police Chief George Bichsel said the department asked radio stations to urge people not to drive during flash flooding but denied urging residents to avoid downtown San Antonio. He said warnings were misinterpreted and that no order to close SAISD schools was given.
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