Lettuce Prices Jump on California Shortage
Prices for lettuce soar as California Salinas Valley crops lag behind and winter conditions hurt supplies. Roy Mendez of Mendex Bros notes higher wholesale bids while retail prices hover around 42 to 54 cents per head, with potential further increases. California officials cite harsh winter, but suppliers expect relief by June as Arizona and Texas add to supply. Local buyers face tightened budgets while grocers watch for price stabilization.
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Ann
Ion Hennbacks
Suez
Californii Salinas Valley
Roy Mendez
Mendex Bros
California
Patrick Sonnen
Gonzalen Bros
Soonen
Arizona
Texas
Calfornia
Sainen
Walles
Retiree's Death Probed After Apparent Asphyxiation
Sheriff's investigators probed the death of Jack Vermin Jams of Gall, New Hampshire, found in a parked car in the garage of his daughter's home at 6810 Adan Lake. Police noted the garage door was closed and no signs of immediate foul play were evident. The body was discovered Friday night amid unclear circumstances and an apparent asphyxiation.
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Verve
Jack Vermin Jams
Gall
James J. Sanders
Adan Lake
Las Apperenes
Record of Traffic Violations Cited to Teen in Corpus Christi
Bobby Joe Sessam, a 16 year old from San Angelo, was charged after a brief chase for multiple traffic offenses. Police listed nine counts for running stop signs, twelve for ignoring red lights, five for excessive speed, six for reckless driving, and one for taking a wrong turn on a one way street. A pursuit of the youth, who was alleged to be evading a vib curtow, ended with a waived $120 lesson? record.
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Corpus Christi
Lpi
Bobby Joe Sessam
San Angelo
Tomeh
Sant
Rev Blume Receives Army Civilian Service Award
The Very Rev Louis J Blume president of St Marys University received the Department of the Army Certificate of Appreciation for Patriotic Civilian Service at Ft Sam Houston. Lt Gen Patrick Cassidy presented the honor citing Blumes strong support of the Artillery ROTC program and fostering campus Army cooperation. Blume, 16 years at St Marys, will leave June 1 to join the Society of Mary in St Louis as director of development.
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Louis J. Blume
Patrick F. Univ
Department of Cassidy
St. Mary’s University
Department of the Army
Patrik F. Cassidy
5Th Army
Ft. Sam Houston
Blume
St. Mary's
Bluine
St. Louis
Society of Mary
Gold and dollar swing in nervous London market
In a cautious European trading session amid Watergate hearings speculation kept funds on hold. Gold closed in London near $104.50-106.50 an ounce, down from Thursday and up 6.45 for the week, with earlier high marks around $14 in London and $128.50 in Paris.
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London
Paris
Brain
Janse Midland Bank
Weed
Keene Trading
Zoning Bill Backed by Texas House
The Texas House approved a county zoning bill 68 to 50, to regulate land use in unincorporated areas. It would require a countywide vote on zoning in these areas, a feature opponents called meaningless. An amendment linking the measure to a countywide vote was defeated 84 to 41. The bill would govern land management except for agricultural, mineral, public, or certain corporate lands.
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Austin Mureau
Austin
House
Tony Dramberger
San Antonio
Ronald Caleman
el Paso
Dramberger
Stabbing in San Antonio leaves man dead at scene
Police report Neer Vy Garan died from eight knife wounds after a Friday night fight at the intersection of San Gabriel and Callesur. A witness described two men fighting. by the time officers arrived Garan had been stabbed and the assailant fled. The incident ties to 4314 W. Martin.
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Old San Antonio
San Gabriel and
Callesur
Neer Vy Garan
W. Martin
Damen
Gara
Three-Way LULAC Race Ahead in Texas Convention
San Antonio LULAC delegates ready for a three way contest for state director as Danny Sandejas joins Manuel Gorzales and Abe Ramirez. San Antonio support splits, with Tony Bonilla seeking votes for national vice president. Resolutions on equal education and Spanish-speaking appointments to state boards are planned, as officers are elected Sunday. About 1,000 delegates have gathered at the Shamrock Hilton Hotel for the convention.
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Frank Trejo
Albuquerque
N.M
Shamrock Hilton Hotel
Builders From L A Off to D C
San Antonio leaders attend the National Association of Home Builders annual meeting in Washington DC through Wednesday. President Robert L. Gragg and past president Clifford E. Morton join developers Jit Uptmare Paul Sword Thurman Barret Jr Donald Skillman Wayne Nance William Ochse and others from local firms in sessions, boards and a congressional banquet.
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National Association of Home Builders
Washington, D.C
Robert L. Gragg
Clifford E. Morton
Jit Uptmare
H. B
Achry Properties
Paul Sword
Pal Sword Construction Co
Thurman Barret Jr
Barrett Industries
Donald Skillman
Karren Mortgage Co
William S. Watson
Newton Homes
Wayne Nance
Royal Crest Homes, Inc
New City Election Rules Bill Okayed
The House tentatively passed a bill to require single member city council districts for San Antonio Dallas and Fort Worth. It would let councils elect a majority from districts if approved by local voters and petitions could trigger referendums in smaller cities. The measure, described as a compromise, faces ongoing committee battles and possible amendments.
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Austin A. Austin
House
San Antonio
Dallas
Foustan
Ray Hichison
Pallas
Sat Anton
Hal
Ledso
Matt Garean
Antonia
Garla
Mutchisang T
Peti
Tan Hutchison
Garcia
Joe Hernandez
Light Want Ad Saves Dog's Life
A light hearted notice recounts how a lost dog was found after a car collision. The finder contacted the owner, alerted a veterinarian, and the dog received quick care and recovered. The ad promotes fast results from light want ads and includes a contact number.
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Light
Greg
Hig
Manpower Sharing Slash Okayed In Bexar County
Bexar County officials tentatively approve 4.8 million in federal manpower funds for 1973-74, a sharp cut from last year’s 12.6 million. Mayor Becker and council members debate consolidating programs versus preserving specialty efforts, with quarterly reviews and later funding changes.
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Bexar County
Manpower Area Planning Council
Becker
Ground Breaking Set for San Antonio Federal Complex
A noon Friday ceremony on the Confluence Theater steps at HemisFair Plaza marks the start of construction for the 7.34 million Federal Office Building behind the Confluence Theater on Durango Street. VIP attendees include U S Senator Tower U S Representative Gonzales Judge Adrian Spears Mayor Becker Lt Gen Patrick Cassidy and Allan G Kaupinen. The complex will also revitalize the Confluence Theater into the U S Federal Court House and the Exhibits Building into the Civil Service Commission's Intergovernmental Training Center with occupancy anticipated January 1 1878.
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San Antonio Federal Complex
HemisFair Plaza
Durango Street
Confluence Theater
U. S. Sen. Tower
U.S
Gonzales
Adrian Spears
Becker
Patrick Cassidy
General Services Administration
Allan G. Kaupinen
San Antonio light ad rates and schedules notice
San Antonio Light presents a public notice listing advertising rates and schedules for Sundays and daily usage. The document details fare amounts for various regions including Central America and South America, with price breakdowns for day and Sunday pages and outside publication locations.
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Deity & Sunder
Suntay
MERIC
Central America
South America
Federal complex to house city’s federal agencies in San Antonio
The building will be operated by GSA as property manager with 11 additional federal agencies including SSA IRS SBA and Corps of Engineers. Lyda Inc to construct with Phelps Simmons as architect. About 1.6 million square feet of space plus storage and basement. Civil Service will train 2,500 per year for admin and clerical roles with bilingual education and upskilling courses.
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Cial Security
Internal Revenue Service Small Business Administration
San Antonio Corps of Engineers
Air Force Appellate Review
General Services Admnistration
Tom Rarliff
GSA
Huildme
Rarliff
Ratliff
Civil Service
Eoity
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Pannill
Unniversity of Texas Health Science Center
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N.Y
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S.A
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D.C
William Ochse
Ochse and Associates
E. H. Jaroscewski
FE. H. Jarowzewski
Esse Baker
Jesse Baker
Lloyd Denton
Denton Development
Floyd van Meter
Graham Burris
Shepherd and Burris Properties
New City
Alex Coe
Kuka Radio
Nathan Safir
Kcor Radio
St. Mary's University
Sam Liberto
By Sharon Watkins
Department of Labor
Leo Mendoza
Claude Black
Blair Reeves
Frank Vaughan
DOL
San Antonis
Taxmy
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Andy
Mantty
Onty Sete
Setonly
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Foron
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Federal Complex
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J. B. Norton
UT Health Science Center
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The
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