Lindbergh interview in San Antonio recalls early days
A cub reporter recounts meeting Charles Lindbergh at Randolph AFB in 1853 era notes. Lindbergh chats off the record about his days as a barnstormer and parachute jumps, recalling Stinson Field, Camp Wood near Kerrville, and a humorous crash anecdote.
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Real Estate Activity Surges in Bexar County
County Clerk Bob Green notes rising property transactions in Bexar County signaling stronger local money flow. He records about 300 to 90 fewer daily recordings, contrasting with peaks of 700 daily four to five years ago, with Dallas and Harris Counties showing similar increases.
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Banks Seek Tax Break as County Eyes Valuation Gap
Bexar banks press for tax relief arguing inequitable personal property assessments. County Tax Assessor-Collector Ben Shaw says banks’ filings will be reviewed, with hearings set before the County Board of Equalization on June 1 in the Courthouse. Representatives Paul Casseb and John Ferrell say other properties are taxed at lower rates despite similar valuations.
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San Antonio Becomes Key Customer for Sun Co Coal
Sun Co officials dedicated the Cordero Mine near Gillette Wyoming serving San Antonio and Western Fuels. The mine now produces three million tons annually and employs 66. by 1880 output is planned at 12 million tons with 40 workers. Bob McClenents cited a 500 acre lease as the last granted before 1971 moratorium, noting Powder River Basin as a major coal reservoir. Transportation is by Burlington Northern rail. slurry pipelines were discussed but no plans announced. Governor Herschier urged orderly development with environmental protection.
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Raul Jimenez Condition Stabilizing After Stroke
State Democratic Committeeman Raul Simenca reported in satisfactory condition Friday at Santa Rosa Medical Center with treatment for a stroke. He runs Jimenez Food Products Inc distributing flour tortillas sausage spices and cracks across several states and has served on the State Board of Public Welfare appointed by Gov. Dale Briscoe. In 1967 he received the Chemical Settlement Medal from President Johnson.
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District seeks contempt over union member names
The North East School District asks federal court to hold NESD Federation of Teachers president Gerald Hastings and treasurer Thelma Martellatar in contempt for refusing to reveal names of union members. Hearing set before U.S. District Judge John H K Wood Jr. Monday. district argues court order required sworn disclosure for a civil suit about equal standing with the Texas State Teachers Association. Hastings says he declined disclosure due to authorization from union members.
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Printer Admits Guilty to Counterfeiting in Houston
UPI reports Phillie O. Almendarez, owner of Alemendarez Printing Co., pleaded guilty to counterfeiting 2,687 twenty dollar bills. He was arrested April 16 while attempting to pass the counterfeit notes at a Houston shopping center. Secret Service investigated the case.
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City Council Debates Moratorium on Edwards Aquifer Building
The council plans an informal session next week to consider a moratorium on building over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. They approved rezoning for one parcel near the recharge area while rejecting another. The meeting also covered a $3,410,692 Labor Department grant for 5,000 summer jobs and a proposal to ease winter gas bills for suburban CPS customers.
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San Antonio
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John Steen
Joe Webb
Policeman Out on Bond in Reed Death Case
Berard County Grand Jury indicts Officer Jack Kraus for aggravated assault and related charges linked to Richard Reed’s death after a Halloween party incident on Milick of Day Road. Reed died November 1, 1974 from a ruptured spleen. bond set at 5000 dollars.
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Hauck Seeks Pay Hike in New Duty
A grievance committee led by County Judge Blair Reeves considers raising Bexar County Sheriff Hauck’s salary from 24884 to 32114. The move mirrors increases for other county officials as the budget year advances.
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Ice Cream Bandits Rob Couple In South Side Theft
At about 7:30 p.m. on a Wednesday three men robbed a couple operating Janit's Mobile Freeze ice cream rack in the 100 block of Wabash. Ford handed over about $80 before the trio fled. No injuries reported.
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