Retired Major Cassel Plans Tarahumara Trek in Batopilas Canyon
Hill Country Village city marshal Jonathon F. Cassel and his wife and 15 year old son prepare a two week expedition from Presidio Texas to the Tarahumara region in Chihuahua Mexico. They will trek 49 to 50 miles to Batopilas Canyon using backpacks and tent. They aim to study Tarahumara Indians and plan articles for a national magazine.
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Cassels Plan Tarahumara Exploration With Simple Gear
Cassels describe a planned expedition to study the Tarahumara people living in caves and remote dwellings. They will go without firearms, relying on a crossbow and Bowie knife, and aim to learn foods, dwelling construction, and living methods while enduring rugged travel and months of conditioning. The couple, Estelle Cassel and their son Jon, anticipate hiking on Bitters and Blanco Roads and tramping across fields, drawing on past adventures in the Big Bend.
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Mass Man Held as Fugitive in San Antonio
Worcester, Massachusetts native Robert David Glavin, 28, was arrested Monday night in a YMCA telephone booth in San Antonio on a murder warrant. A .22 revolver was found in a traveling bag checked by Glavin, who used the alias Charles Murphy while staying at the YMCA for several days. Sheriff Bill Hauck said Glavin is wanted for the slaying of a Worcester business associate, with a photo received from Worcester the previous day.
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S A Gets New Buses Dreamliner fleet added to transit system
Fifty new air conditioned Dreamliner buses delivered to San Antonio Transit System start Monday. F Norman Hill says all downtown lines served by the new buses during peak and base hours, boosting total buses to 175 at a cost of 1 470 551 dollars. E S Wells lauds the progress since municipal operation began six years ago and says the new buses will attract riders by showcasing comfort and efficiency.
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Jury Rules Man Insane in Slaying Case
In the 44th District Court a jury found Raymond C. Sledge insane at the time of the April 8 1965 shotgun killings of Mr and Mrs Henry Taylor at their Castle Hills apartment and insane currently. Sledge a 41 year old Kelly Air Force Base worker faced two counts of murder. the verdict followed nine minutes of deliberation. Two psychiatrists testified he was deranged by violent rage and Mrs Taylor had divorced Sledge days before the shooting and remarried Taylor.
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UF Names New Director
E Douglas Boyden former YMCA general secretary is named associate executive director of the United Fund of San Antonio and Bexar County. T L Swander says Boyden will oversee all fund operations with a focus on planning recruiting and training this year s campaign. He has seven years MCA post experience and a long career in group recreation and civic work. He serves on the San Antonio Council of Churches board and St Andrews Methodist Church official board.
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San Antonio Plans Brighter Street Lights Citywide
City Public Service Board reports funding of 16.8 million for bond construction and improvements to street lighting. General Manager C W Sommers cites weather, power usage, and new lamp tech as drivers, with 269 existing kilowatts replaced by 175 watt mercury vapor units to boost lumen output and safety.
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