Blaze Blamed on Open Stairs at Stratford Apartments
Fire Chief Raymond Hull blamed the Stratford blaze on open stairs acting as chimneys, killing 24 and injuring about 50 in a 45 year old LA frame building. Victims trapped in rooms or beds, with some leaping from upper floors. Many residents were low income Mexican American families. the fire followed a four year moratorium on open stairways after the Power Square Hotel fire.
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Hul
Nime
Los Angeles
Power Square
Strattagil
Renga
Utaeast
Bush Withdraws From Texas Governor Race
Houston telegraph reports George Bush national GOP chair plans to stay out of Texas governor race. Henry Grover pits his bid against Dolph Briscoe after Bush suggests continuing as party leader. Bush denies Watergate fears prompted his withdrawal.
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Houston
UPI
George Bush
National Republican Party
Texas
Henry C. Grover
GOP
Bush
Washington Jews
Widow Praises Veterans Hospital Naming Ceremony
Mrs. Murphy expressed gratitude for naming the new Veterans Administration hospital after her husband at a St Anthony dinner in San Antonio. She traveled from Sun Valley with her sons James and Terry, praising the gesture as honoring Audie Murphy while highlighting family ties to the VA and local supporters.
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Veterans Administration Hospital
Bea Honner
Dallas
Murphy
Willie Cawthon
Celeste
I. Murphy
Kingston
Bonner
She Hospital
Audie
North Freeway Issue Will Feds Return To Act
Austin report on federal jurisdiction over the North Freeway dispute. Texas lawmakers added a provision removing the project from federal scope, prompting the U S Department of Transportation to seek injunction relief in federal court. Judge Jack Roberts will rule after briefs by December 4.
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Feds
Act
Ty Scott Carpenter
SiaPt
Hurecy
Austin
Texas
Congress
State Highway Department
Department of Transportation
Eling Wels
Pistnet
Courlin
JUNGE
Jack Roberts
Federal Environmental Protocora Agency
Searcy
Pramulgara
San Antonio transit strike tops city conflict over pay
Murray issues temporary restraining order as bus drivers walk out amid a six month jail threat and a $590 fine. Bennie Cantu, transit system chairman, says San Martin proposal costs city tax funds and offers raises that may not satisfy workers. Union demand remains $4 immediately with a 70 cent daily wage boost. officials warn total cost to system grows by about $7,600 yearly. Transit officials vow to restore service while a Friday city vote stalls. Also notes nearby freeway traffic projections and an EPA hearing set for December with potential federal permit requirements.
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Murray
San Martin
Bennie Cantu
Transit System
Prapasdl
Newt Aipust
San Marty
Cantu
Light's Action Line continues with canine cruelty and Alaska pipeline talk
A reader questions shooting dogs amid neighborhood fears and cites local laws in San Antonio. The reply warns firearms in populated areas and notes cruelty laws, then shifts to Alaska pipeline jobs, Alyeska, and bidding timelines. It explains contractor hiring, unemployment concerns, and residency rules, ending with advice on canning tomatoes year round once ripe.
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San Antonio
P.R.H
Alaska
Alyeska, Pipeline Service Co
Congress
Alyeska
Mouston
T.A
Kennedy Tragedies Continued From Page A
The Kennedy family has endured numerous tragedies across generations. Rosemary Kennedy spent most life in an institution. John F Kennedy Jr nearly died in PT109 incident. Joseph P Kennedy Sr died in war service. The Marquis of Hartigan died in action. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend married four months after. Caroline and John Kennedy Jr faced more losses including stillbirths and infant death.
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Kennedy
Rosemary Kennedy
Josep
John Kennedy
South Pacific
Ihe
Josep P. Kenneds
Joseph Sr
France
Marquis of Hardigian
Coustreant Guards
Kathleen Kennedy
Kouhleen
Phosiderstoriy
Jol Kennedy
Tacqueline
John
Jackie
Patrick Bouvier Kennedy
Energy Crisis lawmakers discuss fuel and trade policy struggle
Lawmakers warn of industrial layoffs and high unemployment if energy shortages persist. Rep. Poage criticizes administration delays and urges action to free diesel for farming during harvest. EPA reports nine states could save 23 000 barrels daily by switching to coal or other fuels. Amendment seeks best trade terms with Canada amid Middle East focus.
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W. R. Poage
D-Yen
House
Eie
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
Massachiactts
Siw York
Permaylvania
Connecticcut
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Nisanota
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Raymond Hull
Nw Council
Stratford
Grover
Dolph Hirseee
Texas Air Control Board
Herbert McKee
Say
Texing
Ake An
Inital Board
Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area
San Antonin
Cant
San Antonio Transit
San
Marquis Goade
EPA
Augusta Whipple
Valu Sram
Ecurorcano
Juarez Room
Esas
Oso Negro Vodka
Glasser's Art Gallery
Andersen's Barn
Mrs
Honey Fonda
John McClusky
San Aatonia
New England
North Main
Light’s
Environmental Protection Agency
Bovermirs
Walter F. Mondale
B. Minn
Middle East
Canada
Joske's
Diamond Salon
Adolph Frank Dottrich
Bexar Goumty
Agauila
RAY _E. BOUTWELL
Pearl Denton
Joshe’l
Texar
Mikimoto
House of Mikimoto
North Star Mall
North Star
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