All-American Soap Box Derby Returns to Akron Story
The notice reviews the derby in Akron on August 26 with 60 boys and girls competing to reach college scholarships, mentions regional races in Midland Odessa Dallas Fort Worth and the potential for a San Antonio event. It notes sponsors Jaycees and auto companies and urges local organizing efforts. The column also recalls a sidewalk dirt track incident near a church and asks about San Antonio vehicle rules post annexation.
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Akron
Ohio
Visivs
Temple
Corpus
Chiristi
Midland
Odessa
Moustan
el Paso
Dallas
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Jaycees
Automobile
4 Hill
Exchange Club
LSB
Sights Sounds Yummy Food Festival Attracts Crowds
Ameleb Club of San Antonio staged a colorful festival with dancers in filmy costumes and bangles. The event featured native music and performances while Jackie Caller and the Rambling Aces Cajun Band played. Jim Brand of Port Neches and Buddy Porter of Port Arthur organized crawfish races thrilling attendees.
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Ameleb Club
San Antonio
Jackie Caller
Jim Brand
Port Neches
Buddy Porter
Port Arthur
Folklife Festival draws crowds despite security chatter
Crowds flocked to the Folklife Festival Thursday night with vendors offering Irish, Jewish and local foods. Officials logged a turnout of 7 565 at 30 am, while booths showcased Erin wares, suks pastries, and chili from San Marcos area. Volunteers assist attendees as the event runs one night due to Holy Days.
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Brand
Louise Gulin
San Antonio
San Marcos Way
Curtis Stewart
Ray Brownley
Folklife Festival Dazzles With Stage Acts And Paper Origami
Visitors enjoy a brisk evening at the Folklife Festival with a paper origami exhibit and a busy main stage. Acts range from watermelon spitting and cow calling to gospel songs and fiddling by Vernon Solomon. Dr Horace Allison performs on a Cypress Knee instrument dating back centuries.
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Bob Murphy
Vernon’ Solomon
Amenalee Whitaker
Horace Allison
Carethape
Texas
Laredo
McGovern Pledges No Defense Job Cuts in Campaign
McGovern vows not to eliminate aerospace or defense jobs and argues for a peacetime full employment economy. Nixon aides deny planned federal tax hikes while Campaign moves in key regions and White House visits note support from Roosevelt descendants.
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George
United Press
MelGovern
White House
Nixon
Adidas
McGovern
Southwest
Midwest
Mixon
Peoria
Republicas
John D. Ehrlichman
Libertarian Candidate Hospers Dismisses Serious Run
Dr. John Hospers, Libertarian Party candidate for U.S. President, says he is not a serious contender yet offers critique of Dem and GOP shifts. He cites Democratic loyalty to big government since Franklin Roosevelt and accuses the Nixon administration of abandoning prior commitments to personal freedom and limited government. He plans a Texas speech as he anticipates Libertarian ballot access on at least four states.
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Houston
John Hospers
Libertarian Party
U.S
Democratic Party
Franklin ‘Roosevelt
Hospers
Nixon
Slospers
Petition Denied to Probe Falcon Death in Santa Fe
Gov Bree King said no state investigation will be opened into Richard Falcon’s death as the district attorney prosecutes the case. The petition, presented by Phil Varpas of Tags, called for immediate inquiry and included 70 signatures. Local officials cited ongoing prosecutorial action and lack of a formal request for a state probe.
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Santa FE
Iaay
David Narwell
Richard Falcon
Bree King
King
Norvell
Phil Varpas
Tags
Falcon
Bart Mulhern
el Paso
Razahide
Tun
Mulbern
Highland Inc. Club
Roar
Ady
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Lawrence E. O'Been
Mccovern
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Campren
O'Brien
Commerce
Peter G. Petersay
New York
Tle
Jcpenney
Megreless City
Terrell Plaza
Northwest Center
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