Lights Action Line hints at travel scam and charity outreach
A reader report describes a travel scam claim about a resort trip and follow up calls. Advice suggests contacting the sponsoring company once identified, then the Better Business Bureau for reputation checks. The note adds Danny Thomas visiting San Antonio to raise funds for St Jude’s Hospital.
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Israeli Air Strikes Near Damascus After Munich Massacre
Israeli warplanes attacked targets near Damascus and the Mediterranean coast shortly before the Jewish New Year, three days after the Munich Olympic attack that killed Israeli team members. The planes returned after a brief 46 minute strike as the UN urged decisive action against terrorists.
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Dope raid in San Antonio nets 128 arrests
A massive narcotics operation culminated in 128 arrests on heroin charges after a 69 day undercover drive led by Albert Chevera. Police say the raid targeted West Side hangouts and addicts, with many suspects posting bonds as pushers sought to flee the area. The official said the crackdown will continue despite the glum outlook.
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Los Angeles County Population Drops for First Time
Los Angeles County population declined for the first time, falling about 75,000 from a peak above 7 million. Zero Population Growth and allied groups celebrated, calling the moment historic as officials and conservationists toasted the shift.
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Texas Fatife Festival Opens with Cowboys Clans and Concerts
The Ennis festival features a 30 member Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra directed by Sid Pak Jadnik amid a Scots gathering between chuck wagons and chili kings. Crowds mingle with exhibitors as two more festival nights run 1 PM to 10 PM with adult admission not specified and children under 12 priced at 8 cents. One visitor laments not finding a dance.
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Olympic Gun Victim Buried in Ohio Funeral
The funeral for David Berger, 28, former Shaker Heights resident and Israeli Olympic team weightlifter killed in Munich, was held in Beachwood with heavy police security. About 90 mourners attended including Israel’s Chicago consul general and Cleveland Mayor Perk. Berger’s parents mourned as the coffin was draped with a Tsrach Nag.
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Bernal Nominated by Texas Democrats at Unity Party
San Antonio leader Joe Bernal received a nomination from the 26th district for the Democratic National Committee. The unity party at St Marys University discussed district delegates, future state exec committee representation, and calls to back farm workers and troop withdrawal from Vietnam.
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