Rites for Simler and Gillespie Held at Scott AFB
Mourning marked a service for Lt. Gen. Simler and Maj. Gillespie after their T38 jet crash near Randolph. The ceremony featured an honor guard of five stars, multiple floral tributes, and attendance by military and civic leaders including Gen. Shiner and Secretary Seamans. Families from Simler and Gillespie traveled to Colorado Springs for burial.
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Gillespie
Donald Casey
Mas
CMN
Spt
Richard D. Kisling
Washington
I.ale Monday
Air Force
Robert C. Seamans
Randolph
AANS
Simler
Congress
Upoh
Seote Afb
Wilfred Kreiger
Academy
Slmter
Tom Randolph
Colorado
Mi Air Force
Legislature set to tackle budget role and constitution
Smith said the legislature faces a tough fourth called session of the 62nd Legislature as disputes over governor budget powers persist. He endorsed statutory fixes to clarify the constitution while noting Martin ruled certain transfers unconstitutional. Smith stressed urgent, serious deliberation and promised details in a forthcoming message amid leadership cooperation from the lieutenant governor and speaker.
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Smith
Martin
Warsaw Pact Holds Large War Games in Central Europe
Warsaw Pact maneuvers named Shield 72 began in Czechoslovakia led by Defense Minister Gen. Martin Daur. Units from East German Polish Soviet and Czechoslovak armies participate with Austria and Romania also listed, though no reason given.
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Vienna
Shield
Czechoslovakia
Herzechoslovak
CTK
Martin Daur
Ravonoia
Bilearia
Scramble of Israel Olympic Team Members Mystery
Police in Stuttgart said a stolen private plane did not exist and offered no explanation for the incident near Haden-Baden. Officers faced a chaotic scene with hundreds of police and tracker bags as they investigated a supposed Jewish village incident amid West Germany tensions.
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Stuttgart
West Germany
Kanday
Olympic Village
Tiley
Skin-Itch Relief Promoted as Fast Acting Remedy
An advertisement touts Wesintii and RFSINOL as cosmetic skin itch remedies used by skin specialists. It claims fast relief for itching, soreness, and eruptions with active ingredients. Available at drug stores, backed by professional endorsement.
Bomber Tracked After Submerged Find Near Savannah
Savannah officials search records to identify a submerged B24 or B25 bomber found in a swamp north of the Savannah River in South Carolina. The aircraft may have lain hidden for over 20 years, with eight S caliber machine guns recovered. Digging the fuselage is hampered by water and mud. officials seek numbers and markings to confirm identity.
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Savannah
UPIJ
Muck
Shne
Savannah River
South Carolina
Aan Army
Abducted Soldiers At Saigon Base End Freely
A U S Army private seized four fellow soldiers at a base 14 miles from Saigon and forced them toward the capital before he was captured. One soldier was lightly wounded by gunfire in the attempt. Tanner, 19, of Orange Texas, used an M16 rifle and pistol to force surrender, then released the lieutenant and two enlisted men who reached Saigon. A fourth soldier accompanied him to a house near the Army Field Hospital outside Tan Son Nhut airbase. National Guardsmen in Redmond Oregon sustained injuries when a 0 caliber machine gun discharged accidentally at an armory.
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Saigon
API
Saigemi
U.S
Jone
Lawrence R. Tanner
Orange
Tex
Tanner
Vd Field
Tan Son Nhut
Mistrial Motion Refused in Rape Case Trial
In the 175th District Court four men face rape charges for attacking a 40 year old mother of five. Judge Dial denied defense requests for a mistrial after the woman could not continue testimony during cross examination. Two defendants also face murder charges in the related death of the sister, Rosalinda Martinez. The teenager's body was found in the Medina River three weeks after the sisters were last seen on November 17 near Southwest. The woman testified they had been drinking earlier at Mira Mar Nite Club and admitted being intoxicated. She described not wanting a ride and noted tension over a prior attempt to take them home. The article also briefly mentions an early life note about fossil evidence for Tift.
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Sean McNulty
Dial
Raymond Ramos Castillo
Richard Cuellar
Leonard Guerra
Guillermo Doran
iCuellar
Castillo
Mallice
Ith
Medina
Bath Pearsall Road
Light's Action: Texas studies auto exhaust pollution controls
Air Pollution Control Services under the Texas State Health Department conducts a study on reducing vehicle exhaust pollution to meet federal air quality standards. Chairman Jim Karnwath of Austin says the effort weighs anti pollution devices, engine changes, and replacement concepts like steam and electric vehicles amid cost and road use concerns.
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S.R. Action
Texas State Health Department
Jim Karnwath
Austin
Irwin Hersey
Crisics
Trueling
Hersey
San Antonio VA Hospital aims for first patient next year
Johnson, once the youngest VA leader, says Audie Murphy Hospital in northwest San Antonio near UT Medical School will focus on patient care education and research in full cooperation with the local medical community. By mid-1974 the hospital expects 1,500 staff and a $20 million admin budget, with total value over $40 million including equipment.
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Johnson
Farm Supply
Ram Lawa
Audie Murphy Hospital
San Antoni
University of Texas Medical School
San Antonio
San Anonio
Eiiritut
George Simler
Airiing Command
Asta Wit
Randolph Afb
America
James Hollees
San Antonio Medical Foundation
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Earl W. Minor
Sivling
Simier
Eleanor Bozarth
Atriends
George B Sinfer Jr
Pierre 5. Simler
Catherine
Nicky Siler
Michael Simler
Gen. Simler
George B. Simler
James T. Shaler
Elizabeth
Bonnie Strayeh
Indlaw
Capt
Tack Rozarth
Casey Brenner Gilles
Pig
Hyo
Harold
Memphis
Tend
Gary Gillespie
Sant Antonio
Rely Jill Gillespie
Rose Gillespie
Harold Gillespie
Mes
Albert Ujlaky
Florissant
Major
Frank Andrews
Bradley Morse
Tichard
Kreiger
Minor
Simler Sr
Gilespie
Jway
Warsaw Pact
Jadverity
Aroent
Balor
Zenith
H.C. Rees Hearing Service
Redmond
Ore
National
VA Hospital
Dorothy Gray
Alamo Plaza
North Star
Las Palmas
Sur
Joske’s
Thurs
North Stat
Gilbey
London
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