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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1971

Page

4

Big Four Foods Recipe Contest Deadline Approaches

Ten days remain to enter Big Four Foods Recipe Contest with a $100 grocery order prize. Postmark by midnight Sept 26. Send entries using Big Four products to the P O Box in San Antonio or drop in the San Antonio Light lobby box. Each entry in its own envelope.

Big Four Foods Dentler Facs Knowlton Pioneer Roegelen Bender Roegelein P.O San Antonio Texas San Antonio Light

Famous Reporter Recalls Cocoanut Grove Night Club Fire

James L Kilgallen recalls the Cocoanut Grove Night Club fire in Boston on the night of November 28 1942. The blaze killed about 491 to 601 people and injured hundreds, surpassing other disasters he has covered. Buck Jones was among the deceased as Holy Cross beat Boston College earlier that day.

James L. Kilgallen Boston Holy Cross Boston College Mickey Alpert Melody Lounge IRA Cocoanut Grove Clifford Johnson Burr Jefferson City

Fire Devastates City, Hours Pass Before Extinguishment

National Anthe n reports a major blaze that raged through the city for six hours before being brought under control. Charred bodies were moved to improvised morgues and the injured admitted to hospitals across the area as responders battled the flames.

Millions Spent and Miles Traveled by Rodeo Acts in 1970

International Rodeo Association cowboys and stock contractors logged over 27 million miles and spent $13 million nationwide in 1970. The report notes touring acts, transportation costs, and related industry activity across numerous venues, highlighting the breadth of the rodeo circuit and its economic impact.

Fort Worth International Rodeo Association IRA

Hunting Dogs Are Outfoxed on a Smouldering Ship

Report describes Morro Castle fire scene as passengers reacted with panic. Details include dogs from a hunting party entering the wrecked hull, hot doghouses, and crews racing to secure life jackets as the ship listed and sank. Several hounds vanished into the rolling sea while others helped escort passengers to safety.

U. Neck Fininsane England Staffordshire Bert Maiden Hwa

Floor Samples Demonstrators New Discontinued Items

Floor samples and discontinued items advertised with limited selections at low prices. Many items not listed and subject to prior sale. Stock numbers and quantities are unclear due to incomplete OCR.

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