United Way Exceeds Million at First Campaign Meeting
The 1973 United Way drive reports 1,012,603 pledged in two weeks toward a 3.9 million goal. Luncheon at Plaza Dinner Theater featured circus decor and acts by Paushas Dancers and magician Frances Willard Tucker. Campaign chair Jobs Halingreen announced the drive surpassed its goal by 241,124 dollars, as Team Communications Workers of America Soulinvestern Bell Telephone and Western Electric highlighted strong early support.
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Sharon Wathins
Chinniead
Plaga
Boy Scout Troop
Frances Willard Tucker
San Antonio
Superman
Jobs Halingreen
Mt Tcammunication Workers of America
Soulinvestern Bell Telephone Company
Western Electric
Limited United Way drive progress and chairmen named
The United Way campaign for 1973 reports early totals from major firms and divisions. Officials including Thom Baines announce division chairs while lists show contributions from USAA National Bank of Commerce and others with percentages toward goal.
Connally Favored by GOP Bosses as Nixon Era Shifts
The article quotes party supporter statements on Gov. Connally as a potential Republican presidential nominee in 1976. It notes W. Clement Stone’s $2 million backing for Nixon, speculation on Spiro Agnew’s viability, Charles Percy’s possible bid, and Nixon’s indirect influence amid Watergate fallout.
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Peter D. Franklin
John Cortrally
W. Clement Stane
Nixon
Texas
San Antonio Society of Financial Analysis
City Transit Chairman Denton Resigns Amid Controversy
Llnyd A. Denton announces resignation as city transit system chairman citing personal business demands and time constraints. He asserts a city takeover is not a solution, urging a lean, well run operation with federal and state funding. Norman Hill, transit GM, calls Denton devoted and notes continued board activity as new leadership is considered. Police report a $300 grocery store robbery with a gunman fleeing through a plate glass door.
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City Transit System
Llnyd A. Denton
Denisa
Becker
Benton
Denion
Denton
Denton Development Company
Denton Homes
Eny
Lingit
Odin
Norman Hill
Hill
Estane
Thrillex
Wis
Waaw
White
Glas Polina
Better Meat Supply Boosts Texan Cattle Market
AMARING Tex an article notes Charles Bull of the Texas Cattle Feeders Association says a widening supply will soon fill meat counters with attractive prices. Ball cites about 850 000 cattle unsold during an eight week price freeze as packers and slaughterers paused due to losses, predicting live prices will fall as supply and demand balance.
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Charles Bull
We Texas Cattle Feeders Association
Munday
Cluise
Ball
Unclear Local Rates and Listings From San Antonio Area
Fragmented OCR reads show rates for Sundays and daily editions, with scattered figures for San Antonio and international destinations. The snippet lists prices in dollars, delivery details, and mentions outside Texas destinations, but the text is garbled and only partially readable.
World Trade Role to Grow for San Antonio
U.S. Rep. Henry B. Gonzalez told a peer trade group at the St Anthony Hotel that San Antonio could become a prime exporter, citing Mexico’s Mazatlan port and electronic assemblies. He urged boosting exports to balance trade and warned against repeating past policy missteps with China and Russia.
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Ko Mack Sisk
World Trade
San Antonia
Tn US
Henry B. Gonzalez
Gonzalpy
St Anthony
San Antonio
Aeeks
Mazatlan
Mexico
Una
U.S. Department of Commerce
San Anton Ho
Gongalesz
Ie International Finance
InterAmerican Bank
United States
Japan
Rusia
Nodde
U.S
Gonsalex
Gonzalez
China
Bus Ride Provided To the Concerts
San Antonio Symphony offers bus transportation for 41 fans for the Saturday HermisPair Plaza series and the Trinity University Laurie Auditorium Monday series. Buses depart from Navarre Gorge and Olmos Towers with return trips after performances. Price per person for the season is payable in advance. The first performances are Saturday October hot spam and Monday Get featuring Rudolf Firkusny and conductor Victor Alessandra.
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San Antonio Symphony
HermisPair Plaza
Navarre Gorge
Tw Theater
Yeulach
Trinity
University
Laurie Auditorium
Olmos Towers
Feaure
Rudolf Firkusny
Czechoslovakia
Symphony
Victor Alessandra
Rescuers Honored by Southwestern Bell Post
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co will honor Explorer Post 7 members John Everett and Keith Meyer for rescuing a year-old boy and his 12-year-old nephew. They will receive dinner and awards at 7 pm in the company dining room at 1010 St Marys.
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Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Explorer Post 7
John Everett
Keith Meyer
Wwhhehik
Southwestern Bell
Ciarions
Telephone Company
St Mary's
Bicycles to Be Auctioned at San Antonio HQ
More than 100 bicycles will be auctioned at 9 am Saturday at the San Antonio Police Department headquarters, 406 S. Laredo. The assortment includes several 10 speed models, with bidding to the highest bidders.
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San Antonio
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