Catto Describes Life as U S Envoy in El Salvador
U S ambassador Henry E. Catto Jr spoke at the International Torch Clubs banquet in San Antonio detailing the duties and risks of his post in El Salvador. He called the embassy a large metropolitan paper, noting 225 staff and a yearly budget of 5 five million plus loans and grants to support stable development amid threats and coups.
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United States
U.S
Henry E. Catto Jr
el Salvador
Catto
International Association of Torch Clubs
St. Anthony
Washington
San Antonian
Diplomatic Corps
Wilh
Ioana
U. S
Alaska
Cotto
Schools Funds Thawed Amid Aid Boost for Districts
The U S Office of Education announces thawing of 407 million in impacted aid for four point seven school districts with many federal employees' children. Next week the checks go out. 415 million for maintenance and operations, 24 million for construction, 68 million for Agnes disaster aid.
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Washington
UPD
U.S. Office of Education
Agnes
City Candidates Hit Weekend Campaign Drive in Runoff
Ten contenders race through a packed weekend of campaigning ahead of Tuesday's five council runoff. Motorcades visit Las Palmas and other centers, plus stops at the St Marys Oyster Bake. Candidates Mendoza Rohde Lacy Barerra Beckman Morton Guess Dunn Manion mingle at shops, parks, and fundraisers.
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St. Mary's
GGL
Roy Barrera
Alfred Beckman
Clifford Morton
Milton Guess
Robert Dunn
Central Park
North Star Mall
East Side
St. Mary’s
Rohde
Intinuon
Las Palmas
Glenn Lacy
Eugene Somerhauser
Lacy
Absentee voting nears runoff in city council race
Absentee ballots reached 1095 by Friday deadline, just 32 shy of April 3 total amid rainy weather. City Clerk predicts turnout may match or exceed the first election as five council runoffs unfold with top vote getters and independents facing incumbents in Places 3 5 7 9. Official canvass set for Wednesday. new council takes office May 1.
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Jake Inselmann
Robber Takes $170 At Oasis Ice and Food Store
A man armed with scissors robbed Oasis Ice and Food Store at 1431 E. Houston Friday night, threatening night manager Lloyd Mitchell. Mitchell handed over $170 from the register. the robber fled on foot.
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Lloyd Mitchell
Oasis Ice and Food
E. Houston
Mitchell
First Freeway Ramp Metering Signals Set for San Antonio
San Antonio will get its first freeway ramp metering system on the southbound Culebra Avenue entrance to IH 10 by May 1, with a second system planned for IH 36 at the San Pedro ramp. The system uses stop and go signals and sensors to control entry, flashing yellow indicators show operation, and a red stop cue at the ramp end.
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San Antonio
Culebra Avenue
Texas Highway Department
San Pedro
Harvey Beirle
Signals Department
Highway Department
Culebra
Culebra 10
Colorado
IH 10
I 30
City Council candidates back Coastal States gas terms
Eight of eight runoff candidates for five City Council seats answered a Sierra Chile questionnaire on water and energy. They support maintaining Coastal States Gas Production Co. 19 natural gas rates and quantities in its contract with the City Public Service yard and favor protective measures for the Edwards aquifer recharge zone. Incumbents Becker and Mendoza had not yet answered. Respondents: Roy Barrera Place 3, Mitton Guess, Glenn Lacy Place 5, Al Rohde, Cliff Marton Place 6, Alfred Beckmann, Joe Rainey Mannson Place 7, and Robert Sunn Place 9.
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Sierra Chile
Charles Becker
Leo Mendoza
Coastal States Gas Producing Co
City Public Service Yard
Edwards
Roy Barrera
Mitton Guess
Glenn Lacy
al Rohde
Cliff Marton
Alfred Beckmann
Joe Rainey Manson
Robert Sunn
Walter Units Bill Approved Exempts rural water groups from tax
The Senate approved a bill by Sen. John Traeger of Seguin to exempt rural water supply corporations and cooperatives from ad valorem taxation. The measure passed Friday on a 25-1 vote and goes to the House for consideration.
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The
Light
Austin Bureau
Austin
John Traeger
Seguin
Senate
House
Chain Fence Crash Triggers House Fire on South Side
An out-of-control auto crashed into a chain link fence at 218 Bustil los on the South Side Friday night, breaking an electric and gas meter, igniting the car engine and front wall. Firemen, aided by ten firefighters, pulled the car free after tying a rope to the bumper as officials listed Douglas E. Taylor of Livingswne as the driver.
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Adolid J. Pena
Bustillos
Pena
Douglas E. Taylor
Car Crash Kills Woman in San Antonio Collision
A 2-year-old San Antonio woman, Mrs Ollie L Hewitt aged 29, was killed Friday night in a two car crash on Southwest Military Highway. She was attempting to turn from Five Palms onto Southwest Military when her car collided with a vehicle driven by Penny Sue Aguilar, 19, of 6314 Big Valley. Aguilar suffered only minor injuries and did not require hospital treatment.
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San Antonio
Southwest Military Highway
Ollie L. Hewitt
Apple Valley
Hewitt
Five Palms
Southwest Military
Penny Sue Aguilar
Big Valley
Miss Aguilar
Delinquency Fund OK Urged by Austin Officials
The Criminal Justice Council executive committee urged Governor Briscoe to approve a $92.89 federal grant to the San Antonio School District for a juvenile delinquency prevention program.
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Austin Butes
Austin
Criminal Justice Council Executive Committee
Briscoe
San Antonio
Stockman Named to West Texas State Board of Regents
Wayne Owen of Lubbock was appointed by Gov. Dolph Briscoe to a six year term on the West Texas State University board of regents. Owen, a livestock businessman, replaces Thomas Boone Pickens of Amarillo who resigned.
Rohde challenges opponent to public debate for city hall seat
Independent City Council candidate Al Rohde charged rival Clifford Martan with not having time to debate real campaign issues. At a Friends of Al Rohde Rally in Sociedad De La Union, Rohde urged a face to face debate. He favors open meetings on public business, opposes gas rate hikes, and cites endorsements from April 3 election candidates.
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Independent City Council
al Rohde
Clifford Martan
Friends of al Rohde
Sociedad de la Union
W. Commerce
Good Government League
OGL
Rohde
Candiates
San Antonio Light Rate Card Glitch Shows Paper Prices
A garbled scan from a Texas newspaper rate card lists subscriptions by day and week and prints confusing lines for Bay and Sunday editions. It mentions prices in cents and dollars, with multiple regional and foreign rates, and a facility address at McCullough, San Antonio, likely reflecting an old Hearst publication layout.
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Gempating
San Antonia
San Antanis
Hearst
Otek
Broadway
McCullough
San Antonio
Terex
Seton Dows Portage Pul
Fexen
Kegvainy
Publicaten
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Ronald Inselmann
Highcliff
Mendoza
Wilson County Park
Gateway Community Center
Los Palmas
Julian F. Rodriguez
Lon Chaney Drive
Wonderland Shopping Center
Babcock Road
S.W. Military Hwy
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Convention Center
Hicks
Flace
HemisFair Plaza
Breckenridge Park
Zoo
Farmer's Market
Te Farmer's Market
Joe Manion
Wonderland
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North Star
Joe Rainey Manion
Concil
Roy Berrera
Becker
Barrera
Ggler Clifford Mortor
Inde
Dallas
Houston
Detroit
Los Angeles
Walter
Joske's OF
Texas
Alamo Plaza
Leticia
Cardelia
Angeli
Yorktown
Deborah Ann Holly
San Antonio College
Delinquency Fund
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Tezal A
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COTE
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