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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1976
Page
1
A heavy 2& rainstorm battered San Antonio on Thursday night as residents hurried to mail income tax returns before the midnight April 15 deadline. Jerry Sifuentes braved high winds to drop his form at the downtown Post Office amid toppled trees and dangerous conditions.
The city hosts a welcoming auto show drawing crowds with displays from local dealers and showcases of new models. Page 2-A provides full coverage including highlights, attendee reactions, and event details.
Mrs. Dorie Crowder of 439 Millwood San Antonio won $100 in cash by matching a personalized number on the cover of Sunday TV Channels with the winning list in The Light. Readers may win S1M, $25, $50 or $100 prizes weekly with a Bicentennial Bonus number sometimes featured.
Cloudy with a chance of stray showers overnight. Friday highs near the mid teens with a 0 percent chance of minty flare. Overnight low around 66. Saturday expected to clear with winds south east 10 to 20 mph shifting to northwest early Saturday.
Los Angeles sources report President Ford may pick John Connally as secretary of state to bolster foreign policy credibility. Connally would campaign for Ford if he becomes the Republican nominee, with potential blitz to secure the Texas primary and the convention victory. The plan hinges on Ford’s nomination and Kissinger’s political liability.
Three Bexar County Jail guards face aggravated assault charges after a 61-year-old prisoner was beaten. They were suspended by Jail Administrator Ray Olivard as the grand jury weighs indictments. The victim spent days at Santa Rosie Medical Center with cuts and bruises after the incident.
The 81st Fiesta in San Antonio opens with more than 120 events and two post Fiesta gatherings drawing millions. Highlights include Up with People at Arneson River Theater, shooting exhibition by San Antonio Gun Club, gowns and cars exhibits, and the coronation of Texas Cavaliers King Antonio LIV at the Alamo.
Fiesta events fill San Antonio from Friday to Sunday across Market Square Farniers Market and the Municipal and university venues. Highlights include Up with People at Archeson and Municipal Auditorium, History of San Antonio gowns at Witte Museum, Fiesta Oyster Bake at St Marys, and a Coronation of King Antonio LIV at The Alamo with a Symphony at Travis Park United Methodist Church.
Thunderstorms with winds up to 45 mph hit San Antonio on Thursday night causing downed power lines, toppled buildings, flooded crossings, and more than 101 traffic accidents. Power shortages spread citywide as repair crews worked. injuries were reported and several residents hospitalized. Continuous rain delayed services and a tent collapse occurred during religious revival gatherings.
A reader from Blanco asks where to verify if a Currier and Ives summer scene is original. Before traveling to San Antonio, call John Leeper at the McNay Art Institute to arrange an examination. Leeper will assess authenticity and value.
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