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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1976
Page
1
A garbled local column mentions the San Antonio public service center, a World War II era clinic, and Easter closures. It notes art festival programs at the International Theater and a crime section detailing a suspected art theft with no immediate arrests but police speculation about selling stolen paintings to a buyer.
A collage of historic notes dated April across years highlights events from royalty coronations to public health, with mentions of Antonio XLI ceremonies near the Alamo, polio test campaigns, and a 1934 Carnegie Medal recipient Josephine Strikler for river rescue.
FBI agents questioned about ten suspects Friday in the nine piece theft at a San Antonio mansion owned by millionaire W. Moody. Officials report no leads yet and a thief possibly used a delivery vehicle to remove works by famous artists including van Eyck and Gainsborough from the Moody collection.
The mayor expresses caution amid a class action over proposed job cuts at Kelly Air Force Base. Federal court filings cite Mexican American workers and potential impacts on housing, health and welfare programs. Details center on planned reductions and broad economic effects across sectors.
Thousands of car and truck enthusiasts flock to Wonderland Shopping City and Scutt y Park Mall for the 1976 Nukomobile Show. Dealers from 29 Greater San Antonio dealers showcase imports and domestic models, with several vehicles already sold. Event runs Saturday with sales staff ready to answer questions and close deals. Candy and prizes add to the family‑friendly atmosphere as the show highlights top manufacturers and representatives.
The article describes heated city politics with references to Teniente charges deemed unfounded and a contested appointment process. It notes council members and candidates including Pat Holland and Lila Cockrell, and mentions the Now plains commission with various names and shifts in membership amidst public debate.
A county panel chooses prospective grand jurors for the upcoming term. The session names Frank M Skin, 33, and Ron M Watton as court officials. Attorney Robert A Walter and others are listed on the panel with the selection set to proceed in Palm Valley.
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