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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1977
Page
4
This piece explains how storage conditions affect nut durability. It notes shelled nuts spoil faster, unroasted stay healthier, and long-term storage should be in dry, cool places or refrigerated, with freezing possible. It adds that peanut butter lasts longer in the fridge than at room temperature.
Henry Roland complains about a local merchant overcharging for postage stamps. Frank B. Coy explains official face value pricing at Post Offices and contract stations. Independent sellers may charge above face value as a convenience and due to machine costs.
Dial 222-0391 for Action Line. four recordings guide when to state questions or problems. Not all questions are used, but inquiries receive consideration and are answered if of general or unusual interest.
The San Antonio Charity Horse Show at Freeman Coliseum concluded Sunday. Revelation ridden by Suzanne Martin of San Antonio captured the American saddle bred Pleasure horse championship, with Brandywine Fizz piloted by Elizabeth Finch of Houston in runner-up. Other winners included All-Mar's Playboy in Shetland Pony harness, Ridgelieu's the Promotor, and Cincy Van Heldsdinger in Equitation fans hunter. Parade champion Thrill of the Night earned top honors for R.W. Riggins of Kansas City, with additional wins by Ann Swisher and Ashley Tway in saddle seat events and Roy Martin in Three-gaited grand.
A 2 year old boy, Paul A. Guzman, died of fatal head injuries after being struck by a car in the driveway of his West Site home. The crash occurred at 12 p.m. Sunday as the vehicle backed from 614 Blue Ridge. He died shortly after arrival at Baptist Memorial Hospital emergency room.
A man was killed Monday when the tractor trailer he drove blew a tire and overturned on State Highway 16 near the Medina River in South Bexar County. Investigators say the vehicle traveled up an embankment and overturned at about 1 a.m. trapping the driver for about an hour before removal.
Amid heated congressionally battles over higher gasoline taxes, advisers urge trimming the levy to avoid stalling the energy package. Carter, using church and family time to frame the plan, previews a CIA study on looming supply gaps while critics like Ralph Nader question its data. The plan reportedly combines gas taxes, mileage rebates, higher oil and gas prices, and solar energy tax credits.
Mayor's Jr. District 7 and Jatin Steen discuss teamwork after learning city operations. A key issue is whether the mayor pro tem position rotates or becomes full-time, to be decided by the new council. Coastal States Gas Corp. settlement oversight and a San Antonio headquarters for La-Vaca Gathering are also in focus along with Edwards Aquifer protection and ongoing economic development programs.
Mrs. Cockrell pledged progress and unity as she clinched a landslide victory over Monfrey in North Side districts and across the city. She widened margins in most precincts, led in central District 1, and gained ground on the Southeast and Northwest sides, signaling a strong mandate for growth and improvements.
U S Labor Department official Herbert L. Bienstock forecast broad employment gains nationwide with a focus on the Northeast. He predicted substantial improvement and a New York renaissance in the late 1980s.
Commissioner Albert Bustamante called for the resignation of EODC director Edmundo Zaragosa, accusing him of flagrant illegal activity in City Council elections on behalf of District 4 candidate Frank Wing. He warned the county might seek federal funds to run programs if Zaragosa does not quit. an ECDC attorney argued the actions were legal.
Two critically burned airline crash victims died at Brooke Army Medical Center. Dorothea Kershaw of Borrego Springs and Charles Miller of Escondido, the only fatalities among San Antonios survivors, died early Monday. The Canary Islands collision killed 578 people, marking the world’s worst aviation disaster.
Fiesta continues with a 10 a.m. start for events at Alammo Plaza and the River Walk. The Fashion and Flower Show opens at McAllister Auditorium while the Army Band Concert starts at 6 30 p m at the Theater for the Performing Arts. The four day run of A Night in Old San Antonio begins in Villita with doors opening all day Tuesday.
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