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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1971

Page

2

Fiesta Week Opens With Parades And Fireworks At Ft Sam

Ft Sam Houston joins the annual Fiesta with a full slate of events spanning a 4th Army band concert a retreat ceremony and a Fiesta Week kickoff at Quadrangle. Crowds gathered at HemisPark Plaza for a carnival and food booths while Arthur MacArthur Field hosted the traditional fireworks. Red Skellan joined the San Antonio Special Olympics at Alito Stadium as part of a new Fiesta outreach. The Golden Mile Optimist Club sponsors activities to help local disabled youth pursue state and national competition opportunities. A Savio Symphony tree concert closed Sunday’s festivities at Hemisfair Lake Amphitheater.

Red Skellan San Antonio Alito Stadium Golden Mile Optimist Club Savio Symphony Hemisfair Lake

Three Suspects Caught After High Speed Chase

Seguin reports three suspects apprehended after a high speed chase west of Seguin from Luling. Night auditor Randy Starbuck pistol whipped during a robbery at an Austin motel, suspects fled with cash and chained him during the incident. Police pursued to Luling where Gonzales and Bexar County officers assisted in arrests and roadblock preparations.

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Credit Reporting Law Changes Take Effect Next January

The new credit reporting law empowers consumers to file corrections with credit bureaus for false data, requires notification to lenders and previous recipients of disputed reports, and gives a six month window for submitting corrections. It also limits charges for viewing reports and grants rights to check and contest information, with provisions on reporting timelines and scope of data covered.

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Two Plead Guilty To Felony Offenses

Two men from Milwaukee and surrounding areas admitted guilt to felony charges in district court. Sidney Men pleaded guilty to selling paraphernalia and a co defendant, Tony Trevine, faced robbery by use of a firearm charges with concurrent prison terms. Trevine remains jailed as he fights a payor appeal. An additional suspect, Jessie Nevins, awaits trial on a homicide charge.

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Youth Slain In Argument At Local Cafe

In Cincinnati a cafe owner and a youth were involved in an altercation that ended with the youth, H. Moore, shot dead Sunday. Police say 18 year old Moore was killed by Phillip Lakes Jr. after Moore allegedly resisted removing his legs from the aisle. Lakes was charged with first degree manslaughter and released on a $4,000 bond.

Cincinnatt Son H. Moore Moore Phillip Lakes Lakes

Students Campaigning Highlight 25th Con Division Events

The 25th convention of the Distributive Training Clubs of America at the Convention Center drew over 400 students from across the United States. The junior collegiate division planned an awards banquet Monday evening and Monday through Tuesday night banquets honored winners in public speaking and poetry. The Washington Parish school division events on Tuesday include elections, awards, regional meetings, and a street show at a local venue featuring HOY and gal titles.

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Carelina Visitors Plan River Walk Project

City officials and business leaders from Charlaois gather to study a downtown river walk development in San Antonio. The San Antonia Chamber of Commerce and Orbit Renewal, along with Parks and Recreation, host the visit to assess funding options and layout.

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Three Teens Hurt In Tennessee Bridge Crash

Three teenagers were injured when their pickup crashed into a railroad bridge on New Sulphur Springs Road. Identified as Thomas Clawson Jr 15 of Montrose Steve Dean 15 of New Sulphur Springs Road and Ruth Down 7 all were hospitalized with critical injuries. Police reported the Sunday crash occurred about 4 pm east of Foster Road as the pickup smashed through a 15 fourteenth wooden railing. passersby moved the occupants from the vehicle. It was unclear who was driving. Both boys suffered serious injuries and the girl. faced multiple injuries.

New Sulphur Springs Road Thomas Clawson Jr Montrose Steve Dean Abd Ruth Down

Wonder Streets Clean No Wonder Streets Clean

Kuala Lumpur report notes Wolapsia heaps its sinters imaculately clean by limpie sm SMO fine an lilertiys in an unusual description of urban upkeep and cleanliness practices.

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New IWC Proxy Appointed Amid College Leadership Shuffle

UF, SeGINBY and Tessa at Texas A&M report a new IWC proxy appointee. Mariday named president of Treamnate Ward College. Sister Alacogue Power announces the TG board. Jones, 45, will take duties in mid August as Dr. Wheeler departs the interim post.

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Penitentiary Revolt Collapses After Four Days of Siege

A riot at a penitentiary ended Sunday after inmates wrecked one cell block and held four guards for four days. A guard was fatally shot, others injured, and several inmates surrendered following the collapse of the rebellion.

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Food stamp improvements eyed by NORMA REED

NORMA REED reports on proposed changes to the local food stamp program as county city and state officials prepare a list of improvements. The study cites decentralizing distribution centers and increasing space and access, with consideration of funding and shifts in current allotments amid intergovernmental talks in San Antonio.

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S.A. Man Wounded Near Home After Shooting

Richand A Ramirez 12 of Stoor Crystal was shot in the chest and listed in critical condition at Dexar County Hospital. Police heard Ramirez left home for work and a red car driven by Germa jal passed by the house multiple times. City Manager Venckel and council member lent support as officials investigated the incident and arranged for a possible witness account.

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