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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1969
Page
1
Safety factor advises wearing tinted glasses when driving on a swing day due to glare from the sun road and chrome reflections that can blind drivers temporarily. Pearl care recommends storing pearls in a soft chamois bag and avoiding hard metal or stones touching their creamy surface.
In Austin the main topic was Sen Wayne Connally filibustering the 1.25 hourly minimum wage bill. The Floresville senator spoke long into the night, with questions from Connally and filibustering by others delaying a vote. Supporters and opponents argued the bill amid a tight six week session, as absent roll calls shaped the tally. the outcome remained uncertain as Friday loomed.
Antonio notes Bernal was perceptive and regretful after a tough Friday effort. He admits the team fell short and pledges focus for the next game, apologizing for not securing the win this time.
In Austin the House debated a Bev Atwell amendment to place Texas Parks under the Highway Department. Rep Jake Johnson supported the change arguing it could provide funds for parks, while critics warned of constitutional and policy risks. The session also touched on language policy and potential English-only rules tied to education and schooling for Mexican American children. A separate measure would allow certain counties to extend alcohol sales hours with a Sunday ban.
The Austin elementary school scene notes the local board weighing operation under a bill approved by the House Public Education Committee. Rep Carlos Troan of Corpus cites passage without dissent and links to a companion measure by Sen Joe Bernal in Amparo as the Senate reads the bilingual education bill.
The Business and Alabama lists Rutherford B. Mayes among men in 1880 yard service in Alabama. The notes indicate a 6.2 percent rise in personal income as the first U.S. president service directory notes a level increase in earnings during visits to the West Coast. The date 1988 appears as a fragmentary reference.
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