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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1977
Page
1
A garbled regional summary covers shifts in energy policy, comments on government intervention, and quips about fuel experiments. Mentions Gov Ralph, President Ford era figures, and odd schemes from vodka cars to chili fuel, plus mentions of Teas and Norway.
Oblate College plans a Sunday conventual Mass led by Archbishop Francis J. Furey to celebrate more than 40 priests serving the institution and its 40th anniversary. The event honors the college’s historical mission to train priests while expanding in pastoral theological studies for diverse faiths and Mexican American culture.
JEFF DUFFIELD leads a plan to convert Muninipil Auditoriin into a convention center and music hall with a San Antonio Symphony home. The proposal involves rehabilitating Municipal Auditorium and Wright Building, adding parking, and connecting to the Towne Center apartments in a joint venture with Robert Calliway Corp. Construction is expected to begin in the fall.
The Planning Commission delayed a moratorium request in the Edwanis Aquifer recharge zone. Aquifer Protection Association presented the case, citing a comprehensive study underway. City official Jim Parker notes potential city liabilities if developers advance projects.
Upuletia’s Henry Cisneros urges fast tracking a 28 million dollar hotel project on riverfront land owned by the River Walk Commission. Concord says start after Fiesta week, River Walk chair denies delays. Investors have spent about 500 thousand on preliminary work. Cisneros calls for a clear signal to proceed despite objections.
A Black family says a nearby blaze blamed on arson forced them from a partially built house on the East Side. The father, an executive, alleges the fire endangers the children and their move to a new home at Beck Brook. Officials say the house was under construction and priced high.
City officials announced sale of more than 21 million in bonds to fund arena expansion, convention center, and drainage projects. Bond issue priced at a net 4.908 percent yield, with net debt service about 1.1 million annually, backed by city tax revenues and project revenues.
Austin reports show state lawmakers continue to reduce paid extras for officials. An appropriations move eliminates paid housing, laundry, and related services for superintendents at Texas Youth Council facilities, following earlier amendments targeting hospital and facility costs.
Texas Attorney General John Hill predicted in San Antonio that a Mexico prisoner exchange treaty could be ratified by late summer or early fall, allowing about 800 Americans jailed in Mexico to be eligible for immediate parole under the U.S. Penal Code. He cited support from lawmakers on both sides and noted the plan could begin transfers by September 1, with preparations underway in Mexico City.
The meeting to discuss possible cuts in services supporting children and families is scheduled for Friday at 10:45 a.m. at the Healy Murphy Child Care Center, 122 Nalin. Members of the Mexican County Legislative delegation, county counsel, and other concerned citizens were invited.
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