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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1976

Page

6

Carter seeks broad appeal amid Democratic rift

The analysis notes Carter's momentum but warns of party leaders and left leaning voters who doubt his religious zeal and stance on issues. It compares 1972 ABM dynamics with potential resistance from traditional power brokers, and highlights concerns about uncommitted delegates and cautious labor and liberal factions.

Carter Humphrey Gerald Ford George McGovern McGovern ABM Jef Nevon ABC Hubert Humphrey NBC Pennsylvania Udall

Tracing Ancestry and CB Talk In Plain Language

A reader asks how to locate marriage records from across the United States noting New Hampshire records back to 1640. The response explains obtaining a booklet from the Consumer Information Center with guidance on where to write for records and lists common CB slang terms used by motorists and radio hobbyists.

San Antonio Mirs J.H.W. Actig Isband New Hampshire Peter Minuit Manhattan Consumer Information Center Department 10 Pueblo Colo Department of Health, Education and Welfare United States Citizens Band L.M. Action

Shark Caught Near Galveston Regurgitates Human Remains

Fishermen on the Cape Willy two miles south of Galveston island recovered a 40 pound shark that vomited human body parts. The remains included a hand, an arm, a foot and several bones with teeth. Dentists will compare dental records to identify the victim.

Galveston UPI Cape Willy Aramay Pass Galvestort Island Tony Solano Solano

Heavy Rain Floods San Antonio Causes Power Losses

A squall from a slow-moving cool front drenched San Antonio early Thursday causing scattered power outages and a fatal rail-related crash on FM 78 that killed 27 year old Sheryl Lee Baker. Rain totals peaked in the northwest at 1.5 inches with lighter amounts citywide. Public Works blocked flood-prone roads while Civil Defense checked for hazards and snakes were reported on slick roadways.

San Antonio Fainslick FM Sheryl Lee Baker Melrose San Antonio International Harmony San Pedro Civil Defense Downtown Northwear

Music Week Proclaimed in San Antonio Week of May Fourth

Mayor Cockrell proclaimed May 4 to 10 National Music Week in San Antonio during ceremonies at city hall. Mrs. Cockrell presented the proclamation to G. Lewis Doll, chairman of Optimust Club of San Antonio. The theme is Music opens new vistas with programs in schools and a patriotic performance by the 5-member Freedom Folksingers USA.

Cockrell National Music Weiss San Antonio City Hall G. Lewis Doll Optimust ‘Club of Freedom Folksingers U.S.A

Voting pre tests on punch card tabulation at courthouse

Test run for the computer that will tally Democratic primary returns will occur Saturday at 1 pm, announced County Democratic Chairman Joyce Peters. Democrats use punch-card devices in about 25 precincts, while Republicans reject them and vote on paper ballots as most lever machines are allocated to Democrats. Rava Unida will run 0 polling places in South and West Side areas and also use paper ballots. A full polling place list will appear in Friday Light.

Joyce Peters Bexar Rava Unida Party Ug Tur Bexar County West Side

Jack Falls Man Killed In Car Jack Incident

A 21 year old West San Antonio man died after his car slipped off a jack while he worked under the vehicle. Lee Thompson, of 406 Brownleaf, died at 8:15 pm at Bexar County Hospital three hours after the accident. Neighbors reported Thompson was under the left front wheel adjusting brakes when the car slipped and crushed his head.

West San Antonio Lee Thompson Brownleaf Bexar County Hospital Atire Sickle Thompson

Budget arguments continue over city service costs

Council member Pyndus defended a higher budget with support from Bob Bulla, urging CPS rate increases to avoid reliance on consultants. CPS staff and a public utilities panel faced questions about efficiency as potential ad hoc changes loomed. The public utilities commission scheduled a review for August amid ongoing budget debates.

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