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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1973
Page
1
BeXor aL and Glance Senior Alzafar Shriners invite to a free barbecue picnic at Roy Akers Singing Hills Ranch starting at 2 30 pm Saturday. San Antonio River Danoe Race sponsored by Paseo del Rio Association and Alamo Area Council Roy Scouts of America set for Apr 46.
Creedigan of Exxon declares offshore United States reserves total 42 million barrels of oil and 211 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. He says oil could supply eight years and gas about fifty years, with offshore sites along U S coasts and Alaska offering vast potential.
A one-year-old boy died after swallowing chocolate flavored iron pills. County medical examiner Dr Ruben Santos ruled the death accidental. The patient, Delia Garcia, daughter of Mia Delia Garcia of 1401 Chihuahua, was pronounced dead on arrival Tuesday at Santa Rosia Medical Center. An earlier ruling by Sasos stated accidental death by ferrous sulfate poisoning.
The San Antonio Light presents pricing for daily and Sunday subscriptions, single copies, and mail rates across Texas and international destinations. It references regional editions in San Antonio and Tecos town with multiple price points and a note that the paper is Associated Press distributed.
The Citizens Committee on Cable Television approved recommendations risking city revenue while potentially lowering subscriber costs. Proposals include raising franchise fees to 7.8 percent from 7.5 and shifting 40 percent of the fee to a proposed Citizens Cable Commission, with an estimated $180,000 yearly funds target. A second move aims to zero pole rental fees to CPS, enabling GE savings passed to subscribers. GE would pay a $5 per pole fee instead, with total pole costs about 70 percent of San Antonio’s poles. The panel urged expedited CPS access for GE and quick system completion within four years, with construction aimed at equity across income groups. The council plans further action amid a late-month vote and Aug. 16 deadline.
M. Ray Teutsch was named general sales manager of Lone Star Brewing Co by chairman Barry Jersig. Teutsch joined Lone Star in January 1967 and has held roles in market development and marketing, progressing to assistant and then acting general sales manager. He is a graduate of Louisiana State University with a degree in marketing.
The FBI reports a suspect charged with furnishing false information over threats tied to two U S flights. A written message in an Albany restroom warned of attacking a plane and another message on a Chicago San Antonio flight urged Cuba or death. The suspect was arrested at Lackland Air Force Base. Sunday flights landed safely.
Police investigated an assault on an 85-year-old woman on East Side N Monumental Street. The attacker entered about 7:40 p.m. Wednesday, dragged her to a bedroom, and slapped her twice while covering her mouth. Daughter reported after returning home. victim had limited vision.
Bexar County probation office staff expansion moves to executive committee for approval as top priority in 1974 criminal justice plan. New county courts at law require five probation officers and two stones with a $75,500 cost, while SAPD electronic retrieval seeks $110,000 funding.
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