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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1977
Page
1
A chaotic column parodies social issues with jokes about literacy in recruiting, women in service, and culture. It mentions a British professor, a California ad man, a Texas poet, and public figures while lampooning political and military topics.
Len Alvarado an attorney and former candidate for the San Antonio board announces his bid for the Texas Legislature. He seeks the Democratic nomination in District SJ to replace the late Lombardine seat, with Phil Hardberger also expected to run. Alvarado, 38, spoke at a Trave Lodge press conference stating frustration with government and inequities in education and wealth. He lists supporters including Mayr Pro Tem Joe Alderete and Carlos Truan. he is a law graduate of University School and serves on Mexican American Unity Council and National Economic Revoluton Association boards.
Negotiations between city and San Antonio fire fighters enter a second day with a federal mediator Jaime Herrera. City negotiators seek a 12 month probationary, revised language changes, and promotions rules while firefighters demand about 2 contract changes and a 7.9 percent wage and benefit package.
Enrique M. Salinas former majority stockholder of the defunct Citizens State Bank of Carrizo Springs testified about the forced closing hurting his holdings in five other state banks. He described family assets and ranching interests in turmoil while facing a three other defendants in a 43 count indictment, and outlined his background from Eagle Pass to San Antonio and Austin.
Palm Heights Community Center opened as hundreds of parents and children watched Mayor Lila Cockrell cut the ceremonial ribbon. The $388,000 multiservice center will host meetings and neighborhood activities, with Parks and Recreation and COPS funding and guidance. Councilmen Eureste and Cisneros spoke, highlighting renewals to support local gatherings and youth programs.
Reeves and Bustamante announced plans to resign from the City County Appraisal Board amid ethical conflict concerns. The move aims to end conflicts linked to commissioners serving on multiple boards and overseeing property value appeals, ensuring program integrity.
Mary Jo Risher and Ann Foreman toured San Antonio promoting By Her Own Admission a book about a custody battle over Risher’s son Richard. Risher, who lost custody in 1975, appeals the decision with funds from gay and feminist groups and NOW support, planning a return for the state convention.
GS Rep Henry B Gonzales will be invited to a Suture City Council meeting to receive an official citation for securing a 5.6 million federal grant for rehabilitation of Nimos Dam. Mayor Lila Cockrell announced praise for Gonzales over the past two years with River Corridor chair Henry Cisneros hailing his early recognition of the Olmos Dar problem. The grant will combine 5.6 million federal funds with 1.5 million San Antonio River Authority support and 373 thousand from Cy WH go Coward Srengthening Dimes Dairy and erasing a new roadway to replace the existing dam structure.
San Antonio man among defendants alleged by Attorney General John Hill to be involved in leasing $729000 of nonexistent air field equipment. M L Copenhaver, described as a ministry man, named in Hill's request for a temporary restraining order granted by Judge Perry. Pickett of Midland is listed. address 1000 Jackson-Kelley Road.
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