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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1972

Page

2

Minimonorail Idea Revives River Corridor Study Enthusiasm

San Francisco firm SOM-MEG proposed linking a RemisFair minimonorail with downtown riverfront to turn the city into a total exhibition. They suggested classrooms along the river and monorail linkages for offices and retail, aiding downtown parking relocation. The River Corridor Study timetable shows policy presentations from October through May with a final concept in May and a $405,000 federally funded budget approved.

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Record Budget Adopted by San Antonio Schools District

A new district budget sets the tax rate at 1.95 per 100 valuation with 44 percent fair market value assessment. The plan includes 6 cents for maintenance and operations and 2 cents for bonded indebtedness. Instruction costs total 4.3 million, with a two percent uptick in salaries and capital investment funds. Administrative appointments are announced, and school schedules and teacher planning times are adjusted for 1983.

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Girl Killed in Head-on Crash

In a head-on collision on Tuesday at Vurlesan Renne Sue Madders died from injuries. Two youths were killed in the crash and nine persons were hospitalized.

Cleborne Curt Renne Vurlesan Thursty Anyuries Tive Younhs Pore

VEW Annual Festival and Picnic Set for Camanche Park

The Veterans of Foreign Wars sixth annual fall festival and picnic will be held Sunday at Camanche County Park starting at noon. Funds support Voice of Democracy hospital visits and district community service projects. Home made selling edges and trainings will be served. plates cost 10 for adults and 75 cents for children under 12. Missing in action bracelets will be sold and identified. Commander Spencer Mitcham leads VEW District 2.

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New Secretary Calm Confident at City Office

Mary Jane Weta adapted to her new role as secretary to RUM daily assisting generals and managing operations. Born in San Antonio she completed secretarial and accounting studies at San Antonio College with ABWA scholarship and later advanced from file clerk to secretarial head.

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Merida Project Aims at Low-Cost Mexican American Housing

The Merida Project on Paseo del Sur near Merida and 21st in the West Side plans five three bedroom masonry homes built and financed by Mexican American agencies. FHA 235 financing through MAUC and John R. Gonzalez, with land development by the Urban Renewal Agency and Model Cities support, under a broader MAUC housing program. Ignacio Patlan and Ignacio Perez outlined outlooks as MAUC expands with 23 more homes planned, totaling over $1 million in costs.

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Tragic San Antonio Highway Crash Claims Driver

Goraninn Robles, 49, of 4104 El Paso, died at Greed Hospital after a multi car collision one mile south of FM Lal. A vehicle stopped for a hitchhiker was struck from behind by two vehicles, another car hit head on, with no other injuries reported.

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San Antonio Light publication office and subscription rates notice

San Antonio Light announces publication office address and daily and Sunday subscription rates for various plans including daily and Sunday bundles, weekly, monthly, and international options. Also notes Associated Press membership and republication disclaimer.

Old Ursuline Academy restoration plans outlined

Preservation steps were outlined by Gary Hume and Curls Tunner to the San Antonio Conservation Society as part of an 11862 grant from the National Park Service. The project ties to the River Corridor and Downtown In Town initiatives with local sponsors to manage funds and advance restoration. In Fort Worth, M Stewart, 15, was killed after slipping from a pickup on Loop 20, while another brother was driving.

Charles Decker Ursuline Academy San Antonio Conservation Society Texas State Historial Survey Committee Austin Gary Hume Curls Tunner National Park Service Winfield Hamlin Hamlin Sam Antonio Solptyity Anseleisare Soe Not Department of Housing and Urban Development San Antonio Sara Conservation Society Vier Fort Worth UPI Tor M. Stewart Killer Mursday Rick Als Brother

North East Schools Propose Tax Rate Increase

The North East School District raises the district tax rate by six units, signaling plans to boost revenue for district operations and services. Officials cited funding needs and budget adjustments as motivations for the increase.

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Toreh Slaying Trial Date Set

In Austin Thomas Blackwell 16 is the trinadate for Michael D. Sanders charged with the brutal slaying of a young Massachusetts woman and arson in her death. The defendant is linked to the July 16 discovery of the woman and her husband’s bodies at City Park. Sanders faces no charge in the husband’s death.

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