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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1972

Page

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Pay Raise For San Antonio Federal Workers Sets 5.5% Step

President Nixon signed a measure granting San Antonio federal blue collar workers a 5.5 percent pay raise by April 30, with potential earlier effect if economic controls end. Civil Service officials welcomed the move noting its benefit to government employees and the community, while critics warned of inflationary pressure.

San Antonio Nixon Faustina Pina Civil Service Commission San Antonio Area

Two Teens Held in Theft at Ray's Tee House

Two 18-year-old youths from San Antonio were jailed after a break-in at Ray's Tee House on West Commerce. Police, who spotted one suspect at 1:30 am, stopped a nearby car with two others. seven packages of pen n ils and seven beer cans were recovered from the scene along with seven beer vases found stacked outside the ice house.

San Antonio W. Commerce Yee Wien Pallee Hoefgen Commerce Chestnut East Commerce Raz

Vandalism Reported at Stamann Trailer Sales Firm

Police said vandals caused about 7 000 dollars in damage to Stamann Trailer Sales at 1600 11145 North. Sides of several minihile bones were kicked in and a tank was toppled in the parking area. Spilled fuel dissolved asphalt pavement as authorities investigated the incident.

Vardals Twosdiy Fn Lahsygos Stamann Trailer Salas Potice

Lagging Reappraisal Scrutiny Prompted Weekly Reports

Spur managers face criticism over slow progress in the city county tax reappraisal project. County Tax Assessor-Collector Charles Davis told the special committee the effort is stalled, staff are underutilized, and poor communication with City Assessor Earl Dean hinders joint appraisals. The committee also pushed for timely cost manual completion and weekly progress reports to the city manager.

Joint Cooperative Commissioners Court Charles Davis Earl Dean Davis Dean Carl White Pavis Loyd Hunt

Chenault Promotes New Politics in Senate Bid

Republican Bill Chenault launching District 26 campaign at the GOP convention outlines platform. He favors reduced taxes, a citizen-led constitutional revision, referendum on pari mutuel betting, and equal rights for 18 year olds. He opposes heavy personal politics in boards and police, and backs moderate punishment for youth marijuana use.

Gaylon Finkler Bill Chenault Chenault San Antonio Austin Nelson Wolff Joe Bernal Wolff-Bernal University of Texas System Board of Regents Bexar County Aso University of Texas Law School Moss Vising Texas Nixon John Connally

Harlandale Budget Approved With Tax Increase Proposed

Harlandale trustees approved a 1,71940 budget at a 1.65 dollar per 100 valuation tax rate. The plan raises taxes to support instruction costs while bonding and administration take smaller shares. Other actions include heating bids, football ticket prices, substitute pay, and PTA tribute to Verda Mae Adams.

Marlindale Harlandale Council of Parents Verda Mae Adams PTA

Hearings Set in San Antonio Robbery Case

Preliminary hearings for three defendants in the May 15 armed robbery of a Lackland Air Force Base sergeant have been reset for 10 30 a m Friday by U S Magistrate Frank Baskin. The case involves Steven E Fox Duke Javier Garza and Joseph L Gillenwater. A fourth person and a juvenile are sought to corroborate FBI evidence. A wristwatch and 92 dollars were taken.

Lackland Air Force Base U.S Frank Baskin Ray John Carl H. Caudill Keesler Air Force Base Biloxi Miss Federal Bureau Ofvestigation Steven E. Fox Meadow Trail Duke Javier Garza Remuda Joseph L. Gillenwater Meadow Glen

Films to Open Story Program Opens Sept 2 at Main Library

The fall story-time program for San Antonio youngsters begins Sept 2 at the citys main library at 2035 St. Marys. Three films will be shown free starting at 3 p m including The Ugly Duckling a color adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen The Foalish Frog and Red Balloon.

San Antonio St. Mary’s Hans Christian Anderson

Miss Abrego Is UF Queen in 1972 Campaign

Adriana Abrego, 21, a native of San Louis Potosi Mexico, was named Miss United Fund for the 1972 fall drive to raise a record 3 707 089 for 63 San Antonio and Bexar County human care agencies. First runner up was Vicki Susan Bell and second runner up Brenda Gale Bostow.

Adriana Abrego USAA Peter D. Franklin San Louis Potosi Mexico Miss United Fund United Fund San Antonio Bexar County Abregi United Services Automobile Association Burbank High School Embajadores St. Anthony Hotel Vicki Susan Bell First Federal Savings and Loan McCullom High School Brenda Gale Bostow Villa Rosa Santa Rosa Medical Center Churchill High School Oral Roberts University Tulsa Oklahoma

Subscriptions Rates and Publication Details for San Antonio Daily

The San Antonio light lists subscription prices by carrier and mail, with daily and Sunday options. Rates include local and out of state zones, Mexico and foreign countries, plus an Associated Press disclaimers and publication information.

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Light's Action Line City Patrols and Local Complaints

Readers ask about legality of police pursuing violators onto a military base and other civic concerns. Officials note an officer may pursue a speeding violator into a base if the suspect remains in sight. Others seek city action on trash, weeds, burglaries, and traffic flow improvements. An inspector will check area ownership for cleanup.

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