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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1971

Page

5

Light's Action Line Clarifies Bus Stop Rule Change

Readers respond on bus safety rules and a local cab driver kindness. The letter notes a new law allowing buses to flash signals and pass when safe, overriding a prior city ordinance. A visitor praises San Antonio residents, and a cabbie’s honesty is commended for refusing to overcharge a stranger.

San Antonio Sean Richard Green Gong Island

District proposal outlines ethnic studies and programs

Funds contributions by all ethnic groups and retention of social worker units. The plan calls for a junior and senior high school extended program to teach arts and crafts, field trips, pupil transportation, revisions of the district's elective and secondary ethnic studies, classes in Mexican American and Black histories, and teacher prep to boost school parent involvement. Spanish for Spanish speakers is included. SASD officials to receive word about Sept 17.

SASD

Fiesta Cavaliers Underwrite Fiesta Parade Costs

An audited report for the Fiesta San Antonio Commission shows the Cavaliers returned 4109 dollars, about half of underwriting costs, after a 1971 River Parade loss of 2367 dollars. Parade expenses totaled 30364 with 28007 in income. this follows a second consecutive year of underwriting refunds. Mexico launches a tourist incentive program offering 10 to 15 percent discounts to attract visitors during September to November, with package deals and half-price trailer parks to support dollar value stability.

Texas Ravaliers Fiesta San Antonio Commission, Inc Cavaliers Mexico City Mexico Hugo Margain Hell Europe

County Purchases Agent Interviews Begin

County Judge Blair Reeves and 175th District Court Judge Preston H. Dial Jr. started interviews Thursday for the county purchasing agent vacancy. Ten applicants sought the one post by Thursday morning as statutes grant the judges joint authority to hire and set an annual salary between 35000 and 516000.

Blair Reeves Preston H. Dial Jr

Mayor to Appeal Libel Dismissal

Mayor Alfonso J. Cervantes will appeal a U S District Court ruling dismissing his twelve million dollar libel suit against Life magazine. The judge dismissed it with prejudice, blocking refile, but the appeal remains possible.

ST. Louis Alfonso J. Cervantes Life Magazine U. S. District Court James H. Meredith

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