Drivers education questioned as crash reductions fail
San Antonio safety experts say school based driving programs have not yet cut crash rates among 16 to 21 year olds. Dr. Jack Weaver of Highway Users Federation notes youths have 60 percent more accidents, urging use of simulators and in traffic hazard rings to build real world skills. Other officials from Texas education agencies and safety groups back expanding ranges and simulators to train safer drivers.
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Texas Highway dig plans for old Capitol site
The Texas History Commission approved phase one of a project to uncover archaeological remains at the site of a former Capitol while the current state Capitol is built. A $41,000 appropriation funds the excavations led by highway department engineers, amid controversy over prior parking lot plans and debates on timing for full construction.
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Vocational and technical education needs support
Houston UPI report quotes James Hammond of Massachusetts State College as cochairing a task force urging expanded vocational and professional training through colleges and universities. He argues such programs are as vital for adult minority workers as science and business studies for current students.
UT Dental School Delayed By Federal Grant Hold Up
UT San Antonio dental school construction waits on a federal grant. The $24 million project would be funded about two thirds by the grant, applied for in June 197?. plans completed since October await approval until funds arrive. UT plans to fund about $8 million from tuition revenues.
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Cactus as a neglected resource inspires research talk
Sharon Watkins reports on Cruse, a USDA scientist from Weslaco, presenting three years of cactus research at a regional chemistry meeting. He envisions desert cactus plantations with processing plants for consumer products, notes limited practical results so far, and hopes his ideas spark broader development in the Southwest alcohol to medical uses and diabe tes treatment proposals.
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San Antonio
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Crose
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Weslaco
Philippines
Esearch
Acinus
Soldier Guilty In Robbery Case
Soldier Hill found guilty of armed robbery by Federal Judge Ds W. Sule. Hill sentenced to 15 years with possible appeal. Antie Govhumma indicated Hill would appeal, remanded for further proceedings at a federal facility.
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Ranch Wildlife Business Seen Boosting Texas Ranches
Barry Browne reports a Texas forum on exotic game ranching presenting a path to financial windfalls for ranchers through wildlife management. Speakers including Raymond Hicks and Om Stevens touted economic gains from proper range use, grazing, and habitat improvement while highlighting Texas Hill Country and South Texas as ideal for hunting and recreation-based revenue.
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Sandera County
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Gonzalez Opposes Extended Economic Stabilization Powers
Special to The Light from Washington US Representative Gonzalez joined four Howe Banking and Currency members in voting against amending and extending the Economic Stabilization Act of 1970. The panel approved giving new wage and price controls to the Pay Board, the President, and the Price Commission, while Gonzalez warned the move resembled a domestic Vietnam and warned the draft was loosely written with many facilities.
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Cherico Given Life Sentence in Murder Case
S. Sgt. Peter Anthony Cherico, 4, found guilty November 19 of murdering the wife of a fellow serviceman at Sam Houston in Florida. He was sentenced to life in prison by Federal Judge D. W. Suttle. Cherico, a medical instructor and Vietnam veteran, was convicted by a federal jury of killing Mrs. Lynda Voone Heishman, 19, wife of military policeman Tomy Keishmian, the incident occurring in September 10. He remains jailed in Bexar County awaiting appeal after posting bond. The courtroom included Cherico’s wife Crystal who cried upon the sentencing. The defendant, from White Plains, N.Y., appeared in uniform guarded by two deputy marshals.
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Cherica
Lynda Bvoone Heishman
Tomy Keishmian
Fr Sam Houston
Cherico
Bexar County
Ally
Joe Prickett
Cherice
Prickett
Cherton
Crystal
White Plains
N.Y
Subscription rates by carrier and region in San Antonio
The san antonio publication lists subscription rates by carrier and area including domestic regions Mexico Central America South America and Canada for daily Sunday and daily Sunday plans. Rates are shown per month and per week with varying prices across regions and delivery options.
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