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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1976
Page
1
A 7:30 pm Friday candlelight service features Cuisinas hymns at Shepherd of the Hills Lumera Church 12114 Wurzbach. The Christmas Day Festival with Holy Ceiinumin is set for 10. Community notices invite participation and list local events and programs including YMCA activities and charity toy drives for San Antonio children.
Fragmented December 22 report notes a contract for a tower project funded by bonds totaling 5.5 million, with council approval and construction plans. Also mentions new leadership in Westbrook, state school preparations, and local weather, turkey prices, and a late night incident.
San Antonians face high natural gas prices as city and state taxes shape bills. City Council subcommittee led by Kenry Cisneros examines reform to severance taxation and take-or-pay contracts. CPS and Vaca Gathering cited as players as lawmakers discuss shifting burden from intrastate to exported gas and potential 5 per cent rate floors.
The Bexar County Hospital District approves over 1.5 million for remodeling at Robert Bo Green Hospital to add conference, classroom and bench space for domestic staff. Executive director Warren G. Harding cites funding and expansion needs as UT Health Science Center officials had opposed the plan. Workers' comp insurance awarded to Employers Casualty Co. for 494,000, nearly double prior premium amid 1974 1975 cost hikes.
Three members of the San Antonio College Veterans Association claim a world record for non stop walking after a Beaumont to San Antonio trek to raise donations for the Bexar County Juvenile Probation Department. The trio, Jamies L. Claud Felix Huizar and Tolly Ferramiles, said they traveled 285 miles in 75 hours, passing the 731 mile point within 72 hours. They faced weather delays in Schulenburg and Houston and relied on two supporters in a van to carry food and supplies. Donations can be delivered to the Probation office at 204 W Nueva or contact May Gall or someone at DOTSONS for pickup.
Businessmen Brenner and Mitten file suit against assessor Davis alleging refusal to update county tax records after the board cut valuations for Brenner’s business property. The case recalls a 1975 suit and ties to a 6-year vacancy as Davis leaves office after the 1969–year term. Ben Shaw, who defeated Davis in the Democratic primary, will be sworn in as assessor in January.
A delegation of undaunted jail guards met privately with County Judge Clair Reeves and AFSCME officials for a candid session on grievances, mainly higher salaries and better training. Reeves and guards agreed on continuing the jail management study and expanding education programs. The study by Austin consultants cited weak management, low pay, and training gaps as key issues.
Four prominent San Antonio physicians enter not guilty pleas to a 38 count federal indictment alleging falsifying Medicaid and Medicare claims. Judge John W H Wood Jr set a Feb 22 jury selection date at the prosecutor's request as the case proceeds.
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