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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1975

Page

6

Pinata shortage forecast and city chatter in San Antonio

Local pinata maker Albert Sanchez predicts a pinata shortage next year. San Antonio diners can still buy coffee for 10 cents at De Winne's Captain Jim's near Roosevelt and SE Military. Woven through are wedding notes, school staff updates, burglaries, radio thefts, and holiday community notices from businesses and residents.

Frank Trejo Albert Sanchez San Antonio de Winne Captain Jim’s Roosevelt and Military

Lockheed-Georgia Wins $28.45 Million Wing Redesign Contract

Washington reports Lockheed-Georgia Co. awarded a 28.45 million contract to redesign wings of the C5A aircraft. The work, funded in the defense appropriations bill, focuses on life extension rather than immediate repairs and may involve Kelly Air Force Base. The project is phase one of a three year plan, with further funding anticipated to tripling the airframe life and paving for later modification work.

Washington Lockheed-Georgia Co Kelly Air Force Base Lockheed-Georgia U.S Gonzalez Air Force Systems Command Wright-Patterson Afb Ohio CSA Pentagon Lockheed Kelly

So There There Voter Sticker Sparks Civic Debate

In Washington, as 1975 moves toward a presidential year, a bumper sticker reading My vote cancels yours appears on several cars. The provocative message prompts discussion on voting rights, political engagement, and the tone of national campaigns.

Washington API

Police Catch Kangaroo After 66 Days by Elbe River

Berlin police finally capture a kangaroo that had been grazing in meadows along the Elbe River for 66 days. The animal, tracked by authorities, was brought to a safe enclosure after sustained field work. No injuries were reported among the public or officials.

Berlin West Germany UPL Elbe

Rains Produce Traffic Jams and Auto Crashes in San Antonio

Rains reaching up to 1.89 inches Wednesday snarled San Antonio traffic with multiple auto accidents. Fourteen incidents reported by 911 police, two EMS calls for minor injuries, including overturned cars near US 1 and Loop 40. Heaviest rainfall measured downtown at 1.50 inches with other districts recording varying totals. National Weather Service logged 71 inches at a location noted as sugarsport.

Antonio Thwu US 1 Loop 40 Diitele South Side San Antonio Downtown West Side National Weather Service Degarport

Light's action line and pacemaker interference debate

A medical journal article argues most pacemakers shield against electromagnetic interference, noting microwave ovens pose possible issues while other sources like ignition systems and electric motors may cause interference. A separate item discusses dog whistles, Texas plate jokes, and the state department's plate design changes to Texas silhouette and letters policy.

Medical Journal

Lynch Party Charge Hurled At Retried Senator

Former Sen. Edward Gurney denounced Justice Department actions as a lynch party and witch hunt aimed at destroying him politically and financially. He criticized Atty. Gen. Lev and Deputy HG Tyler after news of his retrial for conspiracy in an influence peddling scheme.

Winter Park Fla UPI Edward Gurney Justice Department Gurney Edward H. Lev Florida Levi Dep Harold R. Tyler

Cpsc urged to ban aerosol propellants harming ozone

Washington officials report the Consumer Product Safety Commission faced calls on Tuesday to ban aerosol products using chlorofluorocarbons or similar microcarbons. Experts warn these substances may be damaging the ozone layer of the stratosphere.

Washington API Consumer Product Safety Commission

Police Foiled by Quick Action in City Robberies

A 62 year old man stopped a would be holdup after a teenager said This is a holdup. The suspect fled as the man struck him. Two gunmen robbed Henry's Fine Foods at 439 in Austin Road, taking 200 dollars. A Bell Cab driver and a Checker Cab driver were robbed nearby, with 25 and 20 dollars seized. A 61 year old man home from 1208 N Ceviter was ambushed by a robber who grabbed his wallet containing 27 dollars.

Hin Mahoad Poe Makoad Henry's Fine Foods Austin Road Robert, Rinjas Bell Cab Co Awa Hing Hart Aloe Guadihone Navarro Checker Cab Co Rigsby Garene Hell Navarra Jannie Toms N. Ceviter Toms Beck Tonys

Weather preview from yesterday and tides report

Preview of weather notes shows low near 48 degrees and humidity at 94 percent at 6 am. Winds easterly around 1 mile per hour with light past four hour precipitation. Yearly totals show 24.58 inches with 2.64 inches deficit. sun sets around 5 40 pm. Tides at Port Aransas Thursday highs 7 43 am and 7 12 pm, lows 2 23 am and 1 24 pm EST.

Port Arans

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