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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1976
Page
1
A decorated barge glides along the San Antonio River, its lights appearing as streaks of grit over the water. Caroller crews aboard make rounds for the many holiday river watchers, bringing festive magic to downtown. Salt Photo by Sim Blaylock.
Intercultural Development Research Association in San Antonio received 240000 from Ford Foundation to launch a statewide finance public education program. Carnegie Foundation grants another 240000 to the association. San Antonio area Parents Association for the Retarded Texas hosts a meeting at Christ Friscogl Church with IRS and SSA reps. Community center offers ballroom dancing Sundays and Mondays with class deadlines and new schedules. Wana named director of Mary’s University Child Development Center. UT Austin offers tax courses and tax reform instruction with multiple session dates and locations.
Readable excerpts describe a holiday parade at the county jail with carols, a Christmas feast, a wartime injuries report, a major winter sale in San Antonio, a Majestic Theater showing The Garden of Allah, and local school reform notes. The lively district chronicle blends community events, theater listings, and public notices from December.
Traditional bunuelos return for New Year celebrations in San Antonio as Loralites, chefs, and families prepare thousands. Jesse Flores runs a catering service and estimates about 60 000 bunuelos will be made in the region, with mass production now year round in several cities. The article notes festivals and markets in San Antonio and nearby areas that showcase the sweet fried treats.
A garbled report recalls Lowes Osler and Sylvia honeymooning at the St Maritz Hotel during a Christmas Eve in the past. The tale contrasts then and now with references to 13,361 nights, two children, and a long life together, noting changes in transport and time.
In San Antonio and South Texas, the Ayr National Guard Christmas Touring Bureau, led by Chrisimas project officer Cantu Cant, collects canned goods, toys and bags handmade by off duty air crew. Volunteers transform junked bicycle parts into bicycles for gifting as part of a community effort to share Christmas spirit with needy families.
Lajous is installed as director general of the Instituto Mexicano de Comercio Exterior IMCE succeeding Judo Paesler who led since 1971 The institute promotes export strategies seminars and programs worldwide The new director has long experience in international trade and development including roles with the United Nations and the Inter American Coffee Organization among others.
Walton Newborn Chris sparks local chatter as he rests in a parked car in Delaware County. Marilyn Barrow, maternity ward supervisor at Delaware Valley Hospital, says the two day old infant Welched Spounds is a healthy baby boy, described as a fine, lively infant with fuzzy blond hair.
A Christmas event at Bexar County Jail aims to treat approximately 1,000 prisoners. The program features a turkey dinner and holiday television viewing with arranged presents and a community celebration in a restrained atmosphere.
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