Bexar Glance Highlights Local Events And Grants
San Antonio notes reveal Ameri can Women in Radio and TV spoof event at the Pear Brewery 7 30 pm. School budgets search funds to replace federal aid. RWJ Foundation grants $34012 to University of Vexes Dental School. City election revisions none. Legion to host POW families. Girl Scout cookie sales begin with $1 boxes. Chet Atkins to perform week of Feb 9 16. Col W J Cummings assumes command Ft Sam Houston.
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Salvation Army Role Highlighted At San Antonio Dinner
The Salvation Army leaders in San Antonio praised its distinctive role at the annual installation dinner held at the Besar County Medical Society Library. Rev Louis H Zbinden Jr cited the 1973 theme Every Child Matters as a call to action for the community while Hubert P Riley was welcomed as incoming advisory board chair. The charity reported aid to nearly 56 000 people last year including 100 000 meals 34 000 shelter services 212 hospital days and 10 000 toys distributed during Christmas.
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Girl Killed In Mishap At Barrio Children's Clinic
An eight year old girl, Angela Benavides, was killed Thursday when an auto crashed through a wall at Barrio Children's Clinic, pinning her in wreckage. Driver Sabine Guercera said the car lunged forward as he prepared to leave the scene.
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So Young His Widow Sobbed By SHARON WATKINS
Bertha Rodriguez mourns her husband Joshua Rodrigues a 24 year old sheriff deputy shot during patrol. He was a 1963 Harlandale High School graduate and served as a supply officer by day and a volunteer deputy on every other Thursday night. He aspired to be a full time officer and attended San Juan de los Lagos Church with his wife and son Joshua III. A fellow deputy who died with him visited after his death offering support as the couple mourned in their home.
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Unpaid reserve deputy may affect survivor benefits
Joshua Rodriguez serves 16 hours monthly as a reserve deputy without pay. Sheriff officials note unpaid service can limit state death benefits for his family. Walker family may receive 10000 from state survivors and 10000 under newly extended county accidental death policy. Rodriguez holds 5000 county accidental death coverage for all reserves. District attorney is reviewing if Rodriguez widow qualifies for state benefits. Citizens have offered donations to the sheriff’s office.
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Pistol Packing Deacon of Randolph Air Force Base
Randolph sergeant Jim Hopkins, a security policeman by day and deacon at Deliverance Tabernacle, shares how his faith and duty converge. Born in Sedalia Missouri he found gospel calling early and joined the Cavern Church of God and Christ in Okinawa before returning to Randolph. He balances three weekly church duties with base policing, viewing both paths as guiding his life.
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San Antonio Highway Upgrades Get Commission OK
The Texas Highway Commission approved safety improvements on a section of US 10 in San Antonio. It includes traffic signals on frontage roads at Frenna Drive and Ritade Street, estimated at $20,000, and widening Loop 345 from Interstate Lawn A410 to Lakeridge Road, about fourteen miles, at an estimated $118,000. Local governments must assume construction and maintenance responsibilities.
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Ground Hog Day Weather Folklore and Radar Spin
The piece blends Ground Hog Day lore with a playful jab at radar forecasting. It mentions a woodchuck deciding winter’s end by shadow, notes a historical tag to Jim Mawson, and ends with a wink about the Shadow kanwa.
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Walker Had Only One Ambition at Peacock Military Academy
Vincent Walker pursued police work from school days at Peacock Military Academy where Col. Donald Peacock recalled him as a top student and passionate about law enforcement. He rode in squad cars, led in football and student council, and played drums with the band before joining the sheriff’s office in 1968. His personal life included a two year old son and divorce. his father spoke of pending mental arrangements following his death.
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San Antonio Man Faces Charge in Assault Case
A 37 year old San Antonio man was arrested at his Cu lebra home after police allege he assaulted an officer and attempted to rape his wife’s seven year old daughter. He resisted during arrest and was hospitalized for head lacerations before custody.
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Gloria Zamora named acting director of Experimental Schools Project
Gloria Zamora former director of the Edgewood School Districts bilingual program was named acting director of the Experimental Schools Project after Larry Careias resignation. The $19 million federally funded program aims to advance experimental schooling. Zamora will focus on district collaboration and program implementation. Garcia has been named curriculum specialist with the San Antonio School District.
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San Antonio Light Subscriptions and Rates Notice
The San Antonio Light lists subscription options with varying rates by carrier and mail. Rates cover daily, Sunday, and combined services for Texas and outside areas, including Mexico and foreign countries, with member association status noted.
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