Mental Disabilities City Accepts Federal Grant for Center
City Council approved a 23890 dollar federal grant to create a Mental Retardation Recreation Center in San Antonio. The pilot project aims to hire disabled workers, funded through the Texas Department of Health and Mental Retardation, opening seven new city job slots. City Manager Henckel authorized creation of a department lab led by William T. Donahue to oversee five programs and Human Resources under his administration.
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San Antonio
Texas Department of Health and
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Lab
William T. Donahue
Donahue
Citizen's Cooperative ‘Action Development Corp
Wills
City Council to Decide on Public Dragstrips Plan
City Council will act within two weeks on a proposal to establish public dragstrips for auto enthusiasts. The plan seeks to offer sanctioned venues, safety measures, and budget considerations for hosting drag racing events. Local officials aim to balance recreation with community safety.
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Mundt Ousted From Key Senate Committees
Senate Republicans voted to remove the ailing Sen Karl Mundt from three panels Appropriations Foreign Relations and Government Operations clearing spots for other GOP members. Senator Margaret Chase Smith spoke against the move noting she opposed it though it was approved by a sizable majority.
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Washington
Senate
Karl E. Mundt
Soul Dakota
Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
Convention Site in San Antonio Promotes State Reform
A statewide convention of the Action Coalition of Texas will meet in San Antonio on Saturday February 12. Sen Joe Bernal and State Sen Barbara Jordan co chair the Austin based reform group which plans publicity research and outreach rather than endorsing candidates. The main topic is proposed rules changes to make Texans represented in county and state Democratic conventions. The meeting at the Gunter Hotel begins at 8 am with public invited.
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U.S
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New Mexico
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Democratic Committee
Barbara Jordan
Trouston
George McAlmon
EL Paso
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San Antonia
Pot Suspects To Be Treated
Two San Antonio men charged with marijuana possession were sent to medical centers for treatment and observation after being sentenced under the Youth Corrections Act by U.S. District Judge Adrian Spears. Thoms D. Schlueter, 18, and Sgt. William J. Woods, 22, were ordered confined for treatment and observation and given five-year parole terms to take effect upon release from confinement.
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U.S. District Court
Youth Corrections Act
Adrian Spears
Thoms D. Schlueter
Sgt
Wiliam J. Woods
Brooke General Hospital
Spears
SAC to Hold Base Competition at Vandenberg
KNOB NOSIER Mo AP The Dalst Strategic Missile Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base prepares to defend its title as the best missile wing in SAC Gen Bruce Hollnway SAC commander said the annual competition will be held April 14 at Vandenberg Air Force Base California
Testimony on Drugs Heard in 186th District Court Probe
The 186th District Court grand jury continued its inquiry into high school student drug use on Thursday hearing testimony from three witnesses including a federal judge a state judge and a narcotics specialist physician. Assistant District Attorney Me C Gonzalez identified the witnesses and noted they volunteered without formal subpoenas. Next week a special session will hear from state Senators Glenn Kathmann and Joe Bernal as the grand jury shifts its schedule to Wednesdays for routine matters and Thursdays for the juvenile drug-use probe.
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186Th District Court
Me C. Gonzalez
Los Gonzalez
Glenn Kathmann
Joe Bernal
Gonzalez
FCC Rules On Cable TV
Washington FCC adopted rules to allow cable television entry into cities under a plan protecting exclusive fee programs. Commissioner Nicholas Johnson criticized the move saying about 40 percent of Americans in large cities would not receive cable TV. Rules take effect in March subject to reconsideration. Chairman Dean Burch doubted further delay.
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Washington
Population Education Push Aims At National Growth Issues
Washington reports the government plans an Office of Population Education to inform children and adults on population growth and its effects, funded by HEW. The move follows projections of U.S. population rising toward 300 million by 2000 and over 400 million by 2042, with Nixon urging a television driven educational approach.
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UPI
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United States
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Census Bureau
Office of
Population Education
Louis M. Hellman
Health, Education and Welfare Department
MEW
Hellman
Empto L. Richardson
Nixon
Cntiim
National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
Commission On Population Growth
Population Affairs
HEW
Alan Cranston
Calif
Clariston
Senate
Office of Education
Gas chamber contract sparks Brackenridge council debate
City officials consider a controversial contract to erect warning signs and install a gas chamber like device for road crossings. Council members question the plan as residents voice sharp criticism while Henckel defends the project and discusses animal control options.
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State Highway Commission
Henckel
Heckel
Galli
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Gunman Robs Fort Worth Bank
A masked gunman robbed a Fort Worth bank today, fleeing with cash as witnesses described a swift hold up. City officials and law enforcement began a search, noting the incident could impact local security measures and financial operations at nearby facilities.
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City crews to perform work with state reimbursement
City crews will carry out the project and the state will reimburse the city for an estimated 98000 dollars. Oldest art textile manufacturing is noted as the oldest industrial art.
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