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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1968

Page

4

Swedes Bask in San Antonio Sunshine Even as Winter Rages Back Home

Bert and Alia Milfors, a promotional specialist and his wife from Sweden, enjoy their warm San Antonio stay with shorts and a barbecue, contrasting harsh northern snowstorms. They note Sweden's cold season lasts nine months, while they adapt by learning outdoor cooking, roller skating, and dabbling in golf. They also share Swedish meatballs and a west coast seafood salad, and thank readers for a clipping on fairy hogs and toadstools affecting soil nutrients. Mrs Poulos recalls a long-ago New York purse loss with no theft recorded.

Bert Alia Milfors HemisFair San Antonio Sweden

Sisters iCake Champs at San Antonio Exposition

In San Antonio winners crowned in a junior baking contest at the Livestock Exposition. Joan Van Hecke won champion white cake and champion yellow cake while sister Nancy Van Hecke took the angel hood division. Other winners include Steve Lessing in refrigerator cookies and Diane Field in rye and pumpernickel bread.

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Justice Asks Vote Support For Judge Benton In Amarillo

Judge James G. Benton of the Seventh Court of Civil Appeals in Amarillo spoke in San Antonio at the St Anthony Hotel on his eight years in post and more than 30 opinions. He urged voters to back his opponent for Supreme Court. Benton, a Boerman native, Texas Tech graduate, World War I Navy veteran, UT law degree holder.

James G. L Seventh Court of Civil Appeals Amarillo San Antonio St Anthony Hotel Benton 3 Supreme Court Benton

Rooftop Plans To Be Studied At Forum Near KENS-TV

A forum for Operation Rooftop participants will be held near KENS-TV to introduce building owners and operators to rooftop sale showings. The plan, to be conducted from the University of Texas cent school, will be followed by showings at 1 30 p m and 3 p m. President Johnson also announced Dr Anton Eisenhower will head a U5 mission to an Inter-Americas educational conference in Venezuela next week.

Kens-Tv Jon University Texas Centachool Ike Trip Washington UPI Johnson Anton Eisenhower Dwight D. Eisenhower Cameron Marachy Venezcela

Suit Brought Against CPSB on Hiring Issue

A district court suit alleges racial discrimination in hiring by the Guy Public Service Board. Plaintiffs Yolanda Diaz Quiroga Avetinda Marie Arguija and Jose Luis Trae claim qualified Mexican American applicants were refused employment after applying as stenographers apprentice electrician and seek injunctions and affirmative action to end past unlawful discrimination.

CPSB Guy Pubic Service Board Pete Tijerina Albert Pena ,Jr Yolanda Diaz Quiroga Quiroga Argio Diaz CPS8

Mother Sues Over State Welfare Residency Rule

Mrs. Arcelina Alvarez, mother of six, sues Texas officials in federal court challenging a welfare residency rule for aid applicants. The suit seeks a temporary and permanent injunction to stop enforcing the 12 month Texas residency requirement, arguing violation of equal protection and interstate travel rights. Attorneys seek damages and equitable relief for Alvarez and her children.

Arcelina B. Alvarez Burton G. Hackner Commissioner of Public Welfare State Board of Publi Welfare Texas

HemisFair 68 Fair Chiefs Slate Meet

HemisFair 68 board to hold final prefair meeting at 1215 pm Tuesday at St Anthony Hotel. Officers to be elected and annual reports by President Marshall T. Steves, Treasurer W. W. Flannery, CEO James M. Gaines. John H. White to present construction progress on the St acreage site. Business session to approve 1967 minutes and new directors. nominating committee led by Jack Marta with Flannery among others.

HemisFair 68 Sevon Jack Marta Flannery

Police Pay Raise Details Spark City Budget Talk

Officials Friday claimed a 5 percent pay boost for police and firemen would raise city costs. Estimates suggest Dallas area cities face about 1.4 million in new expenses and a tax bite of roughly 13 cents per 100 dollars of valuation, with a total budget impact near 5.6 million.

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Light Lensman Among Honorees in Texas UPI Awards

Houston newspapers dominated the Texas UPI Editors Association awards as Fin day announced. The Houston Chronicle won five places and the Houston Post three. Mel Koenning of the San Antonio Light was the lone San Antonio winner, placing in the photo division.

Houston Texas Upi Finday The Houston Chronicle Houston Post Mel Koenning San Antonio

Laundry Robbed By Armed Pair At Local Laundromat

Two men, one armed with a shotgun, robbed a laundry at 1062 Highway 90 West on Friday, fleeing with about 50 dollars. Attendant Miss Bertha Lopez was unharmed in the incident. Local authorities investigating the armed robbery.

Highway Bertha Lopez Gme

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