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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1976

Page

5

Joint Data Processing Issue Revived Amid Budget Review

The article notes a revived debate in a city budget review led by Mayor Cockrell over a proposed 20 percent budget increase to fund new data processing and consolidation programs. CPS and the council discuss cost savings versus rising operating expenses while regional water rights and LCRA contracts surface in related discussions.

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E J Kropp Rites Held For Local Leader

Edward S Kropp 82 died in Spokane after a long career in civic affairs and service as a former district manager at Crane Phabing Co He was longtime chairman in San Antonio and served as vice president of the Rotary Club Survivors include his wife a daughter and six grandchildren

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Wife Shot, Man Jailed in Raleigh Barricade

In Raleigh, Jeff Lee Altman shot his wife at a downtown state office, then barricaded himself inside the building with two others held hostage for about 45 minutes. Police say Altman surrendered after speaking with a Raleigh officer he knew. He was armed with a .22 caliber automatic rifle and a .22 caliber pistol.

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Truck Hits School Bus in Dense Fog Fatalities Reported

A truck collided with a loaded school bus during a left turn in dense fog near Lake Placid Florida. At least three people were killed and more than a dozen students were seriously injured, with several needing surgery.

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Firm Admits Political Gifts

Washington AP reports Houten based informational conglomerate disclosed payments to U S politicians and officials in 24 countries. Tenneco Inc filed the report with the SEC over the weekend. Company officials said payments, some labeled as campaign contributions, were made by Tenneco or subsidiaries to public officials or candidates in multiple states including Louisiana Florida Pennsylvania Indiana California Illinois Kentucky Wisconsin and Rhode Island.

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Journalists Cut in India New Accreditation Shakeup

NEW DELHI India UPI reports the central press accreditation committee revoked more than a quarter of Indian journalists credentials to cover the capital. The government says ongoing crackdown continues while committee members gave no reasons for the removals, including veteran reporter Sundiy who had held credentials for six years.

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Light's Action Line Focuses On Home Remedies And Pests

A column offers do it yourself tips for driveway cleaning using cement glaze and repeated rock salt, plus two ice cream freezing methods. It also gives advice on rodent control urging inspection for entry points, traps, and poison for mice and rats to prevent electrical fire risks.

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Freedom Train Texan Engine Tour In Austin

A 1927 Texas Pacif ic locomotive nicknamed the Glave powers the Freedom Train in Austin for a 22 car Bicentennial tribute. The 362 ton oil burning steam engine will travel from Avetale Houston Fort Worth and Dallas, with protests over a $3000 three day commercial stay. Authorities and Bicentennial Commission members attended the Sunday ceremony despite weather threats.

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Great State Plate Contest Seeks Entries in San Antonio

The San Antonio Light invites ideas to redesign Texas auto license plates. Deadline is Friday. Winning design will be paid for by The Light, with entry sent to The Great State Plate Contest The San Antonio Light P O Box 16 San Antonio Tex 75299.

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Woman Tortured Case Arrests Lead to Weapons Seizure

A woman reported torture in a Polgo incident where police arrived after she opened the door. Officers arrested a suspect, confiscating a 22 caliber pistol and long knives. The detainee, Joseph Dugas, 28, was jailed on $2,000 bond.

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Israel Cabinet Approves Nominee Shlomo Avineri for Foreign Ministry

The Israel cabinet approved Shlomo Avineri for head of the foreign ministry amid criticism over his past remarks seeming to favor a Palestinian entity in the occupied West Bank. Avineri's nomination drew concern from opposition figures and regional observers.

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E.J. Kropp Mack Avery Joseph Valadez Joseph San Antonio Symphony New Farmers Market Light’s Heloise J.J.S Jerry Spengler City Public Service Texan Commission Pulgo Siliel de Tanke Tomas West Ave COMET IRS Ani Rial Paris
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