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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1972

Page

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River Authority board plans channel fishing and legal action

At the regular monthly meeting held Wednesday at the Three Americas building, the River Authority discussed increasing permit rates for trolling in the channel and creek areas. The board also approved joining the Texas Attorney General in a lawsuit against Bexar County LACKLAND Water District for alleged Water Quality Act violations and heard a flood rights status report for Site 12 Salado Creek. They authorized advertising for banking facility applications in four counties and noted current deposits contracts through June 30.

State Attorney General's Office Bexar County-Lackland Salado Crek

S A Asks Center Aid for Emergency Shelter for Pits

SA asks center aid as AACOG considers funds for an emergency shelter and crisis center to serve the San Antonio area. Rita Schonhoff says a $125000 grant from the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration would partly fund the project with about $50000 likely to SA. The YWCA, based in New York, has reviewed several sites. The group plans to rent rather than build initially and pursue local funding. A controversial San Antonio Ranch New Town project was defeated 8 to 3 amid objections from the San Antonio River Authority and Edwards Underground Authority about potential pollution of the drinking water. The water board and river feasibility officials emphasized protection of the Edwards Aquifer. AACOG also discussed twice-line river study participation and education program support with local planning meetings planned.

Ban Antonio Alanto Area Rita Schonhoff Aacog Criminal Justice Pannlay Law Enforcement Assistance Administration National Young Wamen's Christian Association YWCA New York San Antonio Junge Blair Reeves San Antonio Ranch Reeves San Antonis River Authority Edwards Underground Authority AACOG John Shields City Water Board Water Board Edwards Bill Marvel Rhat AACOT Camelhoolay Carol Habermas la Cockrell al J. Nottou

Three Shows Name Champion Breeding Sheep Winners

Three breeding sheep shows were held Wednesday at Stack Show Trans-Pecas Ranch Fort Stockton. Champions and reserve champions were awarded in Suffolk Open Show with exhibitors including C W Hanter Jr Blanca Daryl Russ Consort Audrey Head Snyder Mrs Jean Burleson and White Hill Ranch Knoxville Al.

Trans-Pecas Ranch Fort Stockton C. W. Hanter Jr Blanca Sonhdaws Oper Shay Royald Wedel & Sons Moondridge Kari Ran One Daryl Russ Ene Ram Meitadale Opera Audrey Head Snyder Taur Ewe Jean Burleson Tam White Hillto Ranch Knoxville Hache Champlor

Metroplan Tour Planned in San Antonio Briefing Visit

Mayor Gatti will visit Southwestern Bell Telephone at 105 Auditorium Circle at 3 p m Friday for a briefing on the $5.5 million Metroplan project. The two year program aims to end long distance charges in most of Bexar County, tied to National Engineers Week events starting Sunday in San Antonio.

Gattl Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Auditorium Circle Bexar County Gatti National Engineers San Antonio

San Antonio Light subscription and rates page

Subscription rates and delivery details for the San Antonio Light are listed by carrier area and by market region. Rates cover daily and Sunday, or daily only, with variations for Texas, other states, Mexico and Canada, plus a note on AP wire service compatibility.

San Antonio Teroy Lovens Texas Mexico Central America Souy America

Bandit Strikes Stores in Two-Western Shamrock Heists

A bandit wearing a ski mask escaped with 60 dollars at Jue- Mart No. 854 2458 Harry Warabach, Clerk Williams. Kumba 22 said the man used a small pistol to force the cash drawer. Another holdup occurred at Shamrock Service Station 22 E Commerce at 0335 pm Wednesday yielding 52 dollars and three packs of cigarettes. Manager T Cannon 60 said one suspect brandished a chrome pistol.

Jue- Mart Harry Warabach Williams Kumba Shamrock E. Commerce

Indictment in Boy's Death for 49-Year-Old Click

Bexar County Grand Jury indicted Reuben G. Click aged 49 of 159 Gayvden Valley on a murder without malice charge tied to a December truck collision that killed a one year old on a loan front rod near Ellison Dell. Click allegedly drove a truck that struck a vehicle driven by John Gerher and a person named Julian Gees hor, with others listed at 6129 Lira Malley.

Reuben G. Click Gayvden Valley Bexar County Murrer Ellison Delve Ciick John Gerher Sai Af Mro Mes Julian Geeshor Lira Malley

Red Cross Banquet Chief Named James H Ashley

James H Ashley named chairman of the annual Red Cross Banquet for the County Chapter. He is general manager for Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. and serves on the board of directors. Banquet set for March 1 at the Sheraton San Antonio Motor Inn. Banquet committee includes Mrs Jeanne Howard, Mrs Mable Kroesche, Mrs Judy Mahone, Mrs Marie Whittington, Aldo Cinthia Craig, Mrs Adele Perry, Miss Kirsten Wunderlicrt, Col Agnes Male.

Uh Yar County Americ Tod Cross Southwestern Bell Telephone Co Ashley Red Cross Board of Sheraton San Antonio Motor Jon Austin Highway Jeanne Howard Mable Kroesche Judy Mahone Marie Whittington Aldo Cinthia Craig Adele Perry Kirsten Wunderilct Col Agnes Male

UTSA Program Discussion Set in Texas Higher Ed Update

The coordinating Board of the Texas College and University System will discuss UTSA San Antonio program development and administrative organization at a special meeting in Waco, not finalizing actions until the regular board meeting on April 21.

Auttin Fiurais Austin Coordinating Board Texas College and University System Tiverally Texas San Antono McLenhean Community College Waco Ut-San Antonio

Child Rebecca Perez Injured After Fall, Police Say

Rebecca Perez, 23 month old, who has facial bruises, a fractured skull and burns on all ten fingers, was reported in fair condition Thursday at Bexar County Hospital. Police identified her as the daughter of Anna Marie Perez of 143 NAW 26th. The injury occurred around 10 p.m. Wednesday after a fall from an unspecified source.

Aldmonthald Gil Bexar County Hospital Rebecca Perez Anna Marie ‘Perez

Visitor Loses Gems to Thief at Aransas Pass Motel

Jewelry worth 2000 dollars was taken from the room of Sanya Whitten in Aransas Pass at a motel in the 4100 block of Broad way, police reported Thursday.

Sanya Whitten Aransas Pass Broadway

Believe Shortage Family Doctors Praised

Dr Jerome Wildgen president of the American Academy of Family Medicine told a San Antonio audience that training in family practice as a specialty boosts supply. He noted more than 9 000 doctors are now qualified, cited factors lowering GP appeal and urged expanded programs to ease the primary care crisis amid a 50 000 physician shortfall. The two day International Medical Assembly of Southwest Texas drew 600 physicians with a large medical exhibitors section.

Barry Browne San Antonio United States Jerome Wildgen American Academy of Family Medicine Wildgen Kallspell Mout International Medical Assembly of

Winners crowned at Junior Barrow Show in Llano county

Two hill country ghits shower the winning entries in the Junior Barrow Show at Joe Freeman Caliseum. Grand Champion Junior Barrow shown by Gayle Epperson 15 from Llano. Crossbred heavy reserve by Linda Sue Meyer 16 of Fredericksburg. Winners chosen from six breed champions earlier. Other exhibitors include Doug Baggett Canadian Todd Mund Llano Randy Layvorn Kress J C Tustnell Sharon Quentin Talk mitt Wilson Deloan Jamie Walker Sweetswater and more.

Barrow Joe Freeman Gayle Epperson Llana Linda Sue Meyer Fredericksburg Wns Chester Doug Baggett Todd Mund Llano Duroc Randy Layvorn Kress

Kitty Hawk Sails to Vietnam with Carrier Group

USS Kitty Hawk departs San Diego for Vietnam to join Constellation and two other carriers in the Western Pacific. Pacific Fleet commander Admiral Bernard A. Chow says the deployment is precautionary to protect American lives as withdrawal proceeds.

San Diego UPS Kitty Hawk Vietnam Western Pacific USS Constellation Bernard A. Chacey Pacific Fleet

Light's Action Line on Epilepsy and Vehicle Registration

Readers ask about epilepsy affecting jobs and how Texas registers motor homes and school buses. A Texas Highway Department spokesman says motor homes are registered like passenger vehicles by weight, with passenger car plates and a 55 cent fee per 100 pounds. A St Mary’s University club teaches discussion on topics with Dr. Kodell. meeting schedule noted as first Monday of every month.

Texas Uta Toxas Royale Texas Highway Department Motor Vehicle Division Sali Antonio Dam Inter D. B. Action St. Mary's University Preston Knadell Kodell van St. Mary's Cinemati

Reds Rodeo Night Yields Wide List of Winners

Results from the lth performance of the rodeo show include bareback riders Allen Thorpe Hlorvis Mila Canada Joe Alexander Cory ya Steve Corey and many others. The long roster lists riders from Oakland Cararacts Springs San Antonio and Beav er among venues and participants with scores such as 12.4 14.4 and 16.2 noted for several events.

Reds Allen Thorpe Hlorvis Mila Canada Joe Alexander Cory Steve Corey Oakland Caillt Simin Gay Tors Gen Asaloek Base Galtavilla Thant

10,000 More Attend LA Stock Show Tops Last Year

Attendance at the San Antonio Stock Show and Relea totaled 212,516 through Wednesday morning, topping last year’s figure by more than 10,000. Officials reported 231,877 attendees last year. Wednesday’s turnout was 2012 show officials noted.

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