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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1971

Page

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Texas Budget Plan Shifts Welfare Funding Hope to Fed Aid

Revenue plan discussions show a $70 million rise and a $100 million tuition increase. Smith favors funding welfare through June 31 1972 awaiting federal take over, while endorsing higher sales tax exemptions and a $350 million reserve. Senate approves a $35 million emergency welfare appropriation to avert March cuts, financed by a loan from the teacher retirement fund.

Smith Barnes Congress Texas Hugosca Lexus Robert Calvert

Slaying Probation Issued By Local Judge In Austin Case

Jacob Sedberry 4 of Pine received five years probation after pleading guilty to fatally stabbing Louis C. Lucas 49 of 1020 Lambrano behind a residence. Lucas’ body was found last May 24. Judge John G. Benavides also probationed Willie Palmer 28 of 507 Arthur and ordered a May prison sentence after a Feb not guilty plea for sale of one capsule of heroin. Jerry Rangel, a San Antonio poleman, linked to the case.

Jacob Sedberry Pine John G.benavides Mberry Louis C. Lueas Lambrano Lucas Lotte Brook Micklejohn Benavides Willie Mo Palmer Arthur San Antonio Jerry Rangel

Interior Aide Quits Post Amid Shakeup

Washington reports Fred J. Russett resigns as undersecretary of the Interior Department amid pressure linked to a broader cabinet reshuffle. The move follows the interim period before secretary changes and adjustments in the department leadership.

Washington Fred J. Russett Interior Department Russell Wees Issal Walter §. Wicker Ropers C. B. Meaulay

Lower Fares Bill Aims at Senior Transit Help

State Rep Frank J Leopardine of San Antonio introduced House Bill 6 to let municipal transit firms set lower fares for seniors the blind and the disabled. Co-signers include Reps Wayland Simmons and Jake Sfohnson. The measure would not require cuts but authorize options with designated reduced-rate periods.

Austin Frank J. Leopardine San Antonio Wayland Simmons Jake Sfohnson Lombardina Salo Lombardino

Minister Faces Trial After Dismissal in Church Row

Nash 27 percent, recently divorced, and Schaefer, amid a Methodist Church dispute, face charges and countercharges. The committee notes immorality cited with a public statement and plans to prove charges at trial. Schaefer claims improper bishop administration and defends his conduct.

Nash Schaefer United Methodist Church Mod Schafer Sam L. Fore Mes’ Allen Wil A. Schaefer Schacfer Laredo Ipost Ceinity University Southern Methodist University O. Eugene Slater San Antonio Imvat Administration

Hanging Death Probe Documents Delayed Verdict

A verdict was pending Thursday in the death of a man found hanged in his room at the Alden Hotel. Jean Dierre Meyer of Monthey Switzerland was identified by police. He gave a Mexico address when checking in Tuesday. Hotel staff found him Wednesday. The medical examiner’s office returned the verdict Wednesday in the death of Harry Fister.

Mos N. Hanston Ite Bonar, County Hospital

Actor's Son Seeks Divorce in Superior Court

Edward G. Robinson Jr., 37, filed suit in superior court to end his six month marriage to Nan Morris Robinson. He cites irreconcilable differences and notes the couple wed in Tijuana, Mexico. This is his third marriage and her first.

Angeles Edward G. Robinson Jr Superior Court Nan Morris Robinson Robinson Istar Tijuana Mexico Lavas

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