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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1976

Page

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Local Events Highlight San Antonio Areas and Speakers

Various city events feature notable guests including Blancs Floren of the Lawrence Welk band at the Polka Pops concert and Myron Floren as guest star. Donald C. Kivin discusses engineering registration. Brig Gen Jack Pullack will address USO council. Defensive driving classes start at the mall. San Antonio Garden Center hosts Beautify SA board meeting. UNFPA official Dr Tarek Shuman speaks on aging at Trinity University. UT Austin professor Denise Schmandt-Besserul lectures on Near Eastern clay uses at SW Archaeological Society dinner. Texas Public Relations Association holds winter conference at La Mansion.

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G Lang Rites Slated for Frost Bros. Leader

Pronyiect Sun Aitamin Gio Lung died Tuesday in Beverly Hills California at 78. Former president and chairman of Frost Bros. Lang will have services Friday at Temple Beth El with interment at Palmetto Cemetery. Born Bes Muinies Iowa he lived with his parents Mr and Mrs Kane Lap Talbert Lang. Survivors include his widow Ray Abbott Lang nephew Stephen Sylvan Lang and three grandchildren. Funeral arrangements by Porter Lorin Mortuary.

Pronyiect Sun Aitamin Gio Lung Beverly Els Cali

Clown Wilbur Plaugher Feeds Faith Between Rodeo Gigs

Wilbur Plaugher, famed rodeo clown from San Antonio, tours churches between performances to spread the Word of God. He speaks at Eisenhauer Baptist Church and leads audiences in “America” songs, while recounting a life in rodeo, wartime service, and acting.

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Great State Plate Contest Seeks Readers Ideas

The San Antonio Light announces a Friday deadline for readers to submit slogans and ideas for Texas plates. Entries from across the state are encouraged with a chance to win a new car. Local readers reply from many cities. contest details and mailing address are provided.

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Pecan Valley Plan Faces New Opposition Over Golf Course Purchase

The City Council seeks a $16 million federal grant under the Community Development Act to buy a city golf course in the Southeast. AALOK recommended excluding the purchase from favorable review amid opposition from COPS and planners who argue funds should fund other projects. Councilman Cisneros urged reversing prior approval at a 5-4 vote amid questions about CDA eligibility.

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Cooling Water Purchase In Hot Water

Three City Council members blast CPS plan to spend 30 to 50 million over 54 years for cooling water from the Colorado River. The Lower Colorado River Authority claims water rights. some commissioners say water owned by the state. A court decision is expected, with CPS arguing delaying the plant costs more than the water price. Local officials push for CPS briefing and possible legal action to protect ratepayers.

Jan Jarboe South Texas Tom Richard Tenleme San Antonio Otter CPS Colorado River Lower Colorado River Authority Texas Water Rights Commission Commission RM. Jolly LCRA CMS Board of Trustees Jolly SVU Nie Tonienie WCPS Wilbur Mahoneny Henry Cisnetys al Rote TWRC Rohde Rahde Cisneros San Antgaia Ce South Texas Nuclear Cockrell Wal CPS Gourd Ten Berg CPS Board of Trustees

Public sale planned for Calaveras Lake land in South Bexar

City Public Service plans to offer 40 acres of land around Calaveras Lake in three tracts for sale to spur growth in South Bexar County. The plan requires City Council approval and highlights frontage along U S 181 for commercial development while noting restrictions on lakefront property due to security needs for power investments.

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UTSA Admits First Freshman Gina Chincarini

The University of Texas at San Antonio admits its first freshman Gina Chincarini an 18 year old senior at Alamo Heights High School who plans a degree in recounting. She will enter in fall though the campus offers freshman and sophomore courses this summer. UTSA’s early campus growth included graduate classes in the Roger Executive Center and two buildings on the permanent campus. Gina works part time in her father's television business to save for a car and is on the Alamo Heights honor roll member of the Math Club with track experience.

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Evangelist Lester Roloff Returns to Court in Texas

South Texas evangelist Lester Roloff faces renewed court action over operating a child care home in Texas without state intervention. No detailed dates or parties beyond Roloff and the Texas facility are provided.

Corpus Chrietl UPL South Texas Lester Roloff

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