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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1971
Page
7
A blaze swept through a dorm at Abilene Christian College on Monday night. One student was injured while escaping via a second story window. another man suffered a shed on fire. Fire crews extinguished the blaze after a potential boiler or fuel issue sparked the flames.
Paris reports Vietnam talks stalled as Hanoi rejects a Houston envoy group including Mayor Louie Welch seeking prisoner releases. The delegation pressed for meetings but Viet Cong officials offered no dialogue on POWs, delaying potential advances.
Delegates from Humble Oil and Co discuss dealer outreach in Houston and San Antonio amid Vietnam War tensions. Larry Mance says Viet Cong replies were mostly negative and a banquet at the Convention Center was planned. Letters from Vance mention POWs and possible talks on broader topics.
San Antonio faces a demand for additional judges as city officials consider a stricter enforcement policy for moving traffic violations. A Mayors’ study into court practices, an independent audit by Alexander P. Grant and Co, and a forthcoming fraud inquiry outline ongoing efforts to reform the municipal court and curb ticketing controversies.
The third annual Investments and Estate Planning Seminar for Women will be hosted by Penny University. It targets women who manage estates and finances and will unfold in four sessions starting March 9 with registration at Gel Amta alloy. Subsequent seminars occur on three following Tuesdays totaling a $3 registration fee. Topics cover stocks bonds and real estate, with experts offering guidance for women handling estates.
S A Group received an award for outstanding community achievement during a Washington visit by Antonia Colm Millee and attendees including Mrs. Marnl Habeemiin and Mrs. Richard Bauerein. Rep. Gonatez planned lunch with Antonians as part of the event.
In 1970 San Antonio saw the completion of two years of planning for housing production and the start of modernization across 4,700 SAHA apartments. Four complexes housing 535 seniors began construction, plus modernization of 52 pilot units across four developments. New sites, roofs, and interior work began at Sutton Homes, while a downtown old building received a conversion to elder housing. The project represents a $10,105,740 investment in jobs and materials, signaling progress toward housing needs and incomes for San Antonio’s older adults.
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