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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1976
Page
1
The FCC said 45 citizens band radio violations were found, with fines up to 8900 for each offense and potential prison in some cases. Investigators questioned operators and warned that unlicensed transmission and misusing frequencies violate regulations.
Alamo National Bank completes a 2.5 million upgrade begun January 7, refurbishing the historic First National building at Commerce and St. Marys. The project adds modern banking floors, a skylit court, new copper features, and updated interior services, with a grand reopening planned and Gov. Briscoe to unveil a plaque at the inaugural ceremony.
Eight year old Danny Rodriguez finished a hospital circuit at the Children's Hospital of Santa Rosa Medical Center, after a long illness beginning with an accidental ingestion in 1909. He spent years in beds while doctors taught feeding by tube before restoring ability to eat by mouth. Danny, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stinoh Rodriguez, has been hospitalized twice more for pneumonia and other childhood illnesses, with his latest stay on the sixth floor completing the circuit.
A riddle describes a well known landmark visible daily and awaiting later revelation in the week. The speaker hints at a location or dislocation to come, inviting a future update under the theme In The Light.
Ben Shaw, candidate for May 7 primary, accused Tax Assessor Davis of neglecting downtown San Antonio’s needs at campaign headquarters opening on 121 Martin Street. He cited a study showing 75 percent of downtown space above the first floor vacant and urged reversal of a perceived tax office mismanagement harming economic growth.
Mrs Margaret Maxwell and her two daughters Kathy and Tony were in a car crash at Randolph Blvd and Round Haven in Northeast San Antonio. Kathy 14 remained in critical condition at AMC while Tony 1 and other Howell car occupants suffered injuries. Johnny Wilson 13 and his sister sustained broken bones and facial injuries. Robert Howell, husband of Mrs Howell, is in the Air Force at Columbus AFB Mississippi according to officials.
Airport boardings rose sharply in January amid higher demand at San Antonio International. Vehicle sales jumped by about 66 percent from the prior year, while building permits valued at over 54 percent higher year over year. Electric and gas meter readings also showed gains, with January activity surpassing the previous year’s totals.
A year old man remained in poor condition after being struck by two racing cars on Mayo Street. Calixto Torres, 4639 Mies, was hospitalized with multiple injuries. Richard Ruble, 47, of Mayo, was charged with failure to stop and render aid, bonded at 5,000 dollars by a night magistrate. Police contend the two autos were engaged in drag racing when a car attempted to pass and swerved onto the sidewalk.
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