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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1974
Page
2
BRACE BEAL reports opinions on the DST return as the nation shifts clocks forward. Residents including a service station operator, a shoe store manager, a mother of three, students, and others discuss energy savings, earlier wake times, and effects on shopping and daily routines.
The 79th annual Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce meeting and banquet is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday January 9 at the Convention Center with a multimedia presentation highlighting the chamber's five year plan. The text notes numerous regional events including training, courses, and a two day Jehovah's Witnesses convention in Brownsville.
CPS faces tight finances after big summer oil purchases with 1.5 million borrowed at 14 percent interest to cover expenses. Officials await consultant bids on a proposed 25 percent rate increase and consider issuing bonds to cope with energy crisis and nuclear project costs.
Unofficial New Year figures show 142 lives lost on San Antonio roadways, the highest annual total to date, rising from 34 in 1972. The year 1973 surpasses prior records of 136 and earlier counts.
An article by Gaylon Finkler notes infant suffocation deaths in San Antonio and outlines causes from food and objects to accidental mechanical suffocation. It details crib hazards such as slat gaps and unsecure drop sides, and cites Consumer Product Safety Commission guidance issued to prevent such fatalities. It advises parents on crib features like tightly spaced slats, proper bumper pad use, snug mattresses, and secure lock mechanisms.
AUSTIN The Texas Aeronautics Commission will hear Southwest Airlines request to suspend weekend flights between San Antonio and Royston due to an energy crisis and weak passenger response. If approved, weekend service would end, leaving no daily round trips on Saturdays and Sundays. Southwest had previously filed to suspend all San Antonio to Houston flights.
City Councilman Alvin Padilla seeks an executive session to brief council members on a MALDEF lawsuit challenging the current city election system. The suit names the council and city clerk as defendants and argues districting would require a charter amendment.
The Humber of city building permits rose in 1973 surpassing the prior year by about 4,000 with a final year total near 20,860 and December issuance above 2,000. Valuation for 1973 is projected around 235 million, versus 225 million in 1972. Residential units approved reached about 13,000, up from 8,500 the year before.
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