Gonzalez Hears Plaudits at Hall Banquet for TV Star
A sell-out crowd at Villita Assembly Hall saluted Henry B. Gonzalez at a Friday testimonial banquet. About 1,400 San Antonians including the City Council paid 310 to lunch with Gonzalez and party leaders as officials lauded his work in Congress. Chick Karen urged backing Gonzalez against a potential challenger, amid notes of multilingual praise from speakers.
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O'Neill backs Udall in San Antonio amid Depression mood talk
White-haired House Majority Leader Thomas P. O'Neill of Massachusetts voiced support for Morris Udall for the presidency in San Antonio, saying Kennedy will not run. He praised Udall’s wit and humor and defended Congress amid low public approval, noting legislative actions like tax cuts, Social Security increases, and the housing bill as fixes for national mood.
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Democratic banquet features Gonzalez with local officials
At a San Antonio event, Governor Gonzalez lauded the nation’s delegation seeking reelection and urged maintaining a strong Air Force. The crowd included National Chairman Robert Strauss and local leaders. a Republican county commissioner was jokingly called the “strange sheep” at the Bexar County courthouse.
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What They Said at Henry B. Gonzalez Banquet
Speakers at the Henry B. Gonzalez testimonial banquet praised his intellect, courage, and leadership. Rep Jim Wright of Fort Worth called him a man of total courage and thanked him. Rep Jake Pickle of Austin reflected on politics and loyalty. Chamber head Ralph Langley lauded defense and San Antonio’s welfare. County Judge Blair Reeves praised honest leadership. Texas Attorney General John Hill lauded the Bicentennial season. Mayor Lila Cockrell highlighted a strong San Antonio partnership. Frost National Bank’s Tom Frost Jr. voiced appreciation for unity.
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Deteriorating health prompts removal of Bexar constable
Bexar County Commissioners voted to seek the removal of Precinct constable Joe Ferro, 74, who has been ill for over two years and hasn’t worked since early 1974. The court will appoint a temporary replacement, with the likely successor being chief deputy C. P. Pogue, who is expected to announce a bid.
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Platform No Easy Rider at SA housing project dedication
San Antonio Housing Authority officials Commissioner Roberto Garcia and SAHA executive director Dick Jones were not injured when their chairs toppled backward on a platform at a housing project dedication. Jones fell while trying to catch Garcia, his head striking a window in the Jewers Circle elderly housing project, breaking it. House Majority Leader Thomas P. O'Neill and U.S. Rep. Gonzalez sat nearby as Mayor Pro Tem Richard Teniente introduced Gonzalez. The program continued and Gonzalez joked about Jones's tolerance for risk.
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Water Rates Mains Looming in City Water Board Debate
City Council to review a CWE report showing water rates could rise at least 29.9 percent over four years if the city contracts with Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority for 3000 acre feet of surface water from Canyon Lake. The plan would also require approval to issue 35.5 million in bonds to cover surface water costs.
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Bexar County Records Show Rise in Divorces 1975
District Clerk Euan Cade reports 7,542 couples filed for divorce and 5,735 divorces granted in 1975. County Clerk notes 10,838 marriage licenses issued, down 232 from 1974. The 1975 divorces mark a sharp rise from 1974 and nearly double eight years earlier.
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Bexar County events list charity dog show and talks
A roundup of community activities features the Bexar County Kennel Club dog show to benefit the Lone Star Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at Quadrangle Mall on Sunday from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm. Also listed are tax help hotlines, belly dancing and tennis programs, Junior Miss 1976 visits, water district meetings, and health talks at local centers and churches.
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