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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1972

Page

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Bexar Dad Urges Merger at City County Talks

County Commissioner Tom Stolhandske urged consolidation of city and county services at an Optimist Club meeting at the Gunter Hotel. He warned of serious financial problems, called for unified tax rates across city and county areas, and urged streamlined budgeting and purchasing. He cited savings from a purchasing agent and proposed expanding zoning powers and curb traffic violations enforcement.

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Bare-Bone Budget For County

County Auditor Charles Sanderson will present a bare bones budget to the Commissioners Court on Thursday. The total budget is expected near 10.0 million with a possible stretch to 10.7 million. a 16 million county-wide figure is cited. Proposal includes freezing merit pay and cutting appointment of court attorneys for indigents while considering housing prisoners in county facilities and charging higher levels to city and federal governments.

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Employment program aids San Antonio job search efforts

An official said a federal labor department program known as COMO, implemented via the Job Bank service of the Texas Employment Commission, helps match jobless applicants with openings in San Antonio and nine other states. The program aims at unskilled workers and minority groups, reports indicate, with openings rising and unemployment near 3.9 percent. An TEC district director notes about 6 to 7 openings daily, while the city awaits federal funding for expanded job opportunities.

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Armstrong on Freeway Environment Now a Highway Factor

Ben Siegel reports Armstrong tells Sierra Club at the Witte Museum that environmental considerations must influence the North Freeway design. He notes parkland costs may not justify land takings and suggests studying railroad rights of way as a possible route to resolve the project. Philip LeMessurier of the Sierra Club STG endorses an in depth study of the Missouri Pacific right of way and urges cooperation among officials.

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Scholarship SUPER Dance to Benefit San Antonio Students

San Antonio high schools plan a charity scholarship dance at the Convention Center Banquet Hall on February 2. Mayor Gatti will be honorary chairman. Tony Genesies and Frank Lopez Jr lead a committee, with members including Jesse Alfaro Henry Rangel and others. Tickets available at local merchants and schools.

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Ere HUNT Development Corp board okays budget bid

Ere Hunt Opportunities Development Corp EODC approves a budget bid for the fiscal year starting April 1 1972 at January board meeting held at Gates Elementary School Morningview. The funding request is 7 percent below the current year’s 2 210 862 and notes belt tightening.

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Wheatley Appeal Filed Over Wheatley High Site Decision

A federal appeal filed in the San Antonio district court challenges Judge John Wood's tolling ruling upholding the San Antonio School District and HEW selection for the new Phillis Wheatley High School. The NAACP seeks hearings reopening the relocation decision. The chosen site sits at the Brackenridge tract, with NAACP members urging a location nearer the old Wheatley High on the East Side.

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Volunteer Corner Seeks Helpers Across City

Morningside Manor offers its first year orientation in early February while Robert B. Green and Royal County Hospitals require volunteers. A wheelchair transport is needed to shuttle a man to Green hospital Friday afternoon. he lives near St Marys University. Hand Start Day Care Centers also seek volunteers. Call the Voluntary Action Center of the Community Welfare Council at 227-5138, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Morningside Manor Robert B. Green Royal County Hospitals Dhair Green Hospital New St. Mary's University Voluntary Action Center of The Community Welfare Council

Two Earthquakes Shake New Guinea Coast

Two medium strength earthquakes rattled the far northwest of Australian New Guinea Tuesday evening. Officials report no casualties and warn residents to stay cautious as aftershocks follow the initial tremors.

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Lamaze Instructors Listed In San Antonio Area

Six qualified Lamaze instructors operate in San Antonio with classes at Santa Rosa Medical Center. Information and class details are available from the Santa Rosa OB department via phone. The article also touches on local family welfare and traffic yard safety concerns.

San Antonio Santa Rosa Medical Center

Third Man Booked In Slaying

A 55 year old food market manager was shot and killed at Stop N Go 2704 Lasses in the South Side neighborhood. Michael W. Evans and Herbert Leroy McCarty, both charged with murder, are named as suspects. A witness who bought groceries nearby may identify a third man as part of the case.

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Housing starts hit 2 048 200 in 1950s surge

The Cost of Living Council reported 2 048 200 housing starts, 43 percent above 17 percent, with the previous record in 1950 at 1,952,000. Former Sen Albert Gore of Tennessee testified before the Senate antitrust subcommittee, while the Price Commission faced pressure from business giants. The Justice Department will prosecute 174 high-volume retailers for posting base prices as required by law, facing fines up to 3,500 dollars each.

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Woman Burned While Lighting Oven Pilot 4-Year-Old Patient

Burs Vielim suffered facial and neck burns in a flareup while lighting an oven pilot. Emma Casas, age 4, of 1809 Freslericksburg, was admitted to Bexar County Hospital in fair condition at 10am.

Emma Casas Freslericksburg Bexar County Ispital

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