Gateway plan eyed to revitalize Sam Houston area
Community leaders urge the City Council to approve a $1.7 million allocation from San Antonio’s federal community development funds to rehabilitate the Sam Houston gateway block on New Bralinfels Avenue. Retired Maj. Gen. William A. Harris chairs the Committee for Common Decency praising revitalization as a catalyst for broader area renewal.
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Linda Jones
New Bralinfels Avenue
Sam Houston
Coline
Gateway
Slp
William A. Harris
Fr. Sam Houston Gateway Committee
Calmeil
San Antonio
Gateway project eyed for New Braunfels area renewal
Community groups back North New Braunfels efforts to rehabilitate a four block stretch near the 60th Arty post. Funds of 75 099 are urged this year to study and plan the full area revival. Officials say the corridor and nearby bridge need work to curb blight and boost the local economy. Fr San Houston area designated a national historic site, prompting calls to preserve the site’s significance.
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Republiane
New Braunfels
60Th Arty Post
Noone
Harris
Cda
Pyndus
Post
Braunfels
Sharris
Texas Historical Commmission
Bexar County
Hospital Flying Duties Aid Pilot Healing And Training
Pilot Bryan Carpenter recovering from surgery at Santa Rosa Medical Center spent a week practicing landings and takeoffs using a hospital flight simulator. The FAA inspector used the device to rehearse instrument panel procedures while nurses joined in a supervised flying exercise. Carpenter, 31, previously flew as a military aviator and now oversees aviation safety at Sart International Airport.
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Bryan Carpenter
Armavinor
FL Rucker
Ala
Ft. Willers
Tex
Federal Aviation Administration
Cappenter
aYtycarald Cessie
Bill Help for Elderly Health Aid Plan Discussed
An elderly relief proposal discussed by the City Council panel led by Mayor Pro Tem Henry Ghreros would create a special fund funded by city revenues to aid seniors with medical bills and utility costs. Officials estimate potential savings through aid measures and energy conservation counseling, but eligibility criteria and exact funding remain unsettled.
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Jep Duffield
Henry Ghreros
Etter
Iran
Sis Cps
Cisheras Bays
Iewilder
BN Telot Fae
Bonds Backing San Antonio School District Vote
Mayor Monfrey endorses the district bond election urging civic cooperation. Supporters say the measure will spur growth and improve the public school system, with the city and school districts acting as partners in progress for San Antonio.
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Rum Monfrey
San Antonio
Thys
Ity
Jimi
Mariley Saint Fritiy
San Ananio
Bond issue backed by SASD supervisors in San Antonio
The proposed 44 million SASD bond received endorsement Friday from the Administrators and Supervisors Association at San Antonio. The group represents 154 supervisors, administrators and counselors and is linked to statewide teacher groups. Walter Howard JM, principal of Callin' Garden Elementary and association president, warned that a no vote harms education and children.
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San Antonio
Association At
Texas State Teachers Association
National Educators Association
Walter Howard JM
Callin’ Garden
Victim of stabbing dies in Bexar County hospital
Police say Jui Mendoza of Obregon was stabbed in the abdomen on Christmas Day. Mendoza had been hospitalized since the incident and died Friday at Bexar County hospital. Investigators described the stabbing as fatal but provided few details on suspects or motive.
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Mendoza
Obregon
Bexar
Mospttab
Patice
Jano
Chinualiva
Couple Really Makes Grade at UTSA Pair Set Scholastic Records
Janet and Scott Spencer, a married UTSA couple, posted a 4.00 GPA and a 4.97 overall in UTSA records, with Janet earning a perfect 4.0. Richard L. Lewis notes their unique achievement and long association with the university. Janet teaches sixth grade at Garner Middle. Scott plans to enter seminary.
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Janet
Martie Spencer
Scott
University of Texas At
San Antonio
Anant Miric
Scott Spencer
University of
Sat Aniqaia
Ilitsa
UTSA
AON
Iroroy
University Arminestracon
Howard Payne
Sam Antonia
UTS
Spencers
Swan
Dedview Bapist
Albe
Garner Middle
Council to Meet On Fair Plans
Four City councilmen questioned the use of city funds to subsidize the Mexican Trade Fair. They sought a formal pledge from business leaders for a 560,000 match before approval. The Imagin 45 plans a Saturday meeting to map 1977 fair plans and a proposed 17 million federal budget request.
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Ban Id
Cockwell
Mealta City
Amvie Teadhers
Richard Teniente
al Rohde
Hoh Billi
D. Ford Niglsin
Cyntorey
Wale
Fair
Teniente
Nielsen
Dilla
AM Four
Whem May Cockrell
Flaure
Steen to Run for City Council District in Northeaster upset
Former city league leader John Steen announced Friday he will withdraw from the mayoral race against Lila Cockrell, John Monfreys and Jose San Marti and instead seek a Northeaster District council seat. He said his move aims to avoid splitting votes and to represent the city beyond partisan lines.
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John Steen
Ned Government League
Lila Cockrell
Johy Monfreys
Br. Jose San Marti
Steen
Bursiuso
Pallaku
Deyanzaricn
Rinitty
Cockrell
Navi
Ualnt
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Alamo Heights
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Dick Torday
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Pat Shoan
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Monfrey
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