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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1966
Page
3
The article recalls Bundt and Buntkuchen stories from Berlin during the airlift era to San Antonio. Mrs. M W Register, a German native now in San Antonio, shares cake memories and recipes, noting the pan’s festive fluted sides and wartime scarcity. She connects with family in the community and mentions Dr. Oetker recipes.
Eleven performers from diverse cities compete for prizes including a cash grant and a trip to New York. Finalists William M tan Opera, Graciela Saavedra, Mary M Alexander, and others audition Saturday at San Antonio College in cooperation with San Antonio and Dallas groups. Public auditions held at McAllis-Waco and Terry Auditorium.
The San Antonio chapter of the Society for Personnel Administration honored four U.S. Civil Service employees Friday as Federal Employees of the Year. Winners include Dr. Robert G. Rossing at Brooks Air Force Base and Edwin L. Faust at San Antonio Air Material Area Kelly AFB.
Spencer J. Weidner of John Marshall High School won grand champion steer at the Bexard County Junior Livestock Show. Friday results list multiple juried classes with champions and reserves in Hereford, crossbred, Angus, Santa Gertrudis, Chorolals, and poultry events, reflecting strong 4H and FFA participation from John Marshall, Southwest, Helotes, and Somerset groups.
The City Fire and Police Civil Service Commission upheld the indefinite suspension of Sgt. Cruz, a 23 year veteran, after more than three hours of deliberation. The ruling blocks Cruz from pursuing a disability pension and bar him from the force while he plans an appeal to district court. He faced charges for five articles of the civil service regulations and misrepresenting facts on a Christmas charity permit.
County Commissioner Albert Pena Jr. calls on Democratic Chairman John Daniels to respond to a "vicious" attack on the party by Mayor Pro Tem John Gatti. The dispute centers on a chamber of commerce speech condemning federal spending and socialistic influence. Related notes list various local charity and nonprofit funding figures.
The Bexar County Commission adopted a 1966 budget of 11 776 165 the largest in county history. Major offices totals include County Clerk 377 930 and Sheriff 624 892. Fuentes Jr. faced denial from Republicans as talk swirled around a possible candidacy and platform. Fuentes said he has had no meetings with party leaders about running.
A revival at Salvation Army headquarters in San Antonio runs nightly at 7:30 through February 6. Capt. and Mrs. William Schneidner lead the revival as Texas Republicans weigh Governor Connally and possible GOP opposition. Senator John Tower noted his re election is the top GOP target this year. Fuentes said his name has been submitted to the GOP gubernatorial candidate committee by several county chairs from across Texas.
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