Alamo City Stars On Today Show Big Publicity Boost
San Antonio’s Alamo City shines in a two hour Today show special taped here. The broadcast featured interviews with Mae Eastwick Parker and local leaders. Mayor Lila Gackrell and Bishop Flores spoke on Texan culture while Johnny Cash and country stars performed, highlighting civic efforts and river beautification.
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Judge Barlow Hailed For Drug Fight Aid
Judge James Barlow praised for drug abuse fight during the Drug Abuse Council annual meeting. Speakers highlighted his early efforts as Bexar County district attorney and his policy of charging suspects with drug offenses rather than imprisonment. Local officials and civic leaders urged coordinated action to curb heroin and other drugs in San Antonio, stressing human resources and economic renewal.
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Five More Candidates Jump Into Races
Five more candidates filed for office Friday in a mishmash of local and state races. Charles W. Sanford, cement products manufacturer, entered the Democratic primary. Len Glen Rehman seeks District 1 State Senate. Jan Harrell, a longtime figure, ran in District 97-4. Corren Varrell announced a campaign for district seat. Another Democrat, Joh Garnach9, a constable candidate, aims at Newton Brown's seat. GOP filings included Michael Pagonis for the State Board 20th District and Joss Youn who will run for precinct judge. Primary filing deadlines loom as campaigns gear up.
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New Officers Installed at Ella Austin Community Center
Ella Austin Community Center board installed officers at its annual meeting Friday. Oliver Sutton becomes president with Clarence Williams as first vice president and Pat Henry as second vice president. D. Ford Nielsen is third vice president, Bill Robey recording secretary, Ruth Jones corresponding secretary, Ed White treasurer, Dorothy Calling chaplain, and C. E. Givens as another officer.
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Policy Shifts at City Water Board Face Funding Push
A four member City Council subcommittee reports on sweeping changes at the City Water Board. It urges a 4 percent rate rise with a 9 million bond issue to fund water from the Guadalupe River basin and to explore a regional cost-sharing system. The plan retunes extension policies favoring new growth and slows subsidies to older neighborhoods, while noting the Community Water Development Fund has spent 47 million with little refunds recovered.
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COPS Declares War On Council Plan Over Golf Course Funds
Communities Organized for Public Service denounces the Day Council plan to spend 1.4 million in Community Development Act funds to buy a private golf course at Pecan Valley. Father Albert Benavides cites drainage and street-improvement needs, while protestors question eligibility and the private developer’s ties. Billa defends the purchase, noting land value and public benefits, as debates prompt city direction.
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Raid Recovers Stolen Goods
Burglary detectives on the West Side recovered stolen merchandise valued at 20600. Items included televisions, 15 rifles, 20 stored units, and power tools. Two suspects were in custody or sought as the raids spanned months and involved multiple residences. no arrests announced at the time.
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Appraisal Hearing Delayed Again in County Suit
The second postponement of the appraisal hearing delays the trial over property value challenges to the City-County Appraisal Program COCA. Local owners seek to overturn market values set by COCA and questioned by the county Board of Tax Equalization as lawyers seek time for questions and statements.
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School Board Approves East Central Bus Garage Project
The school board unanimously OK’d construction of a new bus garage at a $146,400 budget. The facility will house an office, drivers’ area, and storage for four buses, with completion expected in about 120 days. Site plans place the garage at the southwest portion of the local campus along Sulphur Springs Road.
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