05 Jul 1977
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1977
Page
1
A wide aged jumble of notes reports a Pryor stylist amid Silver Jubilee celebrations and mixed global chatter. Mentions Queen Elizabeth, Idi Amin remarks, President Jimmy, former President Gerald Ford, and various policy and entertainment jokes.
ALEX TAYLOR reports on the booming business behind Star Wars and other science fiction films. Fox handles licensing for spinoff products, while Kenner, Estes and others vie for toy licenses. Estimates put vast revenues and a race to secure characters, models, and television ties amid early spring launches.
Fireworks injuries mount after incidents around a holiday weekend. A stand at Bulverde Road burned, sending several people to area hospitals. Police logged thousands of fireworks complaints after sundown Monday and the county sheriffs office reported multiple calls.
In its second big week The Light's contest floods entries for a grand Star Wars prize of four tankers? plus a T shirt, with additional shirts from Joske's Texas stores. Reserved seats and center theater tickets are offered. entry deadline and draw details unclear.
More than 33 people died in traffic crashes during the Fourth of July holiday period, with at least five drownings. An Associated Press tally lists 31 traffic deaths from Friday through Monday midnight, while authorities expect the final toll to be under earlier predictions. Drownings include Robert Ruse, 17, Dallas. Jervis Booty, 5, Houston. Sergio Garcia, Houston. Reginald Booker, 36, Houston. and Keres Franklin, 19, Galveston Mishormetawn.
A Special Brown Bag Days concert program by the San Antonio Parks and Recreation. The concerts run July 14 to July 18 and July 15. The first stop on the free bus tour is the Town Hall Courtyard with Bun Valdes and Mariachis. Felix Solis leads Orchestra at Markee Square, Tauny Rogaine and her Band at Alanie Flues.
Rep Bob Krueger addressed about 200 supporters at his riverfront home in Ung, urging voters to back his bid and stressing accountability to the people. Family and Susan Clough joined him as the crowd praised his call for a broader national focus beyond party lines.
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