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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1973
Page
1
The San Antonio Jewish community hosts a poolside program at the Jewish Community Center to celebrate Israels 23rd anniversary with the Israeli Trio Personifiers presenting songs and stories. The event is free and open to all.
Councilman Sam Martin challenged former Mayors Gatti and McAllister over efforts to raise the possibility of the city taking over the San Antonio Transit System. He warned of a potential $2.4 million deficit by 1976 if rates and management aren’t changed. Gatti defended the current system, while McAllister offered no immediate comment. Sir Terence Garvey named Britain’s new ambassador to the Soviet Union.
Vendors at MemisFair Arena showcase agile tricks during a Ringling Bros Barnum Bailey style performance. The crowd cheers as vendors juggle gadgets under balloons and circ memorabilia while improvising acrobatic moves amid the bustling arena aisles.
Three defendants Brett Cantill Chatham 25 Mary Taye Ricks 25 from Austin and Robert Murin Orozco 24 from San Antonio faced a continuing trial in U S District Court on conspiracy to possess Tuarijkaia for distribution. Indicted Nov 16 1972 by a federal grand jury on marijuana possession charges they pleaded innocent after arrest by narcotics agents. Trial opened with a seven woman five man jury before Chief Judge Ad vain Speads.
Ringmaster Bob Welz, a Houston native, joins the Ringling Bros Harman Bailey Circus as a singing ringmaster. He blends announcing and singing while guiding audiences through a 21 act three ring spectacle during the San Antonio 1973 debut at HemisFair Arena. Welz, 35, recalls early juggling and instrument practice, freelanced before joining the circus, and travels constantly with a bachelor lifestyle, noting the life as normal for a performer on the road.
Transbus models developed under a Department of Transportation program will be shown through Monday at sites including Central Park Mall. Three firms GM, AM General, Rohr Industries design prototypes with San Antonio eyed for testing. 100 buses to be produced after DOT testing.
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