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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1977
Page
1
A garbled collection of rumors and satirical notes from CACTUS PRYOR to NASA and the White House. Reports mention Braniff seeking CAB approval for Dallas London passenger service, jokes about a topless jogger at Memorial Stadium, and playful digs at political figures.
City officials under study for adjusting a small-power training program to satisfy the Department of Labor and secure a potential $millal grant for FY 1978. Advisory council will draft staff plans and job descriptions while addressing long-range planning, placement, and compliance with CETA.
Groundbreaking ceremonies set for 11 a m Friday mark the start of Trinity Universitys 4.5 million library project. The facility aims to consolidate 509000 volumes with anticipated growth toward one million by century end. A reference computer system will aid research and access regional catalogs.
Mayor Cockrell expressed hope that the Edwards Aquifer development moratorium litigation will not hurt City Public Service AA bond rating. She returned from New York and said meetings with agencies clarified inquiries about the moratorium. She noted the July 4 sale of 75 million to CPS excludes central obligation bonds, so the moratorium should not affect the rating, with a rating advisory expected early next week.
At a work session the San Antonio council discussed a demolition ordinance governing multi story buildings. It would bar removal of upper supporting members until lower work is cleared and allows explosives with compliance. A 90 day permitting limit and engineering reports are required. Officials also consider historic value and security plans. The council asked staff to report on funds for a Huntreigh Park entrance project and debated neighborhood advisory councils for zoning. They also directed drafting of a measure to allow emergency ordinances for San Antonio.
Ken Krneper announces candidacy for U.S. House seat as Wolf contemplates run. Krueger noted a weeks long district tour covering about 5,000 miles, visiting multiple sites and couches, claiming strong local response. City Planning Commission proposed capital improvements hearing set for July 2, approved by the commission and heading to City Council.
Residents request a formal hearing to discuss district concerns. The event aims to address trust in representatives, inflation, energy issues, and support for farmers and ranchers while the speaker travels district to gather citizen input.
San Antonio judge Preston Dial rejected claims that Elmer Wayne Henley received an unfair trial in a case tied to the Houston mass killings. The defense argued pretrial hearings and venue changes were mishandled and media presence swayed jurors, but Dial said jurors followed instructions and found no prejudice. The appeal moves toward Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
Dr Duncan Wimpress the Trinity University president and Southwest Foundation executive becomes president of the San Antonio Rotary Club succeeding C Linden Sledee Frost National Bank chief. He titled his administration The free Enterprise System with aims to boost club programs and youth service activities. Ed Chevict of the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce will coordinate ten groups to align around the central theme. Roane Harwood past president led the program honoring outgoing and incoming presidents.
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