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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1972

Page

8

Collins to Testify in Aide Kickback Trial in D C

In Washington AP report Collins, a Texas millionaire and congressman, was to testify today in the kickback trial of George Haag and aides. The case centers on a scheme to award bonuses and inflate payroll payments to cover travel expenses. Witnesses described how Haag directed kickbacks and how Collins allegedly benefited.

Washington Texas Collins FBI Iier Leslie Collins Mont Collins Syas Scheme George A. Haag U.S Haag Congress Howse Scherr Tony Lynne O'Shea

Public Defender Plans Scene For Review In Bexar County

Bexar Metropolitan Criminal Justice Council members met to review three public defender project outlines by BMCIC. They voted to include an abuse investigation for poverty affidavits and urged resubmission before funding. The council also approved ICIC grant applications totaling 80 000 for Drug Abuse Central and juvenile probation coordination. Leo Mendoza was elected chairman for three months starting in August.

Criminal District Cour Bexar Metropolital Criminal Justice Council BMCIC Bill Holchak Io Commissioner's Court Purefu Public Defender Willis Whatley Texas Cic Hulchak Woul Uahe TCIC Leo Mendoza Dist Ted Butler

Bernal Seeks Chicano Cabinet Jobs

State Sen. Joe Bernal of San Antonio leads the national Chicano Caucus as it drafts 1972 platform suggestions for Mexican Americans. Co chaired with Rep. Herman Badillo the group seeks a campaign staff of 19 and 10 cabinet or Supreme Court posts if elected, plus continued Spanish speaking affairs. Roberta Mondragon and Joe Montoya were among speakers at the New Mexico caucus.

Joe Carroll Rust Light Mlamit Beach Joe Bernal San Antonio Chicanas Caucus Democratic Party Bernal U.S Herman Badillto New Mexico Cauus Supreme Court Roberto Mondragon Joe Montoya

Teen freed after mistaken identity in Chick's Place robbery

A 19 year old teen suspected of a strong arm robbery near Chick's Place on Meerscheide was released after investigators concluded the arrest stemmed from mistaken identity. Police noted a similar youth seen with four others at the scene and the owner, Alt Chaz, reported facial cuts and stolen wallet with undetermined amount.

Nebraska Ferguson Chick's Place Meerscheide Alt Chaz Drivi

Charges on Man Dismissed in Local Court

William M. Morris, 33, of 211 Jackson, was released after the 166th District Court dismissed a two count indictment charging felony theft and vehicle theft without consent. Morris had been jailed since April for driving while intoxicated. Judge Peter Michael Curry ordered dismissal after testimony showed Morris had owner's permission to drive the 1967 model car.

William M. Morris Jackson 166Th District Court Theowner Morris Bee Peter Michael Curry

Aging Committee Receives Grant for County Aging Program

The Government Committee on Aging in Austin received 71,099 dollars from the U S Department of Health Education and Welfare to develop an area wide model program for the aging in Bexar County. U S Sen Tower was modified.

Aureon Austin Government Committee On Aging U. S. Department of Health, Educattion and Welfare Bexar County U.S. Sen

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