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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1977
Page
6
Action Line spokesmin says no such bill has passed and none was introduced. A driver, described as intoxicated, is curbed by a police officer, brought to the station for a breath test, and found juiced up. If convicted, Grimmett notes, his license can be revoked.
In a Houston discussion the Apollo-Soyuz mission is cited at 45 million while Mercury costs reach 392.6 million. NASA notes Gemini at 1.287 billion, Skylab at 2.6 billion, and the full Apollo program from 1968 to 1972 at 23 billion, underscoring the high expense of explorations.
Dianne Harper offers a large donation of toys and boys' clothing for ages up to four. Louise, a hospital nurse, collects and sorts gifts year round and delivers them on Christmas Eve to brighten underprivileged children's homes.
Roland Neaves states the Parks Department will offer year round tennis instruction at McFarlin Tennis Center. Six one hour lessons cover private and group formats with sessions weekly and Saturday mornings. contact 722-1224 for details.
A notice explains that callers reach a line for general questions or unusual interests. It notes a recording provides instructions on when to state the question or problem and mentions that not every query is used while all are considered.
Police report a 16 year old girl was injured at her West Side home during a gunman chase that started when her husband was pursued outside. Officers located the girl about a block away walking with a hammer implied threat. the incident ended with medical attention requested.
A former auxiliary guard at Bexar County was charged with possession of narcotics. Alberta Limpa, 34, of 1329 Crosshaw, was cited after officers searched his residence at about 6:30 pm Monday. He was released on bond set by Night Magistrate Mintel Lape. Police, Public Safety officials, and Justice Rudy Esquivel issued a SARS warning.
Washington defense chief Harold Brown ordered a about 22 percent manpower reduction across the defense office and the Pentagon. The plan aims to improve management and reduce manpower, with reductions affecting thousands of military and civilian employees as announced Monday.
Edgewood School District trims its levy for the coming school year. The district sets a $2 million rate based on 70 percent of market value, with $1.20 of the levy earmarked for operating services and debt interest.
President Carter called for strengthening the National Labor Relations Board to punish employers hindering union activity. He proposed back pay for workers unpaid during unfair delays, bar federal contracts for non compliant firms, and expanded NLRB membership with faster elections. He aimed to make agency procedures fairer and tougher on violators while preserving federal contracting.
The Tenis Railroad Commission hears the four year old La-Vaca rate dispute with CPS. Attorney William Miller says internal memos show long running goals to boost Coastal earnings and renegotiate major gas contracts. President Wallan Greehey testifies on La-Vaca plans for storage facilities in South Texas and Karnes County to sustain supply and support higher costs for customers.
Beverly Hills socialite Sandra West died March 1 at her home from an accidental overdose of barbiturates. A coroner's panel ruled the death not intentional, noting a history of psychosis and drug abuse. The estate is estimated near 25 million dollars as the will unfolds.
Fragmentary report describes a dispute with the Red Cross and security police over burial arrangements. It mentions a widow, Mrs West, buried in 1966 Ferrari, and an estate leaving most to San Antonio attorney Fred A Somaan with Los Angeles representation.
Two new citizen committees meet with the Metropolitan Transit Authority to review existing routes and propose improvements. Marilyn Jones asks for feedback by early August as the board weighs route spans, possible free transfers, a one cent fare for college students, and broader fare zones.
The body of a 26 year old man, Norman Jamies Wackuczyt, of Hillside Manor at 51 Koehter Court, was recovered from the bottom of the South Side apartment complex pool. He was found around 4 on Monday by a resident who pulled him out and called EMS. He was transported to Greer Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Witnesses said he had been seen near the pool edge shortly before.
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