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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1977
Page
1
A chaotic blackout across New York City sparks blame and debate. Officials and TV networks weigh solutions to violence and public safety concerns while national figures react. The episode prompts reflections on energy policy, government responsibility, and the resilience of urban life.
Willem G. Bellamy received a Special ward at the second annual Military Triune Instructs Gallay at Jersey til Reveal de Pest Brewery. Col. Rafe Myles praised Bellamy for objective news coverage and a positive wartime training record. Bellamy recalled basic training at Lackland in 1942 before pilot training at Randolph AFB. Over 100 military training instructors attended. retiring instructors Robert Beilke and Patrick Gardner honored with 83 years combined service.
San Antonio firefighters vote to accept a 5.5 percent retroactive raise from Aug 1, ending a yearlong dispute. With 60 to 75 percent voting, the deal reduces the city budget impact to about $700,000. An ordinance will formalize acceptance before council vote, and the union will resume negotiations on benefits.
Well known author and editor Margaret Cousins, living downtown since 1973, champions revitalizing downtown as essential for San Antonio. She praises transit, recalls personal growth, and urges businessmen to act to keep the city vibrant, calling downtown the heart of the United States' most beautiful city.
Reba Matone of the Southeast Development Foundation told San Antonio Lions Club members on Wednesday that the Southeast Side lags in new business due to negative citizen attitudes. She cited slow progress on extending Fairlawn Avenue through Pecan Grove and noted $1,196,000 is needed for the project, adding the area lacks doctors and obstetricians, pathologists and ophthalmologists, complicating recruitment and growth. The group fears balancing North Side growth with Southeast Side needs and warns against halting expansion to protect aquifers.
San Antonio city officials weigh a private water franchising ordinance to regulate private systems within the city limits. The plan would allow the council to approve franchise terms, regulate rates, and oversee service quality, with hearings planned after private operators are consulted.
Lila Talk Shop candidate Mrs. White visited San Antonio area to discuss municipal government and campaigning with Mrs. Cockrell Mes. White, active in Illusion Community affairs, announced plans to seek the Hawana mayoral post, stressing services for the people and engaging local residents.
A $5 million plan to build elevated traffic decks over TH 35 and TCAD was unveiled to the City Council by Jeff Duffield and state officials. The project envisions 19 lanes on each freeway segment downtown, funded by federal and state governments, with public involvement sessions planned. Start of land acquisition could occur within six months, and construction may take seven years, pending approvals and planning commission review.
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