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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1973
Page
1
Washington congressman Gonzalez fired a broad critique of Coastal Gas Producers over a disputed two year contract and alleged mismanagement and fraud. He accused the Texas Railroad Commission of bias and said the public bears the cost while the SEC and regulators fail to defend public interest.
A proposed San Antonio School District budget totals 58,812,834 dollars, up 2,281,221 from last year. The plan includes a tax rate of 1.74 dollars per 100 of assessed valuation, with an assessment rise from 60 to 70 percent of market value to offset reduced federal funding. A public hearing is set for August 3 at 2:43 p.m. in the central office, 14 Lavaca. The budget prioritizes instructional costs at 34,857,442 dollars and notes sizable spending on administration, transportation, and facilities, supported by state funds, local taxes, and special programs.
An earthquake hit the Managua area Friday with no injuries or damage reported. Residents fled to streets while many stayed indoors near the city center where tall buildings remain largely abandoned after a previous quake. The last major quake in December killed about 10,000 people.
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Districts in Hexal County report higher lunch costs due to inflation. Harlandale and Edgewood face rising meat and milk costs while Northside and San Antonio districts review bids and subsidies. Officials cite shortages, reduced commodities, and fed subsidies as factors shaping price changes and meal provision.
Miss Lydia Rounguen, 19, of Our Lady of the Lake College, was crowned queen after the 27th Feria de las Flores at Vil- la Assembly Hall. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Piedenecio Rodrigue and was sponsored by Operating SER Carmen Alice Barrera. Carmen Barrera, 16, a student at Ursuline Academy, was chosen princess of the festival.
Ray Bareray leads a San Antonio festival honoring LULAC with 71 000 attendees. David Martinez praises LULAC for fighting illiteracy and aiding Mexican-Americans entering politics while citing scholarship programs that funded 22 awards to San Anntonio students last year. Proceeds support scholarships and related activities.
Three people including Rosa Ley Carrasco and Emilia M. Cer were jailed after a bid for freedom failed. Justice of the Peace Mike Hernandez declined an examining trial, ruling juristic limits and prior hearings negated probable cause.
Phil Weimeyer advertised one apartment for rent and after two days in the Light he had rented three apartments, saying he could have rented twice as many. Good reports note remarkable totals when readers see The Light delivered to prove San Antonio homes that other newspapers combined cannot match.
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