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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1973
Page
1
A reader describes being short and unable to see over tall check cashing counters at banks and stores. An manager explains counters are raised for security and supervision, but staff will assist customers. Also offered are four ponderosa pine seedlings for possible use in the city river walk beautification program.
Developers plan a new 2108 acre mixed use project outside the current city limits but within extraterritorial jurisdiction. The lay includes apartments shops and offices with dedicated protected open space and a focus on preserving a nearby dam site and environmental features. The plan involves Gill Companies as key partners with Denton & Associates guiding design and a May 24 City Council briefing outlining protections and community facilities.
San Antonio reports a gas supply shortfall amid refinery and public service concerns. Coastal States Gas Co allocates under Texas Railroad Commission oversight, CPS sees gas down from peak crisis levels to 880 million cubic feet, far below summer highs and normal winter needs of 2300 million cubic feet. City leaders urge action as legal and financial analyses loom.
Vietnam veteran James Jackson held about 20 officers at bay in a north central San Antonio duplex. He was wounded in the chest and leg during an hour long gun battle with deputies and officers serving a protective custody order. A KENS TV cameraman was wounded in the hand during the exchange. Jackson faces an assault to murder charge and bond was set at $10,000.
United Press International reports thundershowers spreading into Central and North Texas. Forecasters expect scattered thundershowers to continue Friday into Saturday with warm afternoon temperatures and carryover rain soaking ranchland.
Voter turnout for a $21 million county roads and ridge improvement bond is projected at about five percent with 4 to 10 percent estimates. Polls run 7 am to 7 pm at 208 polling places. If approved, funds would widen FM 104 and several county roads, improving connections to Lite and Interstate Highways. Current water registrants may vote. separate lists will be kept for property owners and other voters.
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