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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1976
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text references multiple places and names, including a June date and various groups. The readable content is garbled, with no coherent events, outcomes, or clear individuals to anchor a factual summary.
The piece reports on a proposed Employment Bill dubbed a “full disaster” by critics. It outlines universal job guarantees, public works, and training programs funded by federal policy shifts. Critics warn of doubled inflation, higher taxes, and vast spending cuts to offset costs.
Clergy from many faiths gathered at Temple Beth El to honor Rabbi David Jacobson on his retirement after 38 years in San Antonio. Former City Councilman Jack Kantian lauded his civic and charitable contributions while Jacobson recalled his decades of service since 1236 in San Antonio, noting world events and urging ongoing unity. Plans announced for David and Helen Jacobson Gardens beside the temple feature Bible-named plants, funded by congregation donations as the ceremony closed with remarks from Rabbi Robert Houston.
Rohde urged Mayor Cockrell to stand on the proposed 128 million city budget for fiscal year. He called for tighter control of spending and a strong public stance. Rohde noted wasteful spending and argued the council should delay any tax or fee hikes until the budget is clarified and adopted for a third year.
In Bexar County runoff results show 1,788 valid ballots with most cast for the Democratic nomination and a Republican bid. Incumbent Clerk Bob Grown noted only 10 voters were prevented from participating. Candidates Jerry Sadie and Roylyn Newton seek the Democratic nomination for the Texas Railrond Commission, with Walter Wendigadt as the Republican nominee in November.
Six Democratic contests appear on the Junet ballot including a seat on the Tess Court of Criminal Appeals with Carl Dally and WT Padlops, a tax and collection issue race in ARMT, and multiple constable and precinct posts with various challengers. Runoffs and primary results shape the November general with Doris Slukemarl among Republican contenders.
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