02 Jun 1977
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1977
Page
1
Oddball remarks critique 63rd Texas Legislature with jabs at abortion, homosexuality, poverty and a push for land tax by productivity. Notes Sunset Act hearings and mockery of ERA debates, plus comments on Gov races, national figures and a satirical take on state politics.
Al Banks in Bexar faces subpoenas as the Board of Equalization and Tax Assessor Collector Brn Shaw seeks information on capital structure, stockholder values, and taxes. Bank reps must appear before the board on July 1 after a July 17 hearing was reset, with Keo Burgess stressing stockholders should be treated fairly.
Lila predicts strong turnout for the fifth annual Mexican Trade Fair to be held September 17 to 20 at the Convention Center. Officials expect more than 51 exhibits across ten categories including handicrafts clothing textiles and leather goods. Private funding will cover most of the fair with the city handling venue rental while tours will be offered to the general public for the first time.
Readable items list times for Tolhoving Evans at the Convention Center on Friday Ml Day Shriners event at 4 30 p m Fiesta Noche Del Rio at Arngson River Theater at 8 p m Providence Alumni Association dance at Plata Nueva
State lawmakers and educators voiced frustration as the education finance package failed to pass. State Sen. Max Sherman warned San Antonio area districts and other Texas cities face multimillion dollar funding shortfalls if the plan is not revived in a special legislative session.
Sherman, a conference committee member on malpractice insurance and education, urged citizens for conscience and compassion as August special session deadline nears. He framed legislature as a pressure cooker, noting two recent measures speedily approved: a speedy trial bill and an estate bill easing transfers of moderate estates. Sherman, president pro tem of the state senate and chair of the Natural Resources Committee, argued the needs are being met amid broad turmoil.
Former CIA agent Wendell E. Little accused Congress and the media of distorting revelations about CIA activities in the United States and abroad. He argued times and tensions of the 1960s and 70s shaped perceptions, noting media reports harmed covert efforts including Angola, while presidents believed foreign involvement fueled domestic unrest. He urged stricter reporting and defended some overseas actions as not illegal despite political controversy.
City Council seeks passage of a four percent exemption on utility sales tax. Councilman Cisneros says Gov. Dinh is set to call a July special session focused on finance, with formal action to request the exemption from the governor.
West Side judge issues injunction to shut down Jack's Ice House at 3803 W Commerce after hearing evidence alleged to show drugs sold by pushers. District Attorney Bill White Chung said he filed the suit claiming operators knew of sales but offered no proof of involvement by the owners. The court move follows alleged narcotics activity connected to the location.
Don Culwell was elected president of the Volunteer Council of the San Antonio State Hospital. Other officers include Stanley Frank as first vice president, Helen Holloway as second vice president, Graydon, Lave, shermary, and George C. Borkler as treasurer. Culwell is a counselor with the Texas Employment Commission.
Gay rights efforts surge as Rev Roy Wesner of Integrity arrives to urge city council action against housing and job discrimination. County petitions circulate via Elton Cude while Anita Bryant support grows. Gay bars host town meetings, and organizers press for a civil rights ordinance amid ongoing council discussions.
Gee r Leggett led about 48 supporters from Travis Park Methodist Church during an ordination service at the Southwest Texas Conference of the Unity Methodist Church. The group exited quietly in protest of the church ordaining openly homosexual ministers, interrupting briefly when a member shouted a question to Dr. Ernest Campbell.
Sal Zalaznick and Gregorio Cervantes serve as appeal officers at the Texas State Department of Public Welfare in San Antonio. They hear complaints about welfare grants and explain the appeal rights to clients. Raymond Cheves, regional director, notes the process seeks full service though most cases involve no action. Cervantes has ties to Laredo and reflects long tenure, while Zalaznick and Cervantes stress nonlawyer status under regional supervision.
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