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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1976
Page
1
Community calendar lists workshops at Our Lady of the University and UTSA Testing Center GRE prep seminar Tuesday. Also mentions Bicentennial events at Brooks Air Force Base and various board meetings and concerts across San Antonio venues during June.
A 1956 notice outlines a $750000 expansion for an aero electrical center at Brooks Field and related city plans. It mentions modern departments, apologies, and the ongoing building project amid other dated items from light files through years ending in 6.
An article fragment discusses a policeman plea bargain context and examines San Antonio politics. It highlights M. List Cockrell and Liu's influence, noting Cockrell’s council impact, Liu as mayor and Texas Municipal League head, and the public’s role in demanding responsive governance.
The Light reveals its third entry in a six part series naming San Antonio’s most powerful figures. The list stems from an in house poll of Light management and staff. Frost Bank and its leader emerge as a major force influencing city development and finance.
Rohde explains on Monday that he does not intend to serve as mayor pro tem. He clarified he is not backing any move against the council, though details remain unclear. The council members, including Rohde, are preparing for a vote on the issue.
A proposed rotation ordinance would include Councilmen Bob Billi Ford Nielserr and Robde in the mayor pro tem line. The move follows the April ouster of Councilman Richard Teniente from the permanent mayor post. Some members questioned the change while others supported the policy as a check on power.
The Light invites nominations for San Antonio's most influential individuals or organizations. Send entries to The Top 10, San Antonio Light, P O Box 161, San Antonio, Texas 7820. Must be postmarked by midnight, June 14.
Downtown and Edwards Aquifer recharge area property reappraisals were delayed after a Tuesday meeting of the City and County Appraisal Board. The board agreed to study computerized reappraisal systems used in Austin to see if they can provide annual value updates for the county program.
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