Oddball Aquarium Tales and Nightlife in Austin
A scrambled set of snippets follows: a cat and horse quip, a Minn. Mining Co. joke, a pretend shark in a tropical fish tank teased by an astronomy student from the Bahamas, and street scenes in Austin. It notes Lena Hale at 15 years younger than she claims, a World War memory twist, a dog night pursuit tale, artist Jon Grass bragging of a VW, and barmaid Opal still serving at Schule’s Rear Garden with pitchers between songs.
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Opal
Schule
Beverly Blount Named SADA Leader After Vote
After weeks of indecision the San Antonio DeveArent Agency board chose Beverly Blount as chairwoman. The vote reversed earlier results with Mrs. Minnie Garcia initially named chair. Blount, former president of the San Antonio Conservation Society, will lead civic projects as commissioners discuss Rosa Verde bids and a proposed ramp improvements plan and bond funding.
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San Antonio
Chiurinad
Luins
Noelgen
Paul's Square
SADA
Winston Martin
Aquifer Building Ban Embraced By City Leaders
City council ponders a blanket moratorium on aquifer development within the Edwards recharge zone to avoid lawsuits. Plans include interim master plan changes and expanded extension fees while public hearings are set for subsequent weeks.
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Jeff Duffield
Ater Edwards
Kim Parker
Hat Hawsuig
Gig Phang
Commission Turschey Népht
Capnell
Joe Alderete
Bernardo Eureste
Rody Ortee
Frank Wing
Wis
Glen Hartman
Henry Cisneros
Couneil
Cisneras
Parker
Tnt
By Grawith
Cisnerus
Planning Commission
Lly Auning
Dare Fallowyne
City Public Service
City Water Board
Environmental Protection Agency
Edwards
Lanny Sinkin
Board of Extudiation
Ker
Ron
We City
Cy Counci
San Antonio
Council Sa
Tom Huebner
Ae City Public Works
Mel Sueltenfuss
Jim Blaylack
City Council Forms Two Year Priority Plan
The council plans a two year action package to set goals for development, flood control, financial planning, and capital improvements. Proposals include a June 20 1979 charter election, higher pay for members, economic development, transit system decisions, and residency rules with grandfather clauses.
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Calmet
Carmmin
Micyor
Cockrell Sink
Mayne Pro Tempoty
Cisneros Fo
Cisneros
Camelmen
Jne Webb
Bernardo Euroste
Rudy Craig
Frank Wing
Pny
Dimes Dam
Cockrell
Cismurog
Mayor Cockrell Defends Comment On Ethnic Split At Luncheon
In a Trinity University address Monday Mayor Lila Cockrell said the ethnic split remark is a temporary phase and the council will work together. Council members Alderete Webb Wing and Bureste defend votes while others call the session private.
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Lila Cockrell
Civy Council
Rualy Grete Siga
Uriz
Copngilmendor Webb
Joe Alderete
Frante Wing
Bernardo Eureste
Ortia
Cockrol
Robert A. Taft
Trinity University
Oll
Trita
Alderete
Webb
Wing
Bureste
Tike A
Never-Say-Die on Downtown Plans in San Antonio
San Antonio architect Bruce Johnson plans a new fifty unit first phase atop Navarro and Villa garage with later thirty-two more condominiums and apartments. The San Antonio River Walk Advisory Commission quickly approved the high rise concept and Johnson said construction could begin soon with units ranging from efficient studios to townhouse style dwellings overlooking the river.
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ED Castillo
San Antonio
Bruce Johnson
Dram
Johnson
Navarra
Wats
San Antonio River Walk
H.B. Zichry
Navarro
Villa
Johan
Zachery
HemisFair
San Antwaid River
Lac Sillila
Johmson
Johnwin-Dempmny and
Assiytes
Commssion
Family visits San Antonio pull river walk and Zoo sights
The Frank Cline family from Midland toured San Antonio landmarks including the Zoo Sunken Gardens Alamo and Hemishir Phi then lingered on the River Walk to rest and watch Fiesta Nochy Dey Rin preparations. They praised greenery water and the River Walk as a vacation highlight despite a mild ankle injury to a child.
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San Antonio
Frank Cline
Midland
Txus Liberty
Cline
Arneson River Theater
Clines
Ting
Eddie
Ed Cine
Jahnnie Cypert
San Antonio Zoo
Sunken Gardens
Alamo
Hemishir Phi
San Lamiento
Hal
Vina
Aneh
Nsw
San Anna
San Nomica
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Kefel
Elltmtt
Keith Elliot
Minnesota Mining Co
Har
Ln Encgamer
Harry Kraus
Harry
Bahamas
Port Aransis
Tle
Alma
Lena Hale
Houston Post
Wits
Austin
Wismith
Lincoln
Sean
Jonn Grass
Anl
Hogan
John
Cactus Pryor
New
Mrs. Blount
Beverly Blount
Svaid
Convent Cei Lee
Villita Assembly
Dane
Bara Nueva
Texas Funeral Directors & Embalmers Association
Corte Art Show
Vilta
San Antonio’s River Wall
ATG
Arneson River
Therter
Middie Row
Tina
Johnnie Cypert
Ed Cline
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