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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1973
Page
2
Plans finalize for the Second Annual North Star Mail Antique Show and Market to run June 28 to 30 benefiting the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Texas. A Saturday children's program at Oakwell Branch Library features The Borrowers as part of the Summer Reading Program for school age kids.
A grand jury convened in San Antonio last September probes airline operations in Texas. Investigators focus on possible merger plans by Texas International Braniff and Southwest Airlines. DOJ attorney Kenneth C. Anderson seeks to move evidence to Washington after the San Antonio phase. Immunity is requested for three subpoenaed witnesses.
The Edwards Task Force technical committee studied possible actions for the Edwards recharge zone and buffer area including plumbing codes plot approval and utility charges. Members include representatives of City Public Service City Water Board San Antonio River Authority and Alamo Area Council of Governments.
SNAC launches an eight week office jobs training for adults without high school completion at 1924 Palo Alto Road. Edmundo Zaragosa says classes run six hours daily, include typing and language development, with counseling. Harlandale School District teacher leads. SNAC pays $40 per trainee. Training aims to place graduates in jobs as many trainees are women supporting families. SNAC plans babysitters for participant mothers.
John L Beauchamp president of the International Society of Real Estate Appraisers will speak at the chapter dinner meeting at 6 30 p m Tuesday at the San Francisco Steak House Beauchamp senior vice president and chief appraiser of Standard Federal Savings and Loan Association Detroit is a senior real estate analyst member of the society and has served on the international board of governors as well as a past president of the Detroit chapter
Northside Superintendent Ed Coty told trustees that with 60 percent assessment at the current rate of 1.79 and rising enrollments, the district may need a 4 percent assessment hike. A tentative budget of 26.778 million dollars, up five million, is under study as trustees assign areas to members for review.
Three air conditioners valued at 1270 dollars were stolen from a storage building at 3108 Military. A separate residential burglary reported by Kexar Properties and Real Estate One netted goods worth 1466 dollars.
LeRoy Layton president of the American Institute of CPAs warned at the 58th Texas CPA meeting in San Antonio that public trust in auditors is essential. He urged stronger quality control and ongoing education as a standard, noting ten states require continuing education while Texas has none. About 800 CPAs attended, with Art Buchwald and SEC chief accountant John Burton among scheduled speakers.
Two doctors, Dr David Lester and Dr Frank A Seixas, spoke at University of Texas Health Science Center on a lecture series about Alcoholism and Drug Dependence. They discussed possible genetic factors, treatment steps from pretreatment to long term life planning, and the need for prevention research.
The San Antonio Light lists delivery options and rates by carrier and mail for daily, Sunday, and combined services, with regional pricing for Texas, the United States, and foreign countries. The notice includes office address at 420-22 Broadway and publishing frequency details.
District Judge Peter Michael Curry was to rule on defense motions as Justice of the Peace Lloyd Kirkpatrick faced three counts of misapplication of public funds. The case stems from a 1971 audit by County Auditor Charles Sanderson alleging he withheld $1594 from 1970 71 fines. The probe found 248 discrepancies in fines versus amounts remitted.
Night manager Ponciana Vasquez reports a ski masked bandit robbed Pik Nik Foods at 11 10 p m Monday. A .38 revolver was shown as cash from the register and a bank bag from the safe were taken along with two cigarette lighters and Vasquez wrist watch.
A 46 year old Willie Butler of 732 N Palmetto was shot in the chest and upper body during a disturbance at his home and remained in undetermined condition Tuesday at Brooke Army Medical Center. A 44 year old woman was questioned with no charges filed. Police recovered a .38 caliber revolver at the scene.
Nashville country star Jeanne Pruett will be the featured guest at 7 30 p m Thursday in the Willita Assembly for the Great Country Roundhouse Jamboree. George Chambers and the Country Gentlemen, Bobby Flores, and Bill Rohde of KKYX will perform with proceeds aiding the Opportunity Workshop Training Center for the retarded.
Plaintiffs in a federal suit filed in US District Court appeal to the Third Circuit after a three judge panel ruled for the state. Attorneys for Bexar County Legal Aid Association filed the notice for Ramon G. Vela and others similarly situated. The panel found the public welfare commissioner violated rights by ending direct welfare aid and paying druggists instead. The ruling said the Vendor Drug Program is consistent with US code and that Medicaid is optional for Texas.
The Edgewood School District faces protests as two principals are removed, sparking resident anger. Joe Alvarez of Las Palmas Elementary seeks a board meeting to resolve issues from Castillo’s removal. Board President Lupe Vela reiterates using administration recommendations for staffing. Franeda criticizes the district’s leadership style referencing Bennie Steinhauser.
Mrs Mary Schaefer touts The Light classifieds in San Antonio as effective for selling. She notes a Dodge Dart ad and says the first caller bought the cat, highlighting the paper’s broad home delivery and strong selling power. For fast ads, she recommends calling 2261201.
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