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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1977
Page
6
Action Ling offices offer a receipt as an alter ego for a duplicate license. Pay a dollar for the receipt and you may walk out and drive immediately. When the actual duplicate arrives, use it in place of the receipt.
Terry Wilbourn from the Agricultural Extension Service offers guidance to keep gourds looking fresh. Pick ripe gourds, avoid bruising, wash with household disinfectant, dry on a cool airy raised screen in shade and garage, punch a small hole to speed drying, about two weeks, and never wet or bruise during the process.
Readers are guided to dial 222-0291 for a recording that tells when to state questions or problems. Not every inquiry is used, but Action Line considers all queries and answers those of general or unusual interest.
Police detain 24 year old Joe Tovar of 1405 Madrid after a warrant filed by Justice Gutierrez for the shooting death of Rufino Lopez at Cassiano Homes. Lopez, a San Antonio Light news dealer, died after chasing a rifle-wielding gunman who fired at children and bystanders, prompting a manhunt and witness accounts.
Justice Stevens notes the 1874 political turbulence but cautions the court cannot invalidate Congress acts from current views. The Nixon resignation and self pardon are cited as placing him in a distinct class from other presidents, suggesting historical factors influenced legislative choices.
A blast and fire at G D Searle Laboratories in Skokie sent flames over 10 feet high. The incident prompted evacuation of the suburb as a precaution for possible radioactive leakage. Five firefighters were treated for smoke inhalation. none seriously hurt.
Chief U S District Judge Adrian Spears overturned an order allowing Braniff International and Texas International to subpoena Southwest Airlines passenger credit card records. The grand jury, initially approved to request the subpoenas, did not, while Braniff and Ti contend Southwest carries interstate passengers, a fact they say would appear in the records.
Two suspects were being returned to San Antonio on Tuesday after arrests in Phang related to the shooting death of North San Antonio businesswoman Mary Vuepper. Russell Thompson 42 and Christie Sparks 18 face murder and aggravated robbery charges in the May 21 incident at Star & Lok storage. Additional suspects are being sought.
Rites for Mrs Stuart Mossom former San Antonio Craft Guild officer and Alamo Heights School District teacher were held here Tuesday. A long time San Antonio resident she taught physical education at Alamo Hoghis and was active in civic and artistic circles including fine pottery Survivors include her husband Stuart Mossom a daughter Mrs Rick D McBrid of Dallas one brother and three grandchildren
Rhodesia’s government reported a record exodus of white residents in May driven by guerrilla warfare, the military draft, and fears of black rule.
DETROIT UP I reports a 47 year old man Al Lewis was sentenced to life in prison with no parole for the November 10 shooting of his estranged wife Beny McCaster a 45 year old elementary school teacher. Witnesses include 29 first and second graders who watched in horror as the classroom shooting occurred.
San Antonio Transit System chief Tom Fuller announced a free downtown shuttle will launch July 14. The El Centro buses, costing 10 cents per side, will keep the El Mercado to Alamo Plaza route and run every five minutes from 9 a.m. to 6:11 p.m. Monday through Friday. The one year program is funded by city and federal governments with a promotional fund from downtown businessmen.
The project raises the arena roof about three feet per hour using jacks on girders to pull the structure into position. After an initial 15 foot gain, adjustments will finish to about 33 feet with completion set for September. The $5.5 million work enlarges capacity to about 16,000 with new seating, elevators, walkways and concessions for the Spurs season.
Castle Hills police investigate the beating death of caretaker James White 39 found by his employer near noon Wednesday in the bathroom. Dr. Gene Hester reported discovering White at his Fox Hall Lane home after leaving earlier that morning. Medical Examiner Dr. Ruben Santos ruled White died from massive abdominal hemorrhaging caused by blunt force blows, officially a homicide.
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