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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1977
Page
1
Austin residents weigh a contentious measure tied to public testing of a proposed coastal project. Mayor Friedman and city officials push for support while opponents cite costs and regulatory hurdles. House committee delays and San Antonio political rifts shape the debate as residents prepare for Thursday public decision.
Mayoral candidate John Monfrey urged expanding San Antonio’s economic development efforts and hiring staff to attract new industry. He criticized city planning and urged a master plan through 2000, calling for professional input on the planning commission and more funds for EMS and services. Local candidates and officials debated funding for water service and urban growth at a luncheon and in filings for district and city offices.
Mayoral hopeful Jose San Martin addressed East Side supporters highlighting past human rights work and urging city leadership to attract northern state businesses hit by severe winter weather. He backed San Antonio hosting a branch of the Organization of American States and recalled 1858 fair employment code efforts and 1963 desegregation work amid questions about readiness for a Mexican American mayor.
Edwards Underground Aquifer board weighs allowing surface water purchases and monitoring private wells to curb depletion. The measure would let the district broker water, but stop short of charging for export, citing legal risk. Mayor Cockrell pushes expansion of a city aquifer study. UT Austin engineer Dr. John J. McKenn to discuss energy self sufficiency at St Mary’s Friday.
Holiday of ice stars headline a penny night show at HemisFair Arena on Wednesday at 8 pm. TJ Wildane leads a Vancouver born skater lineup with bold tights and floorwork amid praise for audience appeal and a famed 15 minute program.
In Austin the House panel is expected to advance a bill repealing unlimited sick leave payments for police and firemen. Key supporters from San Antonio push for an early hearing while opponents seek to remove grandfathers clauses and limit payouts. The measure would allow those with over 90 unused sick days to receive extra payments, with Senate approval uncertain.
Judge Peter Michael Curry seeks to keep four district courts inside the courthouse while Commissioner Albert Bustamante eyes rental space in nearby buildings due to remodeling. The dispute centers on current court location and projected moves ahead of ongoing remodeling work.
Wheatley High School Jazz Band wins the overall trophy at the Southwest Stage Band Festival hosted by Texas A and M University. The San Antonio group is praised for standout performance, with Wheatley earning the All Star Band designation and multiple players highlighted among rivals from Robert E. Lee High School and other rivals.
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