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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1972

Page

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Brutilaty Charges Studied by City Civil Service Panel

A San Antonio coach alleges police brutality at a Feb 29 arrest on Houston Street. Marion Marshall Sr, Rhodes Tunbrigh School teacher, testified at a City Council meeting that an officer struck his eye and pressed a thumb to his windpipe. The Fire and Police Civil Service Commission will study the charges, awaiting the police chief’s action or council recommendation. A three member committee was named to review findings. The commission also voted to not automatically exclude fire department applicants with facial deformities, a matter raised by Fire Chief Bart Melhero.

Normare Fire and Police Civil Service Commission San Ataonio Marion Marshall Sr Rhodes Tunbrigh School Houston Street Marshall Gilbert Garza Gily Comeil al Ward Charles Becker al Padilla Civil Service Commission Frank Manupelli Mianipeli Manupelli George Bichsel Ely Bichsel Fire Department Bart Melhero

Krueger San Antonio Leader Honored With A&M Dorm Wing

Texas A M plans a dormitory honoring Carl G Polly Krueger longtime San Antonio businessman and civic leader. The C C Krueger Residence Hall will be one wing of an 8.9 million complex under construction to serve 818 students. Krueger was president of the San Antonio A M Club and organizer of the San Antonio A G M Mothers Club. He received the Distinished Alumni award in 1948. Krueger, retired president of SAMSCO, lives at the Menger Hotel.

Texas A&m University San Antonio Carl G Polly” Krueper Aldose Whig Agms Association of Farmer Students He Huages Texas Asm Jack K. Willians C. C. Krueper Krueger Vavald Dinin Amarilla Willining Krieger San Antonio A&m Club AGT Met Texas Arm System Board San Adlonso Menger San Antonio Machine and Supply Co Samsco Jennings Anderson the Saatda San Anfonio Ed Hill Frank Vaughan Chamber of Com Ree T. C. Gravitt Southwestern Bell Telephone Touston Shi

L A River To Turn Irish Green For St Patrick Day Parade

The San Antonio River Walk will glow Irish green Sunday to honor St Patrick Day with dye approved by the Texas Water Quality Control Board. Arthur Veltman Jr led the Paseo del Rio Association and Irish Americans in requesting the dye for a parade along the river. The commission, meeting at the Hilton Palacio del Rio, approved the plan after Veltman assured no fish would be harmed. They also discussed Easter barge events with three boats named Revina Caroline and Marineta to cruise the river for two hours.

ED Castillo Sa Antonia St. Patrick's Texas Water Quadity Control Board River Walk Advisory Commission Arthur Veltman Jr Velltan Paseo del Rio Association Loral Veltman Commission Hilton Palacio del Rio Hotel Thad Harkins San Amanio Caurt Revina Caroline Neet Abbraver

San Antonio Light subscription rates and mail terms

Rates by carrier and mail for San Antonio and Texas readers. Daily, Sunday, and combined options listed with monthly and annual prices. Regional rates extend to Texas, Mexico, Central America, Canada, and foreign continents. The paper notes Associated Press rights and reproduction limits.

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Classic Cars Big Attraction at San Antonio Show

Classic autos from the Lone Star Region of the Classic Car Club of Am a l va display at the Third Annual San Antonio Light International Automobile Show. Vehicles include a 1928 Bentley a 1936 Cadillac a 1939 Bentley a 1936 Cadillac a 198? Phantom II Rolls-Royce and a 1938 Rolls Royce with features like a built in picnic table right hand drive and walnut interiors.

Beniley Cadillac Rolls-Royce Rolls Lone Star Classic Car Club of Amalva San Antonio Ratls- Royce At Swearingen Awearligen Maj Gil Wasserzieher Wassersieher He Auto Autora Minnesota Wasserzicher

Ordinances Being Prepared for Housing Center Licensing

Ordinances covering registration and licensing of persons altering contracts for sale are being prepared by Andrews and Associates, operating agency for the Model Cities Housing Center. The Mayor's Housing Advisory Committee will be asked to approve the ordinances for forwarding to the City Council.

Andrews and Assoviates Model Cities Housing Center Mayor's Housing Advisory Committee S

Construction skills course reaches 50 trades in 134 cities

The Mexican American Unity Council's Project Tuita will teach 50 construction trades to residents across 134 cities. Classrooms are home setups, with training at a residence at 200 Rivas rented from Scobey, Inc. Municipal and private partners support the program.

Comnecl Rivas Fran Scobey, Inc

Fire damages home on Pyran Street after cigarette blaze

A discarded cigarette caused a fire in a one story frame residence at 1218 W Pyran. Reported at 8 42 pm Tuesday by Raymond Mecal the blaze was under control in five minutes. Fire Chief B C Medlack said the fire reached a bedroom and hallway and caused about 5000 in damages.

W. Pyran Raymond Mecal Contel Chie B.C. Medlack

Auto Show Opens in San Antonio with David Houston Headlining

The San Antonio Automobile Dealers Association presents a sprawling 100,000 square foot exhibit with more than 30 local dealers showcasing 1972 models from domestic and foreign makers. Country star David Houston headlines a nightly stage show with Shoji Tabuchi and Joe Higgins also appearing. The event runs Wednesday through Sunday with three performances on Saturday and Sunday.

San Antonio Automobile Dealers Association David Houston Houston Japan Shoji Tabuchii Thdiller Joe Higgins San Antonio Hilton Palacio del Rio Hotel San Antonio Automobile Deaters Association Greater San Antonio

Benefits Draw 400 At Aged Seminar In Kenedy High

An all day seminar at Kenedy High School drew over 400 senior citizens from the Monjes area seeking government services. Speakers included Dan San Miguel and Dan participants from Model Cities, State Public Welfare, and local agencies.

Kenedy High School Dan San Miguel Mone Jes Patrick F. Flores Joseph Madaz Nobel Cities San Migael Rapello Aeropaa State Department of Public Welfare Homer Martinez National Council An Aging Connie Reyes Economic Opportunities Development Corporation ONC Gene Rodriguez EODC Arden Lewis Senor Tir Vilar

Guilty Plea In Alien Case Involving Montes

Jose A. Montes 63 of Ballas pled guilty in U S magistrates court to aiding two Mexican aliens to enter the United States. He was fined 1000 and sentenced to ten months in jail with bond set under 5500.

Jose A. Montes Ballas U.S Montes Juin Giles

Homeowners Counseling Plan Aims to Aid Credit Struggling Families

Mayor Gatti announced completion of a federal Home Ownership Counseling Program. The plan assists families with credit problems seeking loans, currently limited to the Model Cities area and set to run for 235 hours this week.

Gatti

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