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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1976
Page
2
A district court judge will inspect 20 voting machines today to determine why 1,758 voters failed to have their ballots recorded in the April 24 Dallas mayoral race. The contest saw Robert Folsom defeat Gary Weber by 1,122 votes.
Authorities probe a Fowler California junior high parade after 20 band members collapsed and screamed. Police and a doctor suggest they were slipped LSD in drinks at the event. In a separate note, U S District Judge Young tells the Arch Moore extortion jury to prepare for an overnight session this week as the case advances.
Police said a former Cambodian air force pilot stole a UAT Huey helicopter at Phoom Penh airport and flew to Thailand after forced 18 hour days under the Communist regime. The helicopter landed with only the pilot aboard in southeast Thailand last Friday. Italian caretaker premier Alsta Mora’s cabinet meets to set a date for early national elections that could bring the Communist Party its first government role since 1947. Politicians expect the vote around June 20, a Sunday.
Crystal City opponents of Jose Angel Gutierrez plan court action against Razin Unida Party wins in Zavala County. Gutierrez ally Crispin Trevino loses sheriff bid 124 to 1 071 but racial residency challenge remains. DOJ voting rights challenge and party reorganization loom in San Antonio and Bexar County.
Duval County voters split among candidates in key races as late returns from Jim Wells Jim Hogg and Starr counties could alter the outcome. Terry Canales led with 1 744 ballots, Glossbrenner trailed, Ramoz and Canales ran close in nearby counties. County Attorney Ricardo Garcia defeated Arnulfo Guerra 3 055 to 1 385, while incumbent County Commissioner Carrillo faced a runoff with F H Galales amid appeal over alleged tax fraud.
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