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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1977
Page
8
Mother's Day will generate about 14 million telephone calls nationwide Sunday. Texas accounts for 1.5 million with 126,945 reaching San Antonio. Southwestern Bell says 263 operators will handle the volume and suggests calling before 5 pm and using personal calls to save time and money.
Gloria Langdon of Tonkawa Oklahoma named Mother of the Year by the American Mothers Committee at a gala Waldorf Astoria ceremony. She and 49 other finalists were evaluated by a panel. Langdon and her husband run the Tonkawa News. The event featured 1000 lights, candy accents, and appearances by Miss America Dorothy Kathleen Benbai.
Customs agents raided a North Side apartment Friday afternoon recovering stereo equipment, TV sets, a rifle, radios and more valued at thousands. Howard Lewis 32 and Evelyn 29 of 5300 NW Lovp 410 were charged with multiple counts ranging 200 to 6000 dollars and jailed on 10000-dollar bonds set by Night Magistrate Homer Watts. An acquaintance was released after questioning while the couple’s 9 year old daughter was placed in relatives’ custody.
Frances Dayne of Levittown sues Milton DeVacque and Pennsylvania National Mutual Casualty Insurance Co for at least 5000 dollars claiming the adjuster’s comment about “77 pairs of men’s pants” damaged her reputation. The 77 pants belonged to her late husband and two sons after a March 13 1976 house fire.
The Railroad Commission set hearings to review financial data from Lo Vaca and Coastal States, Austin, and LCRA as it weighs new rate actions amid ongoing settlement talks. Supreme Court rulings boost Coastal leverage while San Antonio and Waco suits advance, seeking a full La Vaca resolution.
President Carter visits Newcastle for a campaign style swing amid high unemployment and low wages in northeastern England. He outlines new initiatives to boost jobs, curb inflation, and share resources with underdeveloped nations. Carter also tours Washington's ancestral home and speaks on unity and global cooperation.
The article reports on military personnel motivation, noting that reduced incentives such as enlistment bonuses and curtailed medical services and the GI Bill hinder training and retention. General Roberts argues the defense force is roughly equal to the Soviets in talent, but budgets strain readiness.
Roberts says motivation must come from the American people. He notes his four star promotion honors the Air Training Command, the Air Force second largest with about 120000 personnel and a 1.4 billion dollar annual budget. ATC trains nearly 400000 personnel annually.
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