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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1976

Page

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Free Concert and City Events in Bexar Today

Paul Elizondo and his orchestra offer a free 7:30 p.m. Monday concert at the Arneson River Theater. National convention of Retired and Veteran Hallway Employees runs Monday to Wednesday at the Menger Hotel. The Benedictine Art Contest finalists include Mary How Kirsty among 36 national entrants in New York City.

Paul Elizondo Arneson River Theater Mary How Kirsty Castle Knight Manufacturers Hanover Trust New York City

Through The Years Light Files May 8 1966 Highlights

Food prices show a five pound bag of flour at 35 cents chicken at 9 cents per pound and pork chops at 60 cents per pound. Older items recount court induction 1856 bids 1948 plant closures 1938 courthouse permit 2.2 million May 1916 border readiness 1906 deer protection 1896 a new lease for San Antonio branches 1886 Alligator marshes near Jackson Elmira with frogs notes.

Mays Jackson Elmira

Delegates Pick District Leaders in Bexar County Conventions

In Bexar County senatorial district conventions, uncommitted liberal Democrats overtook Carter delegates in Districts 26 and 19 while Carter held sway in District 21. Lloyd Bentsen loyalists remained in District 19, and Torres defeated Hiatt for District 26 chair, with Wallac e and Bentsen representation debated. overall, 36 delegates uncommitted, 31 for Bentsen, 16 for Carter in the state delegation.

Sharon Watkins Simmy Carter Bexar County Lloyd Bentsen Peter Torres Wes Hiatt Ms. Hiatt National Carter New York City Torres Jefferson High School George Wallace Bentsen Wallace District 26 ECDC Eugene Rodriguez de Rmity District 21 Carter Forties Bill Sinkin Simkin Mike Bathke Carterites Isun District 19 Gilbert Kissling Matt Garcia Garcia Sargent Shriver Kissling

VanArcher Leads GOP 19th Senatorial District Convention

Henry VanArcher, the nominations committee chair, directs action at the Republican Party 19th Senatorial District Convention held Saturday night at EL Tropicano Motor Hotel, with Joe V. Alvarez serving as convention chairman.

Henry VanArcher VanArcher Joe V. Alvarez EL Tropicano Motor Hotel

Reagan Scores Again With GOP Forces

Ronald Reagan won strong support at Bexar County Republican conventions for a second consecutive Saturday. Delegates selected backed Reagan in districts 18 26 and 71 while Ford supporters carried the 21st district. Resolutions urged defense energy tax limits and Panama Canal control with Steelman urging party unity ahead of the Fort Worth state convention.

Olene Stone Ronald Reagan Bexar County Texas Ford Reagan Alamo Heights Terrell Hills United States Panama Canal Eisenhower Middle School Cambridge Elementary Cleo Bohis Alan Steelman Dallas Steelman Lloyd Bentsen Tsaying Joe Alvarez Libba Barnes Dorothy Dowine Fort Worth Volero

Fund Drive Set For Santa Rosa Children's Hospital

A noon luncheon Tuesday at Santa Rosa Children's Hospital kicks off a drive to raise 575000 dollars for regional pediatric heart care and diagnostic equipment. Angus Cockrell, hospital foundation president, says volunteers aim to fund advanced equipment while 12 specialists outline their roles in infant and child care.

Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital Children’s Heart Comer Angus Cockrell Hospital Foundation

Raza Unida District 26 backs alien voting rights and more

A Raza Unida District 26 Convention adopted a resolution to extend voting rights to resident aliens with over five years in the United States. Other actions urged San Antonio to curb pass through charges, support Mexican American business development, and oppose Kelly Air Force Base layoffs deemed discriminatory. Delegates call single member districts, praised DOJ voting rights moves, and elected Frank Monreal as senatorial chairman with Mary Jane Rodriguez as secretary.

United States Raza Unida Party San Juan de Los Lagos San Antonio Crystal City Ito AUP Kelly Air Force Base Defense Department Courch Justice Department Frank “Pancho” Monreal Mary Jane Rodriguez Richard Jasso

Connally Calls for Term Limits for U S Leaders

Former Texas Governor John Connally urged term limits for presidents and Congress members in a Texas Medical Association speech. He proposed a single six year presidential term, eight year senate term, and two four year House terms to promote national service over self service.

Dallas Texas John Connally Texas Medical Association Connally Congress

Bush says withhold secret data if leakage is certain

CIA Director George Bush argued at Trinity University that he would withhold sensitive national security information from Congress if he knew it would be leaked to the public. He defended the CIA reorganization and urged continuity under a new president while opposing public disclosure of agent identities.

CIA George Bush Congress Bush Trinity University Texas U.S China United States Richard Welch Athens Welch San Antonio

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