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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1973
Page
1
A reader asks why San Antonio Riverwalk lacks accessible ramps. Officials note a new law requires entrances for disabled persons in new construction and 60 percent of the riverwalk is wheelchair accessible with seven ramps. No new ramps planned. signs will aid locating existing ramps.
San Antonio faces a severe energy shortfall as CPSB officials urge residents and businesses to conserve. One million kilowatt hours saved so far hints at progress but not enough to avert a potential blackout. Authorities seek higher priority for fuel deliveries and ask locals to set thermostats to 80 and limit electrical use as power supplies dwindle.
Weather forecasters predict rain on Wednesday with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, offering relief from heat as officials urge conservation measures. City buildings plan dimming lights and limiting outdoor signage while preserving lighting in high crime areas. use fans to circulate cooler air and reduce air conditioning use.
President Nixon admitted efforts to limit boundaries he described as aimed at protecting national security operations. He said some aides may have exceeded directives to shield the Watergate investigation, while denying direct approval of illegal actions. The remarks frame the Senate Watergate hearings as a clash between security needs and political sabotage.
A San Antonio street interview by The Light finds 10 residents willing to voluntary curtail home electricity use. Most praise the plan as sensible and necessary to save money and resources, though a few express concern about comfort, especially with air conditioning in hot weather.
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