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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1977
Page
4
A reader asks about growing the famous Tyler roses and how Rosa Multi-Flora root stock contributes to their beauty. The Tyler Rose Garden uses 28,000 bushes and about 50 varieties, inviting visitors to see them in full bloom, with guidance from Elden Lyle on stock and cultivation.
A guardian for an estate may not commit the relative to a hospital or institution without a separate court order. State Bar of Texas notes that transfer to any state or private mental hospital or similar institution requires its own court authorization.
In 1943 four chaplains from Catholic, Jewish, Methodist and Dutch Reformed faiths gave their life jackets to soldiers aboard the sinking troopship Dorchester after a German torpedo strike. Their act of interfaith charity was celebrated in stamps and memorials across the free world, highlighting universal duty beyond combat.
Kathryn Ponce asks if cough syrup bought at a store should be taxed. the State Comptroller’s Office says nonprescription medicines are taxable while doctor prescribed medicines are exempt. Action Line notes calls at 222-0391 for questions and answers.
Police seek clues in a North Side killing of Mary Virginia Knuepper, shot in the head during an apparent robbery at a public storage business managed with her husband. A .45 shell casing was found, two men fled in a dirty white car, motive believed robbery though cash remained.
An eight year old San Angelo girl, Sylvia Alfaro, is in fair condition after an accidental shooting at her home on Bank Street. The incident occurred Sunday morning when the parents were awakened by a gunshot. Police were told the father and mother found Sylvia alongside two brothers, ages 10 and B, with a chest wound.
Houston Oiler quarterback Dan Pastorini was unhurt when his speedboat lost power during Lake Liberty races. It crashed into about 4,100 spectators, killing a Houston girl, Sherry Gaskin, and injuring four others. Officials blamed a motor failure and out of control entry into the crowd. The girl’s family and several spectators were treated at Texas hospitals.
Dolores Reyes 35, listed in critical condition after a man stabbed her and her mother Angelina Reyes 60 in the Victoria Courts dwelling. Dolores suffered six stab wounds while her mother was treated for back and neck injuries. Police found both women in the front yard and sought a 17 year old suspect who fled the scene.
Washington (UPI) Rep. Les Aspin says the government will spend about 4.7 billion dollars this year on pensions for healthy military retirees under 65, more than the cost of new Air Force planes or Navy ships. He notes 800,000 retirees under 65 draw such pensions, many work elsewhere, and accuses the system of creating a broad special interest boondoggle.
A motion to remove James G Buffington as guardian of his three sons was filed in County Court No. 4 by Buftinotoria’s brother Herman J. Stieferman. Buffington, a San Antonio businessman, is jailed on capital murder charges for hiring the ex wife’s death. the case also involves Charles County and Charles Moore. The motion argues the boys, ages 13, 12, and 11, should be placed under Stieferman’s guardianship while Buffington remains in custody. The hearing is set for 9 30.
In separate early Sunday holdups, a tall skinny man in green coveralls robbed Taco Bell at 9300 Wurzbach stealing about $24 after threat with a pistol. At Jif-E-Mart 2438 Harry Wurzhich clerk Bennett, 57, reported about $100 taken as the robber demanded cash from the register and bag.
Washington reports a week of conflict as Congress and the White House push cooperation amid key actions. The House schedules a 33.2 billion security aid bill with Korea bribery probe links, Israel and Arab nations funded, and tests of Carter energy and gasoline proposals linked to auto emissions. Senate debates food stamp reform tied to a farm bill Carter may veto, while a Clean Air Act amendment looms as a gauge of House sentiment on auto industry and fuel taxes.
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