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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1976
Page
1
Bexar Divers and four local scuba teams plan a world record attempt for underwater checkers this weekend during the Lackhand Air Purce Use Cultural Bicentennial Festival. The marathon checkers contest occurs at Lackherd’s NCO Club this evening amid social activities and community gatherings.
On May 28 1946 San Antonio faced a mosquito threat while a 2h member committee prepared for President Roosevelt’s visit and work on Memorial Day plans. The city reported new poliomyelitis and illness cases at Brooke Army Medical Center, closing with a baseball doubleheader win by the San Antonio Bronchos and health efforts to drain standing water.
A fragmented history piece chronicles Bobby Locke, Republican candidate, detailing past incidents from 1960s trials to 1970s campaigns. It includes court actions, transfers, acquittals, and a 1975 primary victory over Nett Culnan as he prepares to face Bob Krueger in the 1st District race.
Anon residents faced a frigid Friday as temperatures tumbled to a record low around 5 degrees. The mercury fell about 1.56 degrees near dawn and remained near the mark for hours, breaking the prior record of SH degrees set on LOL Warmer weather is expected later. The Weather Service notes this date’s high won’t reach the 1927 record of 13 degrees in Scoeching.
San Antonio city council debates the fuel adjustment charged by La-Vaca Gas Gathering Co. Councilman Claude Black votes against ratifying the rate amid rising bills. CPS projects June residential bills at 44.13 dollars versus May 34.79, as TRC allows pass through of natural gas costs. Mayor Lila Cockrell urges restraint while others warn of bankruptcy risk and higher prices. Budget cuts of 10 million and rebates to ratepayers are proposed as relief options.
San Antonio School District trustees move to cancel a 41.6 million administration building contract after a court suit looms. Residents push to reverse the decision, citing waste of time and money. Kaltermann’s firm had won the bid on March 25, but work halted April 1 as the board rescinded. Hearing delayed to June 7. board members face tense public pressure and a partisan atmosphere during the election period.
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