Multiple Community Events Highlight Local Civic Scene
A patchwork of TV programs and meetings fills the week with nutrition education on KSRN-TV at 8 20 p m and a Women s Movement discussion by San Antonio ButAnal Organization for Women at 7 30 p m Thursday Many events focus on education with the Texas State Teachers Association District 20 annual convention drawing about 6000 workers from 18 counties at the Convention Center Meanwhile a marathon at Fort Sam Houston spans 13 6 miles starting Saturday Others include a turkey shoot at El Caron Church a conference at the Hilton and a Freedom of Information talk by the Texas Attorney General sponsored by Women in Communication The Northwest Family Branch of the YMCA offers an amateur radio novice class every Tuesday across 445 E Sunshine and related community activities continue through the week
Through the Years From The Light Files 1984 Nov notes
A fragmented recall from The Light Files lists events on November 3 and 6 in San Antonio and surrounding areas. It mentions a baby girl stolen and returned, retail merchandise restrictions, an election turnout note, a theater appearance, a polite raid arrest, and historical references to past election results and odd anecdotes from 1826 to 1898.
Water Issue Not Dead Says Local Environmentalist
Fay Linkin of the Aquifer Protection Association says her group helped defeat Proposition One to authorize a new 400 million in water development ponds. Supporters like Gov. Briscoe and Speaker Clayton face questions as voters show concern over state control and future water plans. A substitute plan may be submitted, with APA pressing for Texas water relief without enlarging the Texas Water Development Board.
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Clayton
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Orart
Tandhers Brisei
San Antonio Light Subscription Rates Notice 1930s
Public notice lists subs rates for daily, Sunday and weekly editions in Texas. Rate table shows daily and Sunday options, monthly, yearly options, with prices for mail and carrier delivery. Rates are for the San Antonio Light and affiliated publication.
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San Antonio Ga
Hagist Corporation Publication
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San Antonis
Texas
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Parcony
Shaw Wins County Tax Post in Surprise Victory
Liberal Democrat Ben Shaw defeated Republican Doris Blakeman by a wide margin to become county tax assessor collector ending a four year campaign to reform property tax. He vows rapid action, meeting with local reformers to influence tax laws and to learn the office duties from incumbent Charles G. Davis.
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Ben Shaw
Trough
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Doris Blakumuar
Charles G. Davis
Davis
P. E. Dickison
Blakeman
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Thonday
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Election error limits returns in county tax race
Democrat Ben Shaw led the county tax assessor-collector race with 145,363 votes against Republican Doris Blakeman after 230 boxes and absentee results. Shaw declared winner as GOP campaigners criticized setup and future party dynamics, with Blakeman saying the race was a strong Republican bid.
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Ben Shaw
Doris Hlakeman
Shaw
Doris Blakeman
County Tax Post
Punchcard Ballot Comes Home to Roost
A distraught voter phoned the Bexar County Courthouse about a half hour after polls closed with a urgent question. She had already voted and brought home her punched card ballot seeking guidance. Officials noted there was no remedy to salvage the ballot and used the incident to argue for replacing punch card systems with voting machines Countywide.
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Bexar County
Sontan
Vale
San Antonio voter reopens ballot after confusion on punch card
A San Antonio businessman voted for Socialist Workers Party candidate Peter Camejo using a punch cad system. He followed the instructions, realized his mistake, and requested a new punch card ballot.
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San Antonio
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Socialist Workers Party
Peter Cameo
Yarbrough Victory Surprises Barrow Judge Says
Texas Supreme Court race outcome shocks Barrow who calls Mouston judge Don Yarbrough the winner in the Democratic primary. Barrow predicts possible disbarment proceedings in Houston and notes ongoing Judicial Qualification Commission scrutiny if Yarbrough takes the oath. Barrow plans to run again for the next opening.
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Charles Barrow
Mouston
Don Yarbrough
Texas Supreme Court
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Barrow
4Th Court of Civil Appeals
Houston
Bexar
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Maine
Supreme Court
Judicial Qualification Commission
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No More for Bob Garcia as He Wins Reelect
Bob Garcia, age 75, secures a 4 to 1 victory over Irish Mike OLeary Tuesday night in Bexar County, announcing plans to retire after his current term. He claims to be the oldest and longest serving constable in Texas, with service beginning in 1948. Garcia will turn 76 on December 8 and notes he may serve 42 years in office before stepping down.
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Bob Garcia
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Garcia
Bexar County
Uve
Texas
Deep South Side
O'Leary
Sam
Former Teacher Wins State Board District 20 Seat
Yolanda Torres a San Antonio homemaker and former teacher defeated rival Mike Pagonis by a landslide to win the District 20 seat on the State Board of Education. She vows to serve and becomes the fourth woman on the 24-member board. Incumbent Jimmy Elrod appears assured of re election in District 21 with strong support beyond Bexar County.
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San Antoulo
State Board of Education
Mike Pagonis
Jimmy Elrod
Morton-Southwest
Tr. Dell Foster
Meek
Bexar County
Elynd
IB County
Elrod
Foster
Teanales Lose Tamales as Peanuts Supplant Traditions
In San Antonio a Democratic Party event shows peanuts replacing tamales as the favored treat. A precinct worker laments the shift and wonders if tamales will return, noting fatigue with peanuts and long-standing party snacking customs.
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