First GOP lawmakers from Bexar plan reforms in Austin
Stryker McGuire reports James Nowlin and Joseph Sage, the first Republicans from Bexar County since 1880, outline reform goals for Texas. Nowlin targets insurance and tax reform, uniform property appraisal, school funding, pollution enforcement, and a state crime commission. Sage seeks to reform the constitution and improve governance without full abolition, and both favor cooperation with Democratic leaders.
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Bexar County
James Nowlin
Joseph F. Sage
Austin
Gav. Dolph Briscoe
Bill Hobby
Nowlin
San Antonio
Texas
AACOG Seeks Funding From HUD and Partners
AACOG seeks about 44,289 in HUD funds as part of a three year plan. An interagency funding review with HUD is set for next Thursday. AACOG’s budget totals 1,470,168 for 1972 73, with other grants from HEW DOT EPA and state agencies. The committee also reviews a 797,000 grant bid for urban transportation planning.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development
Alamo Area
AACOG
Urban Mass Transportation Administration
Mass
Trafsit
Ex-convict charged with heroin faces 11-year terms
Fabio Cisneros Garcia Sr., 32, of San Carlos, pleaded guilty to possession and sale of heroin and paraphernalia. District Judge Archie Brown gave five concurrent 11-year sentences after his guilty plea. Alonzo Rodriguez, 38, was given a two-year term for leading possession of heroin. Judge John G. Berwides presided in the 187th District Court.
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Berms
Fabio Cisneros Garca Sr
San Carlos
Archie
Brown
Garza
Ney
Patrohnan Albert Chevers
Limbo premiere promotes war drama in San Antonio
Kathleen Nolan stars in Limbo a war film about POW MIA wives with over 40 interviews guiding the portrayal Nolan famed for The Real Mccoys tours the Alamo City to discuss the movie ahead of a Friday November 17 premiere She notes the film seeks a truthful look at home front experiences contrasting typical war depictions and previews an NBC series Wednesday Night Out.
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San Antonio
Ieachress
Miss Nolan
Prin Pal
Fourteen Rockettes injured as staircase collapses
In New York City four Rockettes were injured when a five foot portable staircase they were rehearsing on collapsed during a Wednesday practice at Radio City Music Hall. Ten were treated and released at Roosevelt Hospital while the rest did not require hospital care.
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New York
UPI
Radio City Music Hall
Roosevelt Hospital
Trials of Sailors Delayed on Kitty Hawk Return
Washington reports that 29 black sailors charged after a brawl aboard the aircraft carrier Kitty Hawk will not face trials until the ship returns to the United States around December 1. Navy officials note few courts martial have begun at sea, while those seeking civilian lawyers will be tried on arrival. NAACP leader Nathaniel Ones accuses the Navy of avoiding publicity with at-sea proceedings.
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United States
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Nathanial Ones
Navy
Bexar County Seeks Solutions for Voting Problems
County Clerk James Knight told the Bexar County Courthouse discussions center on long lines at polls, punch card voting jams, and split precinct handling. He urges more voting machines, staff training, and redesigned precincts by 1974 to create 319 full precincts.
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Bexar
James Knight
Knight
Final Bexar County election totals inch toward completion
County Clerk James Knight said final tabulations for Bexar County races will be ready by Thursday afternoon. He warned 10 to 12 of 229 precincts remain to be counted but expected no changes to outcomes. The closest race is District 57 C where Joe Sage leads Guy Floyd by about 60 votes of nearly 16 000. Sage anticipated winner status. Knight noted turnout in the presidential race may fall about 50 000 short of estimates, with 212 479 counted from 233 boxes of 319 so far. He stressed no sizable changes are expected in the final count.
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Bexar County
James Knight
Oflire
Knight
Legislative District 57-C
Joe Sage
Guy Floyd
Sage
Bexar
Man Charged With Murder In El Paso Shooting
Guillermo Zamora Pierce Jr., 27, of 613 Elvira, held on murder with malice charges after the June 2 shooting death of 11 year old Jesse Gonzalez at the Palatino Club area. Guns found at Pierce home. No bond set. Pierce also faces drug charge and probation hearing on a prior assault case.
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Elvira
Jesse Gonzalez
Porter
Pierce
Thea
Gonzalez
Palatino Club
el Paso
Navidad
44Th Distref
UT nursing school receives $71,185 grant
The University of Texas system School of Nursing obtains a 71,185 dollar grant from the Esso Education Foundation to develop multimedia instructional materials including slides audio and color video cassettes depicting patient situations for student use and six phases of instruction.
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Light
Austin
University of Texas System School of Nursing
Esso Education Foundation
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Notable Write-in Votes Stir Presidential Ballot Tale
County Clerk Jimmy Knight appears on a presidential write in list alongside famed figures such as John Seitmitz Henry Jackson and Hubert Humphrey. The piece notes other write in names including Charles Sullivan Jerry Rubin and Peter Max while joking about local politics and potential replacements.
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Ted Kennedy
Henry Jackson
Hubert Humphrey
Bary Goldwater
George Walace
Ronald Reagan
Benjamin Spock
Ralph Nader
Sissy
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John Lindsay
Curtis LeMay
Rank Brown
Pat Paulsen
Roger Staubach
Joe Naemath
Jimmy Holla
Charles Sullivan
Teachers State Reception Honors Barbara Wafford in Texas District
Miss Barbara Wafford president of the Alamo District 20 Texas Sale Teachers Association will be honored at a reception at 10 p.m. Thursday in the River Room of the Convention Center. She represents 16 counties and 14,100 educators will be served by Mrs Olga Fischer and Mrs Qpal Maky.
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Texas Sale Teachers Association
We River
Wafford Wafford
Olga Fischer
Qpal Maky
Subscription rates in Texas Texas and foreign countries listed
The San Antonio Light presents subscription pricing for daily and Sunday editions. Rates vary by region including Texas cities, other U S states, Canada, and foreign countries. Prices shown cover monthly and annual terms with different combinations of daily, Sunday, or both editions.
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