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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1972
Page
1
Huppertz Elementary teachers Frances McCarthy and Susan Fairchild led sixth graders in a study of the Orient. Art teacher Eleanor Doriberger organized corridor displays, including a 40-foot dragon, symbolic kites, and near life-sized figures in Far East costumes, as the Far East met the Near West in the classroom gallery.
The San Antonio river authority authorized sale of 1 400 000 in waste water bonds to fund the state part of federal grant requirements under the Environmental Policy Act. The board amended the budget by 55 925 for basin planning and irrigation system maintenance. It certified Nov 7 election results naming six directors from Bexar Coliad Karnes Wilson counties.
Andrew H. Cinneat of Teresa faced a life sentence after a jury in Math Dikiet Caner found him guilty of the sale of grams of heroin. He had six prior felony convictions. In the same court Pedro S. Conde Jr. of Madrid pled guilty to two counts of heroin sale and received two 15 year concurrent sentences.
United Fund volunteers predicted an alltime record on the final day of the 1972 campaign. Campaign Chair Mrs Waller W McAllister Jr said a bandwagon effect could surpass the $2 707 089 goal, marking the first time in 17 years UP meets its goal on schedule. The final pledge total would be announced Thursday night at the Convention Center River Room.
Two masked men escaped with seven dollars in a botched holdup at Whopper Burger No. 2 in Houston. Antonia Gonzalez, 4, reports one gun misfired when she refused to open the safe. A separate incident at Jif-E-Mart No. 669 saw assistant manager Jesse Eliyondin, 20, forced into a cooler during the robbery.
AACOG Criminal Justice Committee advances a regional probation system for five outer counties with federal funds of 68000 dollars under 1974 guidelines. The plan covers Atascosa Frio Karnes LaSalle and Wilson counties and links to a Lexan County San Antonio crime information system for judges.
International master George Koltanowski entertained Joske's crowd with 12 wins and two draws in simul games, while preparations for the Fried Chicken International Chess Tournament bring 16 masters to San Antonio. Bent Larsen and top Russians including Petrosian and Karpov join a diverse field from Australia to Canada for a round robin at the Convention Center Mission Room. Spectator admission is $2 for adults and $1 for under 14.
The Witte Museum in HemisFall Plaza displays 1912 Republic Mountain Van and about 50 other early vehicles through mid December. Highlights include a 1927 Model T fire engine, a 1917 Army ambulance, an M13 cargo truck, a 1928 Motel A pickup, a 1931 open air wagon, and a 1920 Model T convertible pickup. Admission ages 40 cents adults, 25 cents children and military.
The City Public Service Board filed a second 1.75 million lawsuit in District Court over the Braunig Lake power plant fire. Co defendants include Westinghouse Electric Corp Atwood and Morrill and Brown and Roni Inc. A prior federal suit named Westinghouse and Atwood Morrill. Damages are under investigation with possible amendments.
Maj. Ray Wortham, head of the Salvation Army Social Service Center, warned that imposters are soliciting donations by telephone in San Antonio. He said the fraudsters call homes asking for salvageable items for the Army's rehabilitation program and stressed the Army never makes telephone donation solicitations.
A 16 year old boy, George Hernandez of 314 Tidr wind, suffered second degree burns to both legs when gasoline used as a solvent ignited in a home flash fire. He was listed in satisfactory condition at Bexar County Hospital. Damages estimated at 300 dollars.
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