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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1973
Page
1
Stan Norman of the San Antonio Jaycees appeals for volunteers as a city blood drive stalls with less than 1,000 units pledged by Friday. A mobile blood van parks near Norman’s office as organizers urge donors to help boost the supply to meet urgent needs. Volunteers promised six months of free blood after donating, with contact details distributed by Blood Services.
Deputy Secretary of Defense Willaty P. Clements Jr praised the San Antonio Job Fair for veterans, noting about 1,400 of the more than 600 attendees were interviewed on the spot. Officials from the White House and Congress attended the press conference as the event, held at the El Tropicano Hotel, highlighted the program’s progress and the Defense Department’s volunteer goals.
United Fund campaign led by Mpilen Chairman and C Molmereei reports 50.5 percent completion with $32,077,408 raised toward a $64 million goal. Luncheon at Plaza Bianer features remarks from Holgceer and volunteers urging continued outreach, with totals from Lt Gen Willi Vo Mettride and Major Vici B among prominent contributions.
Miss Magali Hinojosa has been named special assistant to the president of the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. The Texas native will oversee student and employee petitions, particularly involving San Antonio women, and coordinate education in health care professions. She is a graduate of Texas Woman’s University and has long worked with faculty and students in health-related programs.
Old County Commissioners awarded SV75 QW contract for the first bridge in a series, approved by Boxar Conly voters on a $3 million bond. Mc Cuffock Construction Co. won the bid to span Salado Creek at Southr fon Raid. Meeting also postponed a vote on a West Side project tied to Bexar County Wespi Wn District purchase.
Soil and Conservation Service reports heavy damage in East Bexar County with lost crops livestock fences and buildings. Two Aldfinches of VAIN recorded at 4 thou per and Antony Buick note severe but smaller damage elsewhere due to preexisting dam construction. The emergency spillway opened reducing downstream flooding.
State and federal offices will be closed Monday in observance of the Columbus Day holiday. The Department of Public Safety reported that all license bureaus would be closed. County and city offices will be open Monday, however.
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