S.A. to Get Square Deal Next Year
San Antonio prepares for the 22nd annual National Square Dance Convention with about 80 organizers from 11 states meeting city officials for a luncheon at the Menger Hale. Roy Davis, chair, warns hotels, police, fire, and transit crews to welcome some 21 000 dancers on June 27 to 30 at the San Antonio Convention Center. Mrs. Lila Cockrell promises full preparations and beefed up hospitality as registrations top 5 000 and events include continuous dancing, a fashion show, and classes. The Howard Thornton aide notes this is the world’s largest convention where attendees pay their own way.
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Udall Warns of Fuel Preview at Landscape Architect Meeting
Former Interior Secretary Stewart Udall warned of another fuel shortage preview for this winter. Speaking at the American Society of Landscape Architects conference in San Antonio, Udall urged energy research and higher mileage standards, noting oil supply risks from the Middle East and calling for solar energy and reduced car fuel consumption. He urged millions for energy tapping research while criticizing Nixon-era policies.
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Spanish Dance Program Set in Brackenridge Park
Jemaa of Spanish and Mesiena dancing featuring the Maria Moreno Ballet Fiesta will be sponsored by the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department. The public is invited to attend the 4 pm show on the Showmobile in Brackenridge Park.
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Maria Moreno
San Antonio
EPA Meeting to Explain Emission Controls in San Antonio
Regional EPA officials will hold public meetings Monday at 7 p.m. at El Tromguno Hotel to explain proposed emission controls and their impact for San Antonio. City officials will observe. pollution must drop from 63 000 to 51 000 tons by 1975, with changes likely in parking lot limits and gas rationing proposals.
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Bustamante Is Honored by City and County Leaders
More than 1,004 well wishers gathered at Comer Noel Friday night to honor County Commissioner Albert Bustamante. The appreciation party charged $10 per head and drew many city and county officials including Alfred Beckmann Al Padilla Mrs Lila Cockrell Cil Morton Frank Vaughn Ton Stalhandske and County Judge Blair Reeves. Bustamante, a former aide to Rep Henry B Gonzalez, said he was overwhelmed and thanked attendees as Rep Gonzalez stayed in Washington for a weekend session at Congress.
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Bustomanty
Courage and optimism urged for teachers by leaders
A Texas district Teachers Association convention featured Dr. Alexander C. Carmichel urging educators to show courage in legislation and in changing times. He emphasized optimism and attitude as key to classroom effectiveness, while Superintendent Johnny Clark announced expanded district representation. U.S. Rep. Henry B. Gonzalez was replaced by Dr. Don Anderson at a luncheon.
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San Antonio men receive nine year narcotics prison terms
Armando Steve Garia a former policeman now of San Antonio and Randall H Courtney a former used car salesman were each sentenced in U S District Court to nine years for possession with intent to distribute 342 grains of cocaine. A 10 year special parole term was added for each man by Judge Adrian Spears after an undercover operation of federal narcotics agents. Gates pleaded innocent but was found guilty and Courtney pleaded guilty.
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Army surgeon general lauds medical corps efficiency in San Antonio speech
New Army Surgeon General Richidt Taylor praised the medical department during a Palaco del Rin gathering, noting reorganizations under an all volunteer force and strong health services. He highlighted the Army Institute of Surgical Research at Brooke Army Medical Center for burns and the drive to combat encephalitis with vaccines. The remarks emphasized global impact from Army medical advances and support for soldiers, dependents, and facilities.
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Beckmann Named Lone Star Chief
Alfred G. Beckmann city councilman and San Antonio business leader is elected president of Lone Star Brewing Co by the board. He will succeed Sullivan who has been president since 1869 and will serve as vice chairman and chief operating officer. Beckmann, 84, has led Pioneer Flour Mills since 1929 and helped develop flour mixes sold in 10 states. He is a World War I artillery veteran and held multiple civic roles in San Antonio, including bank director and hospital trustee.
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Gas cut threat cited at Seguin steel mill hearings
About 500 workers at Seguin’s Structural Metals fear layoffs if La Vaca curtails natural gas supply by 10 percent in August. Clyde Selig testified the plant, Seguin’s largest employer, would struggle to find equivalent work. The railroad commission paused the hearing to Oct 23 to hear further testimony on short term gas deliveries and past sales.
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