Downtown traffic tieup prompts council action and fines
Downtown congestion near Malhead Jtons ton Flores and Houston backed up blocks as businesses occupying half the street hindered traffic. The council urged staff to prepare recommendations, consider charging off duty police to control peak hour jams, and debated banning basements beneath sidewalks.
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Malhead Jtonston
Flores
Houston
Main and Commerce
Flores and Commerce
Stewart Fischer
Gatli
Main
Fischer
Public Sufely
George Bichsel
Charles Bechéra
Fscher
Becker
Berkér
Vischer
Robert M. Willard
Richsel
Police Department
Biehsel
Hilliard
Bischel
Aller
John Gattl
Teens posing as newsboys run theft scam in San Antonio
Police uncover a group of teenagers posing as newspaper collectors near South Side San Antonio. They operate within a five mile radius of 1600 South Presa, using entry to homes to steal purses and valuables after asking for water. Detectives say legitimate carriers are not involved. Residents are advised to notify police if unrecognized collectors appear.
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San Antonio
Near South Side
DN Lambkin
Hambkin
Carriews
MIT Building Hit by Bomb in Cambridge
A bomb exploded on the fourth floor of MIT’s Hermann Hall early today causing damage to several offices and a ladies room. Police received a float from a camera voice warning a bomb had been planted. the building was locked and unoccupied at the time. The four story structure houses offices for the Center for International Studies and notes involvement with Daniel Ellsberg.
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Cambridge
Mass
UPL
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Hermann Hall
MEE
Center For Interational Studies
Daniel Ellsberg
Uswse
Pentagon
Southeast Asia
Government plans three tier economy with wage and price rules
The proposal divides firms into three groups big business MSDs macdlarate-sleed companies and little firms. Big firms must get advance permission to change wages or prices after freezes while the others mainly notify or comply with set standards. Congress will receive a bill extending wage price controls and giving new powers including standby authority over dividends and interest.
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Tly
Waderake
Iittle
Macdlarate-Sleed
Inter
Rothsfeld
Congress
Model Cities Probe Opens Ad Hoc Committee on URSA Use
The Model Cities CPPC formed a new ad hoc committee to study the URSA program amid HUD's ongoing San Antonio inquiry. City Council had announced an investigation into URSA, with a second meeting tentatively scheduled after a lengthy informal session at Weld Elementary School.
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Hares
Citizen Policy Participation Commission
CPPC
United Businessmen of San Atetonio
URSA
Chy Council
Department of Housing and Urban Development
KK. Wits
Rivas
Commission
John Simmargilla
Jenkiin
Richard Borrego
Manuel Vela
George Cisneros
Aquarium
Mini Monorail Extension Studied for HemisFair Plaza
Neal Mogford leads the HemisFair Plaza Association proposing extending the stalled mini-monorail to The Alamo downtown hotels and La Villita. Mania Fontana suggests a new company could be formed to finance the venture and potential name changes surface for the plaza. The group plans a future meeting and seeks chairs for commerce, promotion, grievances, and membership.
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ED Castillo
HemisFair Plaza
Portyte
HemisFair Plaza Association
Neal Mogford
Association
Alamo
Downtown
la Villita
Plaza
Mania Fontana
HeminFair Plaza
Plaza Arlist
Jesse Sanchez
Willita
San Antonio
Mogford
Associa
Ion
Jim Gaines
Hewnisah Plaza
Hailey Cook
Mike Walverton
Bill Hioltzinger
School District Seeks ESAP Funds For Maintenance Crews
The San Antonio School District will hire three crew leaders and 22 workers under the Emergency Employment Act to support maintenance and add community aides to liaise between the district and the community. ESAP funds total 90 457 dollars toward galavies and benefits, while other provisions adjust programs and discontinue some pupil services and projects.
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Doris Wrighy
San Antonio
SASD
Ad Ape
SIS
Paul Kant
Sue Perintendent
Colal
ESAP
Fhr
Sutton
Hawthorne Junior High
Mobile Museum
Federal project pays teachers for gains in reading math
Washington Elementary School students may earn up to 1200 in federal funds for improved reading and math under a pilot program. Teachers and parents would receive incentives, with central school in Pym for comparison and about 100 students per grade across Washington and central sites.
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Our Lady of the Lake College
St. Mary's University
Washington
San Antonio
Paul Sociate
Rich
Department of Health
Radars- Men and Welfare
Ves
Xantz
Tynan
Kanly
Postal Service drops rise in postage rates under Nixon plan
Washington AP The Postal Service has discarded plans to seek higher postal rates. James W. Hargrove chief ail officer said Postage for General Winton M. Blount decided not to ask for increases set to take effect next spring. Current postage rates were 6 cents first class and 1 cent for parcel mail.
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Washington
Postal Service
Nixon
James W. Hargrove
Winton M. Blouns
Mall
Light's Action Line Reveals School Bus Safety Debate
A chaotic account details concerns over school buses and youth drivers. Officials acknowledge needed road improvements while urging parent groups to pressure local commissioners. The piece notes laws limiting minor employment and deposits, with references to state guidance on underage workers.
San Antonio Light subscription rates and regional pricing
Subscription rates by carrier for San Antonio and Texas towns are listed. Prices shown cover daily and Sunday options, monthly, quarterly, and yearly terms, with separate rates for Texas, Mexico, Central America, and overseas destinations. The document outlines various delivery options and regional pricing structures.
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San Antonio
Texas
Staves Quitsile
Mexico
Central Ammirica
South America
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