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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1972

Page

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Heady Taste of Freedom for Former Mental Patient

Lutzenberger, 38, freed after seven and a half years in a state institution amid a San Antonio departure plan with his parents. A 144th District Court Jury found him sane for present purposes after testimony by Dr. J A Hunter, who urged ongoing observation and help. The 1968 murders of a South Side family remain unresolved for trial due to prior insanity ruling. The family plans to move to California with hopes of a fresh start.

Sean McNully Gilbert Lutzenberger San Antonio Luteenberger J.A. Hunter South Side Rusk State Hospital Lutzenberger Hunter Luizenberger Rusk Cornelio Jr W. Sayers Lattaenberger California

Burglary Suspects Apprehended After Triangle Auto Shop Break-in

Task force officers chased and captured a 19 year old after a 1:30 a.m. Tuesday break-in at Triangle Auto Shop on Frio City Road. A second suspect, 20, was arrested at a Harriman residence after leading police on a pursuit. Items recovered include a fan, cash, a radio, screwdriver and a knife. A 24-year-old man, held for burglary, was arrested after neighbors reported a break-in on Lyell Street.

Triangle Frio City Road Saturn Darby Hagte W. Harriman Segura Torreon Lyell

Industrial Park to Be Built in West San Antonio

George Ozuna engineer and president of the Greater West Side Development Corporation said a new industrial park will be built at Cal laghan and West Commerce to serve the Model Neighborhood Area. Construction of streets and utilities will begin within six days, funded by the United Businessmen of San Antonio and the corporation. Sections of the area will be set aside for industrial plants and wholesale businesses.

Callaghan West Commerce George Ozuna Greater West Side Development Corporation United Businessmen of San Antonio Greater West Side Development Corp West San Antonio Ozuna

Student Held In Pot Case At Campaign Rally Site

An WS-year-old Southenest Texas State University student was held on a marijuana possession charge after a disturbance at a George McGovern rally site on Alamo Plaza. Kent was jailed in lieu of 2500 bond. a 17-year-old companion faced minor charge with 25 bond.

Southenest Texas State University George McGovern Alamo Plaza Phil Chavarria William Dexter Kent Jr Kent

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San Antonio San Antonio Gazette Hearst Corporatiorr Offien McCullough Texas Perna Mexico Central America South America

Shrine Circus Ends San Antonio Cirque Dive

Wally Howard performs the finale act at the Shrine Circus in Jos Freeman Coliseum. The 5'11" 238 pound diver lands on a three foot sponge from 71 feet, requiring total focus as 7,500 pounds of force hit during impact. Proceeds aid Shrine Temple charities for crippled children.

O'Lene Stone Howard San Antonio Shrine Circus Jos Freeman Coliseum Soward Sam Howard Wally Brackenridge High School Wally Howard Gunter Hotel North Star Mall Wonderland Mcoreless Alzafat Temple Shrine Temple Turn Florida

Texas Prison Chief Seeks Marijuana Misde Dainor Change

Texas Department of Corrections head Estelle told the Texas Corrections Association meeting in San Antonio he favors making possession of marijuana a misdemeanor and opposes conjugal prison visits. He also urged expanded prisoner releases under supervision and community-based programs, noting 16,000 inmates and challenging current penalties.

ED Castillo W. J. Esterle Jr Texas Department of Corrections San Antonio Texas Texas Corrections Association Villita Estelle Dice George Beto Richard Russell Texas Rehabilitation Commission TDC Wardete Montana Brisa California

Alamo Heights Hosts Golden Anniversary Street Dance Week

Alamo Heights celebrates its 50th anniversary with a teen street dance at the pool area from 8 to 10 p.m. on Tuesday. Pioneer Day begins Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Hospitality Center with a luncheon, pioneer recognition, and a noon address by area mayors. The Heights Night Festival runs 5 to 10:30 p.m. featuring food, music, games, a choir concert at 7:30, and the premiere of The Alamo Heights Story a 412-person historical spectacle lasting four and a half hours.

Alamo Heights Alamo Heights High School Hospitality Center Heights

Booming Yule Predicted in L A

Texas Employ ment Commission forecasters expect a booming Christmas season for the area with trade peaking and possibly setting an all time record. Unemployment trends show a decline from August to September with 14,890 seeking work and a 4.5 percent rate.

Ateg San Antonio Texas Employment Commission

Burglars Hit S A Restaurant in North Side Fire

Police say intruders entered a North Side Italian restaurant at 1722 Fredericksburg through a storefront cut in and triggered a $194,000 blaze across three adjoining businesses. Loot valued at $25 included a nectar drink and champagne.

North Side Little Healy Fredericksburg

Schools Set Long Term Plan for Air Conditioning

South San Antonio district trustees approve a four stage long range master plan to air condition six elementary schools and South San Antonio High School. First phase covers cafeterias and assembly areas. libraries are second. Completion targets are 1974 for libraries and 1976 for classrooms pending bids for a new administration building and transportation facility with a Gillette elementary school project on November 20.

South San Antonio Athens Hutchins Kindred Palo Alto Price Royalpate Ralph Rich Gillette

Youth Attacks Police Officer In Downtown Melee

Early Tuesday five people were arrested after a downtown melee sparked by an 18 year old attempting to rob a San Antonio police officer. The incident began near Houston and Navajo at 12 16 a m. Officers Bays and Cupp were attacked as a crowd joined the struggle. The 18 year old and his 21 year old brother were treated for minor injuries and released. Two others, ages 19 and 23, were booked for obstructing police.

San Antonio Houston Navajo Reginald Bays Charles Cupp Bays Cupp Baysas Han Wett Green Hospital Durant E. Houston

San Antonio schools win prizes in yearbook contest

In the 38th annual yearbook critique and contest by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association at Columbia University, the Olmos yearbook from Alamo Heights High School placed third in its senior high school category. the Falcon Nest from Kirby Junior High School won third place in its printed yearbooks category. About 1,000 yearbooks entered the 1972 competition.

San Antonio Columbia Scholastic Press Association Columbia University N.Y Alamo Heights Kirby Junior High School

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