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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1975
Page
1
Seminar in San Antonio outlined the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act signed by the President. The act requires clear warranty status and allows consumers to sue for breach of written or implied warranties and service contracts. Speakers included Carl Swanson of the FTC and Leo W. Taylor of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce.
A roundup of activities and services including bicycle rodeo at Brackenridge Park, an Economic Opportunities Development Corporation board election at multiple polling sites, the Scout Country Fair at McGimsey Scout Park Castle Hills, glaucoma screenings at St Benedicts Nursing Home, Halloween mask making at San Peco Library, the 25th annual Country Store Dance by the Young Men's Progressive Club, a Northwest YMCA girls dance drill program, and a Christian Business Men's breakfast at Bar Abel's Restaurant. The items feature several local venues and times for Saturday activities and free or ticketed admissions.
A suspected heroin trafficker was arrested in the near downtown area Thursday amid a major undercover narcotics operation by federal agents and the city county Metro Squad. Officers seized ounces of heroin valued at about 50000, and the suspect was held in Bexar County Jail pending arraignment before a U S magistrate. The case follows another operation earlier this week resulting in three arrests and a 220000 seize. The investigation, a joint Metro Squad and DEA effort, spanned several weeks and could involve more suspects.
District Judge Addian Spears presided the first naturalization ceremony in the new U S courts building at HemsFair Plaza. Citizens from El Salvador France Germany Iran Japan The Philippines and Thailand took the oath in uniform, marking the facility's initial use as the 49th building prepares to open Monday.
The city approved a historic zoning ordinance designating 57 sites including the Alamo, despite DRT objections that the Alamo is state property. The move affects exterior design reviews but not ownership rights, with demolition permits subject to state and city review. Also notes park plans near Edwards Aquifer, a parking garage proposal, land erosion study for a public park, and marijuana law considerations.
Fred R. Neumann of Dallas urged San Antonio SBA Advisory Council members to defend small firms from excessive regulations. He warned free enterprise risks loss of privacy and urged individual and council pressure on legislation. Mary Lon Gries noted SBA Advocate Office liaises with 46 federal agencies to aid compliance. Advisory members are unpaid independent business and education leaders.
The Bexar County Tax Grand jury was in recess Friday after a day of work linked to a report on the local Trepercy tax system. Jurors met Thursday for several hours and are expected to resume deliberations at the courthouse next Tuesday.
Comptroller Bob Bullock announced actions against firms in San Antonio for failing to remit sales taxes. Closed were the South Priv Bar for $1.84 delinquency, Tre Cool Grave Lounge for $4,792, and Suma Cocilia's Revovation Center for $813. Two other firms facing similar issues were allowed to stay open after payment agreements.
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