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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1973
Page
1
A reader concerns a teen ticket for an expired Texas inspection sticker and a Texas car with Ohio plates. The column argues Texas police should enforce valid inspections and notes potential safety aerosol misuse by youths.
Oklahoma firm Leake Industries negotiates with city council for an $8 million Six Flips themed park at Hemis Fair Plaza. Proposal includes $4 million private funding, city maintenance, and revenue share. opening hoped May 1, 1975, with nine months annual operation and a 25 percent royalty plan. Nine‑tentatively proposed rides, two restaurants, and a Times Square style carnival zone planned near the Alamo entrance.
Two young men robbed a walk-up chicken shop at 9 25 p m Thursday. Assistant manager Carlos Gonzales 19 said the bandits demanded cash from the window then fled in a light blue automobile. Patrolman Larry Pahl later identified the getaway car as stolen and traced it to the 200 block of Laredo, as he was returning to duty.
A boy, son of retired Army M. Set, was wounded in the left hand when a small caliber bullet struck him as he sat on a curb in front of his home about 6 40 pm Friday. Several passing cars were noted. police investigated multiple witnesses and a possible car shooter.
Gov Dalply Briscac named Richard Gutierrezo, a grande city rancher, to the Rio Grande Valley Municipal Water Authority. The two year term aligns with APVTLAN, HOR, as announced in Austin.
Gunmen press to free AL Fatah leader Abou Daoudd as they threaten to throw hostages from a plane. Saudi officials reject the demands citing limited ability to meet them. Negotiations resume after an overnight stopover with Kuwaitis and Jordanian talks continuing.
Washington reports the August wholesale price index rising 6.8 percent led by a 23 percent jump in farm goods. The Labor Department notes the gain follows a 13 percent July drop due to the price freeze as inflation debates intensify under Nixon's stabilization program. Unemployment edges up to 8.0 percent with teens making up a larger share of those out of work.
The Light’s Phase 1.00 offers readers $1000 weekly in TV Jackpot Sweepstakes with a potential $1500 weekly prize. Winners include Ted Camarhn and Mik Colalister who claimed $2000, while subscribers like Buddy Busch plan to use prize money for hospital bills. Other winners include Mrs. Elton Johnson and Mrs. EP 996 Bailey.
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