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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1971
Page
1
A fragmented OCR style report describes a citywide mystery with peeling signs, missing letters, and suspect pollution. The piece hints at altered street names and a townwide trigger, noting markers that blink and decay, while residents fear an unseen cause behind the disappearing letters.
The City Charter Revision Committee moved toward a land report and held six neighborhood meetings on Sept 9. Citizens largely back higher compensation for councilmen and the mayor with figures from 2,500 to 50,000 for the mayor. A subcommittee of 10 will hear experts on local government by Oct 12 and Oct 19, then report by Nov 20 and final recommendations by Dec 15 before the city council. Former Mayor McAllister argued district elections threaten a sportslike system and urged keeping salaries modest to attract capable candidates.
Mayor Emeritus McAlister and Frank Bennack Jr lead a Citizens for Completion petition drive to resume North Expressway construction stalled by a court order. About 200 attendees at Central Park Mall heard calls to sign petitions available across local malls and stores.
Eleven new members join the San Ancanig School District Area Citizens Liaison Committees and four more are reappointed. The committees were created years ago to foster open communication among the school district board, parents, and local citizens within the SASS Cree program area.
The San Antonio Light outlines new subscription rates for Texas and Mexico regions, with pricing for daily, Sunday, and combined options. It also reports on newly appointed school area representatives and reappointments across Areas 1, 2, and 3, listing names, positions, and districts.
Officials still hope for a 1974 opening of the new Wheatley High School on the Brackenridge High School site. Holdout property owners threaten lawsuits delaying purchase, while the old Wheatley will house Emerson Junior School and may be remodeled for Emerson use.
SHARON WATKINS reports the South Texas Medical Center advances to phase two with 86.76 million in facilities complete or under construction. Over 6,000 employees support 15 facilities with 56 million yearly operating budgets. Major projects include 17 million Bexar County Teaching Hospital 15 million UT Medical School and 12 million Southwest Texas Methodist Hospital. The 32 million Veterans Administration Hospital under construction aims 1973 completion. The Medical Foundation leases 250 acres for future institutes and programs.
MOSCOW UPI reports the Soviet Luna 19 probe, launched 17 days after Luna 18 vanished, is racing toward the Moon but Soviet officials say no landing will be attempted. The prior mission’s touchdown was described as unlucky as Luna 18 disappeared in the Appolonius Mountain region.
Soviet envoy Andrei Gromyko toured Asia and listed Mary, Canada, Algeria and Iran among nations Moscow seeks to court while urging restraint in arms spending. He framed Soviet outreach as part of addressing global hunger and illiteracy, signaling a broad Afro-Asian bloc appeal.
Urgent call for volunteers at Salvation Army clerk typists for holiday prep and the Read Start Program for disadvantaged children. Robert B. Green Hospital launches a broad volunteer program across all areas and ages with an orientation Monday. Call 227-5198 or visit Three Americas Building to sign up.
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