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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1971

Page

1

Mitchell Lake plan advances study for city lake project

The Mitchell Lake Council approved a motion for a CPSB feasibility study to evaluate buying lake property and improving sewerage near a power plant site. A separate motion urged the city to conduct its own economic development study for the lake area, passing 4 to 1.

World Tan Ely Mitchell Lake Diuly Public Service Board Ineprove Lake Devon Cme Tie Pn Uharsday PSB Pee Varres Jy Billings Road Sale Hill CPSB Citroaberman Torres Ton Hill San Antonio City Ag Howard Walker Yale Ford Nielsen Nick Torr Burke James McAllister

Camping resources for Big Bend National Park trip

Readers inquire about maps and camping facilities for a April trip to Big Bend National Park. The notice directs contacting National Park Service offices and Texas Highway Department for brochures and area maps, including camping sites and conveniences.

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Today’s Index Snapshot From A Fragmented Page

A partial OCR index lists amusements pages and sections such as Meath Melien comics financials and assorted items. The misread entries include page numbers and labels like Arégand the Maza Cage and Clagbilled with scattered letter errors.

Arégand Maza Cage Tn Meath Melien

Rail Engineers Vote for Strike Across Canada Railroads

In Montreal UPI reports Canadian rail engineers voted Wednesday to strike next Monday, threatening the second nationwide rail stoppage in five years. The action by members of both national unions could halt freight and passenger services, impacting travel and commerce nationwide.

T Montreal UPI Reotherhand Lavanatlve Engineers Waenesday Canada

Audit questions Municipal Court traffic dismissal practices

An audit of the Municipal Court operation questions traffic ticket dismissals and mismanagement. Figures show 24 percent of tickets issued in one month were dismissed and a violator had 11 tickets dismissed in a year. The report, by Alex vier Chant & Co., confirms earlier stories and notes discrepancies between court records and letters seeking confirmation.

Te Court Fnrstance Alexvier Chant & Co Beogks Barker Winston Lumer Barker Uhner Lem

Weather forecast: cooler with clearing skies Thursday night

The forecast indicates cooler temperatures with clearing skies by Thursday night, turning fair and mild on Friday. Northwest winds will diminish, highs near 70s and lows around 50 on Friday. No rain expected. winds on area lakes were warned Thursday. Temperature held at 69 through early Thursday morning.

Two Earthquakes Shake San Fernando Valley Deepening Jitters

AP reports two further quakes added to the jitters in the San Fernando Valley. No new damage reported despite ongoing fear in a densely populated area of Los Angeles. The Feb quake previously caused 64 deaths and extensive damage estimated around several billion dollars.

San Pernando Valley Los Angeles

Republicans Attack Democratic Critics of War Policy

Washington UPI reports Senate Republicans led by Hugh Scott used sharp terms to rebuke Democratic critics of Nixon administration war policies in the Vietnam debate. A bloc from the party's liberal wing joined the assault, labeling opponents irresponsible and warning they would swiftly counter dove criticisms as the war nears an end.

Vietnam Senate Hugh Scott GOP Wberal Ennser Vartve

U.S. Dependents To Quit Pakistan Evacuation Planned

A State Department spokesman said dependents of American personnel in East Pakistan will be evacuated by U.S. military aircraft. Private Americans in Dhaka and elsewhere in East Pakistan may also be offered voluntary departure facilities.

Washington East Pakista U.S Charles Bray Dacca Pakistan

Matscher Denies Any Wrong In Banking Stock Dealings

Speaker Gus Matscher told the House there was never any link between his six terms and legislation aiding National Bankers Life Insurance. He admitted a $250,000 loss from his ownership stake, noted some inaccuracies in his initial SEC statement, and said he has sent a ledger to the SEC while the case remains unresolved.

National Bankers Life Stock Granta SEC House Menbors

Gunman shoots Bolivian consul in Hamburg

In Amburg Germany police report the outgoing Bolivian general consul in Hamburg Robert Quinuwilla Pereira was shot Thursday by an unknown assailant. The attack prompted a police investigation and no motive is yet known.

Amburg Germany Hamburg Robert Quinuwilla Pereira Palice

Housewife Wins $50 Pocket Money in Light Sweepstakes

Mrs B C Tubbleville of San Antonio is named the newest $50 winner in The Light's TV sweepstakes. Another winner is Mrs Henry Hurtado of 814 Rivas who took $100. Mrs Tubbleville has been a Light subscriber for eight months and Mrs Hurtado for many years. Winning numbers appear on Page 1 today.

Sam Antonio B. C. Tubbleville Arze Bavington Tubbleville Henry Hurtado Rivas Hurtado

High Court to Hear Ali's Draft Evasion Case

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Muhammad Ali's draft evasion conviction on April 9. The one hour session will split between Ali's lawyers and Justice Department attorneys. The case centers on whether religion exemption claims prompted the evasion.

High Court Ali Washington Supreme Court Muhammad Ali Justice Department

Jury Indicts 14 Motorcyclists in Cleveland Avenge Fight

Cuyahoga County grand jury indicted 14 motorcyclists for first degree murder over a March 6 gang fight at a Cleveland cycle show. The clash left a club member dead and involved multiple suspects from the motorcycle organization.

Cleveland Dia Cuyahoga County Nive Montdrcyele Club Memwens

Ford juror trial ends with life sentence after uproar

The Cattey juror case ends as the judge sentences Ford to life in prison amid protests. Dorothy Crank shouts, others challenge the verdict as the court closes. Calley, the defendant, faces jury notes and defense arguments before Kennedy halts proceedings.

Dorothy Crank Ford Gia Cliffard H. Ford Brewia Lee Lonmnipie Teowas Ford Weidnes Couriewam Calley Cal Reid W. Kennedy Thanar Kennedy

Veterans claim mass killings not isolated incidents in Vietnam

At a Capitol Hill press conference, about 200 veterans urged a congressional probe into alleged war crimes in Indochina, arguing My Lai was not an isolated case. They accused U S forces of torture and pillage, with several combatants stating they witnessed daily abuses and executions.

Beller the Light Washington William L. Calley U.S Southeast ‘Asia My Lai Capitol Hill Mircer Vietnam Calley Rosenthal Hebert Dow Qny Vietimam Dieux Steve Noetzel Green Beret Johnson Mipalis

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