Salt in the Colorado River Strains Mexico U.S. Talks Continue
The article recalls Mexico’s President Echeverria and U.S. President Nixon discussing high salinity in the Lower Colorado River. It notes salinity rising since 60 years of over development, reaching 1000 to 1200 ppm, about a ton of salt per acre foot, and Mexico’s appeals since 1962 to remove salt. Nixon spoke in June 1972, signaling ongoing efforts for a solution.
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Luis Echeverria
Mexico
Nixon
United States
U.S
Colorado River
Scheverria
Colorado
Colorado Basin
Kennedy
Echeverria
Remains Salty and the Colorado Question
A reflective column argues the United States cannot meet Mexican demands to restore the Lower Colorado’s salinity without costly tech limits. It critiques bureaucratic bias and progress at any price, noting the struggle between preserving river purity and development, with continued coverage promised.
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Mexico
America
Colorado
Late morning page division across sections
A late morning edition compiles 278 pages organized into 17 sections. Details on the section heads or notable stories are not provided in readable fragments.
Nixon Sends Gen Haig to Asia Strategic move reported by editor
William Randolpe, editor in chief of The Megist Newspapers, reflects on press freedom amid Jamaica's Montego Bay scene. He recounts attending the Inter American Press Association meeting, noting editors’ solidarity in defending independent reporting and liberty across nations. The piece frames Nixon’s Asia dispatch within a broader press freedom narrative.
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William Randolpe
Megist
Montego Bay
Jamaica
Hearst
West Indies
Inter American Press Association
Thieu at Grave Of LBJ at Johnson City
South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu bowed before the wreath-decorated grave of Lyndon B. Johnson as the 1960s U.S. troop surge to Vietnam loomed. Eighteen attendees including Lady Bird Johnson walked to the cemetery, and Mrs. Johnson urged Thieu’s son to step forward. A four-foot wreath of roses adorned with red and yellow Vietnam colors awaited the visitor.
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Johnson City
Park Service
Thien
South Vietnam
Nguyen van
Lady Bird Thieu
Johnson
Thieu
Jobson
LBJ
Stonewall
Haig to Visit Asia for On Site Indochina Assessment
President Nixon authorized his former deputy security adviser to Southeast Asia to assess the Indochina situation amid Cambodia cease-fire violations. Officials insisted the trip does not signal a planned return of U S forces, noting last troops left Vietnam and prisoners were released. Haig will visit Bangkok, Vientiane, Phnom Penh, and other capitals, with Ziegler stating the mission focuses on overall political and economic developments in the region.
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Calif
Nixon
Southeast Asia
Indochina
White House
Alexander Haig
Army
Ronald L. Tagler
United States
North Vietnam
Cambodia
Todochina
Henry A. Kissinger
National Security Council
Cnding West
Southeast
Ziegler
Heia
Bangkok
Thailand
Vientiane
Lao
Sertier
Nan Yer van Thieu
Thien
Texas
Rome
Ziegier
Tram
Haig
U.S
South Vietnam
Hanoi
Sepler
Pitluk Group wins school board seats in landslide
In a multi candidate race, the Pitluk Group ticket Eugene Ames Jr Dr William J Black Jr and Harvey Erden defeated incumbents John W Goode Jr and Mrs Blair Labatt for three seats on the Alamo Heights Board Polls show Ames 2396 Bleck 2277 Erben 2208. Gonde 1553 Labatt 1978. Other candidates totals listed with several names and votes. The Southwest East Central and Northside districts also show incumbents returned in different contests.
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William J. Black Jr
Harvey Erden
Alamo Heights
John W. Goode Jr
Blair Labatt
Pitluk Group
Ames
Bleck
Erben
Gonde
Labatt
Mayors of Schertz Kirby Defeated In Local Elections
Mayors of Schertz and Kirby were defeated in close contests amid record turnout as 15 suburban Bexar County communities voted. Kirby voters approved a referendum to allow the City Council to appoint a city manager, 174 to 125. Schertz elected Al Schertz administrator Robert C. Bucker over Mayor Jesse W. Graham by 13 votes, 384 to 207. Council seats went to Rob ert Schwarte 437, Tom Koole 392, and former councilwoman Mrs. Bobbie L. Bueker. challengers Chambless 356, Mansfield 948, Senaider 202. Total vote 787.
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Sharon Watkins
Schertz and Kirby
Bexar County
Kirby
Milton J. Hoeneke
Serry Lehman
Lehman's Glass Co
Hoeneke
Jerry Kneupper
Kubicek
Nelson Wright
Oll
al Schertz
Robert C. Bucker
Jesse W. Graham
Graham
Robert Schwarte
Tom Koole
Bobbie L. Bueker
Koole
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