The Great NBC Confrontation by Joe Carroll Rust
The Light's Political writer recalls mulling a proposition on San Antonio coverage. Initial reaction was no, then after discussions with secretary and friends, he agreed to provide the interview for NBC. Mayor Walter McAllister summarized the 1970 national TV controversy over his Mexican American remarks.
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Joe Carroll Rust
Light
San Antonio
National Broadcasting Company
Walter McAllister
McAllister
Columbia Broadcasting System
America
Mayor McAllister Reflects On Tenure And Media Controversy
Long serving San Antonio mayor recalls ten years in office and defends remarks about residents with Spanish surnames. He criticizes CBS Hunger in America for harming the city’s image, noting a TV interview and subsequent protests and attendance impacts.
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San Antonio
CBS
McAllister
Texas Senate approves two year state budget bill
Texas senators pass a 6.8 billion two year budget with about 652.5 million in new taxes. The plan funds education heavily and relies on federal welfare support to cover welfare costs. If federal aid fails, a special session may be needed in 1972 to fund welfare.
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Austin
Texas
House
UPL
Senate
Welfar
Smith
Fiesta Fun Opens as 1971 Fiesta Kicks Off
Fiesta activities start with crowds unpacking wear for daily runs at Fair Plaza. The colorful midway between the U S Pavilion and the Institute of Texan Cultures opens at noon with over 50 rides and attractions. The enlarged Fiesta carnival runs noon to 1 a m Friday and Saturday, and noon to midnight Sunday through Thursday.
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San Antonio
U.S
Colorfal
Fiesta programación highlights at HemisFair and plaza events
Fiesta program details list the HemisFair offerings from noon to 1 a.m. and festivities at Fiesta Plaza and Casa San Miguel. Street fairs feature food booths, music by Esquivel and orchestra, USO events, and a Philippine restaurant opening. The Mexican Chamber of Commerce coordinates Mexican cuisine exhibits and nightly performances through Fiesta week with daily showcases at the Craft Center and La Viña.
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HemisFair
HemisFair Plaza
Mexican Chamber of Commerce
Ception
Randolph Air Force Base
Bip
George Lane
iWeek
San Antonio Jaycees
Enwa
South Alamo
Nooths
Esquivel
Casa San Miguel
Atom Sphere
Nadia
Mexi
Craft Center
Gyeratt
la ViNite
Rath mi
Piiday
Mexican Chamber
Coamanerce
Tornado Watch For Bexar Area Amid Drought Breaker
Tornado Watch area extends 70 miles either side of a line from southeast of Laredo to west of Wane. Rainfall limited before the alert, with the year’s total at 5.35 inches below average. No heavy rains in San Antonio recently. officials warned of potential severe storms with large hail and damaging winds.
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Bexar Crunig
Texas
Laredo
Wane
Western Texas Drenched by Storms and Rain
United Press International reports five inches of rain broke a seven month drought across western Texas Oklahoma New Mexico and Colorado. San Angelo and surrounding counties faced floods and warnings while Del Rio endured violent thunderstorms with hail and a tornado near Stratford. Residents welcomed the relief as drought waters revived crops and cattle.
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Wear
Texas
San Angela
Harold We. Broome
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Colorado
Ornadg
del Rio
Stratford High
Texas Panhandle
San Angelo
TY Sweeps Light Reader's Prize Helps a San Antonio Maul
The Light's TY Sweepstakes awards include a $10 prize to Susto Sandoval who plans to repair his watch using winnings. Long-time subscriber Mrs. Dean J. Wall wins $25 and will use funds for paint. Another $10 winner is Michiel Charles Flores, who intends to save the money.
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San Antonio
Susto Sandoval
Angela
Will Nings
Sandoval
Dean J. Wall
Kashmair
Michiel Charles
Flores
Charles
Burbank
Meh
Sehwol
Reader line offers help for general questions
A reader requests a night prank fight at Fredericksburg and Nebner and seeks nighttime protection. The writer notes Action Line cannot assist since they are outside city limits and mentions a federally sponsored program as a potential help.
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Fredericksburg
Nebner
Mrs. Wag
San Antonio
Todays index listing promotions and notices across pages
A compact directory style index lists sections such as Amusements on pages 5 to 7, Around the Maza on 6R, Classifieds on page 40 to 201, Death Notices on page 10, Editorials on RN, Finance on page 1, Games on page 3, and various feature pages and column identifiers across the newspaper. It notes page ranges and department titles for reader navigation.
GNP Boom Reported As Economy Expands
Washington reports gross national product rose by a record 28.5 billion in the first quarter, signaling stronger than expected growth. Commerce Department data show real GNP up 5 percent annual rate, with inflation pushing prices and a subdued unemployment goal noted by officials. George Shultz defended the pace as solid expansion despite higher deficits and a smaller than planned rise.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
Congress
George PL Shultz
New Amen
Jose
Commerce Department
Smasanaly
Butte
General Motors
Texas to induct select officials in May
Austin reports that Texas officials named for induction will be honored in May. The ceremony will recognize select Texans for distinguished public service, with details on dates and attendees forthcoming.
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Austin Fun
Texanx
State GOP Panel to Meet Sunday on Welfare Reform
The article reports a looming Sunday meeting of a state Republican panel to discuss welfare policy amid presidential and congressional debate. President Nixon calls welfare a monstrous consuming outrage while governors warn of bankruptcy risks. It notes middle class Americans demanding Congress act to address national welfare problems and outlines questions about the future direction for 42.5 million recipients.
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Nixon
Uheip
Congress
Republicans meet to review finances and reorganize state panel
Forecasts show Friday showers and thunderstorms tapering into fair Saturday with mild temperatures and light variable winds. Sunday readings cited in a broad special section include coast to coast views and welfare coverage. Fiesta San Antonio themes appear in the ongoing features.
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Ries
San Antonio
Chty
Tom McGowan
Prageanm
Ride Magazine
Susj
Ted
Kennedy
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