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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1971

Page

4

Skelton Shines In Texas Stop On Tour

Sean Menulty reports Skelton delivers a super performance in San Antonio as he revitalizes the show with slick humor and bold timing. The arena crowd responds, while supporting acts Gloria Loring and Larry Criswold contribute polished pieces. May 4 marks the windup in Waco as Skelton’s new tour pivots on lively, updated material and strong delivery.

Sean Menulty Ted Skelton Gloria Waen Lis Skelton

30000 Year Mammoth Tusk Found Near Winnemucca

Scientists uncovered a 92 inch long mammoth tusk in a gravel bed near Winnemucca Nevada. The fossil indicates mammoths roamed the Brassey plains and lakes that once covered much of the Nevada desert, offering a glimpse into ancient wildlife of the area.

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Nixon Backers Launch Popular Front Drive in Rhode Island

Providence reports a Nixon ally led access movement named the Nixon for President drive. Speakers include Edmond Muskie, Bayh, and McCloskey with others at a bipartisan event on the State House lawn. The effort aims to energize young voters and press for a presidential bid amid debate over how to end the war.

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N Y Aims to Turn Madison Ave into Pedestrian Mall

Earth Week events surge as New York plans traffic closure from 42nd to 57th Streets on Madison Avenue with cars banned midtown daily. Nixon proclaims April 18 24 Earth Week and states issue proclamations while colleges host anti pollution rallies and lectures.

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Nixon's Support Rises in Public Poll Findings

A Washington polling firm reported that one week after Nixon's April 7 Vietnam speech, public support for his handling of the war rose sharply. The survey also measured potential Democratic candidates, showing Kennedy leading Nixon at 42 to 38 percent, Muskie at 41 to 35, Humphrey 28 to 25, and McGovern 4 to 2, with Wallace at 7 to 6.

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Delaware Governor Honored By DECA in San Antonio

Delaware Governor Russell W. Peterson received the “one of a kind” award from the Distributive Education Clubs of America at a San Antonio banquet attended by about 4,000 DECA members. Peterson wore a tiny Texas Stetson hat gifted by DECA officers as executives praised his support for vocational education and job readiness for high school and college students. The National Leadership Conference runs through Tuesday with participation from students and adults nationwide. Special award went to Dr Sean P Minear, San Antonio native and special assistant to the deputy commissioner for school systems in Washington.

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Man Held in Fatal Shooting Suspect Surrenders After Deadly Incident

A suspect was held by police Saturday after a fatal shooting near a Wey trial scene. The 27 year old Ahsan of 700 Wiley Street surrendered following the incident that occurred around 4 pm at a residence. Initial reports indicate the gunfire erupted after a dispute, with no further details available.

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Fire destroys theater during late night showing

Fire at the Chnomates Colonies Theater on Colony Dr near San Antonio injured no one and caused minor damage. Witnesses reported smoke from the roof while patrons watched the Wing airport movie as firefighters arrived within minutes.

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Police Seek Killing Suspects

Police search for suspects in a fatal stabbing that killed a 2 year old child and an assistant named Davila after a group of youths allegedly attacked them near Green Hospital. Witnesses say five or six youths emerged suddenly and stabbed the victims during a night incident.

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