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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1971

Page

3

College Faces Picket Over Mexican American Studies Demand

About 75 students picketed Our Lady of the Lake College demanding a Mexican American studies program. Officials said four of five demands were agreed, with the fifth deemed impossible. The group seeks $45,000 to start the program by August 20 and a student committee to liaise with administration.

Our Lady of the Lake College Astinale Po Atline Ae Danlg Mary interClare John McMahon Perial

L A Man Burned Painting Kitchen Fire Injures Man

A San Antonio man, Fred Casanova Jr , 24 30 Hicks, was burned over the neck face and forearms when paint fumes ignited by a water heater pilot caused his clothing to catch fire while painting his kitchen. Neighbors helped extinguish flames and he was listed in fair condition at Baptist Hospital Tuesday.

Wight San Antonio Baptist Hospital Fred Casanova Jr Hicks Casnova Soli

Nixon Reemerges In 1960 VP Spotlight After Stassen Push

A fragmented political scene shows Spiro Agnew and Richard Nixon linked to a late 1950s debate over vice presidential choice. Stassen’s challenge briefly gathered momentum before Nixon secured renomination, with analysts noting the strategic speech behind the bid and party dynamics shaping the GOP ticket.

Spiro T. Agnes Dunip Nixon Stassen

Students Quit Drive Stirs Unrest in Countdown 72

In Austin, upholders of Countdown 72 quit claiming the nonpartisan voter drive has been steered toward antiwar and Nixon defeat aims. Leaders cite Rep. Paul McCloskey and Allard Lowenstein as controlling influences while warning the movement could lose momentum redirection toward peace delegates. Over 200 lakes near Grand Mesa, Colorado, are noted in the report.

Austin Nixon Wright James Allison Bennocrats Paul McCloskey R-Calif New York Allard Lowenstein McClosky Colorado Grand Mesa Tear Grand Junction

Mailbox Fire Destroys Contents Near Harlandale Substation

A fire lit in a mailbox in the 6300 block of Flores destroyed most contents around 10 25 on Monday. A patrolman spotted smoke and alerted firefighters at the Harlandale substation. Postal inspectors say most items in the box were reduced to ashes.

Flores Harlandale

Israeli Patrol Battles Guerrillas Near Rafah. No Israeli Casualties

United Press International reports an Israeli patrol near Rafah clashed with three Arab guerrillas. Spokesmen said the guerrillas were on a wanted list, killed in the ongoing large scale anti guerrilla operations in the Gaza Strip, with no Israeli casualties. The piece also covers Cairo and Al Ahram reporting on regional crisis talks and a Cairo Saudi mediated formula to resolve tensions, including Jordanian sovereignty and Palestinian guerrilla dynamics.

United Press International Gaza Strip Rafah Sinai Peninsula Israel Baypr Middle East Cairo Egypt Saudi Arabia al Aliran Saidp Jordan Hussein

Meir Reflects on Power and Retirement Ambitions

In a BBC interview, Golda Meir discusses potential retirement after a second term in 1973. She recalls her rise from labor minister after World War I, explains why she resisted personal eulogies for her death, and downplays her role in Israel's founding, attributing progress to collective struggle.

London UPI Gulda Meir Cai Aptin Anne Ae Meir Broadcasting Corp BBC Pallarama Israel Alan Hart Britain Palestine David Benl Gurion Matt

Tom Jones Denies Assault by Miami Boxer in Madison

UPI reports singer Tom Jones denies assaulting a Miami boxer who claims he was beaten after trying to enter Jones room at a Madison hotel. The boxer, represented by Michael Mayer, seeks 160000 in a civil suit filed after a Wisconsin engagement.

Madison Wis Tan Miami Futle Michael J. Mayer Dana County Jones Maret Toves Wisconsin Marat Mare

L A Safety Council Chooses Leader In San Antonio Chapter

Martin D. Fisher Jr., senior vice president of United Services Automobile Association, named president of the Greater San Antonio Safety Council. New officers include George Fleet and Ray Wangler as vice presidents, Mrs. Forrest M. Smith Jr. as secretary, Kim Sheeler as treasurer, with a slate of directors led by G Robert Alderman. Retiring president Ed Tamat honored for 1965 leadership, while Chicago regional director Peter G. Barkley urged stronger public safety engagement to reduce traffic deaths.

Martin D. Fisher Jr United Services Automobile Association Yesiday Greater Byron King William King Dave Koch Larry Lyons Don Paeglaw Wilton Shaw van Smith Milton S. Thompson Roger Walton George Wrolen Ed Tamat Fishel Lamm Council Greater San Antonio Barkley

Skin Itch Relief Promoted by Specialists

An advertisement touts QBINOL and RESINOL as effective treatments for skin itch and irritation. It promotes a standard medical approach with active ingredients prescribed by specialists and claims rapid relief from surface eruptions and discomfort. The copy resembles a mid century pharmacy promo emphasizing reliability and availability at drug stores.

Akiy Seraich Jane Sll

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