Public Opinion Shapes Vietnam War Prisoner Voices
Comdr. Charles F. Klismann told San Antonio Lions Club about world public opinion pressuring North Vietnam over POWs. He described arc of his own capture after shot down June 4, 1964, his life in a 12 by 15 foot hut and brutal indoctrination, and his escape with Pathet Lao assistance. He cited Lt. Comdr. Everett Alvarez and noted POW totals as claimed by North Vietnam. He urged continued letter writing to support prisoners and aired a Ross Perot film on POW treatment.
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ED Castillo
San Antonio
Gunter Hotel
Klusmann
Laos
North Vietnam
Ton- Kin
North
Vietnam
U.S
Prain of Jars
Pathet Lao
Laken Som
Klismann
Bin
China
Klussmaen
Swan
Liberty
Comdr
Everett Alvarez
Wes
Alvarez
Hanoi
Hanoi Hilton
Dallas
Ross Perot
Import Surcharge Could Hurt US Firms Across Global Network
Washington observers warn Nixon’s economic plan may strain U S firms by expanding abroad while protecting U S jobs. The piece cites multinational mixers like Chrysler Mitsubishi and Texaco Honeywell, notes rising import surcharges and the push to shift production offshore to cut costs, with Meany and Connally quoted on job impacts and foreign competition.
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Patrick J
Sloyan
Wentington
Washington
Yokozawa
Nixon
U.S
Congress
Taiwan
Ambri
George Meany
Senate
Treas
John B. Connally
Trens
Europe
Asia
America
Labor Vote Bernal Rated High in 62nd Legislature
Austin report shows State Senator Bernal as labor's top ally among Hexar County delegates, with 15 right votes and one wrong on 16 issues. Others like Rothmann and Vale near him, while Katiorann and Yale each tally 14 right and two wrong ballots.
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Ushi
Austin
Joe Bernal
Labor
Hexar County
Delegelian
United Labor Legislative Comittee
Glenn Rothmann
Bob Vale
Bernal
Katiorann
Yale
Jake Johnson
Wayland
Simmons
Nelson Wolff
Frank Lombardino
Pauli
Silber
Bill Finck
Tony Dramberger
Bexar
Wayne Connally
Guy County Solons
Fall Floyd
Low Kost Jr
Nixon First Lady dedicates park and greets crowd at border
First Lady Pat Nixon dedicated a new beach park on the U.S. border and crossed into Mexico amid cheering crowds. She handed out toys, kissed children, and posed for photos before praising cross border cooperation. The event celebrated a $10 million, 4200 acre park project as part of a broader park initiative.
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Call
Pat Nixon
U.S
Mexico
Mrs. Nixon
Pat
Acputtos
Wiliam Galbraith
Jn EU Saeelentig
Gali
Legion
Virginia
Mich
Oregon
Washington
California
Boriley
Particwarly
International Park
J. Couraard
Pepe
Raymond Bell
Afu Eres
Columbia Pictures
Nixon
Cansidine
White House
Sanlumm
Hearst
State of California
Mayok Stanley
Imperial Beach
Volunteer Opportunities Weekend Call for Helpers in San Antonio
Urgent need for volunteers in San Antonio and Bexar County this week. Drivers for elderly and partially blind, bilingual researchers for West Side study with training Aug 23–26, friendly visirs for veterans in nursing homes, tutors for SENIeniary grade project, Christmas Clearing Bureau dressmaking and doll outfits, home assembly of boxes for the poor. Call Volunteer Action Center at W7-5194 or visit Three Americas Building, 18 N Broadway Suite 582, 9 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday.
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Christmas Clearing Bureau
Clor
Three Americas Bldg
N, Broadway
Hit Run Fatality In San Antonio Traffic Toll Rises
A teen named Daisy Mae Rogers age 17 died at Bexar County Hospital after a hit and run crash in the 300 block of Walters late Monday night. The fleeing driver was identified as Gary Mason 17. The toll through Wednesday stood at 63 deaths, up from last year.
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San Antonio
Gary Mason
San Nf
Daisy Mae Rogers
Canton
Bexar County Hospital
Injireg
Walters
Son Honors Law Not Dad in Marijuana Case
Sacramento appellate court suppresses evidence against Charles Raymond 32 a state rehabilitation officer after his 12 year old son Bill turned over marijuana found in the father's bedroom. The court cited the Fifth Commandment noting the son was not allowed to enter the room and ruled the search illegal.
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Sacramento
Calif
UPI
3Rd District Court of Appeals
Charles Raymond
Jon
Raymond
Bill
Sheriff's Deputies
Mary Ginn sues over dog attack in Cincinnati apartment
In Cincinnati, Mary Ginn files a charge against Flossie Eyesludge for harboring an animal in their apartment building. Ginn says she was chased down the hallway by Flossie's pet bulldog named Remus.
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Cincinnati
Mary Ginn
Flossie
Mary
Remus
Edgewood Budget Approved Despite Federal Funds Drop
Edgewood School District approves a 312,207,010 budget down from last year by 992.80 due to federal specials funds. Tax rate remains 1.60 per 100 assessed with a 75,149,427 base. 70 percent of fair market value. State funds 7,916,182 and federal 2,800,887 support the budget. local funds 1,123,699. Trustees award 866,168 Kunz Construction for the Jose Cardens Early Childhood Center near H K Williams Elementary at San Felipe and Ruiz.
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Edgewood
Kunz Construction Co
San Antonio
de. José Cardens
H.K. Willliams
San Felipe
Ruiz
Governor Commission Fixes Ship for Texas Navy at Seven Seas
Governor Preston Smith commissioned a ship for the Texas Navy during ceremonies at an almost completed aquamarine amusement park named Seven Seas. Mayor Tammy Vandergriff invited Smith to return when it opens, hoping he will be the first to face the crowd. Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes has announced a bid to challenge Smith in the next year’s election.
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Arlington
UPI
Preston Smith
Texas Navy
Seven Seas
Tammy Vandergriff
Smith
Ben Barnes
U S Soldiers Brawl in Korea
UPI reports American soldiers brawled in Itaewon, Seoul, with military police deployed to quell the disturbance. Korean police noted both white and Black soldiers were involved, seen drinking near the ULB Army headquarters area.
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Seoul
UPI
Itaewon
Ulb
Seeny
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