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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1971

Page

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Hoffa Parole Bid Denied Third Time

UPI reports the U S Parole Board denied James R Hoffa s third parole bid and will rehear the case in June 1972 The board did not give reasons but indicated a full review of Hoffa s record including ties to the Teamsters will be undertaken The 58 year old Hoffa is serving eight years for jury tampering and five for mail fraud with first eligibility in November 1969

Washington UPI U.S. Parole Board James R. Hoffa Teamster Union Hoffa Haffa Teamsters Frank E. Fitzsimmons Lewisburg Fitzsimmons Nixon AFL Cio International Brotherhood of Teamsters Union Reed James P. Hofa The

San Antonio CPSB Employee Identified in Medina County Flood Death

The Verde Creek flood tragedy adds a third drowning victim from Medina County. Walter Schweers, a CPSB machinist, was found two miles south of the State Highway 689 crossing after missing since Monday near ranch freighters. He had worked 26 years without a disabling injury.

Verde Creek San Antonio

Nixon Plans Welcome Visit by Japanese Emperor in Alaska

President and Mrs. Nixon will fly to Alaska on September 26 to greet Emperor Hirohito and Empress Nagako during their stopover in Anchorage on the way to a six country European tour. The welcome marks the first meeting between a reigning Japanese emperor and a U.S. president while the emperor travels abroad. The Nixons plan a reception but no state dinner, and no reciprocal visit to Japan is planned at present.

San Clemente Calif UPI Mirs Nixon Alaska Japan White House Ronald L. Ziegler Tals Hirohito Anchorage Europe Ziegler United States Nixons Denmark Belgium France United Kingdom Switzerland Germany

Red China Demands U.N. Ouster of Chiang Kai-shek

The People’s Republic of China stated it will not join the United Nations until Nationalist China is expelled. Beijing’s foreign ministry, via NCNA, accused the U.S. of promoting “two Chinas” and warned it would not participate in the U.N. under any two-China scenario. The move follows Nixon’s Peking visit plans and U.S. officials’ push to include the two-China formula on the General Assembly agenda.

Hong Kong UPI China United Nations Ministry of Foreign Affairs People’s Republic of China New China News Agency NCNA United States Taiwan The People's Republic of China Peking Nixon Willian P. Rogers Washington George Bush Thant General Assembly Peking Radio

Nixon Announces New VA Hospital in California

President Nixon announced construction of a 28.9 million veterans hospital to replace the VA facility damaged by the February earthquake in Loma Linda California. He was joined by Governor Reagan who praised the President and his economic policies to about 8 000 people at Loma Linda University campus.

Loma Linda Calif UPD Nixon Veterans Hospital Loma Linda University Ronald Reagan

Caribbean Storm Chloe Forms Near Puerto Rico and DR

A tropical storm named Chloe has formed south of Puerto Rico and threatens the Dominican Republic. The San Juan Weather Service places the center about 280 miles southwest of San Juan and 240 miles southeast of Santo Domingo, moving west to west-northwest at 15 mph. Gales up to 55 mph and heavy rain are expected across the Barahona Peninsula and toward Santo Domingo. Residents are urged to take precautions as the storm may intensify.

Miami UPI Chloe Puerto Rico Dominican Republic San Juan P. R Santo Domingo Isla Beata Barahona Peninsula Barahona Juan Harean

Pay Raise Showdown Between Texas Governor and Nixon

Gov. Preston E. Smith defied Nixon by ordering pay raises for 332,000 Texas teachers and state workers. The federal government vowed legal action, including a planned civil suit in Austin and possible injunction, asserting violation of the 90 day wage freeze. Smith defended his move, citing a duty to curb inflation while challenging federal authority.

Justice Department Austin Smith Jesse James West Texas Leig Nixon Counci Texas United States Attorney General Council Treasury John B. Connally Nixon

South Viet Nam Court Restores Ky in Ballot Race

The South Vietnamese supreme court added Ky to the October ballot while removing Gen. Duong Van Minh who withdrew Friday. A second posting listed Nguyen Van The and Ky as candidates, with Aug. 24 as the deadline but action taken three days early.

Saigon Upi Supreme Court Nguyen Cao Ky Duong van Minh Nguyen van Vhien

Lucky Nephew Sweeps Cash To Provide Fun at the Zoo

Mrs Anne Feltman of 330 Queen Ann Court wins $10 in The Light big contest and plans to use the funds for a zoo outing with her retired teacher aunt. She says an elephant ride is part of the planned trip for her nephew. Another winner is Adolph Schneider of 692 Kirk Place who collects $25 after 36 years as a subscriber.

Anne P. Feltman Queen Ann Court Kirk Place Schneider

Weather Roundup and Page References Mentioned

The text lists sections such as Amusements Classified Comics Death Notices Editorial Features Financial Ton and Game Horoscope Society Sports TV Longs and pages G74 G1 C in Pages 7 B Page 40 Page iC saveves Page GS wae Page SC Jaye Comics Verse Page BC. It notes Last Years High 97 Low 29 and Weather Roundup Page WC.

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Help Line Answers Odd Questions From Readers

A newspaper note explains an action line for general inquiries and unusual interests. It invites calls to 222-0391 during hours and asks for stamped envelopes but cautions readers about mailing etiquette. The text includes a reader recounting misplacing a purse at church and a frustration with Saint Anthony.

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