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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1972

Page

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Action Line gives reader questions service in city

The notice explains Action Line service at 222 0391 for general interest questions. It notes hours from 9 am to 1 pm Monday through Saturday and asks readers not to enclose stamped envelopes. It asks about moving a Yield sign blocking a driveway and directs to the Department of Traffic and Transportation via city hall. It questions hot lunches for children at West Drexel Child Development Center and explains district funding.

Action Line ACTUS Department of West Drexel

Connally Seen as GOP Presidential Candidate in 1976

Miami Beach dispatch reports Texas leaders at the Republican National Convention suggest John Connally should run as a Republican and switch parties soon after the November election. Anne Armstrong and Henry Grover endorse a Connally bid, noting his appeal beyond Texas and his ability to unite disenchanted Democrats against Nixon era policies. Senator John Tower vows to keep Texas delegation unified on roll calls.

Miami Beach UPI Texas John Connailly Connally Anne Armstrong Armstrong John Connally J Armstrong Connnally Nixon Henry Grover Houston John Tower Tower

Weather Roundup Note Hidden in Page Snippet

Fragmentary weather roundup references times 7 am 8 am 10 am and a page cue 12 1. Notes appear as a stray OCR line with unclear locations or regions and lack concrete details or forecasts.

Damage Slight on Navy Storage Island After Hurricane

Honolulu report describes Johnston Island, a top secret 13,000 ton stockpile site for lethal war gas, battered six hours by 45 foot waves and 150 mph winds from cyclone Celeste. A Navy reconnaissance plane surveyed the 1,000 foot long atoll 800 miles southwest of Honolulu as residents and 580 workers were evacuated with minimal wind and water damage noted.

Honolulu UPL Tohnston Island America Mirvicane Celeste Navy

British ports resume action ends three week strike

Longshoremen in Britain return to work after a three week nationwide strike with dockers in Liverpool and Preston agreeing to resume Sunday night in line with union instructions.

London Longsheremeat Liverpool Preston

Sheriff McCall Suspension to Stay in Effect Until November

Gov. Reubin Askew announced on Sunday that the suspension of Sheriff Willis V. McCall would remain in effect at least until November despite his acquittal on charges of failing to prevent the death of a black prisoner. The case centers on actions taken during his term as sheriff in Marion County, Florida.

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Nixon supporters greet Texan and Wisconsin delegates at convention

Miami reports Tricia Cox and Secretary Bar Bus lead a six member administration team welcoming Texas and Wisconsin delegations to the 1972 Republican National Convention. They tout a record of achievement under four years of Nixon policy. Also present were Herbert Stein, Rontana Banuelos, Henry Ramirez, and Peter Flanigan.

Jam Carroll Miami Tricia Cox Secretary of Agriculture Bar Bus Wisconsin Buzz Coral Country Club Herbert Stein Council of Economic Advisors Rontana Bantelos United States Henry Ramirez Peter Flanigan Cox Buiz Vine McGovern Nixon Johnson Bury Supreme Court

TV Sweepstakes Watch The Numbers In The Light

A chaotic TV sweepstakes note urges readers to watch bonus numbers in The Light's Sun mer Bonus Contest. Prizes include a vacation, mink cape, trailer, or cash. weekly winnings total up to $1,560 with several small prizes reported and destacó by readers in the vicinity.

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Liberal Loses Delegate At Nixon Convention In Miami Beach

UPI reports Republicans at their 30th presidential convention crushed dissent with strong support for Nixon. McCloskey of California keeps one delegate vote but cannot seat a personal representative. Debate continues on delegate strength, with Rockefeller urging a system favoring urban states and the White House steering clear of internal maneuvering.

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