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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1971
Page
2
East German authorities sign a tentative accord allowing West Berliners to visit East Berlin on selected days while restricting eastern residents from traveling west. Negotiations flag delays and a dispute over travel corridors and fees, with talks continuing after Friday night approval.
Report from Melbourne Australia describes a bungled theft where thieves escaped after raiding a western Melbourne company. The haul, valued at about 109 units of local currency, was only pretend money from two games. A director at the firm vented frustration while noting the mock cash had no real value.
Reported by UPI from Washington outlines U.S. and Soviet roles amid renewed border fighting between India and Pakistan. Diplomatic sources say Washington seeks restraint while weighing UN Security Council intervention. India may receive military aid while Moscow signals possible cooperation.
An attempted hijacking on a Pakistan airliner ended when crew and passengers overpowered a hijacker after the plane landed. Police identified the suspect as a Frenchman, Jas Algeriahom, who suffered injuries from a pistol butt and a head wound during the confrontation. Passengers and crew remained aboard at the time of reporting as authorities investigated the incident and possible motives.
Jane Gibbons 9 former Los Angeles County probation worker changed plea from innocent to guilty on felony child abuse charges. Sentencing was set before Superior Court Judge Frank Mone after FBI pursuit and publicized trial delays. Co defendants linked to Transcendental Association confessed to chaining 6 year old Anthony Saul Gibbons in a desert commune near Blythe California.
A grant request to establish a full scale investigative body to probe organized crime in Bexar County will be studied at a Metropolitan Criminal Justice Council meeting. Details of surveillance and intelligence work will be revealed, with confidential drafting of preliminary plans discussed by council members and officials.
For a third straight year the Citizens' Committee for Acs Fish Development Unit CCADC launches a campaign to aid needy families with toys and food during Christmas. A volunteer committee led by Mayor Gali coordinates solicitations from merchants and citizens. Other members include Charles Andrews Jr Rev C William Black Jr Eugene Coleman Mrs Monica L Dowalwe Mrs Cam Harris I Jenne Jones and Wilt Linkin. The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity of San Antonio pledges toys for all children and a list of potential recipients is being prepared. Contributions of cash can be sent to W082 Nebraska.
Police reported several incidents including a break in on Augusta Street where a high powered rifle with scope and golf clubs were stolen from a car, clothing valued at 537, and a separate break in yielded six reels. A third theft involved a rifle from Ben Cul tarer at 408 Craipmont valued at 414.
Washington reports say House and Senate aid talks abruptly stalled on a controversial anti war amendment after a sharp exchange. No new date is set for reconciliation as differences narrow mainly around Mansfield’s amendment.
Santiago Chile authorities imposed an indefinite curfew from six pm to six am in Santiago Province to curb street violence that led to at least 120 arrests and 114 injuries since Wednesday night. Gen Augusto Pinochet warned police would fire on those failing to disperse. A state of emergency was declared Thursday as clashes between Allende and anti Allende supporters spread across the city and university protests continued.
Dr Forrest Smith of the county medical society explains the kala nut in cola acts as a bitter stimulant akin to caffeine. He notes cola’s use in soft drinks is common but warns about allergic reactions and notes uncertain exam findings about its trial status.
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