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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1971
Page
1
Readers sought help for mildew on cement walls and for Santa Claus address. A caller requests a clue on preventing mildew with mildewcide paint and cleaning methods using trisodium phosphate bleach and detergent, plus cautions about skin and plants. The column also covers pond maintenance and fish relocation tips.
Report notes bilingual education needs at a local school in San Antonio with focus on curriculum and resources. Mentions page 124 and the Daily San Antonin Light edition delivery.
Auditors from the Texas Criminal Justice Council are expected to issue a final audit report clearing Alamog Area Council of Governments AACOG of alleged bookkeeping issues in a $30 319 grant for a juvenile shoplifting education program The report expects to show AACOG has clean hands and no financial misfeasance The delay was tied to routine final review and AACOG officials say the TCIC corrections committee recommended approving the grant but delaying disbursal until audit completion
The Senate approved William H. Rehnquist 63 to 26 after liberals abandoned efforts to delay. Nixon gains a conservative majority as Rehnquist and Powell prepare to join Justices Black and Harlan retired due to health, with Nixon predicting enhanced court decisions.
The Pentagon said most first term soldiers in the Army will be eligible for early discharge between now and next June to meet new force level limits. Three year volunteers who join the National Guard or reserves can be discharged up to 18 months early if they have completed a full overseas tour, including Vietnam. those serving only in the United States may leave up to one year early.
A San Antonio man, David J. Padilla, wins $25 in The Lights big TV Sweepstakes and says he will use the prize to buy Christmas presents. Padilla has subscribed to The Light for four years, with other winner Janice McCalla also listed.
United Press International reports Pakistan launched heavy attacks with more than 10 000 men and 100 on Friday against Indian forces in Kashmir. Indian forces reportedly breached water barriers near the capital in East Pakistan, civilians fled, and 300 Indian soldiers were killed in a base in the Kargil area. India acknowledged heavy casualties in Chant and Udhampur as 3 000 troops were reinforced. Pakistani forces retreated toward Dacca as India ferried soldiers across rivers. Reports say 120 Indian aircraft shot down or damaged, 94 Indian tanks destroyed, and 16 captured intact since the war began. A Pakistani air force spokesman commented.
Washington Democrats denounced Nixon's veto of a $2 billion daycare plan for the poor as hysterical but failed to override by seven votes. The House had approved 210 to 126. 14 Republicans and one Democrat switched to back the veto. Senator Mondale lamented the veto as outrageous and irresponsible.
United Press International reports tornadoes and strong winds across nine states from Arkansas to Ohio, killing three and injuring at least 28. Homes, a school, and trailers were toppled or damaged, with widespread power outages and floods disrupting communities from Oklahoma to Indiana and Mississippi.
Ramiro Cisneros, 38, of 624 San Manuel, San Antonio, was shot to death Friday night by an unidentified assailant at his home. According to his wife, a knock on the front door preceded four shots fired from outside, two of which struck Cisneros in the chest. Police investigated the ambush as a fatal shooting.
Four people including three young children died in a Weldon Spring house fire after a door on the inside was nailed shut. The J Charles Shevitts office identified the deceased as Mrs. Carat Mayner age 22, her daughter Sherry age 3, George Nal and Nepney Mas. Fire officials believe the locked door prevented escape, and investigators work to determine cause.
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