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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1969

Page

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Perot Faces New Hurdle in Peace on Earth Mission

In Copenhagen the Texan business magnate H Rost Perot hit a fresh obstacle in his bid to fly a 26 ton relief airliner to Moscow. The Soviet Embassy required U S consent before allowing the flight to Ha Noi while North Vietnamese officials demanded the parcels reach Ha Noi by midnight. Perot said the Soviet request was reasonable and hoped to deliver the gifts to Ha Noi by the deadline.

Copenhagen Texas H. Rost Perot Moscow U.S Fvar North Vietnam Sowet Perot Dallas Emassy Perat Mascay Globe Laois Laos Hanoi

Man Held In Knifing At San Antonio Home

A 21 year old Mexican national was held by police Wednesday in the stabbing of Reynaldo Hernandez 25 of Sabinas Mexico Hernandez stabbed twice in the abdomen and once in the hand and listed in poor condition at Bexar County Hospital The stabbing occurred at 7713 Quintana where the two men had been living The suspect is a resident of San Maribal Mexico police said

Reynaldo Hernandez Sabinas Mexico Hernandez Bexar County Hospital Quintana San Maribal

Israeli Planes Struck Suez Area Rt Attacks

United Press reports Israeli aircraft attacked Egyptian artillery and anti aircraft positions in the Suez City area of the southern Suez Canal sector. Spokesman says the 80 minute strike ended with planes returning to base. Previous strikes occurred Monday in the southern sector and Sunday hit a radar station at Ajlun near Amman.

United Press Turaeli Suez City Suez Aviv Ajlun Inj Jordan Amman

Agnew Seeks US Commitments During Manila Talks

Vice President Agnew held private talks with President Marcos in Manila amid speculation about a Vietnam trip. Sources say he assured Marcos the United States will honor its commitments, while discussing Nixon doctrine and regional security amid renewed tensions in the Middle East and Sinai.

Manila APT Vicw Spir ‘Agnew Philippines Vietin Mountains Agnew Marcos United States

Five Gunboats Slipped From France Arrive at Kishon Harbor

Five gunboats evading a French arms embargo arrived safely at Kishon Harbor near Haifa after reportedly slipping out Tuesday night or early Wednesday. Israeli authorities and press gathered as the vessels, said to be oil prospecting ships, were seen near Haifa and the port. The flotilla, claimed by Israeli sources to include 270 vessels with top speeds around 40 knots, was to be reviewed in a news conference stressing peace and restrictions. The meetings also touched on U.S. relations with the Philippines, with Vice President Agnew visiting Marcos and receiving gifts including a Moon rock.

Penearriyess Agnew Vietnam Nixon Bae 2 Agnew-Marcus Sinai Desert Agnew Seamleft oPel Manila Marcos Egypt Port Suez Nalfa Israel France Kishon Macher Kishon Tel Haifa Evergal Ashdelen United States Philippines Hank Bataan Corregidor Malacamag Palace Eugene A. Cernan

Rolls Royce to cut jet engine unit workforce

Rolls Royce Ltd announces a plan to reduce its jet engine division workforce by about 1,500 between now and mid 1970 in an effort to conserve and improve efficiency. The division now employs about 45,700.

London UPI Rolls Royer Ltd

Hospital budget revision blocked by county commissioners

County officials refused to approve a revised hospital district budget reducing the 1989 appropriation from 16,504,469 to cover a 1.04 million deficit. The board blamed lax patient income collections and audit questions while critics urged tighter control and a line by line budget for next year.

Blair Reeves Walter Walthall Vaughan Charles R Missioners Iee Warred G. Harding Blair Reaves A. J. Ploch Albert Pera Frank Vaughan Santerson Reeves Sanderson Boxar

Bexar Auditor Reports District Data Access Issues

The Bexar Auditor said he and commissioners had not received requested data from the district. Pioch noted he spent most of Tuesday trying to obtain the information but was unsuccessful.

Ion Pioch

Marcos to sacrifice wealth for Philippines

President Ferdinand E Marcos announced he will give away all his worldly possessions to set an example of self sacrifice for the Filipino people. Spokesmen declined to estimate his fortune but opponents claim he is among Asia’s wealthiest. The pledge includes founding a Ferdinand E Marcos Foundation to fund education science and technology. The move follows his sworn in for a second term as critics question his timing and impact.

Manila UPI Ferdinand E. Marcos Martens Martos Ing Asia Marcos Philippines Hig Ferdinand E Marcos Foundation Educa Imelda Poris Maria Imelda Ferdinand Mare Irene

Houston Fire Kills Two Women

A gas heater caused a blaze in a small wooden frame house killing two elderly women. Emme Nanks, 73, died of severe burns found in a back room. Henrietta Laudnitn, 80, apparently suffocated in the front room, officials said.

Houston UPI Emme Nanks Henrietta Laudnitn Sire

Goofing Off Workers Joined Frankfort Commissioner

FRANKFORT Ky AP Eugene Goss, named highway commissioner, did a surprise inspection of a division and found six men playing horseshoes outside a state building. Aides said it doesn't happen often, and Goss quipped about the best player having plenty of practice.

Frankfort Eugene Goss Goss

One Alarm Fire clocks Basingstoke home

A resident saw a flickering pink glow from a neighbor’s window and alerted the fire department. Two engines and police responding found a flashing electric alarm clock left on by Cyril Cresswell, who had forgotten to switch it off before leaving.

Basingstoke England UPI la Neighvor Cyril Cresswell

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