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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1969

Page

4

San Antonio Star welcomes Chili with Walker at airport

Rodeo star Charlie Walker arrives at International Airport in San Antonio amid greetings from officials and a chili welcome. Walker, co star with Sitar in a show, expresses enthusiasm for his San Antonio stop as part of the Livestock Exposition events.

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City Council Cites Kazen and Welcomes Speaker at Coliseum

City Council cited Kazen for outstanding service and welcomed Ecacomne Opportunities Developmen Corp president Wiychayy, presenting honors amid a chamber agenda mix. Reports note Churchill and Dudy Lynn rehearsed Thursday for an upper performance at the Coliseum, with local remarks praising community supporters and arts funding.

Nixon pushes merit for postmasters amid patronage pileup

Washington dispatch notes Democrats wary yet hopeful as President Nixon moves to appoint postmasters by merit rather than political ties. Postmaster General Blount says Senate confirmation may be cut out, with selections drawn from top civil service ranks, while Congress weighs penalties to curb influence.

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New Orleans DA Claims Conspiracy in Kennedy Slaying

In a highly detailed opening, District Attorney Jim Garrison argues against a lone gunman theory, contending witnesses show Lee Harvey Oswald acted within a conspiracy to murder President Kennedy. He outlines supposed sightings, a front lakefront meeting, and a station wagon escape as part of a broader plot.

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Bonds Set For Wounded San Antonio Man In Shootout

Bonds totaling fifty thousand dollars were set Thursday for a 21 year old San Antonio man wounded Monday in a shootout. Deputies appeared before Justice John Benavides on charges including theft over fifty and rape. The suspect, Cervantes, was brought to Bexar County Hospital for treatment. his bond was set at five thousand per charge. A second suspect, Elicia B. Samay, 18, was charged with complicity in the incident near Pearsall Road. Three other men tied to the break in and theft case were held, with authorities reporting gunfire and a pistol recovery.

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FCC Plan on Ad Ban Tobacco Ads Unsettles Washington

The Federal Communications Commission plans to ban cigarette advertising on television, drawing strong criticism from tobacco and allied groups while receiving cautious support from the American Cancer Society. The commission approved a six to one move toward a ban but faces a 1985 law expiry and pending health warnings on packages, delaying final action until after June 30.

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City Council Approves New Court Positions and Warrant Duties

Four new corporate court positions were authorized Thursday by the City Council. The new officers will issue subpoenas and warrants. Three weeks ago the council approved abolishing 12 warrant officers and transferring duties to city policemen.

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Outburst Ends Council Session After Concrete Fracas

Elderly critic Raoul Retripier disrupted a city council meeting by hurling a fragment of concrete from the West Commerce overpass. Police escorted Rodrigues from the chamber as officials debated the incident and accused him of wasting city funds. The altercation followed a fiery exchange with Mayor McAllister and City Manager Henckel ordering him to leave.

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Plan Okd for Kiddie Korner Plan Okd for Kiddie Korner

Plan for a Kiddie Korner at Heamshasa Flan features a scaled park model on Fiesta Island. Beavers and city officials discuss funding, January through April opening, and a $26,000 allocation for improvements plus $60,000 total project costs and $15,167 for utilities.

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