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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1973
Page
6
The San Antonio Light affirms the constitutional right to bear arms but opposes gun use in crime. It calls for restricting cheap handguns and clarifying what constitutes a Saturday Night Special, proposing classifications by price or melting point while preserving sports and collector gun rights.
The second most powerful leader in I Irae calls for considering withdrawal from occupied territory before negotiations. Histadrut chief Itzhak BerAharon says not immediate, peace need not hinge on Arab leader signatures. Israel insists withdrawal is a negotiable issue and crucial to its existence alongside Arabs.
Ramno jury found io evidence supporting charges that Leslie H. Whitten Jr illegally possessed documents stolen from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The piece argues a shield law would protect reporters and prevent prosecutorial overreach, urging quicker action to uphold the public’s right to know.
The author argues the Pentagon Papers are junk and compares Ellsberg to a petty thief, while noting government overreach and public opinion shaping law and order. He contends the documents neither prove nor disprove Vietnam War origins, reflecting a broader U.S. split over state secrecy and liberty.
At a recent American Heart Association meeting, advice to recovered heart patients emphasized avoiding heavy parcels even for short distances. Carrying all weight in one hand raises blood pressure and heart rate more than distributing weight, suggesting multihand carriage benefits those with circulatory issues. The session also highlighted rising sudden heart attacks among younger women linked to cigarette smoking, with Dr. David M. Spain citing Brookdale Hospital data.
A reader argues for a real study of women’s rights in Texas noting limited freedoms under the constitution. She cites personal success and income as evidence of capability, complains of legal and social constraints, and urges newspapers to investigate and report on women’s liberation issues.
Edward A. Prill condemns certain films and nature documentaries as obscene. He notes The Last Tango in Paris, arty for highbrow, and criticizes family movies with exotic wildlife showing sportspersons with telescopic sights as trophies. He calls for scrutiny of Texas productions and media.
A local weather bureau is noted for accuracy while a Texas League umpire claims he never missed a decision. The remark highlights skepticism about officiating and weather forecasts in the same light.
The text argues that persistence in withholding support for firearm rights extends to opposing a shield law. It questions whether we should reciprocate by withholding support for the shield law, suggesting a broader political stance on constitutional protections and related legislation.
William F. Buckley Jr. argues liberals cling to measures they champion yet fear harsher penalties. He cites Gov Nelson Rockefeller’s push for life in prison without parole for drug pushers as example of doctrinaire opposition to capital punishment. He contends anti capital punishment stance mislabels the state’s cruelties.
The speaker argues that embracing unconditional punishment demeans society more than executing offenders. Referencing Leopold and Leach, he notes public pressure to execute but acknowledges the late clemency that spared their lives, and he urges governors to reserve executive clemency to avoid perpetuating cruelty and deny future generations the chance for mercy.
A critic argues against aligning heroin peddling with death penalty removal. He urges Albany to distinguish between professional pushers and desperate dealers, proposing the cash volume as a reliable test and calling for the death penalty for professionals. The piece emphasizes harsher penalties for professional drug traffickers.
Bible Digest by H B Dean presents a consoling message mirroring a mother's comfort. The piece reassures readers with hopeful language about divine consolation and restoration in Jerusalem.
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