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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1973
Page
2
The Black Youth of America group from Ella Austin Community Center will sponsor a talent show on March 2 at 7 30 p.m. in Amex auditorium 1023 N Plog. Entries must be submitted by Sunday.
Washington officials ruled out a tariff surcharge on imports as a method to improve the U S trade balance. Treasury Secretary Shultz said the administration favors flexible tactics focusing on exchange-rate moves rather than broad tariffs and cited Rep Mills's proposal for an 18 percent surcharge as a less preferred option.
The fourth annual Miles for Children Walk begins at Northeast Stadium and winds through the Northeast Game Preserve to Wetmore and back. Teens and adults aim to complete the 20 mile course in six to eight hours, raising funds via per mile pledges.
Representatives from San Antonio area medical centers spoke at the Neighborhood Youth Corps School Program event. Col. Claude K. Leeper urged students to see medicine as a personal, human service, noting a shift toward compassionate care in the field.
In a UPI sourced ABA survey of 12,500 community banks, bankers identify the absence of industry as the major challenge for smaller communities. The results highlight economic stagnation concerns that hinder growth and development in these towns.
A safety awareness program for Bexar youths opened Monday at Me Creless Shopping Center. Co sponsored by the Greater San Antonio Safety Council and the Bexar County Medical Auxiliary, the fourth Safety Fair aims to attract about seven thousand local school children. Exhibits include American Red Cross city fire and police departments Alamo Area Council of Governments and City Public Service Board. Each group will give ten 30 minute sessions daily to students. Saturday exceptions to the routine allow general public access.
India’s government under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi urged a stronger partnership with the United States, welcoming a warmer international climate and detente era. The call came as New Delhi sought closer ties amid shifting global alignments and strategic interests.
AP reports Dr Ronald Sampsell of Crandan Park Zoo turns home into a nursery for young zoo animals. He cares for jaguars leopards hyenas baboons and more, bringing them to his house where they cling to him as a surrogate parent. His wife Amulee helps manage the unique domestic life and the animals’ quirks as the vet weans and socializes them.
Bonn reports plan for a 10 percent surcharge on corporation taxes and high earners, lifting gasoline by about ten cents per gallon aiming to curb inflation. Finance Minister Wott Schmidt and Economics Minister Hans Friderichs push for bonds totaling 1.5 billion to fund deficits while defense remains top spending priority.
Los Angeles AP profiles Peter Traynor, a year old millionaire who built a $20 million financing firm after early success in lawn care and insurance. He touts money as a measure of success, notes rapid profits of 200K first year and 2 million last year, and juggles ventures from investments to film projects. Married with four, he follows a relentless routine from 6:40 am, driving a Mercedes to UCLA, training daily, always chasing another milestone.
Californian rodeo champ crowned amid muddy arena in Oaklaid California. Winners include Eric Taylor Hyd from Oklahoma with 1715 83 dollars and Tenl Thet ch g cechaniche with 1265 06 dollars. Other top money winners listed from Arizona New Mexico and Wyoming along with riders named Barrett Racing and Gell Peevey.
A fragment from the San Antonio Light displays subscription rates by route and region. Rates cover daily and Sunday editions, including local Texas, Mexico, Central and South America, and Canada foreign subscriptions with varied prices and delivery options. The page notes association with The Associated Press and publishes delivery and postage details.
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