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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1973

Page

3

POWs Reunited After Time In Captivity At Last

McManis and Mechenbier, two former POW pilots shot down in 1967 and 1996, were freed and processed at Clark Hospital in about 44 hours. The pair, who had separate reunions planned at Wright-Patterson and Andrews AFB, met old friends and shared smiles as they saluted crowds during their departure.

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Snows and bird laws mix in Texas Action Line note

San Antonio records two measurable snowfalls this wintera rare event since 1895. The piece, drawn from Action Line, covers weather patterns in the South, bird protection laws in Texas, and Hyperactivity resources from the San Antonio Association for Children with Learning Disabilities, including addresses and guidance.

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Fail Plan Draws Mixed Reactions At Jail Site Hearing

At a tense meeting City officials sparred over jail plans and a junior citizen garden alternative. Bustamante urged calm, Mendoza opposed the jail, while candidates Massey and Guess attended. Ida Kenney proposed a geriatric village and hospital as an alternative use for the land.

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Nixon and Meany discuss practical trade plan and veto

Meany reports the president favors a practical trade approach with congressional veto power over U S trade deals. Rogers and Shultz conferred with Meany over details and potential legislation. In Germany, a collection of American Indian artifacts goes on display at a West German museum dedicated to Karl May.

Meany William Rogers Treasury George Shultz Nixon House Senate U.S Europe West Germany Radehul Karl May United States

Congress balks at welfare rules reshaping states aid

Senators from both parties challenge Health, Education and Welfare Secretary Caspar Weinberger over California style welfare regulations. The rules bar private funding matches, require quarterly poverty proofs, and stress aftercare and child protection. A textile note adds one bale of cotton can produce 420 men’s work shirts.

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Quake Shakes Nevada Desert Near Reno

An earthquake near the Nevada desert registered on the Richter scale with several aftershocks. No damage was reported. The tremor occurred near the Nevada Atomic Test Site and was followed by minor quakes in surrounding areas.

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