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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1971
Page
4
In floor action Wednesday the House passed a bill by Rep. R. C. Nichols of Houston to raise sales tax and impose a telephone tax and other fees. The Senate considered a companion measure, aiming to broaden taxes and create a worker choice in voter procedures.
A 60 year old woman was jailed Thursday after police arrested her on drug possession charges. Officers with a warrant found a bag of heroin and paraphernalia during a search in Mickettown.
Police disrupted a large gambling party hosted by the Northwest San Antonio Cosmopolitan Club. Officers reported escapes and confiscated gambling equipment including tables, cash, and decor. Dozens were detained downtown as authorities prepared possible charges against organizers and known gamblers amid a chaotic scene with crowds, alcohol, and security concerns.
Action Line reports a Gos. Rey OC briefing on Texas holidays and memorial dates. It notes Memorial Day changes, Columbus Day status, and Labor Day observance. The piece discusses impacts on local procedures, credit rights, and state government actions affecting businesses and residents.
The article notes Hughes being recalled to San Antonio for statements while Panick Teague, 19, of Houston, is held in the slaying linked to the kidnapping and shooting of Mrs. Newsom, 61, whose body was found near Fredericksburg. Teague, Hughes, and Horner girl were arrested near Ozona.
TORONTO Ont AP a Canadian family law expert says alimony laws should make wives equally liable with husbands for support. Prof Julien C Payne of the University of Western Ontario argues the law must align with legal and economic emancipation of married women.
Incumbent council member Torres filed for reelection after rival Gatti announced plans to challenge him. Paul Curres, a Civil Service worker, noted potential joint filings among candidates. Torres previously planned to announce his preferred race place next Wednesday but chose to proceed after Gatti declared opposition. Torres has held Place on the council for nearly four years.
State agents and the Coast Guard seized four Cuban fishing boats near Florida after a jurisdictional dispute on the high seas. Skippers were arrested and brought to port to face charges of fishing in U.S. waters.
Knorvelle Ten UP L says UT research researchers announced a test procedure that could reveal within four to six weeks if cancer surgery or radiation succeeded. Microbiologist Br Joseph Iconaia led the project, noting existing methods leave doctors without timely proof of success and often require years to judge outcomes.
The White House says President Nixon will fly to Des Moines on Monday for regional meetings tied to his 1971 legislative program. The trip aims to advance talks with officials about proposals and to brief leaders on the agenda.
Rain inches fell across the region with Rocksprings reporting 1.5 inches Brackettville and Utopia one inch each Concan and Reagan Wells totals at 0.49 inches Uvalde 0.20 inches and small hail observed 24 miles west of Fredericksburg Thunderstorm activity moved northeast radar indicated thundershowers extending from Tarpley to Kerrville and moderate showers over Dripping Springs Luling Leon Springs and Bandera.
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