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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1971

Page

4

Local readers assist with plant drives for hospital wards

A San Antonio Action Line appeal thanks residents who donated plant kits to a pediatric ward. Mrs. Marlene Southwick, a North Side school staffer, coordinates lessons for recovering children, requesting five more small plants and storybooks.

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Explosion Hits Longview Plant Killing Five Workers

A blast at a Longview Texas polyethylene plant killed five workers and injured several others. Investigators seek the cause as plant officials say operations can continue with limited impact. The facility employs about 1,780 people and produces chemicals plastics and coatings.

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Tip Wields Heroin Arrests in West Highway Narcotics Sweep

One narcotics detective arrested two men for possession of heroin at 3:00 AM in a house near the GH Nock of Hwy West. A quantity of heroin was recovered. Police said the suspects are in custody at the time of reporting.

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Storms and military reports flash across rural Texas and Southeast Asia

A storm tracked from a rural I 153 FM 21 intersection 20 miles south of Austin causing ground contact and pasture damage while another tornado touched down near Freer Alice area with no serious damage. Separately South Vietnamese paratroopers reported withdrawal from the border toward Khe Sanh then fly into Laos aboard helicopters as combat movements continue to unfold.

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Vietnam War Battles Near Hill 41 Report Heavy Casualties

US military officials described fierce fighting around Hill 41 in Laos and Vietnam with hundreds killed in close quarters. American helicopters provided reinforcements for South Vietnamese forces as dozens of enemy actions and crashes were reported. Armored columns advanced from the border toward Hill 31, while Hill 41 faced a breached base after intense shelling and mined routes. General Lam offered no casualty figures.

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Knight Office Crisis Settled Amid Remodeling Dispute

In a Friday session the district attorney announced a settlement in the Knight office remodeling crisis tied to a $2.6 million construction project. The judge and commissioners court discussed removing Knight’s office from the remodeling plan while delays and damages were debated with the contractor and county.

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Nielsen Files In City Council Race

Fractured campaign notes show Councilman D rd Nielsen seeking re election amid claims of independent voices on city planning and development. Candidates include G. Gonzalez for Place 1 and Willian Bony for Place 6 with Lopez and Toyres cited among contenders. Nielsen predicts new alliances across cultural and ethnic lines shaping San Antonio politics.

Realtor G. B. Gonzalez Gondalee San Aptos Nielsen Vitis Roth Cultural Ethnie Antonio Lea Srane Sen de Bernal Neleon Tathman Law Castertielaw Weeareyoess Willian Bonyvides Communes Bay Betterment Gonzalez Wasieesahil Reepublican Legislitwre Wall Hidiisiikal Sin Apt Gengalog Paul Toyres Toi Weer Pete Fong

Hearts and Flowers Emollient Launch Details

Introducing Hearts and Flowers a new cleansing product featuring a deolorizing formula and a novel emollient ingredient for deeper comfort. The fragrance profile is highlighted as a key selling point, aiming to enhance user experience with its pleasant scents.

Colonel to Be Tried in My Lai Massacre Case

Army plans general court martial for Col. Oran A Henderson over alleged failure to thoroughly investigate the My Lai massacre. Capt. Dens Visebian faces related charges. Only one officer among several accused will stand trial. The unit under Lieutenant William Calley swept the hamlet area in March 1968. Vietnamese civilians were killed.

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Rio flood claims 19 victims in Brazil chaos

Flood disaster in Rio de Janeiro leaves at least 19 dead as rescue teams race to reach affected neighborhoods. Emergency services report widespread damage and displaced residents, with ongoing efforts to locate missing persons amid rising concern. Local authorities coordinate aid among state agencies and volunteers.

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