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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1970

Page

2

Nixon Busy Budget Closing Nears

President Nixon moves toward finalizing the 1971 budget with Budget Director Robert Mayo en route to the Western White House. Ziegler says the budget will be submitted January 24 as defense cuts offset revenue losses from tax relief.

Nixon San Clemente Calif Robert Mayo White House Ronald Sch Diegler Charles G Bebe Reburn Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base Nison Ziepler California Washington Niven Walter Annenberg

Tet Bonuses Set At Thirty Dollars For Vietnamese Workers

Saigon reports the government will award a $30 Tet bonus to all South Vietnamese servicemen and civil servants. The holiday, Feb 7 this year, marks a rise from last year and is intended as an employer obligation to grant a one month salary bonus.

Saigon Haliday

Stabbing Fatal To Man Sparks New Year Crime Alarm

A 41 year old man was killed in a stabbing after a disturbance at a residence on Rivas Street. Police identified the victim as Leslie Webb and recovered a six inch knife believed to be the murder weapon. Webb died at Robert B. Green Hospital from multiple chest wounds.

Hone Leslie Webb Rivas Webb Robert B. Green Hospital Belithe

Fire Kills Cuero Woman in House Blaze

Mrs. Edwarda G. Orosto, 83, of Cuero, died when her two room frame dwelling burned Friday. The cause of the fire was not immediately determined, and investigation followed the deadly blaze.

Edwarda G. Orosto

Viet forces fight in South Vietnam amid light clashes after truce

report flags scattered fighting as Vice President Agnew warns of a new Communist offensive. US Marines report casualties near Da Nang while guerrillas fire mortars at My Tho killing civilians. DMZ rocket strike hits an outpost. six Americans die, 14 wounded in New Year clashes while a three‑man shrimp boat crew is found safe near Corpus Christi.

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Israeli Jets Hit Lebanon as Arab Guerrillas Fire

Unconfirmed Beirut briefing says Israeli jets attacked across Lebanon after guerrilla raids from Lebanon and Gaza. Lebanese village damage reported as rockets struck Israeli-held territory, with Palestinian factions claiming counterattacks and an Egyptian front raid in the Suez Canal region.

Jordan River Banon Israel Beirut Afiman Armed Struggles Command Guerrila Movement al Fatah Ho O Suez Canal Tsyash Cairo

Israel Withdraws Mirage Maintainers From France Amid Tensions

Israeli airmen who serviced French embargoed Mirage jets in France have been pulled out over doubts Paris will deliver the aircraft soon. The move comes as relations with France cool after De Gaulle’s era and amid reports of French patrol boats shadowing Israeli gunboats near the Lebanon border.

Paris UPI Israel France Senate Kfar Hamam Mary al Arkoub Lebanon Cherbourg Derael Charles de Gaulle Hashaya Beirut Peir

Prosector Joseph Laurita Injured in Booby-Trap Car Bomb

Morgantown West Virginia prosecutor Joseph Laurita was severely injured Friday when a bomb exploded in his car outside his home. He underwent surgery at West Virginia University Hospital and is in fair condition with injuries to his right leg and hand. Police say the blast, ruled a targeted assassination attempt, damaged nearby property but produced no immediate suspects.

Morgantown UPL Joseph Lawita Lawrita Panbing Vice Monongalia County West Virgini University’ Hospital Laurita T Lauvita Polite Lawita Takedey

JP Running For County Job

Precinct 2 Peace Justice Ton Stolhandske announced Friday for the May 2 Democratic primary for county commissioner. Stolhandske, a Nemocratic state committeeman, faced an inquiry over resigning duties before the AG ruled he may continue until a successor is appointed. Incumbent Ollie Wurzbach remains, with Stolhandske saying encouragements outweighed a state senate push.

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Boycott Debate Touches Language Policies and Holidays

The piece discusses a boycott linked to American student councils, grievance procedures, and standardized testing for English and Spanish speakers. It mentions bilingual and bicultural programs and designating September 16 Mexican Independence Day as a school holiday. Justice Department observers Tom Mata Jr. and Robert Greenwald are noted for attendance.

Justice Department Tom Mata Jr San Antonin Robert Greenwald Dall Document

Leaning Tower Work Scheduled

Pisa plans major restoration of the Leaning Tower of Pisa likely starting in 1970 for a two year project. Dr. Federico Tomar, president of the Pisa Cathedral Foundation, announced the plan on Friday.

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Bandit Robs Ice House in Northeast San Antonio

Grady Smith the 50 year old manager of Lone Star Tee Food Store No 44 at 8303 Nacogdoches says a robber entered to buy milk before drawing a shotgun and forcing him to lie in a cold storage room while the thief took money from the register. Police note the bandit used a hijacker style approach seen at two other ice houses in the area over the past two weeks.

Grady Smith Lone Star Tee & Food Store Nacogdoches Smiith Smith Ceretain San Antonio

Half-formed Community Troubles and Law Inquiries

A reader reports strong odor from a site and delays in dispatch despite promises. They ask about Texas divorce law changes effective Jan 1, including grounds and remarriage limits, and inquire why auto window visibility isn’t part of state inspections. They also seek info on INTERPOL’s existence and purpose.

Texas Richard Baker

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