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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1972
Page
4
Friedheim cites bad flying conditions as the main reason targets were missed and hindered aerial accuracy. He notes 35 to 40 military targets hit over five days, including fuel stores, supply dumps, transshipment points, anti aircraft sites, missile sites and radar installations guiding MIG fighters, signaling renewed but cautious momentum since the November halt.
The Pentagon disclosed that U.S. and allied medical evacuation helicopters carry machine guns with Red Cross markings, arguing it does not breach Geneva rules as crews defend patients. Spokesmen noted guns on choppers are legal for battlefield defense and part of tactical waits, though some units remove weapons amid safety concerns.
United Press International reports Bangladesh embraces a festive mood as celebrations continue for the impending release of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, a charismatic political leader and founding father of the new nation, while Pakistan’s President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto watches developments.
In Dacca thousands celebrate Bhutto's pledge to free Mujib from West Pakistan house arrest after talks. Mujib, Awami League leader, faces charges tied to civil war and awaits release date announced by Bhutto. The landmark move follows Yahya Khan's regime and marks a pivotal shift for Bangladesh autonomy.
Yesterday's high is not fully stated. Humidity shown as 78 percent. North northwest wind at 23 mph. Precipitation 0.26 inch in past 24 hours. Month total 0.32 inch with some excess. Year total 0.14 inch. Sun sets 5:48 p.m. Tuesday. Moon phase Full. Tides Wednesday highs 3:58 a.m. and 8:07 p.m. lows 11:35 a.m. Acne noted in text.
A broad winter storm swept the nation’s midsection with snow and freezing rain, driving temperatures below normal from New Mexico to Michigan and triggering hazardous driving advisories. Arctic air followed, with readings plunging to near 25 degrees in places like Butte, Montana, after midnight.
Rosaries and funeral services are listed for Catarina VV Espisly Nova 55 of Lasays and Seymour Villas Tripg 48 of 380 Readwell with Masses at Villa del Carmen Catholic Church and St Benedict's, plus interments in local cemeteries. Other obituaries note Jack Holly Brighwell Sr 62 Seymour L Conrad 68 Maida Catherine Chapman 87 Myrtle Annie Curtis 86 and Fernando G Cano 47 with services at Alamo, Mission Burial Park, and San Fernando Cemetery No. 2. Survivors include spouses, children, and numerous grandchildren across families and local parishes. Interments set at Ft Sam Houston National Cemetery, Sunset Memorial Park, and other city cemeteries.
A special meeting of the board of directors is set for 6 30 pm Wednesday to select one new executive director. The agency has been without a director since David Alvarado resigned two months ago. Jack Dunn, president, and the screening committee reviewed 30 applications and reduced the field to five finalists. The office is located at 219 Purcen.
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals affirms and reverses several motions in a mixed ruling. Names cited include Miligrd Deancarr, Molrer, Dotles Travik, Middleton, Woo, Elrek, Husten, Dotlas, and Thomas Howard. The decision involves remands and a directed ruling on appeal from Austin.
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