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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1973

Page

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Leading Economist to Address L A Group at Outlook Conference

An annual Business Outlook Conference by the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce will feature Walter Heller, former chair of the President's Council of Economic Advisors, delivering the opening address at 9 am on Wednesday at Willita Assembly Hall. Dr. Mary Hamilton of Loyola University will discuss Nixon's Phase II Program. Frank A Bennack Jr. will chair, with attendees mainly businessmen and local high school students.

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Chamber Meet features regional speakers on economy and growth

The conference will include Holler and Dr. Hamilton addresses plus short talks by Lt Gen Patrick Cassidy Ray Ellison Mayor John Gatti Frank Hildebrand Robert Honts William Ochse Quincy Lee Charles Stramberg Winston Martin and attorney Ralph Langley. Economics Prof Heller of the University of Minnesota is president elect of the American Economic Association. Over 700 attended the 1972 event. Lunch and admission are $15 with reservations via the chamber special events department.

Holler John Gatti San Antonio Frank Hildebrand Texas Tourist Development Agency Robert G. Honts San Antonio Ranch New Town William Ochse Central City Development Council Winston Martin Ralph Langley Heller University of Minnesota American Economics Association Economic Council

Senator McClellan to quit post after 18 years as chair

Washington reports Sen John L McClellan of Arkansas will step down as chairman of the Senate Permanent Investigations Subcommittee after 18 years. He will be succeeded by Sen Henry M Jackson of Washington with formal announcement expected soon after the inauguration.

Washington John L. McClellan D-Ark Senate Robert F. Kennedy Janes R. Hoffa Joseph Vatacht McClellan Henry M. ‘Jackson D-Wash UPI Snon, Peshitys Senate Appropriations Committee Allen J. Etlender D-La Kennedy Sen John F. Kennedy Ghof Ga Nnger Heck Neame Dax Whitch Harry Truman Josephi R. McCarthy Wis Truman Nixon William ML. Rogers

Emergency Act Reviewed by Senate Panel on Powers

A bipartisan Senate special committee studying the advisability of ending the national emergency and winding back executive powers, formed after Truman era orders. The panel plans hearings with current and former officials, considers a regular procedure for future emergencies, and targets most work within six months. Members include Church, Mathias, Pell, Stevenson, Case, Hansen, and Pearson.

Washington Senate Truman Sens Frank Church D-Idaho Charing Mathias Rmd Congress Church Hey Philip A. Ratt D-Mich Claibourne Pell Adlal Stevenson Tit Clifford P. Case R-Nat Clifford P. Hansen R-Wyo James B. Pearson

Strangulation Autopsy Pending In Jail Death

An autopsy was pending Friday in the strangulation death of Purvis Williams, 27, a Bexar County jail inmate found in his cell with a mattress cover tied around his throat. Williams had been in custody since March 1972 after a robbery by assault conviction, with a seven year sentence.

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Schmitz Tops Million Votes on Nov 7 Ballots

John G. Schmitz, former California Republican congressman and former presidential hopeful, captured 1,095,208 votes on November 7. The tally includes ballots where his name appeared and states where write-ins were counted, in a new compilation of minor party ballots.

Washington UPI John G. Schmitz California Republian Uicket

Fragmented ad listing from San Antonio newspaper notice

Unclear OCR shows a fragmented ad from the San Antonio Light with listings of prices and items, including quantities and dates. The readable text mentions sale items and prices but lacks coherent context or complete details.

Days Lost Teachers Mull Moratorium In South Texas

Executive board members of Alamo District Texas State Teachers Association ask the Texas Education Agency to waive two missing school days due to severe winter weather. The Friday meeting at Robert E Lee High School reviewed ten TSTA legislative proposals, including proposals to reform public school financing and delay the start of the quarter system from 1977 to 1974 75.

Alamo Texas State Teachers Association Texas Education Agency South Texas Robert E. Lee High School TSTA Texas Barbara Wofford

Editors Warn of War Critics’ Self-Defeating Moves

The article attacks Senate and House caucuses for denouncing the Vietnam war while threatening to cut off funds and aid. It argues such actions embolden Hanoi, misjudge Nixon, and misread negotiations in Paris. It defends Nixon’s stance and notes Congress cannot force ceasefire without presidential veto limits.

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Prolonging the War and Nixon's Defense Money Debate

Henry Kissinger in Paris and critics on Capitol Hill clash over new defense appropriations for fiscal 1974. The argument hinges on public explanation versus presidential discretion while the Vietnam conflict and communist threats loom large. Public support for peace contrasts with legislators who fear missteps in a high-stakes showdown. The piece reflects national unease about strategy, accountability, and the risk of renewed aggression abroad.

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