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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1970

Page

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Off-Duty Chat Breaks Cop Burglary Case

A San Antonio report details a two police officer exchange leading to nine charges against former Patrolman Alton A. Alexander. Witness Patrolman Alvin C. Brown testified about an offer to sell a stolen boat at Lake LBJ, prompting grand jury action. Alexander, John P. Wylie, and Thomas F. Carey face multiple burglary and theft counts. Wylie and Alexander resign, with bonds set. Carey faces four burglaries. Proceedings continue as investigations expand.

Jim Price San Antonio Bexar Comunty Grand Jury Alton A. Alexander Alexander Talulahy Alvin C. Brown Rial Peace Justice P. Gutierrez Brown John. P. Wylie Babcock Thomas F. Carey TH Dewey Gr Gerrez Ainty Lake LB Tex-All Boat ‘Co N. Panam Lake Lbj Ale

Former San Antonio officer faces 10th charge in car theft case

Alton A. Alexander, 25, of 41b0 Tailitah, was charged Friday with stealing a 1969 model car from a Gillespie Ford lot at 4722 Austin Hwy during a high speed chase with Central Texas lawmen. Bond set at $30,000. he had nine prior bonds totaling $30,000 and was remanded on a $50,000 bond. Police pursued him after a high speed chase from Austin to Llano, where tires were shot out of a stolen car. a second suspect remains at large.

San Ankinio Central Texas Alton A. Alexander Tailitah Austin Hwy Alexander Peace Justice P. Gutierrez San Aniunio Cano Llano Austin

Eccentric Heir Sobs Over Family Fortunes in NY Apt

Michael Brody, 21, heir to a $24 million New York estate, weeps and pleads for space as he and his wife barricade themselves in their apartment. A woman seeking $1,000 for her son’s medical bills confronted him. Brody promised to pay the hospital bill but balked at cash, prompting a heated exchange and the line I please swamp wealthy hippie.

Michael Brody New York Kilk Brody

Laos B52 Raid Buildup Targets Hanoi Supply Route

UPI reports a Laos based B52 raid buildup aimed at disrupting Hanoi's Ho Chi Minh trail and allied air losses. Strikes sought to slow communist supply lines into South Vietnam as North Vietnamese forces remained active in a 30 mile valley near the coast. Communist gunners shot down US aircraft at about five per week, with 150 pilots killed and nearly 300 US planes downed in Laos since November 1968.

Saigon Inet South Vietnam Ham Jourger Ho Chi Minh Trail Hanoi Laos Lyndon B. Johnson North Vietnam

Oleo Heir On Binge Of Giving Away Fortune

In Scarsdale New York hipster heir Michael James Brody 21 heir to a margarine fortune has begun a public spree of philanthropy. He handed out 2500 dollar checks to strangers in Manhattan early Friday and lingered at his mansion as about 100 locals gathered hoping for aid. He vows to share wealth with those facing problems and dreams of becoming a rock singer though he warns he may retreat if the world’s troubles persist.

Scarsdale N.Y UPL Michael James Braiy New York City Brody Sle John 5 Teike Manhattan

Nixon to hold first 1970 press conference

White House says President Nixon will hold his first press conference of 1970. The event is scheduled for Friday with the budget message to Congress coming about four days later. Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler announced the time at the White House as Nixon remains at Camp David working on the State of the Union and revised budget figures.

Washington UPS White House Nixon Congress David Maryland Ronald L. Ziegler

Libyan Leader Khadafy Seizes PM and Defense Posts

Libyan Strongman Col. Khadafy ousted Premier Mahmood Soliman Elmaghray and took control of the prime minister and defense ministries. He was named Revolution Council chairman and announced a 12 member cabinet mixing civilians and military. Four members of the ruling council were appointed as cabinet ministers.

Cairo UPI Col Mogamuer Khadaly Ian Mahmood — Soliman Elmaghray Defense ’ Ministry Hhe Middle East Tripoli Khadaly Idriss Libya Revolution Council Khadafy Tuilhg Revolution Council

Jeers Mark Agnew Departure Near Auckland Hotel

Vice President Spiro Agnew left a state dinner hotel in Auckland amid a second antiwar protest of the evening. About 20 demonstrators shouted fascist pigs as police intervened, three arrests reported with no injuries.

Auckland New Zealand UPI U.S Apiro T. Agnew Asia Lawice Ium Agnew

MIT Offices Seized by Protesters During Demonstration

Cambridge Massachusetts demonstrators estimate 53 to 7 participants occupied MIT offices for 34 hours after the school refused to negotiate. Howard Johnson faced heckling as he returned to his hotel amid clashes with police. the protestors, tied to the New Zealand SDS faction, shouted profanity and disrupted the campus.

Cambridge Mass UPH Wbeween Massachusetts Institute of Technology Howard Hi Johnson Agnew Johnson and James R. Killian, Jr MIT Auckland Schoer New Zealand Democratic Society Keith Holyoake Sds Holyoake Isteo

Record hijack count and traffic light note

UPI reports 30 U.S. airliners were forced to Cuba last year. A new air piracy record saw 23 planes hijacked in the first seven months. Hijackers included 20 U.S. citizens and 16 Cuban refugees, with 2,000 passengers aboard those planes. Also unresolved alert about a faulty yellow light at Rasst and Hot Wells since last suit.

UPI U.S Cuba United States Rasst and Hot Wells

Page Index and Section Listings Compile

The snippet lists daily newspaper sections with page numbers for Amusements Church News Classified Comics Death Notices Editorial Features Financial Fun and Games Floroscope Real Estate Sprinty Sports Texas Trails TV Logs and more across multiple pages. It serves as a navigational index rather than a news item.

Texas Trails

Missing Son Darkens Fulton Family Tragedy

Nashville report says Barry Fulton, 18, son of Rep. Richard Fulton, disappeared on a fishing trip. The Fulton household previously faced a fatal shooting of Jewel Fulton last November, ruled as a personal safety matter. The congressman’s Friday television address was canceled amid the new family crisis.

Nashville, Tenn UPI Barry Fulton Richard Fulton D-Tenn Fulton Jewel Madison

Solons Itemize Expense Accounts for Outlay

Texas state senators filed three months of expense records showing large telecommunication and office costs during off sessions. Criss Cole led in spending with 6 016.72 total for October through December, including 300 for long distance calls and stamps. McKool’s records show 2 744.02 for October, and Joins Wayne Connally and Aikin Jr. also spent substantial sums while in or near offices in Austin and Dallas.

Austin Tex UPI Texas State Ishone Cole Mike Mc- Sen Criss Cote Houston Dallas Criss Cole D- Wuston McKeal McKool Enonth Wayne Connally Flores Aikin, Jr Paris

Jets Hit Targets In Egypt Amid Wide Raids

Israeli jets struck deep into Egypt in 90 minute raids hitting targets as close as 42 miles from the Suez zone. Egypt claimed three Israeli planes shot down, while Israel said it lost one. In Jordan, Amman said Israeli planes killed one soldier and wounded eight. Golda Meir warned French arms to Libya upset Middle East balance and said such jets could be used against Israel.

United Press Internature Egypt Zaird Israel Jordan Amman Golda Meir Libya Middle East Lagar Party Davay AIM AT Nasser Meir Gamal Abdelers Teans Selire

Weekend Weather Outlook With Cooling Gusty Turnabout

The forecast calls for decreasing cloud cover Saturday with fair and colder conditions through Sunday. Light to variable winds shift to northerly 8 to 18 mph Saturday afternoon into Sunday, with a high in the low 40s and a rough overnight low Saturday night.

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