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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1972

Page

3

Martin Luther King and Chicago Campaign History

The piece traces King’s Chicago visit with SCLC, Daley, and Elijah Muhammad, detailing housing, riots, and political dynamics. It covers King’s ghetto stay, allied leaders, rising violence, and the broader shift toward Memphis and national Civil Rights actions. It also recounts James Earl Ray’s flight, Memphis events, and King’s evolving stance amid unrest.

Martin Luther King Militsiney Wats Chicago Detroit Newark Tin Alshope Ring Val Ray Memphis Lesel i Qin James Earl Ray Tuscaloosa Bilingham Dr. King Gaston Ray Atlanta Mont.gomery Selma King Lindon Ala Smiley Bill Mingham Main Luther King SCLC Ebenezer Baptist Church Capital Homes Janis Earl Ray Birmingham Martin Laether King James Iil Tay Arly

City Hiring Policy Eyed

The Lebat Cniisian Foaploy ment Task Force began a detailed study of preliminary jiblings concerning the city's hiring practices under the Emergency Employment Act. Chair Alfred Cow presented findings from the steering committee showing tensions within city labor efforts and President Nixon's influence. Council President Willan Simkin requested a follow up report in two weeks as the coalition weighs possible actions.

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Rail Rates Seen Rising Amid Pay Raise Talks

An industry official said railroads will likely raise freight rates to help cover a pending 42 percent pay raise agreement for 151,100 workers. William Dempsey of the National Railway Labor Conference noted uncertainty over the exact amount requested from the Interstate Commerce Commission. The URR presented arguments before the Pay Board, which held its first public hearing on the contract retroactive to Jan 1, 1970. The union has not released ratification results, awaiting full board approval of the entire deal including scheduled increases.

Washington WPT Willian Dempsey National Railway Labor Conference Interstate ‘Commerce Commission Dempsey United Transportation Union Charles Luna UYU A. H. Chesser

Pay Wike Result and Union Pay Plan Hurdles in 1973

The Pay Board approved a 3 percent raise for railroad signalmen but withheld final approval of 1972 and 1973 increases. The UTU contract negotiations face possible renegotiation if the union demands changes, with a broader review likely later. Industrial activity shows a 0.7 percent December rise in production, aiding post-strike recovery, while Vietnam-era veteran unemployment remains around 8.8 percent with overall joblessness near 6 percent.

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Allegations Of Misuse At State Hospital Spark Hearing

State and county officials meet to discuss claims by Senator Glenn Rothmann that elderly residents at Sar Anton State Hospital are being housed with resources intended for addicts. Dr J G Cocke, hospital superintendent, subpoenaed to testify before the grand jury on January February 28, seeking records on all elderly patients.

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Bid Opening Date Decided for San Antonio District

The South San Antonio School Board set February 7 as the bid opening date for bids on television classroom equipment at Athens Fleming and Stutehins Elementary Schools. Trustees approved planning for the project and scheduled a trustee election for April 1. A policy requires district personnel to report to their immediate supervisor after a three day absence. Contracts for Superintendent Joe C. Hutchinson and Assistant Superintendent Herbert Harper were renewed for three years and new two year contracts were prepared.

Athens-Fleming Stutehins South San Amonidl School Board Distil Mans Pohnir Tay Joe C. Hutchinson Herbert Harper Wa Preiigipals

Robbery hits three loan offices in Deer Park area

Trustees approved a five year contract for 72a at San Pedro while a surface story notes a Tuesday theft at Pacific Finance Co. and an armed robbery involving .22 rifles and pistols. A suspect named Sehran Willins reportedly fled with $10 as part of the incident.

Dev Park Tex Ines Deer Park

Judge Voids Murder Case Against Rabago

A Madison District Court judge dismissed the murder charge against Paul Rabago 36 of 312 Barrett after credible witnesses showed he was not involved in the fatal stabbing of Jesse Davila 22 outside a bar on Nophilitos Avenue. The dismissal followed a petition by defense and district attorney Lucien Campbell noted mistaken identification. Last week, Patricia Cuellar 128 of 266 Boots was found dead with a related unresolved murder link in the same case.

Wecharge Paul Rabago Barrett Mad District Court Archie Brown Rabago Jesse Davila Nophilitos Lassl. Dist. Atty Lucien Campbell Peterica Cuellar

370 Meetings In 1972 Due in 8. A

An estimated 370 conventions will be held during 1979 in San Antonio, city official Wallace Hall predicts. Attendance could reach 174 400 delegates, with spending around 22 million dollars. Compared to 321 conventions in 192, and 21,? million spent last year, the total outlay is forecast near 46 million.

San Antonin Wallace Hall

Boys Nabbed For Break-in

Two boys aged 13 and 11 were captured by juvenile officers after attempting a rear stair theft at a store on Nolan Street. Police report total losses from the incidents include 7,100 dollars in items and a 1,848 dollar theft of two TV sets, motion picture equipment, and a pipewriter from the home of Mardelle While.

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Classified Best Bets For Your Back Yard Pets

One of Today's classified best bets offers guidance on garden care and feeding birds and ducks in the backyard. features include guest focus and Mindy amenities, with contact placeholder references and a catalog note for more bargains in Classification 20 Sh. Light Want Ads CAG-1231.

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