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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1973
Page
1
The community criticizes the city council for passing a measure to donate money and aid for rebuilding Hanoi hospital. Council members Mendoza and Becker admit mistakes and advocate rescinding. The editorial urges immediate reversal, stating the action harms national interests and labels it aiding the enemy. Continued discussion noted.
President Nixon began his second term urging renewed faith and self reliance, promising to lead boldly from Washington with less government. He spoke of peace ahead and end to the Vietnam War, but offered no specifics on terms or strategy. He asked for prayers from the nation as he outlined a postwar era.
The Hanai City Council may back away from its resolution to aid the Bach Mai Hospital reconstruction in North Vietnam. Council members Mendoza Hill Padilla defend or retract actions as they weigh political consequences and public trust.
In a weekend marked by Nixon's second inauguration, William Randolph Hearst Jr. chronicles a long friendship begun in 1948 when he first met Nixon as a serious, analytical young congressman. He recalls moments from their early years in Washington and the evolution of their relationship.
Special to The Light Capitol Hill reports a rousing reception to Ethel Ennis’s rendition of the Star Spangled Banner at Nixon’s second inauguration. The contralto’s performance draws louder cheers than the president’s address, which included 13 brief interruptions and few familiar political tricks. The piece notes memorable lines and a restrained, somber moment as the ceremony unfolds.
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