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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1968

Page

3

Vice Presidents and the 1952 and 1964 pattern analyzed

The piece argues experience guides choosing a strong vice presidential nominee. It cites Nixon and Humphrey as examples of influential running mates and discusses prospects for 1960s candidates including Nixon, Evans, Shafer, Romney, Agnew, and Lindsay. It notes open conventions, state delegations, and intra party dynamics shaping the ticket.

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Veteran Singer Rosemay Clooney Announces Retirement

Reno reporter notes Rosemay Clooney telling a Maralds Club opening night crowd she will retire after her Reno engagement ends July 25 to devote herself to five children. The singer, divorced from actor Jose Ferrer, cites a long career with hits such as Came On a My Noise and Hey There and film and TV work in earlier years.

Hughes Tool Co offer to buy ABC stock sparks FCC concern

Howard Hughes Hughes Tool proposes to acquire two million shares of ABC for 1408 dollars per share, aiming to control about 43 percent. Leonard Goldenson and Hughes Tool argue the price undervalues intrinsic asset value and future growth. FCC official notes 3 percent would be de facto control, with ABC’s current holdings showing scattered ownership.

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AT&T to Cut Long Distance Rates Amid FCC Order

NEW YORK (UPI) The American Telephone and Telegraph Co will lower long distance rates starting Aug 1 to comply with an FCC order. The move, aimed at savings for customers, will cut a typical three minute New York to Chicago call from $1.40 to $1.30 and a Chicago to El Paso three minute call from $1.50 to $1.40, totaling about $20 million in annual savings.

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Compromise OKd As Senate Amends 1969 Tax Bill

The factional tax bill moves through both chambers with a $159 million yield likely, replacing earlier $775.7 million projection. House reversal on the Senate amended tax plan precedes passage, while fiscal forecasts show a potential surplus for the 1969 budget, despite calls for higher levies.

Connally J. Blanchard Lubbook House Senate Senate House Conference Committee

Bexar Members Split on State Sales Tax Increase Vote

Bexar County representatives in the House of Representatives mostly opposed a proposed rise in the state sales tax from 2 to 3 percent. Only 16 of the county’s members supported the increase while Tony Dramberger Guy Floyd Don Hand Lamoine Holland Jake Johnson Frank Lumbar Jax Nowlin Roy Vale and Howse voted against. In Washington the Education and Labor Committee approved a biennial program for education and related issues. Admiral R K Chatters of the Indian Navy faced a potential issue related to his elevation amid a controversial rioting case in New Delhi.

Roy Garwool Bill Flack Bexar County House of Representatives Valin Tony Dramberger Guy Floyd Don Hand Lamoine Holland Jake Johnson Frank Lumbar Washington UPI Dio Jax Nowlin Roy Vale Howse Education and Labor and Committee

Tax Increase Affects City and State Sales Ahead

Austin voters consider higher sales tax as state lawmakers pass a penny increase to fund government. City areas with existing levies see varying hikes up to four pennies, while jurisdictions without city tax face smaller rises. Exemptions include coin operated machines under sixteen cents, shipping charges, and farm road maintenance equipment under certain contracts.

Austin Connally Ong

Bomb Raids N Vietnam Pounded by US Forces

AP dispatch reports U.S. fighter bombers conducted the largest raid surge in two months against North Vietnam while B 52s carried out heavy saturation bombing near the demilitarized zone. Ground clashes in South Vietnam claimed 155 enemy deaths as allied forces reported losses including two fighter bombers, an Army reconnaissance plane, and a Marine helicopter. One pilot, Col. Jack Modica of Birmingham, Ala, was recovered after parachuting, while another aircraft was shot down southwest of Da Nang.

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Fire destroys New S A home in Western Bexar County

Deputies report a fire at a residence in Western Bexar County near Ye5 NTE ory Grove. The blaze caused about 1000 damage and was investigated by local authorities. The Allied Bullring area in San Antonio is noted in the fragmentary report.

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A. Teacher Group Hailed by National Education Association

The San Antonio Teachers union was named among 24 teacher associations for a noteworthy project award. The Alamy City group earned recognition for securing a professional negotiation agreement with a school board. Awards were presented at the annual NEA meeting continuing through Saturday. The steel anniversary marks fifteenth wedding year.

San Antonio Entinel Association of Lvnls Alamy City National Education Association

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