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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1969

Page

2

Inflation leaves many Americans worse off says AP poll

A wide Associated Press survey across 400 adults shows most feel inflation has eroded purchasing power. Respondents from Michigan to California cite higher house costs, taxes, and daily expenses, with some calling for price controls or war-time spending cuts. Several individuals report being better off than years ago, but the majority express concern over rising prices and wage strain.

Associated Press Michigan San Francisco South Dakota Sioeral Los Angeles Connecticut Mississippi Indiana Atlanta Marvin Hardy Sioux Falls Hardy William F. Anderson Satramenio Ronald J. Farrard Livonta Mich Vietnam Honolulu Archie Wilson

Kennedy pleads for surtax bill delay in Senate hearing

Treasury Secretary David Kennedy seeks expedited handling of the House passed income surtax bill through the Senate Finance Committee led by Chairman Russell Long. Kennedy urges broad reform hearings and warns against tying tax reform to broader inflation control measures, saying delay risks confidence and momentum.

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CAB Approves New Commercial Routes

Washington AP reports the Civil Aeronautics Board granted new air routes amid Southwest and Midwest service adjustments. American, Delta, Frontier, Braniff, and Southern Airlines won authority for routes including Dallas to Detroit, San Antonio to Chicago, and Memphis to St Louis with conditions and immediate effectiveness. Kennedy pressed bankers to resist further prime rate hikes amid inflation.

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New Flight Deal Offered Between Six Cities

American Airlines launched a new noHistop service linking San Antonio, Chicago, Detroit, Indianapolis, and St. Louis. The CAB delayed start from Monday to secure petitions and granted an exemption to protect existing travelers from transport gaps, per R A Houx Jr, the San Antonio manager. Final CAR ruling pending.

American Airlines San Antonio Chicago Detroit Indianapolis St. Louis Civil Aeronautics Board Air Service American R. A. Houx Jr San Antono

Death of guitarist Brian Jones linked to alcohol and drugs

In EAST GRINSTEAD England at a pool at his home Brian Jones 28 a guitarist for the Rolling Stones was found dead after a late night swim under the influence of alcohol and drugs Friends say he had been drinking a coroner noted the drowning followed immersion in fresh water and liver related issues Investigating officers heard from Janet Lawson Frank Thorngood and Anna Vantin who aided Jones after the swim but he died before hospital arrival

East Grinstean England Mies Brian Jones Tawsan Rolling Stones Corontr Jones Angus Sommerville Vanes Tang Sommerville Janet Lawson

Michigan Coeds Slaying Ties Point To Suspect Bishop

Ann Arbor police say a 50 50 link exists between three University of Michigan coed killings with the latest victim Margaret Phillips 25. Ernest L. Bishop Jr. 28 who was freed from prison last December is accused of murdering the third girl. Bishop who knew Phillips lived with sociology professor Dr Thomas Mayer who helped place him in Ann Arbor for three months after release. Police seek a 22 caliber pistol reportedly thrown into the Huron River by an acquaintance of Bishop. Four other killings in the area since August 1969 were linked by authorities as similar, non repeatable facts.

Ann Arbor Mich Walter Krasny University of Michigan Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti Bishop Boulder Cola Mayer Southern Michigan Jackson Sid Mayer University of Colorado Michigan Miss. Phillips

NASA Grants Texas A&M 68900 For Oceanographer Research

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration awarded Texas A&M University a grant valued at 68 900 dollars to support ongoing research in oceanography and spacecraft oceanography. The program focuses on capability development and continued study of oceanographic instruments and data collection methods.

College Station Tex National Aeronautics and Space Administration Texas A&m Univerity Bellerf Mayer

Early Budget Vote Sought in July Legislature Session

The Texas House Appropriations Committee met downtown over steak and fries to lay groundwork for an early two-year budget plan. State agencies seek extra requests beyond the original two-year bill, including a 6.4 percent across the board pay raise for state employees and a 3.4 percent increase for other items. The Budget Board will compile these requests into a two-year budget proposal, aligning with the House framework. Governor veto action not fully clear in this excerpt.

Austin Betinne Firtle Watts Cie Roview Courts Budget Board Rep. W. S Heatly Paducah Chars Tait Legislative Budget Board House Have Cvtr Smitine Preston Salih

Solon Eyes Treasure List In Indiana Shipwreck Case

Texas lawmaker Rep Cavness seeks sworn statements from divers and officials to verify recovered treasure from a sunken Spanish galleon off South Padre Island. Judge Martineau hear injunction vs Platova Ltd as Gov Pres ton Smith urged protection of wreck sites and a state antiquities body.

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