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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1972

Page

2

Light's Action Line Fitnessed In San Antonio Mail Claims

The Light's Action Line column discusses solicitation licensing in San Antonio, noting the Better Business Bureau and Jewish Social Service Federation dispute claims about money to synagogues from an Austin newspaper. It details curfew policy under civil emergencies, advice on credit in a widow's name, and clarifications on speeding and customs exemptions.

Better Business Bureau of San Antonio Jewish Social Service Federation Austin Seffel Austin Sheet Solicitarions Commission

Battle Night Escape From Hue Ends For Vietnam Veteran

In a harrowing account, a veteran recalls a day of heavy fighting near Hue. He dodges sniper fire amid flares and artillery, crawls through vines and fences, and survives a night pinned down by gunfire. He recounts hospital stays, abandoned bunkers, and the long walk back to Quang Tri before resuming duties.

Alec Tito Hiteh Ana Batalion Hue Army Special Forces Quang ‘Tri

Truman In Good Shape Amid Public Attention

88 year old former president Truman was described as in good shape by his physician. He remains alert and quietly watches television as speculation swirls over potential Democratic party developments this week.

Kansas City UPTS Marry & Truman

Judge Rejects Ellsberg Plea and Jury Security Questions

In Los Angeles UPI report judge Matt Byrne refused to automatically exclude all jurors with security clearances in the Ellsberg and Russo case. He will probe those with military or aerospace ties as defense lawyers push for fair trial guarantees and potential venue move.

Los Angeles UPL Daniel Ellsberg Anthony Ot. Russo U.S. Supremes Matt Byrne Randling Tilsboro Massa Chusetts Institute of ‘Technolol ‘Gy Russa Lolleague Rand Corp Santa Monica Svere California Ellsberg Leonard Boudin Fhursday Osmme Byrne

McGovern Names Utah Chair as Campaign Moves Forward

McGovern named Mrs Weaman, a 47 year old mink rancher and real estate operator from West Jordan Utah, as national chairman in a push aligned against Nixon economic policies. He then traveled to Washington en route to a two week vacation in the Black Hills of South Nakata.

McGovern Hart Nixon Weaman West Jordan Utah Washington Black Hills South Nakata

Poem Sparks $20,000 Drug Theft Report at Storage Zone

A San Antonio man returned $20,000 worth of drugs after a note left on a storage vault led to a theft report. Ted Hasbrouck, manager at AAAA Key Mini Storage, said the note prompted a passerby to remove the loot thinking surplus drugs were being discarded. The drugs were donated to a city clinic and later returned. charges were not pursued.

San Antonio Nakoma Mr- Nei Laboratory Inc Ted Hasbrouck Mc- Neil Hasbrouck

Nixon Aide Seeks Houston Firm Return Amid Party Shift

Contally said Nixon planned to return to his aid law firm in Houston while remaining a Democrat. He noted efforts to broaden Nixon movement among Democrats but insisted it would not harm Nixon’s standing as a Democrat, recalling McGovern’s 1940s shift to the Progressive Party led by Henry Wallace.

Houston Contally Nixon McGovern Progressive Party Henry Walefare

Spears Elected Bank Director

Lynn H. Spears, president of Nton's Stores Inc., has been elected to the board of Pan American National Bank. He has led the variety store chain since 1951 after joining the firm. The announcement was made by Joseph Lusk, bank president, at the Pan Am bank located at 8202 N Pan Am.

Lynn H. Spears Nton’s Stores Inc Pan Amercan National Bank Ife Joseph Lusk Pan Am

Hijackers back down as Texas heat thins stand off

FBI and hostages endured a tense hijack ordeal on a 727 airliner over New York and Philadelphia. After hours of negotiation stewardesses and a VAL agent aided by Michael Jordan talked the hijackers into surrendering. The jet was rerouted to a private airfield near Lake Jackson, Texas, where rain cooled the scene and authorities gained control as the plane refueled and headed to Miami.

Freeport UPI VAL Thomas Terdan Airlines Jordan Texas Hy Daeda Mike Savitho Lake Tackson New York Philadelphia Smith Jordon Branley Green Washington Lusseyd Lake Jackson Miami Houston

Oklahoma hijack case heads to federal grand jury

A federal grand jury will next month consider hijacking changes against Melvin M. Fisher who allegedly seized an American Airlines jetliner near Oklahoma City and Dallas. Fisher surrendered to deputies days later after initially resisting, with a stewardess and passengers bound in a tense confrontation. The incident involved a ransom attempt and a pilot in a parachute, with authorities detailing a chaotic scene and ongoing investigations.

Oklahoma City Okla UPA Melvin M. Fisher American Airlines Jordany Sen FBI U.S. Houston Jordan

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