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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1972

Page

13

Bodyguard recounts Eboli killing in Brooklyn suburbia

New York mobster boss Thomas Eboli was shot as a gunman fired from a moving truck while the target stood by his Cadillac in Brooklyn. The bodyguard Joseph Sternfeld testified he ducked under the dashboard as the attacker fired five .32 caliber rounds. Police found shell fragments, a bloodstain, and a bullet in the car. investigators probe whether Eboli was in the vehicle. Sternfeld, a longtime associate, said he drove Eboli to Lefferts Avenue and that Eboli later told him to circle the neighborhood before parking. Sternfeld faced $250,000 bail after providing his account to police. The slaying marks the 17th gangland murder in NYC since last year’s Colombo attempt.

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Wives Join In Picketing Dow Chemical Plant Strike

Wives joined husbands Monday in picketing the Dow Chemical Co plant as a 3400 worker strike entered its fourth week. Operating engineers and seven other wives groups affiliated with the Texas AFL-CIO protested a guest contract offer seen as weakening job control. The plant remained open for salaried staff, while the picket line caused traffic backups for over a mile at shift change.

Preeport Py Dow Chemical Co Texas Apl-Cio

Non-Stop Elights Expand San Antonio to Mexico City Service

The Civil Aeronautics Board announced new nonstop routes addition effective Sept. 15. American Airlines will offer nonstop flights between Acapulco and San Antonio with Dallas Fort Worth or northbound points as origins or terminations. Braniff Nights will also run nonstop between Mexico City and San Antonio from Dallas Fort Worth. An Houston originated service will fly nonstop to Acapulco and San Antonio.

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High Winds Ravage Sequoia Park Trees Injure Six

High winds in Sequoia National Park caused extensive damage as fir trees toppled, injuring six people. Rangers said several Sequoias fell and some cabins were smashed. Cars and roads into the park were blocked Sunday night, complicating access.

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Reading Crisis Report Urges Action by Officials

Authorities report a nationwide literacy shortfall affecting millions of job seekers and adults. Five million workers are older citizens, with many functionally illiterate and unable to read at basic levels according to the National Reading Center.

National Reading Center

Arabs Press UN Action Over POWs Amid Lebanon Raid

United Nations Security Council debates June actions as France Belgium and others urge Israel to release Syrian and Lebanese POWs held after the cross border raid. Arab states demand simultaneous releases and condemn alleged mistreatment while Israel defends its operation and questions the fate of the captured officers.

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$1.5 Billion Aid For Elderly Clears House

The House approved an additional 1.8 billion dollars to aid the elderly, sending the measure to the Senate. Funds cover three years with 335 million this year, 510 million in 1974, and 683 million in 1975, funding senior centers, aging resources, housing, transportation, and pre retirement training. The plan targets Independent living and will distribute some funds to states by elderly population share. Educators warn of large staffing needs to support broader educational help.

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