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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1971
Page
3
A Friday survey by The Light indicates Bexar County officials seek pay raises while car allowances may be tightened. The Texas Legislature has already authorized raises for 27 officials, including a $7,100 annual boost for county commissioners.
Court members differ on boosting pay for 27 county officials and 15 court reporters, with total potential costs estimated around 177,400 to 274,000 annually. Judge Blair Reeves and Commissioners Vaughan and Pora discuss caps and reappraisals while noting county money limits and the need for prudent raises.
The Foundation to Honor Gonzy marks its inauguration at the Down Town Tulad Council 360 tenth anniversary night with initial donations of 1500. Major contributors include Sy Anania College and Vocational Schools. the event honors Gonzales for 18 years of city and national service and raises funds for an Education Fund.
President Nixon signals a gradual easing of housing laws while denying a return to segregation. He argues for equal housing opportunities and abstains from forcing federal low income housing into suburbs, urging local control and stressing concerns about property values and community disruption. The stance drew mixed reactions from the National Urban Coalition.
Washington reports Brig. Gen. Samuel W. Koster, former West Point commander linked to the Jagar investigation, will be reassigned August 1 to Abeteen Proving Grounds Massachusetts as deputy commander for Army testing. Brig. Gen. George H. Young Jr., involved in the My Lai inquiry, is permitted to retire after Army discipline for unprofessional conduct.
Ex Marine General Lewis W West and Marine Corps leaders plan an inspection tour in San Amini to view facilities for the annual national convention of the Marine Corps League. They will visit the Hilton Palacio del Rio and assembly hall as convention HQs during the tour.
Moscow reports Soviet leader Brezhnev proposing to negotiate broad reductions in European armed forces and naval fleets. He urged a constructive U S response while noting troop reductions would involve Warsaw Pact nations. He stressed equal bargaining and suggested talks at the European level could broaden to global disarmament.
James Walker, copilot of an Allegheny Airlines Convair, remained in critical condition in Yale New Haven Hospital after surgery to amputate both legs. He contracted gangrene from extensive burns and other injuries from the crash during an attempted landing at Tweers New Haven Airport. Other survivors include Miss McGira of Westington and Norman Kelly of Waterford, who were reported improving.
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