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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1967
Page
4
Edison High School valedictorian Micah Berlin, 18, praised individual rights after winning state Board of Education support to wear sideburns for graduation. He contrasted school suspension over appearance with democracy principles, urging action on social ideals.
Senator Edward M. Kennedy attacked the draft reform compromise, arguing it would hinder a fair youth selection system. He criticized provisions narrowing exemptions and shelving a lottery based FAIR plan, while backing a four year college study deferral and opposing changes that delay action on reform. The debate centered on constituting a fair and impartial draft process versus existing law.
A Canadian Press dispatch from Nicosia cites Tel Aviv authorities stating Israel’s next major move could be to join the nuclear club. The report says a formal decision may come after a Middle East peace agreement, as Israel seeks security guarantees and possesses the technical know how to build the bomb.
The San Antonio Independent School District is certified for immediate payment of more than 1.3 million under the federally impacted areas program. U.S. Rep. Gonzalez announced the move as part of the 1997 fiscal year entitlement, with total tentative entitlement of 1,836,360 dollars. The certified payment amount derives from district-provided information and estimates.
At Lansing the fair signs contracts for food concessions totaling 1 013 750 dollars with 26 stands and 12 restaurants. Contracts aim for 60 to 90 day completion, with advance payments supporting a diverse lineup including Italian Swiss German and Philippine specialties and a Don Can Arnold Swartz note.
U S officials said reports that Russia is delivering new arms to Egypt follow last week's Israeli Arab war. Jet MIG fighters were said to be among supplies unloaded at Alexandria. Officials stressed the deliveries are viewed as previously scheduled, not a sudden effort to restore Egypt's military power.
Russia launches Venus 4, a heavy 2,433 pound unmanned research craft, on a four month voyage toward Venus from Earth orbit. Tass reports the probe is on a light to Venus and functioning normally, with hopes to near Venus in October before the Bolshevik revolution anniversary.
Cairo reports indicate the Soviet Union may forgive Arab reluctance to rush military aid while Western imperialists back Israel. Al Ahram says Moscow will continue moral and material support, with Egypt breaking ties with the United States over air cover for Israeli offensives. The scene shifts to Algerian leader Boumedienne and Moscow talks as Arab policy hinges on Russia’s stance in the war.
On the San Bernardino Freeway a crash between a chicken truck carrying 3,700 birds and another truck with 47 head of steers caused chaos as birds scattered in both directions. Officers rounded up most chickens. the steer trailer bound for the slaughterhouse sped away, hens laid eggs amid the commotion.
HemisFair officials face a crisis as U S Mint plans to strike 100000 medallions for the fair. The design, protested by the Texas Numismatists Association for omitting Texas scenes, may delay approval by the National Fine Arts Commission and threaten availability at the fall opening. Distributors pull out amid design disputes and time pressure mounts on a crash program begun eight months ago.
Arab leaders pledged to wage the struggle against Israel the United States and Britain on the economic front. A Saudi proposal urged nationalization of all Arab oil fields as U S and British investments faced heavy criticism. In Cairo the Middle East News Agency said oil producing countries would consider offers from France and Spain to replace American companies that dominate Middle East petroleum.
In Lusaka the four men detained under emergency rules for possible espionage admitted being agents for neighboring white-ruled Bindesia. A tribunal recommended their dismissal from service. British Lt. Col. Tan Ariott and Canadian John Warren were sent to London aboard a government plane, held until security risk ends. Rhodesian Cecil Swit remains to be reported.
Washington AP nine Texans die in Vietnam including Army soldiers Rufus Ray of Jacksboro James L Johnson of Ore City and Marines Opls Ray Vatizandi Arthur M Byrd and Richard Knapp all killed in action Marine 2nd Lt James C Carter Jr Houston listed among the wounded and missing transfers Richard Ay Gray Dallas Darrell W Meatherly El Paso among those not due to hostile action with new tallies from the Pentagon
Texas Trails author Kart Stilwell writes on vacation about family and travel. The piece reflects on daily life and the pull of home as he scenes shift between places and memories.
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