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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1972
Page
3
Cambridge Massachusetts AP reports James C. Thomson, a Harvard history professor, has been named curator of the Neiman Journalism Fellowships program at Harvard University. The appointment highlights Thomson’s scholarly focus and the institution’s commitment to journalism history studies.
Opposition grows in Australia and New Zealand to French nuclear tests planned near Mururoa Atoll in the Pacific. France warns ships and planes to stay clear of a zone 470 miles east of Australia, starting at midnight GMT. Demonstrations against the tests persist. some traders refuse business with French ships.
San Antonio sources outline a local safety program inviting ages 15 to 50 to join as patrol members earning 1.72 per hour for 2 to 4 hours daily. The effort, run by the accident prevention bureau of the San Antonio Police Department, requires application forms.
Pilots in Italy Ireland Sweden Kenya Norway and The Netherlands urge action over skyjackings and terrorism. Britain Japan Korea Egypt Portugal refuse. Some American pilots show wavering resolve as TWA and Pan Am alter stand. Northeast Airlines cancels 100 flights as pilots back the stoppage.
Emergency crews reported extensive damage across the Panhandle and Florida Keys as tornadoes forced evacuations and caused over 100000 dollars in property losses. Residents including Farver's Restaurant manager John Trotton prepared for worsening weather while others sought shelter in high schools and communities along the coast.
United Press International reports a 24 hour pilot strike protesting hijackings, with American Airlines Braniff Delta and Texas International flying normally in Texas while Eastern canceled all flights from 1 am today to 1 am Tuesday. Braniff sought restraining order against ALPA but supported motive. U.S. District Judge Estes challenged participation.
Witnesses arrived Saturday night and located the jaywalker at the scene but did not arrest him. The culprit, described as a small black dog, was chased off by responders.
The article notes Monday's dedication and Smith's remarks on improving Texas Mexico cultural relations. Talks covered forming committees to address state south of the border issues and the South Texas Cultural Basin project aiding micro job access in 46 southern counties. The Mexican president expressed concern over illegal entry and hopes bilateral committees will be created.
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