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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1971

Page

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Fire insurance rates eyed after big L A area blaze near San Antonio

An extensive fire at a large auto parts warehouse complex just outside San Antonio could prompt higher fire insurance rates across Texas, though City of San Antonio rates may remain unchanged. Fire officials say a comparable Dallas department store blaze two years ago spurred statewide increases, and actuarial studies will determine state and county effects outside the city. The site was at 1H 33 and O'Conner Road, with the city limit running along IH 35.

San Antonio Texas Ualtee Gen South Central Distributor, Inc Andrew Whitney Fire Prevention and Engineers Board of Texas Whitney Dallas Bexar State Board Volkswagen O'Conner Grm

Mexico oranges and federal inspections explained

Readers ask how U S inspectors check oranges from Mexico for pests. Officials say fumigation by Plant Protection Division staff, with Mexican partners, penetrates fruit to kill larvae. A veteran promotion query at Kelly AFB is addressed: veterans gain some retention rights but no guaranteed promotion advantage under Civil Service rules.

Old Mexico Mexico U.S United States W. R Fredericksburg Plant Protection Division U.S. Department of Agriculture J. G. Rosier Texas-Oklahoma David S. Campbell Campbell Kelly Afb Kelly L Kk U.S. Civil Service Commission

Today’s Index and Page Listings for The Daily News

The index lists sections including Amusements on page 10, Plaze features on page 23, Classifieds on pages 25 to 33, Contes on pages 48 to 49, Notices on page 25, Viditoria on page 18, Features on page 19, Vinancial on page 20, Yan and Games on page 22, Horoscope on page 1 C, Cable Society on page 11, Sports on pages 13 to 15, and TV logs on page 24.

Vinancial Yan and Games Society

TV Sweeps Opens With $1,560 in Prizes for Light Readers

The first day of the month kicks off a new TV Sweeps round with $1,560 total prizes. Readers win by matching numbers on TV Channels magazine covers with daily listings for the week. Recent winners include Mrs. Pete Garza of Wyoming and Mrs. Raymond H. Anderson of Pleasanton each earning $50, Gilbert C. Valdez of Lawndale winning $25, plus four others at $10.

Light Pete Garza Wyoming Raymond H. Anderson Pleasanton Gilbert C. Valdez Lawndale

Texans Salute Birthday at Washington State Park

Descendants of the Texas Declaration signers help mark Texas 135th birthday at Washington State Park. Displayed artifacts include Santa Anna’s battle flag and his walking cane. Gov. Olson? Not present. Gus Mutscher to introduce Dr. Ralph Steen of Stephen F. Austin University. Steen will recount Texas' path to independence as Blinn College band and local high schools perform.

Washington-On-The- Brazos Mexico Blinn College Brenham Burcom Navasota

New Braunfels Man Shot. Victim Dies En Route to Hospital

New Braunfels resident Gilberto Sosa, 23, was shot Sunday at his home. He was flown by helicopter to a San Antonio hospital but pronounced dead on arrival. Police said the shooting followed a feud with a man who had been placed in custody.

New Braunfels Gilberto Sosa San Antonio

Weather forecast details for Tuesday with light rain possible

A period forecast notes Tuesday will have considerable cloudiness with light rain or drizzle at times and cooler temperatures. Winds shift from southeast to northwest, highs near 70, lows around 40s to 60s, with a 20 percent chance of measurable rain Monday night.

Estefan Cleared, Reinstated at DA Office Probe

Estefan, suspended with pay Feb 1 amid a municipal court ticket fixing probe, was cleared by the Bexar County grand jury and reinstated to full duties. Statements from Riley, Halligan, and Barker disputed money changing hands. Halligan claimed no money was discussed or in the envelope. The probe involving Estefan's role and ticket handling continues to be reported with official notes and next-page continuation.

Atty Arthur Estefan Bexar County Butler Grand Jury South District Court Preston H. Dial Jr Art Estefan Bert Riley Brooks Barker Henckel Barker News Aten Riley Yom Halligan Desert Sands Ratligan Lone Star Supply Co Estelan Valley Pike City Mall Halligan Ftelony

Nixon Program Opens Midwest Push

President Nixon travels to the heartland appealing for national renewal and gains support for revenue sharing aimed at rural development. He boosts rural funds by 100 million dollars, totaling 10 billion for the first full year, and pushes cabinet reforms including a proposed new department to replace Agriculture.

Harry Kelly The Light Washington DRS Motnes Nixon Jawa Legislawre America Department of Agriculture Iowa Washinpgton

Banking Probe Secrecy Question at House Hearings

Washington Congressman Gonzalez plans to press for openness at House Banking and Currency Committee hearings starting March 8. Probes will examine bank practices amid the Sharpstown Bank closures and a stock raid at voos National Bank, with calls for FDIC explanations of executive session secrecy.

Apecal Washington U.S Genzalex Gonzalez Federal Deposit Finsuffice Corporation House Banking and Currency Committee Voos National Bank Sharpstown State Bank Houston Wright Pachman FDIC

Protests Tied to Sudden Accident at U S Capitol

In Washington, an early hazardous device exploded in the Senate wing 30 minutes after a warning call claimed retaliation for Laos invasion. The blast damaged restrooms and other rooms but did not injure anyone, and the Senate chamber remained intact. Capitol Police searched for the caller as President Nixon condemned the act.

Washington U.S Senate Laos Capitol San Antonio Hugh Scott Pennsylvania Nixon Ronald L. Ziegler

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