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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1972

Page

2

Congress Debates Time Zone Amendment Across States

Congress weighs an Indiana style amendment to the 1966 Uniform Time Act that would let split states exempt one time zone from standard time while keeping the other. The proposal aims to resolve conflicts in states like Indiana where regions face different daylight saving needs. The Commerce Committee approved the bill and Staggers plans a floor vote with two thirds support.

Washington Auill Congress Indiana Alaska Florida Tennessee Kentucky Tears Kansas Nebraska South Dakota North Dakota Oregon Montana Commerce Committee Larley Staggers D-W.va

Hobby Seeks Confidence in State Government Reform

Democratic lieutenant governor candidate Hobby opened his San Antonio campaign HQ at Balad and Convent and urged Texans for a new approach in Austin. He pressed constitutional reform, drug law updates, and a revamped education system prioritizing vocational training.

Bill Nobby San Antonio Baledad Hobby Austin Cexans

Eisenhower bust unveiled at Kennedy Center in Washington

Several hundred Texans paid nine dollars for the Eisenhower bust unveiling at the Kennedy Center. Sen Lloyd Bentsen presided and introduced Mrs Nixon. John Connally dedicated the bust setting it over the doorway of the Eisenhower Theater. Other officials included Sen John Tower Rep Kika de la Garza and Felix de Weldon who created the busts.

Eisenhower Kennedy Center For the Performing Arts Washington Lloyd Bentsen Jillc Nixon Dwight Eisenhower Nixon Juliz Aylig John Connally Eisenhower Theater Connally Dwight David John Tower Kika de la Garza Uith Texas State Society Felix da Weldon Truman National Fine Arts Commission Alved Sam Raye Bum Simon Nolivar Gail Beaple Gonzalez Fable San Antonians le Wong Peta Wong Licia Gonzales Lanya Gonzales Craig Jeffrey Miro Jef Margaret Morrison Pilok Advertising Shirley Hartmain Navy Luther Laubach Brazil Juanita Roberts Johnson

Dinner Event Sees Near Record Attendance This Tuesday

Coordinators anticipate almost seven million attendees at the National Conference of Christians and Jews annual dinner at 7 40 pm Tuesday at Willita Assembly Mall. Highlighting the dinner will be the local Brotherhood award honorees Mrs William Alter Sohn J Jack Kuntz and Rev B S Wilkinson recognized for community and religious contributions. Entertainment includes the Lackland Band of the West the Walker Ford Gospel Singers His Brothers Children and Trinity University music department.

National Conference of Christians and Jews Willita Assembly Mall William Alter Sohn J Jack” Kuntz B.S. Wilkinsom Lackland Band of the West Walker, Ford Gospel Singers Trinity University Music Department

Texas Abortion Conference Highlights Deaths and Laws

Maternal deaths linked to late abortions are discussed at the Texas Regional Abortion Conference held at the University of Texas at Austin. Delegates from 14 Texas cities attend. WAAC and the Women's Abortion Action Coalition push for freer access and oppose forced sterilization. The conference notes 1,000 to 5,000 annual deaths from unsafe abortions and cites New York’s post liberalization declines.

Matilde Zimmer Women's National Abortion Action Coalition New York Tate San Antonio Texas University of Texas At Austin Women's Abortion Action Commission WAAC United States Zlamena New York State Evelyn Sell Mouston Waac Texas Abortion Coalitian Alka Wea Depal Afternone Austin Bobby

Subscription Rates and Publication Details for San Antonio Light

The San Antonio Light publishes subscription rates by region including daily and Sunday options. Rates shown cover domestic Texas, other states, Mexico, Central and South America, Canada and foreign countries, with separate prices for daily, Sunday, and combined deliveries. The Associated Press retains exclusive rights to local news and AP content.

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Abortion Counted as Common Worldwide, UN Says

A United Nations report states abortion may be the world’s most common method of birth control in many regions where legal or not. It notes mortality risks are lower when abortions occur in medically supervised settings, while restrictions vary by region and country.

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Storm Sewer Fall Hurts Boy Near Southcross Lyric

A nine year old Antonio Reyna was removed from a storm sewer opening by his sister after he fell into a five foot deep drain at Southcross and Lyric as children walked to school. He is in undetermined condition at Hexar County Hospital. The incident occurred about 740 am.

Antonio Reyna Hexar County Hospital Patrie Southcross Lyric

Marine League Reception Slated at Northeast Holiday Inn

The Abie Detachment of the Marine Corps League will host a 27 30 p.m. Monday reception at the Northeast Holiday Inn for officials of the Marine Academy, a private secondary school in Harlingen. Leaders of the 1M member Detachment will announce plans for an annual fund-raising drive that has placed all graduates in college. Honored guests include Maj. Con. George Rowman, academy director, LW Carder, caret commandant, and Gilbert Fe ity, national senior vice commandant, Marine Corps League.

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Safety of Mailmen Law Aims to Stop Hazardous Promotions

A San Antonio post office report says promotions asking customers to mail back items that could injure postal workers are banned by law. A new postal rule bars asking patrons to retain mail with metal or plastic objects for premium pills. Dangerous items include bottle caps jar tops can lids and metal opening strips. a Postal Service official testified before Congress that high speed mail sorting gear creates risk.

U.S San Antonio Postal Service

Mexico Crash Kills San Antonio Man Hermillo Ramos

A San Antonio man, Hermillo G. Ramos, 43, was killed in a weekend bus crash near Monterrey, Mexico. He was among four killed after the bus plunged into a ravine. officials were seeking the driver who fled on foot.

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Three Nabbed After 4 Burglaries Reported

Two men were free on $5,000 bonds and a third jailed after four burglaries were reported. Gloria Jaramillo and David Torres, both charged with burglary, were released on bond after being arraigned. A third man, held on a $5,000 bond, was jailed for burglary at Todd's Clothing Store. A break in at Lincoln Elementary and a garage theft were among the other incidents, with items taken including jewelry, a radio, and a motorcycle.

Phil Chavarria Gloria Jaramillo Ertine David Torres Segura Lincoln W. 40Th Todd Houston Chavarria Fred Schneider Harcourt Rh Vs. Brown

Minibike safety and tax exemption notes

A reader asks about minibike information for a birthday display. Officials state motor powered vehicles must be registered and licensed, with safety checks, and that a 1 year old should not operate one on public streets. The Internal Revenue Service lists three personal exemptions for a taxpayer. additional dependents may be claimed if supported.

DAL Action Chester F. Lorillard Internal Revenue San Antonio Hausehald United States Canad Mexico Panama Canal Zone

S A Traffic Death Toll Now 22

San Antonio police report the city’s 22nd traffic fatality of the year after Michael A. Witherspoon 471 Sharon died when his car left a loop 410 roadway and struck a pillar. He was dead on arrival at Green Hospital. A separate one car crash on I 410 north of Old Blanca Road claimed Katherine Martin 16, of 422 Levera injuring her.

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