It's Good to Be Alive a Survivor Reflects on 747 Fire
Linda Jones reports on Edward L. Hess who survived a catastrophic 747 fire after a collision of two jets. He and his wife Mary live in San Antonio and recall the moment when death seemed certain. At Brooke Army Medical Center12 of 13 burn patients were seriously injured. Colonel Basil Pruitt notes 12 patients have serious burns. Hess suffered minor burns and bruises.
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Editorial Endorsement: Gonzalez Triumphs Over Sprague
The editorial confirms Henry Gonzalez won the fight to remove Richard Sprague as chief counsel and staff director of the House Committee on Assassinations. It notes Sprague resigned for the committee’s good, while Gonzalez, as chairman, previously fired him for the committee’s benefit. The Light praises Gonzalez’s vindication and decades of victories, praising unwavering support from The Light and The Don.
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Doubts on Panel's Ability to Finish Assassination Probe
Washington. House vote extends the Assassinations Committee for nearly two years to probe the deaths of President Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Former chairman Gonzalez doubts a thorough inquiry can be mounted. Controversy flares as chief counsel Sprague resigns amid pressure.
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Senior Citizens Fare Cards Clarified by Transit Official
Action line reports a reader question about reduced fare bus cards for seniors in San Antonio. An official states no discrimination exists and explains changes: cards are now available beyond local residents. The driver’s earlier guidance was outdated and incorrect.
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Thomas M. Fuller
Weather Outlook Lyrically Mild With Cloud Cover
Mostly cloudy and mild through Friday with light northeast winds shifting to southeast Thursday night. Low Thursday night in the low 60s and high Friday near 80. 30 percent chance of precipitation Thursday night and Friday. Last year’s high 77 and low 1. San Antonio Light daily circulation figures noted.
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City Council Approves 8.1 Million Rate Relief Plan
City officials informally approve an 8.1 million residential rate relief fund to ease winter energy bills. Council backs reinstating a 70 cent per month charge on the first 300 kilowatt hours to raise 5.1 million and uses 4.745 million from revenue sharing later, to cover the rest. Mayor warns future councils not bound by revenue sharing. The relief aims to cut gas bills for December through March about 23.4 percent on the average household.
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Lila Cockrell
Death by Own Action of Witness Found on Tape in Florida
Palm Beach officials disclosed a recorder captured the death by own action of Russian professor George de Mohrenschildt, a key JFK assassination witness. Police traced the time to 2:21 p.m. Tuesday from footsteps, door sounds, and a gun blast in the sister in law's bedroom.
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Talks On Arms and Middle East To Resume In May
The United States and the Soviet Union announced new talks on arms control will be held in Geneva in May and will include the Middle East issue. A joint communique said bilateral experts would discuss practical questions of disarmament and possible resumption of the Geneva Middle East conference.
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Enjoy L A Spring With Light Green Sweepstakes
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