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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1968

Page

5

United Fund brochure boosts HemisFair efforts

A U Fund brochure titled Confluence USA promotes the fair and exhibits at the U S Pavilion. Frost Bank and James Brennan organized printing of 600000 copies for a government backed rollout with mixed reception from exhibitors and officials.

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Fence Cutter War Remembers Texan History

Read about the Fence Cutter War of 1883 84 in Texas. Elmo Bowman and family from Lexington recall the spliced wire fence episode and its impact on ranching while locals plan a weekend gathering in Lexington with music and reminiscence.

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Fherian Sculpture to Arrive for HemisFair Exhibition

An exact replica of a renowned Werian sculpture will arrive this week for display in the Spanish pavilion at HemisFair. The sandstoné bust, "La Dama de Elche," portrays a high ranking Iberian woman from the first century A.D. The original is housed in the Del Prada Museum in Madvid.

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Taxes vs Spending As Congress Seeks Economy

The House Appropriations Committee agreed on a major cut in spending including a 3.4 billion reduction for the coming year. Lawmakers argue the package could break the deadlock and reshape tax policy with surtaxes and excise taxes on phones and autos. The Senate and House conflict over excise provisions and a plan for a broader tax surcharge remains unresolved.

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Senate Plans 100 Million Office Building For Defense Dept

Senate approved a measure to authorize 1.25 billion for land and a third Pentagon office building, with preliminary cost estimates around 204 million for the project. The vote 42 to 33 followed a party-line aid cut debate as land acquisition and construction face standard appropriation hurdles. Linden Sledge led the measure with support from leaders including Mike Mansfield and George Smathers.

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Backers Plan Andrade Rally for Justice of the Peace

Andrade campaign backers announce a 7 pm rally at the Pavillon in Rodriguez Park to support Erasmo Andrade for justice of the peace. The event is sponsored by Ladies for Better Justice and the Amigos de Andrade, with a tax package co sponsor. The text also references several U S senators and resignations within the Senate, detailing political turmoil and party dynamics.

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