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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1976

Page

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Jackson Expected to Quit the Race Amid Withdrawal Rumors

Washington veteran Senator Henry Jackson faced claims he would end his bid for the Democratic nomination after a poor Pennsylvania finish. Campaign aides denied withdrawal rumors, saying he plans to continue campaigning with money tight and new appearances slated, including a Saturday news conference in Seattle.

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Reagan Criticizes Ford At Alamo Rally In Texas

Reagan told supporters at the Alamo that Washington mishandles the economy and spends too much. He attacked Ford's policies, claimed high taxes, and warned Texans about federal controls on welfare while highlighting Texas' 100 delegates at stake in the Texas primary. Also featured were Jimmy Stewart and John Hamilton.

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Suit Dismissed Urges Halt to Kelly Air Base Cuts

District Judge John H. Wood Jr. dismissed two class action suits by Greater San Antonio and AFGE Local 1617 seeking to stop civilian job cutbacks at Kelly Air Force Base. Ruling denied all relief, with appeals likely. Questions were raised about nationwide effects of ordering a local environmental impact study.

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Shocking $50 Sweepstakes Win Sparks Seguin Woman’s Joy

Mrs. Billy G Owens of Seguin exclaimed disbelief after winning $50 in TV Sweepstakes. She plans to use the money for items for her new home as The Light advertises multiple sweepstakes with varying cash prizes and daily number listings.

Trusee Billy G. Owens Seguin The TV Channels the Light

Carter Seeks Leaner Military to Aid Nation and Cities

Former Naval officer and presidential hopeful Carter argues for a simplified muscular defense and estimates 5 to 7 billion dollars could be cut from the defense budget by removing excesses and duplications. He denies calling for 15 billion, cites Europe troop levels and high ratios of officers to enlisted, and says efficiency would benefit all citizens even if it affects cities like San Antonio. He stresses no risk to national security and notes waste in government beyond defense.

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Primary Elections Spark Key Delegate Contests

Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for Saturday's primaries as voters choose among Democratic Republican and Raza Unida in Texas's first presidential delegate race. County Clerk Bob Green predicts turnout near 140000 across the state with contests heating up in both parties.

Sharon Watkins Blomt Raza Unida Bob Green

Texas voters brace for pivotal presidential primary

In Texas a full primary system draws national candidates across major cities and towns as Republicans Ford and Reagan vie for delegates. County GOP leader Dick Eddleman predicts record turnout, while Democrats face ballot-counted nights as Joyce Peters rails to finish tallies.

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