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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1973
Page
1
Readers ask about outdoor burning rights in Bexar County. A spokesman from the Air Pollution Central Office says most outdoor burning is not permitted with exceptions for land clearance if brush removal would be impractical and not bothersome to nearby residents. Page continuation noted.
Houston based UPI report says three astronauts Conrad Kerwin and Welz work on sun shade repairs aboard Skylab to resume scientific experiments within four days. Flight director Lewis outlined plan details as technicians test two shade versions and practice rigging in zero gravity.
Wire service report details a violent crime scene in Los Angeles with investigators probing a possible link to a broader conspiracy. It notes alleged political espionage ties and a $100,000 offer to McCord, plus claims of executive clemency and high level involvement. The testimony centers on the Watergate era and connections to Mitchell Dean and Magruder, with Caulfield and others cited in secret meetings and threatening exchanges.
Two suspects, aged 19 and 22, were in custody after Deputy Peter Esquivel was shot and wounded outside his West Side home during a disturbance investigation. Esquivel, 29, was in poor condition with shotgun wounds to face and chest at Santa Rosa Medical Center. Detectives say a gunfight occurred as Esquivel tried to break it up. one suspect had a .410 shotgun. Authorities say the deputy, who had recent threats, fired twice and wounded one assailant as the other fled in a car. Witnesses place Esquivel at home with his brother Donncin Esquivel when gunfire erupted.
UPI reports Henry Kissinger opened high level discussions with North Vietnam on peace efforts and called the five hour session okay. He planned further talks with Le Duc Tho at a suburban villa and to confer with President Pompidou before a Teheran/Nixon summit.
Police found Arturo Benavidez and Belen Zulaica fatally shot in two cars along Dumbarton Drive in Southeast San Antonio early Friday. A 31 year old man arrived at police headquarters with counsel to aid homicide detectives. The victims appeared to have been dead about two hours. A blue car registered to Augustin Dulaica was seen nearby.
Soviet party chief Leonid Brezhnev lands at Bonn’s Wahlen airport amid heavy protection for a five day peace and trade mission. A military helicopter hovers nearby as police machine gunners scan the routes from rooftops under the watch of Chancellor Willy Brandt.
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