Civic Leader Fite Receives Golden Deeds Award in San Antonio
Civic and business leader L. E. Fite was named San Antonio’s outstanding citizen for 1971 and honored with the Golden Deeds Award at a Monday night dinner at the St Anthony Hotel. The event, hosted by the Exchange Club of San Antonio, featured praise from peers and a certificate noting Fite’s long service as a community leader, philanthropist, and churchman.
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Barry Browne
L. E. Fite
Exchange Cli
San Antonio
SL. Anthony
Avart
Fite
Wike
Exchange Chal
Ralph Brite
James II Calvert
C. W. Miller
Muller
Oman
Lewis Fite
Christian Gentlerman
George M. Roesler
Exchange Club of
San Anonio
Harold Jungman
Werenine
Miller
Mary D. Jursig
Weller W. Mealor
Rey
Averett J. Jones
David Jacobson
Cavert
Robert R. Wilt
James P. Halle
Greater
Fiesta
San Antonio Association
Wind
Rotary Club
San Antonio Research and Planning Council
University of Texas
Southwest Research Institute
South- West Methodist Hospital
Arab
Jefferson Methodist Church
United Methodist Hall of Fame
Washington
National Conferante of Christians and Jews
Poverty War Critics Administration Spending Too Much on Bureaucracy
Charles W. Thors of Los Angeles told a San Antonio audience that funds for the War on Poverty mainly cover administration and studies, while the poor stay on welfare lines. He cited high salaries for agency staff and little aid reaching those in need.
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Frank Treio
United States
San Antonio
Charles W. Thos
Los Angeles
Council of State Governments
el Tropican
Alaska
Thorns
Norman Yivisaker
Princeton University
Pope Pexipie
Henckel backs nine seat council plan for city
Henckel urges revision committee to study a nine member city council with longer terms and higher pay, favoring continuity and broader compensation. He suggests changes to mayoral election, expanded Planning Commission powers, and tax collection compensation, while cautioning against a full wards system.
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Paytani
Shenekel
Henckel
Wenelet
San Antonio
Planning Commission
Com Wiilsman
Police Review Change Advisory Board Debate Shapes Charter Talks
City Attorney Howard Walker told members of San Antonio’s Charter Revision subcommittee that a police review board under current state law may be only advisory. He said changes to the charter would be needed to create a binding board, noting state law keeps civil service investigations and discipline authority with the department head. Sessions continue as the panel maps government form, powers, and vacancies ahead of November recommendations.
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Tima
Heckel
Lanse We
Temalertis
Howard Walker
Schcomeiues
San Antonio
Walker
Saich
Mevie Hera
Tiremen's
Ceves Service Commission
Wivemen's and Policemen’s Civil Service Commission
MN Chateer Rewislon
Spi
Chan Bers
City Mall
Ahcom Nites
Lila Cockrell
City Compeil
Draft and draft age changes redefine classifications and registration
The new rules abolish active files for registrants over 26 except doctors and allied medical personnel. A 1-H holding category is created for those turning 38 in 1972 and subsequent years, with lottery to determine drafting ceilings and who remains in 1-H. Young men can register from 30 days before their 18th birthday. veterans may avoid re registering. local draft boards gain authority to appoint down to age 15. terms extend to 20 years.
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Selective Service
Subscription rates and mailing details for San Antonio Light
The San Antonio Light lists domestic and foreign subscription rates by mail and in person. Rates cover daily and Sunday editions, daily only, and Sunday only across Texas and other regions including Mexico and Canada. Also notes AP membership and standard newspaper terms.
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Cartier
San Antonio
Texas
MAIL
Sma
Tye
Mexico
Central America
Sunjay
Canada
Goldy Orly
Fertey Orly
Vegetable Queen Set at Vegetable Day Pageant
Becky Aschbacher, a MacArthur senior, was chosen queen of the Vegetable Day pageant held at Joe Freeman Coliseum on Saturday. Finalists Si Galm, Jackie Brown, Robin Falke competed for the crown with judges from Lone Star Brewery, Pearl Brewery, and local businesses. Becky, daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Aschbacher, plans to study education at Southwest Texas State.
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Joe Freeman Coliseum
Becky Aschbacher
MacArthur
el Tropicano Hotel
Paul DB
Aschbacher
Becky
Macarthur Pop Squid
The
Lassies
Pulture Teachers of America
Beta Club
Southwest Texas State
Veperate Court
Si Galm
Marshall
Jackie Brown
Southside
Robin Falke
Flint Schneider
Lone Star Brewery
John Cralp
Pearl Brewery
W.T. Wisnell
George Waite
Model Market
K J. Beck
West Side Bank
Red Cross Parcel Duties For Prisoners In Vietnam Era
Discussion notes how the Red Cross delivered monthly family parcels to Americans held prisoner in North Vietnam. It explains postal authorization, next of kin, and delivery through the American Red Cross in Washington, with details on how parcels are managed and forwarded to prisoners in China under a joint agreement.
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Red Cross
North Vietnam
W. B
Aland
American Red Cross
Boxay County
D Streets
N. W
Washington
1. C
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Mixchange Club
George Recester
C. W. Milley
James H. Calvert
W. WW. Mellister
al Ranson
Javier
Witriess
John EL Prelsin
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Gov
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Jom Bernal
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Association of
Black Psyth Chologists
John ¥. Fjelstu
Cowell
Tinel
Aye
Coutl
Henchem
Police Review Change Advisory Board
Cinda Peterson
Veeky Aschbacho
Eddie Havinisn
Anseys
San Aronia
Micu Tough
San A Hette
Teana
Associatio Press
Associated Press
Wwell-Oxon
Norma Reed
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Tames W. Knight
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