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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1972

Page

2

McGovern Fires Back In Key Campaign Speech

In a forceful address from Grand Rapids and Chicago, George McGovern blasts Nixon’s Vietnam policy, accusing the administration of deception and forecasting more American losses. He asserts voters face a choice on peace and war, promising accountability if elected.

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Nixon calls for strong America led to peace abroad

The president argued for a powerful United States guiding world peace, citing unprecedented trips to Beijing and Moscow as steps toward easing tensions. He urged pragmatism over sentimentality as he returns from Oklahoma and outlined goals to boost farm exports to the Soviet Union and China.

America Oklahoma Nixon Sovieet Union China

Dittmar Services for San Antonio Attorney John H Dittmar

Services for prominent San Antonio attorney John Howard Dittmar 57 of San Antonio will be held at Christ Episcopal Church in San Antonio. A private interment will follow in Mission Trails Park. Dittmar lifelong resident practiced law here for 34 years. Survivors include widow Annie Dittmar two daughters Mrs Carl Schanagle of Portsmouth Va and Miss Louise Dittmar of San Antonio brother Martin Dittmar sister Mrs John M Clark and grandsons Davitt and Robert Dittmar all of San Antonio.

San Antonia John Howard Dittmar Joan Christ Episcopal Church Mission Truvial Park Dittmar Annie Dittmar Howard Dittmar San Antonios Carl Schanagle Portsmouth Iusio Martin Didar John M. Clark Jranctosans Davitt Robert Dillmar

Opium Producers Seen By Top U.S. Narcotics Official

A senior U.S. narcotics official says trafficking may shift from Turkey as legal production ends there. Nelson Gross, senior adviser to the secretary of state for international narcotics affairs, cites Afghanistan and India as likely new focal points for opium production and trafficking.

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City News Tor Tappers Nov. 4 ifermane Sons

Local brief notes a November 4 event connected to Tor Tappers and the firm Matys-CAdv with reference to Sons and a contact number 4358. The readable fragments suggest a public notice or schedule item in a city news column.

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Warstfest Square Dancers Primed For Event in New Braunfels

More than 500 square dancers are expected for the 11th annual Warstfest Square Dance Jamboree at the National Guard Armory New Braunfels. The program includes German Folk Dancers from Camtron at 2 00 5 00 and 7 00 p m plus Wursthalle square dancing from 1 1 00 p m. The Wurstfest Auto Rallye begins at 9 00 a m at New Braunfels High School with trophies awarded on return to Wursthalle. Continuous music at Gartenfest Hinmar House. A melodrama at the hall joins Wursthalle showings with registration and open art shows at Landa Park and the Civile Center Sat and Sun.

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Halloween Disorder and Zoning Debate in San Antonio

A 1950s to 1960s account recalls Halloween safety concerns and vandalism in San Antonio, noting a shift from peaceful to disruptive celebrations. It cites the City Zoning Commission and quotes Beautify San Antonio founder O P Schnabel warning against illegal pole posters while endorsing legal placements in private yards.

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McGovern Backer Accuses Plot Against Ethnics In Texas

San Antonio and Dallas rally claims by Velasquez a national McGovern co ordinator that Nixon advisers hatched a plan to influence Spanish speaking voters through ads portraying residents negatively. He urged bilingual education funding and criticized Nixon vetoes while stressing alleged campaign spending and political manipulation in Texas.

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Conference highlights clash over Texas Amendment 4 defeat

At the press conference Stirte Rep Frances Farenthold and Rep Matt Garcia spoke. Farenthold accused the defeat of Amendment 4 to the Texas constitution of plagiarism. Democratic U S senatorial committee chair Barcfoot Sanders charged his Republican opponent with attempting to gain political advantage by misrepresenting the voting landscape.

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Johnson to Attend San Marcos Recognition Ceremonies

Former President Lyndon B Johnson will attend Saturday dedication ceremonies at Southwest Texas State University. The main administration building on the hilly campus will be rechristened with plaques unveiling former editors of the college newspaper and yearbook. Johnson is slated to speak at 1 PM on the quadrangle.

University Bulding San Marcos

Deaf Teaching Lecture at Trinity University Tuesday

An internationally known authority on education of hearing impaired children will speak at 1 p.m. in Chapman Graduate Auditor ium Trinity University. The lecture covers techniques to help deaf children and is open to the public. A follow up talk for parents will occur at 7 30 p.m. at Swishing Cottage.

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Mavianists Gather for AU St Marys U Provincial Meeting

The Society of Mary St. Louis Province holds a provincial meeting through Sunday at Scholasticate, SL Mary's University. Very Rev Quentin Rakesnewerth leads the event with Provincial Councillors from St. Louis in attendance.

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Viet field reports gold and US jets fly 140 missions

Viet mounted reports indicate American jet fighters conducted 140 missions over North Vietnam below the 20th parallel. Major targets destroyed include BO trucks 12 warehouses six bridges a fuel tank and a helicopter. A high ranking US officer in New York said civilian advisers will remain in South Vietnam after withdrawal to train Vietnamese officers under a Vietnamization style program.

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Withdrawn North Vietnamese regiments signal possible pullback

UPI reports intelligence suggests at least two regiments have withdrawn from northern South Vietnam with more possibly preparing to leave. Officials say such pullback could indicate a willingness to honor a tacit understanding between Washington and Hanoi, conveyed during Kissinger's talks with Le Duc Tho at the Paris peace discussions.

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Hanoi issues toward role of new South Vietnam council

Foreign Minister Tran Van Lam said the United States plans a council to run elections under international supervision, while a North Vietnamese radio translation hints the body could govern South Vietnam. Thieu insists Communist representation be decided by a national referendum, with representation tied to vote share.

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Nixon faces stall on Vietnam peace pact amid USChina and Hanoi reactions

United Press reports North Vietnam and China accuse Nixon of deception as talks stall over a draft accord. Beijing calls his TV speech a step backward while Hanoi urged Washington to sign. Pentagon notes rapid build up of South Vietnam's air force and a new C130 transport plan. Nixon holds talks with Kissinger at the White House as peacemaking efforts continue.

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