11 Nov 1971
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1971
Page
1
A reader asks if a wife under 21 may be served wine in a bar. The answer states that a person 21 can purchase liquor or wine and give it to his wife, but the law requires she consume the drink in his presence.
Numismatists and the Secret Service from the US Department of the Treasury say the reports of misnumbered one dollar bills with John Connally signatures are only rumors. No errors exist on these bills.
San Antonio transit chief Stewart Fischer says a blinking device at Ingram and Callaghan failed and auto switched to a flasher. Citizens urged to report malfunctioning lights to police or city via extension 258, amid reports of mysterious night sky lights and a high speed luminous display from a Cessna 172 towing a 240-foot sign.
Inside Telephone 226 4271 Classified 228 1231 The Daily San Antonio Light delivered to more Hatties than the other two newspapers combined.
Kenneth Bobzin of Meadow Trail becomes The Light's latest iTV Sweepstakes winner after a friend’s win spurred him to join. He gains 25 dollars to cover Christmas costs, while Lula Chaombrey of Pleasanton also wins in an easy-to-play draw and plans to use the money as pocket money.
Police reported a car prowler stole a case containing 40 1050 printed circuit cards for 4 Univac keypunch from Clarence Fothergill at 25111 Brewer. The cards, worth $3000 to him, are useless to anyone else. The theft occurred Wednesday while the car was parked in the 1800 block of S Flores.
Washington reports the Cost of Living Council outlines the next phase of economic controls. Large corporations with at least 100 million in annual sales must seek government permission to raise prices, while smaller firms face various reporting rules. The plan frees many items from price controls and sets standards to govern future price increases.
Paul W. McCracken, chairman of the Presidents Council of Economic Advisers, said the wage price program has a favorable impact on inflation. He noted mixed price changes in September and emphasized continued government effort until basic stability returns. He spoke at the 1972 Business Outlook Conference after an airport welcome by the San Antonio Chamber and later addressed a luncheon at the Convention Center.
President Nixon paid homage to the nation’s war dead at Arlington National Cemetery. He placed a wreath of white carnations at the Tomb of the Unknowns on a clear fall morning, marking the anniversary of the entombment of the first unidentified soldiers from World War I, World War II, and the Korea War.
Washington United Press International reports that opponents of Supreme Court nominee William H. Rehnquist compelled a one week delay in the Senate Judiciary Committee vote on his confirmation. A similar delay was applied to Lewis F. Powell Jr. Supporters aimed to separate the two nominations, while a plan to move Powell first and delay Rehnquist prevailed.
Indonesian Merpati Nusantara Airlines reports a flight from Jakarta to Padang with 69 people aboard missing over Sumatra. Government and search teams have launched inquiries into this air incident and are coordinating with authorities.
Washington AP The 2.4 billion military pay raise, biggest in history, may be delayed past Oct 1 as the President's Pay Board weighs exempting the armed forces from wage guidelines. The package boosts pay and benefits about 15 percent for 2.6 million uniformed personnel, with recruits' basic pay nearly doubling, and aims to attract a volunteer force by mid‑July. The Defense Department says it is ready to begin paying next week, while a board spokesman says changes hinge on board rulings.
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