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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1972

Page

3

Bentsen urges unity after Democratic defeat

In Washington, Lloyd Bentsen urged unity among Democrats including longtime supporters who rejected the national ticket. He proposed naming Robert Strauss as a unifying figure and called for analysis of McGovern reforms to determine which changes helped the defeat while supporting broader party participation without quotas.

Democratic Party Wames Robert Strauss Westwood Payington Bentsen McGovern

Theft and Arson Probed After Home Fire Damage

Thefts and arson are under investigation following a Friday night fire that caused about 8300 damage to the home of Mrs. Eovelyn Dennis at 407 St. Tish. Chiefava Ramirez said the residence had ten rooms and Mrs. Dennis was not home when the blaze started.

Mes Eovelyn Dennis St .Tish Chiefava Ramirez Sadie Doms

Saigon Talks Hover Over Key Vietnam Ceasefire Details

In Saigon a flurry of meetings between U S officials and South Vietnamese leaders aimed at shaping the framework for a ceasefire. Reports cite clashes over troop withdrawals and the role of international monitors, with Thieu resisting a coalition government and Viet Cong involvement.

Menth Thel Saigon U.S UPI White Haig Thien House Anvay Alexander Haig South Vietnam United North Vietnam South Thien Ife Conmmunists

Texas Bank Robber Slain

Seagoville state bank scene ends with the death of Charlie A. Garner Jr 14 after a bold robbery attempt. Deputy Robby Don Baker wrestled Garner for his weapon at close range and the suspect fell after a struggle behind bank cages.

Seagoville Uplyoa Dallas County Sheriff's Office Charlie A. Garner, Jr Robby Don Baker Inz Gamer

Lighting Action Line Inspires Safe Refrigerator Use

The ASEA S campaign urges safe disposal of discarded refrigerators and freezers to protect children. A young man is praised for helping a neighbor after a fall, lending his coat and alerting the household to a dangerous situation.

Engineess Society ASES RSES

Vietnam War Air Strikes and Ground Fighting Report

Air war dominated by raids from Vietnam bases and carriers with 180 air sorties and 36 B52 nighttime strikes over the North DMZ and panhandle. Ground clashes near Phu Cuong and Ben Cat yield no casualties, while Thieu promotes 20 colonels to brigadier generals. Long Binh camp to be handed over to South Vietnamese forces, ending a major U.S. base outside Saigon.

Thailand North Vietnam Panhandle Dmz Geta Nixon Bods Soutt Vietnam Quang Tri Province South Vietnam U.S Phu Cuong Saigon Ben Cat Thieu Belpadier Quang Nam Tinh Dinh Long Binh United States U.S. Army Vietnam

Coed Named Festival Chief For World Fellowship Festival

Sylvia Gonzales, a Trinity University sophomore and Sidney Lanier High School graduate, has been named festival chair for the World Fellowship Festival to be held at the YWCA on November 14. The event will feature an international buffet, carnival booths, inflatable rides, and entertainment from Idlewild Camp Purple Jackets Brackenridge High School dancers Lincoln Courts and Pine Street Recreation Center performers.

Sidney Lanier YWCA Sylvia Gonzales Trinity University Miss Gonzales Gove McCullough Lanier Trinity Univer Idlewild Purple Jackets Brackenridge Lincoln Courts Pine Street Recreation Center

No Baptisms In Smelly River

Miss Gonzales explained that the annual World Fellowship event is part of a nationwide YWCA effort to raise money for Baptist minister Tom Chippel, amid bans on baptisms in more than 80 countries due to river pollution. River Lark hosting the festival with the 150-year clubs, as Chipper notes, many baptisms now yield confusion and controversy in San Antonio.

Miss Gonzales England YWCA Tom Chippel River Lark Pollu Ion Chipper San Antonio

Peru Students Protest U S Fishing Laws At Embassy

Several hundred students gathered in Lima to protest a U S law shielding fishing fleets. They hurled two Molotov cocktails near the U S embassy and attacked the Crillon hotel with rocks breaking windows.

Lima Peru UPI U.S Crillon Tima Studenta Jaiys Bengdar

Industrial Arts Topic Discussed at Alamo Area Meeting

Dr John Ballard of Southwest Texas State University outlined a humanistic and technological approach to learning during the Friday Alamo Area Industrial Arts Association meeting held with the Texas State Teachers Association convention at the Red Barn Steak House. The group contemplated an industrial arts fair next year with royal students displaying their work. Bill Sanders announced a follow up meeting of local industrial arts teachers for Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Luby's 15 Bandera.

Alamo Area Industrial Arts Association Ohn Ballard Southwest Texas State University Texas State Teachers Association Red Barn Bill Sanders Luby's Bandera

Hijackers Take Control As FBI Monitors Jackson Flight

FBI watched from a tower as a refueling maneuver occurred aboard Southern Airways Flight 49 from Memphis to Detroit. A airport worker named Binkley reported two black men in the cockpit while one appeared to scan the tower. No weapons were seen. The plane later moved toward Detroit for landing after radio exchanges with authorities. The incident recalls a September foiled Detroit hijacking tied to the Black Panther release case involving Barbara Pliskow and others.

FBI Charles Binkley Binkley FBT Jackson Detroit Jack Barker Federal Aviation Administration Southern Airway Flight 49 Memphis Tenn Birmingham Montgomery Ala Orlando Fla Miami Th Black Panthers Michigan Barbara Pliskow

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