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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1972

Page

2

Masters Claim Wins in First Round of Chess Tourney

Danish grand master Bent Larsen Henrique Mecking of Brazil and Svetozar Grigoric of Yugoslavia shared the lead after the five hour first round of the Churchs Fried Chicken San Antonio International Chess Tournament at the Mission Room San Antonio Convention Center The trio were the only players of 16 to win in Sundays opening round Mecking defeated Kaplan while Larsen toppled Smith Grigoric beat Sulles Several draws marked the day with Keres Karpov Petrosian Hort Byrne Evans Campos Lopez and Browne among those not decisive The event runs through December 11 and features a strong field in a major U S chess meeting

Bent Larsen Henrique Mecking Brazil Svetozar Grigoric Yugoslavia Mission Room San Antonio Convention Center

Stroke prevention urged as high blood pressure threat grows

In Dallas AP report on American Heart Association sessions specialists warn strokes cause heavy U S death tolls and disability. Hypertension affects about 22 million Americans with only half diagnosed. If treated earlier up to 1.1 million strokes could be prevented and many survivors need ongoing care.

Dallas United States American Heart Association Garhant Fletcher McRowell Carie University Medical College New York Jack Whisnant Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn Whisnant Frank 4 Pinnetiyht George=town University Washington, D.C Jenerty

Seven year old Oscar Dominates Chess Dreams in Mexico

Seven year old Oscar Alessando Mass of Juarez Mexico endured four losses to older players but remains optimistic. Grandmaster Bent Larsen praised his talent after a tournament tied to an invitational with 16 grandmasters. Oscar studies Spanish chess terms, plays with his brothers and father, and plans to return next month to continue competing.

Joan Lumpkin Oscar Oscar Alesandeo Mass Juarez Mexico Filiberto Terrazas Terrazas Bent Larsen Denmark Larsen Ciscar Slate Brothers Terra2as Ingar

Three Sought For Stabbing Death In City

Police seek three youths for questioning in the stabbing death of 10 year old Shuaary Arauia and the wounding of 2 year old Pedro Vaquera. The incident occurred after a party near a club in the 210 block of El Paso. Vaquera, who says a long blade caused the wound, identified the assailants.

Arauia Monteanma Santa Tinsa Medical Center Araiia Pedro Vaquera Manteauma el Paso Vaquera Arabia

Burglars Hit Twice At Two Local Homes

Police reported two burglaries on Monday. At Warren Wilkinson's residence 20 Tophill, thieves stole jewelry, a TV set and a silver shipment valued at 1,840 dollars. At Humphrey Price's home 171 Cave Lane, thieves took three TV sets five rifles shotguns and a pistol.

Palics Warren Wilkinson Tophill Humphrey Price Cave Lane

Turkeys on the run as Weidner’s farm sells fast

Arne Weidner of Weidner's Turkey Farm between Seguin and New Braunfels, Texas on 46 reports rapid sales ahead of Thanksgiving. About 5,000 of 11,000 gobblers sold, with 2,000 more expected before the holiday. 4,000 remain for Christmas and New Year. Turkeys are bought by locals and buyers from Houston, with birds weighing from 12 to 40 pounds as the season peaks.

ED Glosson Weidner Seguin New Braunfels Texas Arne Weidner Leonie New Brausfels San Marcos San Antonio Houston Marlin Tyne

Bandit Holds Up S A Market After Hours Threat

A masked bandit armed with a revolver robbed a South American market area at about 6 15 p m Sunday at Ji E Marl 1248 Highland forcing Steve Williams 19 to open a cash register and locking him in a car room while he escaped with $13 in cash.

al Steve Williams

San Antonio Light and Gazette Rates and Notices

San Antonio Light lists publication details and subscription rates by carrier and mail for Texas and other regions. It notes daily and Sunday options, monthly, six month, and yearly terms, plus international and Canada rates. The Associated Press is credited for local news republication rights.

San Antonio Honest Corporation Giflin Bradway al McCullough Antonio Texas Baily San Amonio Teenytowne MAIL

Seminar to unite Mexican Americans across U S and Mexico

Gutierrez founder of Rava Unita says a five day seminar will start Tuesday in Menico City for Mexican Americans from the United States and Mexico. The event aims to build a working link between nations and strengthen cultural bonds among Chicanas in the United States with representatives from Texas New Mexico Nevada California and Indiana attending.

Jung Angel Gutierrez Fnunder Rava Unita Party United States Mexico Menico City Gutierres Gaid Gutierres Texas New Mexico Vada California Indiana

Migrant aid sought for Bexar County workers

Gene Rodriguez of the Economic Opportunities Development Corp seeks food clothing and cash donations to support Bexar County migrant farm workers facing a difficult season. A Migrant Council meeting is set for 6 30 p m Tuesday at the reopened office 1192 Old Highway 4 West.

Bexar County Gene Rodriguez Economic Oppotunities Development Corp EODC

Teen Shot During Break-In At Truman Middle School

police say a 15 year old and an 11 year old were found inside Truman Middle School early Sunday after a gunshot wounded the younger youth in the ankle. A patrolman fired a warning shot before the hit. Both youths were taken to Bexar County Hospital and later turned over to juvenile authorities. Damaged school property estimated at 200 dollars.

Truman Middle School WR Naw Mth St Frank Sinojisch T Regiment Bexar Bounty Hospital

Man Arrested On Pot Charge

Michael D. Sexton aged 24 of 114 Pennystone was held on $5,000 bond after police seized a small quantity of marijuana during a search of a residence on New Haven Drive. He faces four charges of marijuana possession. The arrest occurred Monday afternoon by city narcotics officers assisted by a search warrant.

Michael D. Sexton Pennystone Tren Phil Chavarria Sexton Sundiy Ava

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By Mack Sisk Larson Bill Church Kenneth Smith U.S Mecking Auio Kaplan Puerto Rico Grigoric Duncan Sulles Canada Walter Browne Australia Larry Evans Maria Camfos-Lopez Lajos Portisch Hungary Donald Byrnie Tigran Petrasian Ussr Paul Keres Vlassmil Hort Czecoslovakia Anapoly Karpov Anthony Saidy Harry Golombek Great Britain Keres Meking Karpov Bobby Fischer Ume Masada Organization Russia Israel Petrosian Swiday Vielins Somat Borhani University of California Arno Whidner Bandit S.A Central America South America Aly F IME Associated Press Ansatinied Press Ape Ihis Satino Seminar Bexar EKODC Uvalde Rodriguez CBO Priory Gan Rodrigues Macr San Anant Joan Lambert Fort Worth Bob Lewi Tony Roxaneo The Holmes High School
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