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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1973

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Johnson Arrives in Los Angeles for Flight Stopover

Alamo City reporters greet Vice President Lyndon Johnson as he arrives by private plane from the LBJ Ranch at San Antonio International Airport. Newsmen note the crowded scene and Johnson's private airport entrance as they speculate on his plans, including a possible haircut during the layover.

Joe Carroll Alamo City Washington The United States Lyndon Johnson Johnson LBJ Ranch San Antonio’s

I Years Ago Today JFK Visit Portends Texas Tour

Editor notes Joe Carroll Rust recalls JFK’s 1963 San Antonio visit, a three‑hour stop before his Dallas trip. Dignitaries greeted him at Brooks AFB, plans included a Brooks dedication and a Texas swing withFirst Lady present after infant death. The trip followed political tensions and varied media arrivals.

Joe Carroll Rust Light Kennedy San Antonio JFK Alamo City Dallas

Memorial Rites for JFK Mark 10th Anniversary in DC

Washington AP report notes a Thanksgiving mass at Holy Trinity Church in Georgetown to honor President John F Kennedy. Kennedy family members expected at a.m. service then a Arlington National Cemetery visit to graves of Kennedy and brother Robert.

Washington John F. Kennedy Holy Trinity Catholic Church Georgetown Kennedy Arlington National Cemetery President Robert J. Kennedy

Reader Q and A on venomous snakes and radar traps

A local reader asks about pit vipers in Bexar County and legal radar traps in small towns. Experts define pit vipers as poisonous Crotalidae with facial pits and note limited city radar rights. They explain lightning safety and that breakers typically offer no direct protection unless struck directly.

Bexar County I.W.R

Nuclear Project Funds Approved for South Texas Nuclear Plant

City Public Service board approved nearly 2 million toward initial phases of the South Texas Nuclear Project to be built near Bay City. CPS, Central Power and Light, and Houston Light and Power share costs. CPL to buy land and HLP to handle engineering. Land purchases total 1.4 million with 5 768 acres. Condemnation of 294 acres in Matagorda County authorized after failed price talks. Project planned for completion in late 1980 with 1 800 megawatts, back to back with a 1 000 megawatt unit. CPS and CPL each own 30 percent, HLP 40 percent. No total price disclosed.

Ann Robinson City Public Service Board of Iustees South Texas Bay City Gulf Coast CPS Central Power and Light of Corpus Christi Houston Light and Power Jon Locke Central Power and Light CPL HLF Wilbur Mathews Matagorda HLP Corpus. Christi Houston

Ben Gurion Remains in Serious Condition in Tel Aviv

Former premier David Ben Gurion, 87, is in serious condition in Tel Aviv after a cerebral hemorrhage four days earlier. Doctors report he is being fed intravenously and given large doses of antibiotics.

Tel Aviv David Ben Gurion

Peron Suffers Mild Heart Attack At Home

Buenos Aires AP reports President Juan D. Peron, age 74, had a mild heart attack early today and is resting at home in stable condition, according to presidential aides.

Buenos Aires Argentina Juan D. Peron

United Way Drive Sets New Mark in San Antonio

United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County reports a new all time high with contributions nearing 4 million dollars. Campaign chairman John C Holmgreen announced the total of 3 914 667 and thanked volunteers businesses and contributors for the record year while noting final reports will come in over the next weeks.

John C. Holmgreen United Way Morris Willson Sa Antonio Bexar County John C. Holmegreen San Antonio San Anatdnio Holmgreen Moore

5 Percent Air Fare Hike Approved

The Civil Aeronautics Board approved a five percent increase in air fares across major U S airlines. The rise covers all fares from carriers including Allegheny American Braniff Continental Delta Eastern Frontier Hughes National North Central Northwest Piedmont Southern Texas International Trans World United Western and others, effective December.

Washington Civil Aeronautics Board Allegheny American Braniff Continental Delta Eastern Frontier Hughes National North Central Northwest Geark Piedmont Southern Texas International Trans World Linited Western

Four Teens Injured in MacArthur Swim Team Crash

Five others suffered injuries when two cars collided near Virgil T Blossom Athletic Center as MacArthur High School swim team members returned from a practice. Two teens, Margaret Blake and Pat Sherwood, were killed. Sponsor Mrs. Marla McCarty, 35, and several students were hospitalized with head and multiple injuries. The crash involved a Mustang and a convertible. driver details remained unclear. Assistant superintendent John Taylor arrived within 20 seconds and helped rescue live passengers while gasoline spilled on the road.

Jay Goode MacArthur High School Beachma Colligerdt Virgil T. Blossom Athletic Center Samon Slavcrest Budding Northeast Tam Marla McCarty MacArthur Margaret Blake Pat Sherwood Sky Forest Northeast Baptist Hospital Tracy Erickson Michelle Moore Valenta Taylor

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