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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1971

Page

2

Handicapped Advocate Speaks at City Luncheon

Harold Rassel Russell, an amputee actor and head of the Presidents Committee on Employment of the Handicapped, spoke at San Antonio’s Goodwill Industries lunch. He praised progress in rehabilitation and urged ending national prejudice while highlighting selective employment for handicapped workers. Presidential citations were awarded to Volkswagen South Central Distributor, Wyatt’s Criteria, and Father Dermot Ronan for rehabilitation and employment programs. Eugenardo Villarreal accepted for Brosnan.

Sharon Watkins Harold Rassel Pil Tuncheon Russell Camp Mackall North Caroina Walter Reed Army Hospital Signal Corps Homer Parish MGM Goodwill Industries Internal Revenue Volkswagen South Central Distributor Anin Wyatts Crieteria Dermat Ronan Euigardo Villarreal Brosnan

Early surgery seen key in rheumatoid arthritis study

Dr. Lewis P D Anderson, speaking at a San Antonio symposium, says early surgical removal of joint lining can prevent destruction and deformity in rheumatoid arthritis, with reconstruction reserved for late-stage cases. He notes culture of medical management first, joint replacement if needed, and highlights arthritis patterns and team care.

San Antonio Lewis PD. Anderson Anderson University of Tennessee Collepe of Medicine Memphis Convention Center Charles A. Rockwood Ande Tennessee American Academy of Orthopedic John J. Minchey

Farley Discusses 1972 Campaign at San Antonio Press Conference

Coca Cola Export head Jim Farley, 83, spoke at the St Anthony Hotel in San Antonio after a luncheon with Lyndon B. Johnson. He urged focus on bread and butter issues, predicted unemployment concerns for the White House race, and praised Truman and MacArthur as top US leaders while noting his past admiration for both. He heads to a postmasters convention in Anaheim after meeting the hotel’s general manager.

Jim Farley Coca-Cola Export Corp Democratic Party Alamo City St. Anthony Farley Lyndon B. Johnson Anaheim Calif Harry Truman United States Apne St. Anthony Hotel St Anthony Gener

Sunday Health Care Crisis and Federal Insurance Debate

The San Antonio Light examines the national health care fight in a Sunday series by Patrick J. Slogan. It critiques cost, feasibility, and Doctors’ profits while outlining existing programs, scandals, and new approaches. Parade Magazine features Claude Bouches, Kennedy Center kitchens, and a note on a balloon test for drunken driving.

Patrick J San Antonio Light Ie Washington Bureau Parade Magazine Claude Bouches Kennedy Center For the Performing Arts Washington Texas

Chopper Contingent Reports Mixed Weather Flight Tangle

An aviation incident report notes bad weather not to blame for helicopter issues. Airport officials said visibility and ceiling were adequate, while rotor head problems caused vibrations. Later, pilots cited a dolly in use to move the craft, with hangar access tied up and police unable to determine a definite cause.

Warator Mechanics

Conservationists appeal to HUD over San Antonio structures

The San Antonio Conservation Society asked HUD Secretary George W. Romney for aid to preserve historic Mexican era structures in the Urban Renewal near West Side. After demolition of the Rivas House, the society reported four of the 26 listed Rosa Verde Project buildings still stand, with others identified as worthy of preservation and forwarded to URA officials for action.

San Antonio George W. Romney Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD San Antonio Conservation Society Rivas Near West Side Romney Winfield Hamlin the Conservation Society URA R. Jean Osborne Laredo Produce Row Osborne

Incarnate Word College Elects Proxy to Board

Undergrad coed and college president named Friday to the Incarnate Word College board, expanding IWC board to 14 with seven laymen and seven Sisters of Charity. Dr Earl Jones and Agnes Scheel join. Scheel leads Student Council. Jones will attend meetings but not executive sessions or vote on policy.

Wee Incarnate Word College IWC Charity of the Incarnate Word Earl Jones Agnes Scheel Marion Scheel Jones

Special Day Gonzalez Honored In San Antonio Dinner

A Special Day for Gonzalez will be marked in San Antonio with a dinner dance at 710 p.m. at the Convention Center. Rep. Gonzales, who has served Bexar County in Congress for a decade, is the guest of honor. Lt. Gov. Barnes and former President Johnson have been invited. tickets are 10 dollars per person.

Priday Gonzalez San Antonio Rep Gonzales Bexar County Congress Convention Center Texas Take Pickle and Olin Teague Dhiner Ban Barnes Johnson Abraham Kazen Gatti Gangales

Light's Action Line reveals community kindness and requests

Readers praise civilian aid after a rainy day breakdown and note acts of helpfulness. Messages discuss Army ROTC at Holy Cross High School and Ceremonial rifle support from Warner Robins and Lackland bases. Questions arise about a beekeeper field trip for a class and local family men offering tours with parental consent.

A. Rodrigues Holy Cross High School Warner-Robins Air Materiel Area Amqrwa Robins Air Force Base Lackland Air Force Base Holy Cross Warner-Robins

Woman Struck by Freight Train At Busy Intersection

Mrs Chonda Escalante of 234 Ashland remained in poor condition Friday at Santa Rosa Medical Center after a westbound car struck a northbound freight train at Eisenhauer Road and SH 35 around 2 p.m. Police say she did not see the approaching train traveling about 26 mph.

Anton Eisenhauer Road Santa Rosa Medical Center Chonda Escalante Ashland Raul Esclane Santa Rosa Ieisenhauer Iscalante

St Marys University Receives Society of Mary Gift

A check for 298193 dollars was presented to St Mary's University by the Society of Mary. The donation reflects total services provided by faculty and administrators over the past year and supports twelve annual scholarships of 40 dollars each to St Mary's students.

St. Mary's University Society of Mary St Mary's

Cotulla Man Injured in Fall On Horse

A 46 year old Cotulla man named Baltlemere Garcia was flown to Santa Rosa Medical Center after a fall from a horse. He suffered a junctured aorta injury and underwent surgery and remained in fair condition Friday. An Army helicopter evacuated him after he fell while working atop a horse and struck an unknown object.

Cotulla Baltlemere Garcia Santa Rosa

100000 Opels Under Recall

In Flint Michigan Buick Motor Division announced a recall of about 100,000 Opel passenger cars to strengthen windshield mountings against possible dissolution. The recall affects models 1070 107L and 1072 and was disclosed Thursday.

Flint Mich Buick Motor Division

Garcia Named To Board Of University

Attorney Matt W. Garcia Jr. was elected to the St. Marys University board of trustees. A native San Antonian and 151 graduate of the St. Marys University School of Law, Garcia replaces BF Biaglini as president of the Southern Pa. Garcia Rifle Co. He serves on the advisory committee at Kelly Air Force Base and as counselor for the Mexican-American Legal Defense and Education Fund. He is a committee member and adviser to the Mexican-American Commission and a director of the Fathers Club at Central Catholic High School.

Garcia San Antonian St. Mary's University School of Law BF Biagelni Southern Pa. Garcia Rifle Co Kelly Air Force Base

Burglary Loot Totals $2,791 Across Several Homes

Thieves netted a total of $2,791 in loot from multiple burglaries. The report details items including a 20 gauge shotgun, rifle, jewelry and $60 in cash from Allen Hall's home at 3518 Rack Creek Run Il Av Beck 5124 Blanco, plus a compressor valued at $1,000 from a construction site at Ha5 and Moore and stereo and musical equipment worth $879 from Ernest Moyer's home at 703 E Southcross.

Bossice Allen Hall Rack Creek Run Beck Blanco Ha5 Moore Ernest Moyer Southcross

San Antonio News Prices and Public Notices Fragment

Fragmentary OCR shows rates for daily and Sunday newspaper deliveries, domestic and foreign, and a reference to AP News wire service. The garbled text lists pricing by carat and region with scattered city names including San Antonio Texas and Mexico, with mentions of circulation and publication.

Caratho San Antonio Texas Pat Manthy Ortey Haag Man Wei Mo

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