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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1972

Page

2

San Antonio Zoo enjoys cool fall day for visitors and animals

San Antonio on Saturday offered pleasant fall weather with sun and brisk air as zoo guests and animals benefited. Giraffes and camels remained indoors while most felines slept in cages, and a baby seal named Tidegree enjoyed the temperate air. A 14 year old elephant seal weighs 500 pounds and new additions drew attention as the weekend forecast called for more cool conditions.

San Antonio Zoo Africa

Two Auto Fires Strike Northside Within Hours

Investigators probed two car fires in a Northside neighborhood late Friday. Joseph Podesta, 19, said firefighters quenched a blaze in his vehicle outside his home, with damage about 4 dollars. Rose La Rocca, 50, reported her car at 435 Rampart set ablaze, a window broken and a tossed tire, with damage around 100 dollars.

Joseph Podesta Big Stockton Rose la Rocca Loop 410 435 1 Rampart

S A Boy Dies in crash on West Side bridge

Raymond Cortes, 7, of 6727 Marcum, was killed Saturday afternoon when a pickup driven by his father Adano Cortes, 43, crashed into a bridge railing at Leon Creek and Old Highway 90 West. His brother Gregory, 6, was in serious condition at Bexar County Hospital. Police Patrolman R J Ehlert said the truck went out of control and struck the railing. Both boys were riding in the rear of the truck.

Raymond Cortes Marcum Adano Leon Creek Gregory Bexar County Jrogprial R. J. Ehlert Cortes Ehlert

Seminar for Educators in Southwest Texas

Local educators will learn about community resources for technical vocational programs during a daylong session at San Antonio College. The regional event supports public schools and colleges with speakers from Texas A and M, UT Austin, Texas Industry Council for Career Education, and Kelly Air Force Base detailing economic aspects of education and regional workforce needs.

Texas San Antonio College Region 20 Education Service Center San Antonio Economics State University Ray Mashall Department of Economics Center For Study of Human Resources University of Texas, Austiny Walter Kerr Texas Industry Council For Career Education Inc Sam Madrid J Kelly Air Force Base

Five Charged In L A Cocaine Case

Five people face charges in a Los Angeles cocaine case after a Saturday U S Magistrate Court appearance. Judge John Giles set bonds totaling 170000. Defendants include Robert Mendoza 23 and Robert C Mendoza 25 both of 6119 Bright Valley with 40000 bonds as did Luis Gilberto Rosadon 25 of 206 Buffalo with 40000. Yolanda Ashton Ortiz 22 of 102 Whitman 320000 bond and Diana Ann Hernandez 22 of 1151 Winnipeg with 300000. Federal drug officers with the San Antonio narcotics police arrested them Friday. Authorities seized 1192 grams of cocaine valued at 8000 at street price. Marijuana and other pills were also seized.

John Giles Robert Mendoza Robert C. Mendoza Hright Valley Luis Gilberto Rosadon Buffalo Yolanda Ashton Ortiz Whitman Diana Ann Hernandez Winnipeg San Antonio Bright Valley

Expert Views on Licensure for Speech and Hearing Professionals

Richard Dowling urged licensing of speech and hearing professionals at the Texas Speech and Hearing Association session. He said licensure protects rights of the disabled and supports school programs, with national health funding likely to depend on licensure. Victor Hruska spoke on programs for the elderly.

American Speech’ and Richard Dowling Texas Speech and Hearing Association Dowling Convention Center F Und National Association ASHA Victor Hruska Jim Brown HC Electron Ics, Inc American Speech and Hearing Association Stull

San Antonio Light Subscription Rates Show Regional Differences

The San Antonio Light lists subscription prices by carrier and region, detailing daily and Sunday rates for within Texas, other states, Mexico and Central America, and foreign countries. Rates vary by delivery type and location, with annual, monthly, and per-copy options. The notice notes Associated Press content and republication rights for local news.

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New Hospital Chief Selected at Santa Rosa Medical Center

Charles W. Heath was named administrator of Santa Rosa Medical Center General Hospital. Sister Angela Clare Moran announced Heath, formerly assistant administrator, succeeds Dr. George M. Fleming who resigned Sept. 10 to lead San Jacinto Methodist Hospital. Heath is a former Army lieutenant and held roles in the US Army Health Care administration program at Fort Sam Houston.

Charles W. Heath Santa Rosa Medical Center General Hospital Angela Clare Moran Heath Army Hospital Tt. Stewart, Ga George M. Fleming San Jacinto Methodist Hospital Baytown Aay US. Army-Daylor University Ft. Sany Howston

Editor's Report on Gromyko Speech and Vietnam War

The piece argues official optimism about Sino Soviet engagement is misplaced and condemns the Gromyko speech for misrepresenting U S policy. It cites The New York Times and George McGovern as endorsing antiwar rhetoric while asserting Nixon has reduced troops and offered generous peace terms even as North Vietnam resumes bombing.

Vimes George McGovern New York Times The Times Gromyko Nixon Vietnam U.S South Vietnam

Gromyko mocks Viet Nam policy in harsh speech critique

The speech ridicules U S and South Vietnam claims while praising the Viet Namese struggle. It accuses the United States of aggression and urges withdrawal, contrasting freedom with Communist rule and denouncing the McGovern plan.

North Vietnam

Respect Life Theme Highlighted by Bishops in San Antonio

The National Conference of Catholic Bishops declared Respect Life Week starting October 17 with events in San Antonio parishes. A four week program emphasizes prayer and study on human life, including abortion, aging, poverty, youth, peace, and family unity through Sunday liturgy and weekday discussions.

National Conference of Catholic Bishops San Antonio Respect Life

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