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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1973
Page
1
A local reader notes the Lapham Substation at the airport serves as a full line post office yet lacks a sign. An airport official agrees a sign is needed to help the public locate the annex west of the terminal.
The article notes Agnew's decision to resign as vice president after previously resisting indictment charges. It emphasizes the historical significance and urges restraint, praising his sense of responsibility and placing the public interest above other considerations.
United Press report notes defense minister Moise Dayan claiming Israeli armored columns head toward Damascus after Gen. Herzog reported 600 of Syria's 1400 tanks destroyed. Israeli strategists aim to cripple Syria before turning on Egypt, while heavy air battles and claims of Israeli air superiority accompany actions along the Suez Canal.
San Antonio recorded up to 29 inches of rain by Thursday morning as the city neared its all time yearly rainfall mark. The storm triggered flash flood warnings, closed roads, and multiple minor accidents with up to ten vehicles involved in one incident. Police and workers set barricades at some 200 low water sites and the fire department handled rescue missions at three locations.
Severe thunderstorms drenched Austin with heavy rain and strong winds. A woman trapped in rising water in west Austin climbed onto her car and disappeared as water swept toward a creek. Police reported the missing woman as the only confirmed fatality, while dozens were evacuated by emergency crews. A separate report noted a mother fearing her son on a bicycle had not been heard from since leaving for school.
Former Texas governor John B Connally speaks with The Light at Picosa Ranch near Floresville amid speculation he could replace Spiro Agnew as vice president. He denies discussing the matter with Nixon and says he will not anticipate a Presidential nomination. The interview extends over four hours and features Light staff.
Spiro T. Agnew resigns the vice presidency amid scandal and a plea deal. President Nixon plans to name a successor within days after consulting with allies and foes. Attorney General Richardson says Agnew is penalized enough, while debate over a political caretaker candidate continues.
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