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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1972
Page
2
A Payless Drug Store ad promotes BT Tablets as nonhabit forming relief for simple nervous tension and sleepless nights. It claims quick relief, doctor guidance, and a money back guarantee with a price of $1.02.
TOKYO UPI reports the first edition of the Drug Abuse Central's Directory of Social Service Agencies dealing with drug addicts and families is ready for distribution. The directory lists local agencies in Japan National Railways areas, with details on treatment centers, counseling, methadone maintenance, and support services.
Railway officials said a rat sneaked into the signal control room and chewed up the wiring, disrupting signaling and raising safety concerns. The incident prompted inspections of the control equipment and an investigation into the breach.
(Fragmentary travel pitch) Encourages staying 7 to 9 days, returning mid week. Claims big price savings by buying a ticket a week in advance. Mentions dates around November 22 and a six week window. Urges calling American or a travel agent.
The text notes Africa’s highest peak Mount Kilimanjaro reaches 19340 feet while mentioning ancient glassmaking spanning at least 5000 years. It also includes the phrase Tir Doing All Right as an obscure aside.
A year-old youth pleaded guilty to arson in a Rogers Junior High School fire and was sentenced to eight years by 175th District Court Judge Preston Dial Jr. James William Thompson of Prestwick asked for probation and was freed on a $5,000 bond pending appeal. Damages were estimated at $125,000 by the Fire Department. Three other juveniles also face charges in connection with the blaze.
Pearland police investigated the disappearance of a hobbyist Frank Wolf’s homebuilt blimp. Wolf, who runs an etching shop and builds blimps as a hobby, offered 8500 for the arrest and conviction of the thief. The blimp, valued between 5000 and 9000 dollars, was last seen late Saturday night or early Sunday near UH.
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