McGovern Rally Draws 15 000 in San Antonio
A crowd of about 15 000 gathered at the Alamo Plaza for a McGovern rally during a Texas two day campaign swing. Speakers included Maury Maverick Jr and Willie Brown with McGovern urging turnout to defeat Nixon amid accusations of war profits and special interests. An assassination threat was investigated as the event wrapped amid paper cups and napkins left by supporters.
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Congress Debates Limiting Executive Control on Aid Bill
Congress rails at revised aid bill arguing it yields unconstitutional power to cut major school programs including impact aid. Humphrey signals possible filibuster to block ceiling provisions. Senate trims a $4 billion foreign aid bill by $315 million as adjournment looms.
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Legislature votes 94-40 to take up car and home insurance rate bill
House members approve a 94 to 40 vote to advance a competitive car and home insurance rate measure for final consideration amid a long lunch hour session. senators recessed for a lengthy break without a firm schedule.
Foggy Alaska search misses plane and weather worsens
A Cessna with Boggs aboard vanished near the St. Elias range as weather deteriorated over Prince William Sound. The FAA noted fuel for six hours and a locator beacon was aboard. Coast Guard alerts and reports of icing affected other flights on the Anchorage route. Meanwhile Texas lawmakers debate a broad insurance reform and a death penalty bill faces procedural hurdles in the House.
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Light's Action Line Column Explores Welfare Aid and Community Ideas
Readers ask about burial expense help through welfare and local options. Advice notes state state welfare may assist and local programs exist. discuss with a caseworker. Other letters propose converting vacant jets to teen centers and report volunteer cleanups in streets and lots. A reader asks about mortuary apprenticeships. officials cite funeral homes with programs and suggest telephoning.
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