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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1972

Page

3

Shootout Reveals Role of Task Force Officers

The shootout showed Task Force officers and Williams failing to recognize suspects amid a police crackdown on dealers in stolen nns haut. Ashley tan was hit in multiple directions as the gunfire erupted and De. William, long with Chief Tack Hu, ee, noted it was the first time a San Antonio officer was shot by a fellow officer during Friday night’s incident. The officers had been disguising themselves as ordinary citizens for special cases.

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Court Rejects Probation Plea in Heroin Case

Ernesto Reyna aged 28 of San Antonio was denied probation after a jury in the 175th District Court found him guilty of selling heroin to undercover officer Albert Chevera. The defendant was convicted on May 15 after the charges of selling four packets of heroin to the officer were presented.

Ernesto Reyna San Antonio Reyna Patracian Albert Chevera

Slick Awards To Be Given Distinct Visiting Professorship

The University of Texas Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs announced the establishment of the Distinguished Visiting Tom Slick Professorship of World Peace funded by the estate of San Antonio entrepreneur Tom Slick who died October 6, 1962. Endowment exceeds 750000 dollars and income will support the professorship, activated by September 1964 at latest. Renowned statesmen scholars writers or public officials with international peace work will be invited to spend a year each.

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Light's Action Line outlines renewal on East Side

The column notes renewal activity on the city's East Side with plans to submit an application within 60 days and potential funding within 30 days. It mentions social development efforts by SADA manager Robert Moore and touches on rehabilitation of homes and street improvements as plans unfold.

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Med Center executive debates ethnicity at Texas Fraternal Congress

R Henderson Shulflur of the University of Texas Institute of Texan Cultures told Texas Fraternal Congress members that drivel surrounds ethnic issues. He argued the idea of needing a special skin color or language to be ethnic is mistaken and urged recognition of every individual’s unique ethnic expression. The talk, titled Contributions of Ethnic Groups to Texas, was delivered at the 72nd annual conference closing Saturday at the Gunter Hotel.

R. Henderson Shulflur University of Texas Institute of Texan Cultures Texas Fraternal Congress Shuttler Texas Gunter Hotel

Texans Reorganize UT System Deans and Cancer Center

The University of Texas system approves four new deans and a vice president for business affairs to report to the center president, with no nursing system changes. A system wide cancer center is created headed by M. D. Anderson official Lew Clark, coordinating cancer activities across San Antonio Dallas Houston and Galveston. The overhaul aims to boost efficiency while aligning administrative duties with local state needs amid continuing medical education and biomedical program realignments.

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Vietnam War updates from My Thach to Saigon fronts

Reports from Viet Nam describe heavy clashes around My Thach and Pleiku with 39 North Vietnamese and four South Vietnamese soldiers killed and many wounded. Communists attacked Highway 1, 4, and near Tay Ninh, while American air strikes intensified around Saigon and the Michelin plantation area.

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Thieu Rejected Coalition and Ceasefire Offer

South Vietnamese legislators say President Thieu vetoed a North Vietnamese ceasefire tied to a three level coalition government, and that Nixon rejected the plan. Kissinger, Bunker, Abrams at talks. Thien Huong Khiem Vien Phuong Lam present.

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Texas Weekend Warm Up Forecast

Weather forecast shows fog and low clouds moving in from the west across Texas. The state is set to warm from brief winter chill with temperatures rising into the 40s to 60s in various regions. Rain spreads east Saturday, ending first in far West Texas and reaching eastern areas by Sunday.

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Presbyterians To Hold Session At Dallas Meeting

Presby terians plan a session in Dallas to discuss church matters. About 180 delegates are expected from Texas Oklahoma Louisiana and Arkansas for the gathering at First Presbyterian Church honoring Jesse N. Fletcher and supporting the Synod organization efforts.

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Nixon signals revenue sharing plan faces political hurdles

Nixon defended revenue sharing promising tax relief and expanded local spending. He said most decisions would be at local level, with one third of funds to states and two thirds to cities and counties for non-educational use, while Democrats warned about mounting debt. After signing, he headed to Camp David for weekend speeches.

Nixon Washington, D.C Bnt Camp David

Suspect Held in Nixon Case Amid Parade Incident

Washington police arrested Richard A. Nixon on Friday during the first week of Mayor Walter Washington's city parade. The suspect was taken into custody following an incident connected to the event.

Washington UPT Palicey Walter &. Washington Richard A. Nixon

Britain France Tunnel Planned to Link Countries

Paris officials signed papers to begin preliminary work on a tunnel linking Britain and France via the Channel. Excavation slated to start mid 1973 after studies complete. The project carries an estimated cost of 960 million dollars.

Paris UPI Britain France

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