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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1972
Page
7
The piece views the 92nd Congress as a mixed result, enacting some measures such as revenue sharing and a 20 percent Social Security boost while failing on welfare, health care, and minimum wage. It praises over two veto overrides and notes checks and balances, calling the period a healthy standoff between branches.
The annual Planned Parenthood Federation of America gathering at the St. Anthony Hotel in San Antonio features global leaders. Julia Henderson of the International Planned Parenthood Federation speaks at Tuesday's luncheon, followed by Datta N. Pai of Bombay on Wednesday. A Tuesday panel chaired by Gen. William H. Draper Jr. will include Eduardo Villasenor. Thursday’s speaker is Joseph D. Beasley of New Orleans.
A reader letter argues that rain did not cause accidents but altered road conditions requiring careful driving. The author recounts long driving experience, rejects in-car distractions, and criticizes blame on weather rather than driver error, noting past travels and a stance against blame.
Lawmakers complain as a special session delays hearings and a candidate speech while they are paid double for the time. The focus shifts from passing the insurance bill to budget and timing concerns.
In Montgomery, Vice President Agnew meets Gov. Wallace briefly while Wallace signals cautious stance on the presidential race. Wallace hints at possible support for a candidate but remains noncommittal. The piece analyzes Sparksman, Blount, and Nixon dynamics in Alabama with Wallace’s tactical restraint and potential influence on Southern party leadership.
Readers urged to include their name and address for publication. Anonymous or unsigned items may be filed with form letters and carbon copies. The mailbox address is In the Mailbox The Light Box 161 San Antonio Texas 78291.
A reader asks about brief dizziness and fears of brain trouble. The response explains momentary giddiness from rapid position changes, notes most elderly have vascular changes, and reassures no serious issue once ruled out by a physician. It also addresses forceps use in childbirth, stating safety, reduced delivery time, and rare temporary scalp redness with no lasting effect.
Victor Riesel reports on a major police dragnet centering on a Brooklyn junkyard trailer used as Mafia headquarters. The piece highlights Paul Vario of the Luchese family and ties to labor unions, hinting at a vast criminal empire plan and potential prison appeals by Hoffa for allies.
Police raided a Canarsie trailer hub used by Mafia figures linked to the Lucchese family. The operation uncovered eavesdropping tapes and a network involving Carmine Tramunti Johnny Dio and allied unions including Local 13. Authorities anticipate arrests amid bribery and organized crime investigations.
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