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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1972
Page
1
A nostalgic overview explains the clock changes for Daylight Saving Time. It notes that DST ends in autumn and advises readers to set clocks back one hour, while acknowledging mixed feelings about the annual ritual and the shift in daylight. The piece blends humor with practical tips for adjusting timepieces.
The first Funstival drew an estimated 40,000 attendees at Willlta Assembly Hall for opening night. The event featured Ya Ssous a bouzouki band performing Greek dance music and Kill Pareah performing intricate Greek dances. Authentic Greek dishes including snuflaki dolntades haklaya and lankoumades were served, with imported Greek wines and strong Cygel coffee. An Imports bazaar displayed Greek jewelry and decor, icons and paintings, plus an imported foods shop. The festival runs 6 p.m. to midnight Friday and 1–8 p.m. Sunday, with tickets at $1 for adults and 50 cents for children. Proceeds benefit St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church building fund and Orthodox charities.
Ethlian officials reported 5547 residents had voted absentee by Friday night. Mail absentee ballot requests totaled 47000 processed by marks. Weekend voting hours at the County Courthouse were 8 am to 5 pm Friday and Saturday, with Sunday hours listed.
The United Fund drive reports 68.4 percent of its goal with 2 535 84 pledged. Campaign chair Mrs Walter McAllister Jr notes several campaigns unfinished and cites a projected total of 4 707 089 if reported. The drive supports 63 service agencies across San Antonio and Bexar County, launched Sept 13.
The notice outlines subscription pricing for San Antonio Light including daily and Sunday rates, monthly and yearly plans, and outside Texas and international mail options. It lists U S and international destinations with varying price structures and delivery terms.
A poll by Jefferson High School students surveyed 1,000 registered voters in San Antonio. Nixon 44.6 percent McGovern 8.5 percent undecided 18.9 percent. Mexican Americans 212 for McGovern 133 for Nixon 122 undecided. Blacks 73 polled 33 for McGovern 8 for Nixon 32 undecided. Democrats leaned Nixon. Catholics favored McGovern. Project tied to senior statistics class.
The $1.6 million Methodist Mission Home at 5487 Whitby Road was dedicated by United Methodists from Texas and New Mexico. Bishop O Eugene Slater, San Antonio area, called the home a place that shapes lives without condoning wrongdoing. The home aims to provide support for unwed mothers and their babies, with about 250 to 300 girls expected to be served this year.
City prepares Saturday to pursue an Erotanile Development Impact Area plan that could place San Aniniia near millions of federal dollars for economic development. Key figures include Norma Reed and local officials, with Gal laphan and Joe Freeman Ralismirn named in early notes.
The city outlines an industrial park near West Side and another site east of Utah in the Houston and Commerce areas. San Antonio Development Agency considers sites as the city pushes its EDA designation application and prepares about 1.7 million in special project applications. Mayor Gatt said final EDA figures await approval.
President Nixon greeted about 150 ethnic press representatives at a White House reception. He praised Jews, Poles, Hungarians, Italians, Japanese and other groups as the backbone of America, noting their work in building the nation. Cabinet members Richardson Volpe and Peterson spoke on health, transportation, and US relations with Russia. Maj. Gen. Haig discussed his North Vietnam trip with Kissinger. Four Texans were among the reporters at the event.
John F. Daniels 19 of Dallas was indicted by a Monroe County grand jury on second degree manslaughter in the fatal beating of his wife’s year old daughter at a Rochester suburb motel in August. Daniels and his wife Barbara were arrested after the child suffered broken arms a broken neck and other injuries and died five days later.
The six day trial of Michael Wayne Evans and Michael Hugo Meyer nears verdict after more than 40 witnesses. Defense sought to challenge eye witness descriptions of Meyer as a clean shaven man at the scene. Meyer's adoptive father testified the defendant wore a mustache until after the slaying. Authorities said Meyer had shaved the mustache within 24 hours after the killing. Final court actions focused on jury charge additions and deletions.
A six week preventive dental program titled the Denial Mistake Prevention Program aims to remove plaque and tartar in 12,000 students at five San Antonio schools. Howard Jonathan, district health coordinator, notes brushing alone won’t suffice. Students receive a Toothkeeper kit with toothbrush floss and mirrors. the two week to Windsor schedule runs 20 minutes daily for two weeks and then 20 minutes weekly thereafter. Visual aids include two films Toothkeeper and Haw ig hea tonthkeeper. Pilot results show up to 88 percent improvement in two weeks.
An 18 year old Georgia teen Ronnds H Cox of War esboro died at Brooke Army Hospital after burns from a gasoline fire that sparked Oct 14 in Waycross, Georgia. Cox had 67 percent body burns and had been hospitalized since. His brother Gerald Fox Jr and James M Outlaw of Orlando were also burned but remained in serious condition.
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