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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1971
Page
3
Demonstrators present discontinued items at low prices with many items not listed. Stock numbers show quantities and prices such as a Love Seat Early American Red 199.99 and a Divan Red Blue Floral 239.99. A 23-inch console color walnut unit lists 519.95 reduced to 419.
A seven year old mother is accused of assault to murder her three week old son and remains in custody. The infant was found with a fractured skull a broken leg and several bruises at Bexar County Hospital after the parents admitted the boy fell from a bed Monday night at their Dowdy Street home. Detective Roy Aguilar stated the injuries were severe and the case is under investigation by juvenile authorities.
Khaki Royal Artillery troops backed Buckingham Palace guard duty as regular red coated guards were unavailable. It marked the third time this year other regiments filled the royal residence post while regular units were serving in Northern Ireland and elsewhere. Gurkhas were also slated to take over in November.
The text discusses lawmakers debating pay raises during a freeze and the possibility that the President could object to an Oct 1 pay raise. A service recruit facing higher annual pay might petition a federal court to compel the President to implement new wage scales, arguing they are the law.
Dallas AP report describes Donald Akins testifying in the Texas stock fraud suit. He says National Bankers Life funds were moved to Sharpstown State Bank without NBL knowledge. SEC alleges complex deals to boost stock profits while improper collaterals and guaranteed loans challenged. The defense, questioned about a $550000 loan guaranteed by NBL, maintains oversights and ongoing testimony may stretch over weeks.
A reader asks about aid for families facing extra medical expenses and lunch eligibility rules tied to income. Texas deer hunting questions reveal 2.5 million estimated deer, 68 717 killed last season in 31 South Texas counties. Trivia covers Friday from Robinson Crusoe and notes no wage rise beyond $1.60 in 1971 with 1972 speculation.
Officials announced the Gruen Associates study endorsing a freeway route west of Olmos Park and through Los Angeles based consultants. DOT spokesmen said the report was accepted in a nonchalant manner and that the department will review the routes in light of recent court orders, with consideration slated for June.
Firemen battled a blaze in an underground car park as smoke blanketed downtown Belfast. Troops and police evacuated offices and shops amid bomb warnings after explosions tied to IRA activity. In London Prime Minister Heath and Irish leader Lynch discussed Ulster violence and Cahill’s U.S. fundraising trip. Cahill, denied entry to the United States, was noted as the pro visional head of an illegal group with a prior murder conviction. One use cookie and candy tins are too make-shift humudars.
Clarence C. Potts a 20 year old stationed at Ft Sam Houston says a man with a derringer robbed his billfold containing 45 dollars at 1 30 p m in the 700 block of E Juranga. Guadalupe Garcia 20 of 2134 Frio reports a teenager with a knife threatened him near his home demanding money.
Dr Estelle R. Ramey of Georgetown University Medical School told home economists in New York that men are the more fragile sex due to hormonal differences. She noted, No wonder they have wives, they need them, drawing a standing ovation.
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