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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1972
Page
2
Seven inmates including two with prior escape records escaped from a special wing at Trenton facility, breaking through a window after a late Thursday night incident. Police and prison officials pursued led by local authorities, with ongoing manhunt and safety alerts issued for nearby areas.
Nixon arrives in Texas for a multi-city campaign swing ending with a San Antonio rally. White House says arrival at 9 25 am with a 9 30 am GOP meeting before a 10 am departure back to Washington. Citizens urged to rally at 8 30 am for security reasons. The trip includes Rio Grande City Harlingen Laredo and a strong Texas GOP presence led by Tower and other campaign aides.
Partygoers at John Camsallys reception for President Nixon dine on made on the spot corn tortillas and eye of prime rib au jus served by a 350 guest banquet. Vice President Spiro Agnew will attend a Monday NDTA luncheon at the Convention Center with Adm. Moorer and Sen. John Tower in San Antonio.
Supporters and protesters gather in Rio Grande City as President Nixon plans a speech to high school students. Brown Berets, Raza Unida Party, and United Farm Workers Union plan demonstrations while local students prepare a different protest with posters and banners.
Ford Motor recalls 15 000 cars and trucks after a tiny pin flaw in power steering valve assemblies at the Indianapolis plant. Defect traced to 1974 models and certain Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln lines. No injuries reported. repairs offered free with technicians dispatched.
A wheel failure caused a car to crash into a Monterey Park building, injuring four men. The incident occurred Thursday as a vehicle plowed downhill, striking obstacles and causing debris to scatter. Emergency crews responded to the scene and transported victims for treatment.
Shriver supporters in Floresville plan a public party inviting Sarge Shriver to attend. Signed by Wilson County Democrats Joe Estrada Leonard Rotter Rudy Sauthez and Mrs. Sam Fore Jr. Bexar County Rep Gonzalez and Rep Chick Karen decline due to prior engagements.
Fullerton High School will use a decibel meter at dances. Bands exceeding 92 decibels risk not getting paid. The quiet threshold matches a loud aircraft from above, per contract terms.
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