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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1972
Page
3
Horton urges a special session to pass bills letting third parties place write in names on every ballot. The American Party seeks changes to signature thresholds and deadlines, arguing current rules hinder minor parties while courts issue rulings on extensions and ballot access.
UPI reports John G. Schmitz of the American Independent Party denounced Cesar Chavez as a tool of revolutionary elements harming labor unions and the peaceful harvest in California. He framed the election as a choice between his party and the two wings of the Ovialist Party, the Republicans and Democrats.
United Press International reports Senator Sanders harshly criticizes Senator Tower for opposing vocational education expansion in 1968. Sanders argues noncollege training is misvalued and cites Texas poverty as justification for boosting vocational programs. In Austin, Tower assailed McGovern's tax plan amid campaign efforts. note on New Mexico State Fair racing sums indicates a racing meet handles over 500 thousand dollars daily.
Senator George McGovern argues his war and peace stance is misunderstood and aims to reach voters through a series of televised fireside chats. He plans announcements from Washington after West Coast travel, stressing comprehensive, nonpartisan discussions on war, the economy, constitutional freedoms, crime, and environment to break poll barriers. McGovern compares the format to Franklin Roosevelt’s radio addresses and says timing will depend on network support and audience interest. He vows to cover amnesty, veterans benefits, and wartime costs in one or more speeches to show clear positions.
A 10 minute session of the Senate Nominations Committee approved Gav Mrestan Smith's nomination of Robert Dy Bullock to the State Insurance Board. Only Sen J P Ward asked questions as Sen J Harris opposed full Senate confirmation, asserting vendetta over industry ties. Bullock expressed confidence, saying most senators he spoke with support confirmation, needing two thirds of the 31 member chamber. About 80 percent of Brazil's books are sold in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, figures noted in a related item.
A verdict of accidental drowning was returned in the death of a young girl, Heather Reagan, at her home. The child, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Reagan, was found face down in about four inches of water in a bathtub. Medical Examiner Dr. Jess Turabats conducted the investigation.
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