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DEL Rio NEWS-HERALI 46TH NUMBER 80 Phone 775-3531 DEL RIO, TEXAS 78840, FRIDAY AFTERNOON, JUNE 22, 1973 10cCOPY 12 PAGES TODAY Skylab Astronauts Splash Down Safely News Digest WASHINGTON (AP)- President Nixon and Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev, planning to sign another surprise agreement today, already are Ing ahead to a reunion summit in Moscow in 1974-the target SHOP TALK-Two mayors who also both happen to be doctors engage in antimated discussion date for formally limiting the during a meeting of Del Rio and Acuna officials here Thursday night. At left, Dr. Alfredo Gutierrez, 6 6 ml a 1861 mayor of Del Rio, listens to comments by Dr. Eleazar Faz Gomez, municipal president of Ciudad Thetwo leaders arranged for Acuna. (News-Herald Photo) a midday signing ceremony at the White House of a compact cloaked in unusual secrecy.

Indications were that the ment was a declaration of tent to reduce the risk of break of nuclear war. Prior to the White House emony, Brezhnev arranged to meet with about 40 business leaders at Blair House to discuss U.S. Soviet trade-one of the items of "unfinished business" he cited Thursday night. Del Rio and Acuna Officials Confer Del Rio and Ciudad Acuna public officials met for dinner at Memo's Restaurant here Thursday night and discussed a wide-ranging field of subjects. It was a second in a series of joint meetings of the City Councils of the two sister cities.

Del Rio authorities promised to look into complaints made by Dr. Eleazar Faz Gomez, municipal president of Acuna, that some illegal aliens returned to Mexico appear to have been roughed up. Dr. Faz said he had treated two, but that they were reluctant to complain since they were illegally in the U.S. Del Rio Police Chief J.R.

Koog pointed out that there are a number of law enforcement agencies which make alien arrests and that specific complaints would be necessary before responsibility can be placed. Police officials of both Del Rio and Acuna described in detail the procedures they follow in to eliminate any misunderstai.ding. The transit, police chief of Acuna said that anyone cited for a traffic violation in Acuna should go to the station instead of paying a fine to the arresting officer. Gerardo Gonzalez, head of the federal, state and local tourist department in Acuna, said the agency has an office on the main street blocks from the International Bridge. He said any visitor to Acuna with problems is invited to come here for assistance.

He said that all business houses have been asked to keep a supply of 20 centavos coins which the parking meters in Acuna use and these are exchanged three for a nickle. Representatives of the Chambers of Commerce, Good Neighbor Committees and military installations were presented along with officials of the Customs Services. Police and fire officials also attended. Dr. Faz reported that a new fire station equipped with a new fire truck would be opened within the next few weeks.

Dr. Faz described an impressive list of progressive developments taking place in Acuna. Included are an extensive renovation of the main plaza to include an illuminated fountain, the construction of a public market and the building of a new vocational-technical school which will open in the fall. House Approves Legal Services By JOHN BECKLER Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) The House has voted to create an independent government corporation to provide strictly limited legal services for the poor. In a session lasting until nearly midnight Thursday, the House adopted 24 amendments to the controversial bill, most of them restricting the scope of Around Town By IMA JO FLEETWOOD GUESTS OF Mr.

and Mrs. G.M. Medlock are their son-in-law and daughter, Capt. and Mrs. Roy B.

Marshall III and their 3-year-old son, Aaron. They plan to leave Saturday for Dallas to visit his parents before going to Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, Capt. Marshall's next assignment. He graduated from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, receiving a master's degree in business June 7. The Medlocks spent their three-week vacation with them in Los Angeles and brought Aaron home with them while his parents were in the process of moving.

MR. AND MRS. JOSE CEPEDA and their son, Orlando, met her sister, Mrs. Suzzani Natalino of Milan, Italy, and her brother, Piero Cherubini of Brescia, Italy. The visitors from Italy will be guests of the Cepedas for a few days, sightseeing in the area before they all leave by car for Toronto, Canada, to visit relatives.

THE CECIL S. WHITES and their children, Michael and Joseph White are visiting in Del Rio with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe M. Gonzalez of 905 E.

First Street. They arrived from the Philippines, where he served a two-year tour of duly at Clark Air Force Base. Another son-in-law and daughter of the Gonzalezes, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Wayne Stewart are also here, coming from Selma, Ala.

The Whiles will be stationed at McGuire AFB. INFORMATION on the whereabouts of John Slager, believed to be a former resident of Del Rio, is sought bv Chief of Police J.R. Koog. The chief said it is important that the man be located and he will appreciate calls from anyone knowing his whereabouts or remembering him. The information request came from Colorado, the chief said.

IRENE MILLS ROLAND of Naples, is here for the reunion of Del Rio High School Classes of 1932 abd 1933 today and Saturday. She is visiting her sister, Mrs. Barnett Adams, and will spend a month here before returning to Florida. FORMER TEACHERS of Del Rio High School Classes of 1932 and 1933, invited to the reunion being held here tonight and Saturday, have acknowledged the invitation and written letters to the group. The teachers will not be able to be here.

One of them writing is Mrs. K.L. McConchie and the other is W.H. Gronde. A BARBECUE for members of the rookie Little League Yankees and their coaches, Salvador Padilla and Bob Williams, will be held Saturday at 4 p.m.

at 303 Edna St. A 'VERY IMPORTANT meeting will be held by the American Legion Post 595 Sunday at 3:30 p.m. in the post headquarters, 98 Cantu St. Officers for 1973-74 will be elected and present officers are anxiou have all members and all officers of the post in attendance Sunday afternoon the program. LegalServices lawyers would be barred from representing clients in school desegregation and abortion cases, or from lobbying on their behalf before legislative bodies.

The lawyers'own political activities would be sharply curtailed under the amendments, and the new corporation woula be prohibited from using legal research centers to aid the lawyers. The Office of Economic Opportunity, which now operates the legal services program has contracts with about 12 research centers that specialize in various areas of poverty law. Michael Bennett, executive director of Action for Legal Rights, an organization of lawyers lobbying for an independent corporation, said loss of the researchcenters would be a severe blow to the program. As it came to the House floor the bill was a compromise between Democrats and Republicans on the Education and Labor Committee, but the compromise fell apart under heavy opposition to the bill from conservatives. WASHINGTON (AP)- A Republican member of the Senate Watergate committee says the Nixon administration has "stepped on" anyone willing to search for the truth about Watergate.

Sen. Lowell O. Weicker who made the claim Thursday, also said that fired White House Counsel John W. Dean III should be listened to when he- appears before the panel Dean, who lias said he discussed Watergate and a possible coverup with President Nixon, will be the lead-off witness when the hearings resume next week. LONDON (AP The U.S.

dollar dropped to a record low against the West German mark in Frankfurt today and weakened in other European centers. Frankfurt dealers said the dollar was under selling pressure from New York, and from traders hedging against weekend uncertainties. Dealers in Europe attributed the dollar weakness largely to the effect of the Watergate scandal on the Nixon administration and to inflation in the United States. Longest Space Journey Ends NEW MRGDC STAFFER-Hector Jimenez, of Eagle Pass, has joined the staff of the Middle Rio Grande Development Council to administer the "Operation Mainstream" manpower program which is to be initiated in the region within the next few weeks. Jimenez, who is single, comes to the council from Webb County where he has worked with the Neighborhood Youth Council.

(News-Herald Photo) ABOARD USS TICONDE. ROGA (AP) Skylab's astronauts came home safely from man's longest space journey today and despite some early dizziness and lightheadedness, they were pronounced in excellent physical conditon. Charles Conrad Dr. Joseph P. Kerwin and Paul J.

Weitz shunned stretchers to walk somewhat unsteadily across the deck of this recovery carrier. The wobbly 60 steps from the Apollo ferry ship to a medical laboratory indicated the astro, nauts had suffered some initial effects in gravity after a record four weeks' exposure to space weightlessness. But commander Conrad reported as the Apollo parachuted toward a pinpoint landing in the Pacific after an 11-million- mile journey: "We're all in good shape. Everything's OK." Just 39 minutes after touchdown, Charles Conrad Dr. Joseph P.

Kerwin and Paul Weitz were hoisted onto the deck of this recovery carrier, still inside their Apollo ferry Director Hired For 'Mainstream Richard Thomas, executive director of the Middle Rio Grande Development Council, announced this morning that his agency is developing final plans for implementation of "Operation Mainstream" a new manpower program from the Department of Labor. In announcing the finalization of plans for the $200,000 program, Thomas also announced the hiring of Hector Jimenez, of Eagle Pa Pass, Weather DEL RIO AND VICINITY: Cloudy to partly cloudy and mild this afternoon, tonight and Saturday with slight chance of showers Saturday. Winds variable at 5 to 10 miles per hour. Minimum temperature tonight in the high 60s; maximum temperature Saturday near 90. High temperature Thursday, 88; minimum 67.

Low this morning, also 67 degrees. Time of sunset, 8:46 p.m. Time of sunrise, 6:45 a.m. Snake Bites Langtry Boy John C. Ketzler 17, son of Mr.

and Mrs. John C. Ketzler of Langtry, is listed in stable condition this morning in Laughlin Air Force Base Hospital after suffering a snake bile on the ring finger of his right hand Thursday afternoon on the Andy White Ranch near Langtry. Ketzler reportedly was with a group of boys on the ranch when he apparently reached down and was bitten by the copperhead snake. He was rushed to Laughlin hospital by a Border Patrolman.

to administer the program for the council. The new program for training 51 persons in the nine county region through employment with public service agencies such as counties, cities and school districts throughout the region. Thomas explained that his office plans to pattern the program after the tremendously successful Emergency Employment Administration Program which is currently in operation here. The executive director pointed out that the EEA program has placed 65 per cent of their trainees, which is the highest percentile in the state and one of the highest placement programs in the country. Val Verde County will receive four slots, the city of Del Rio will receive three and the Del Rio school system will receive three.

Kinney County will train one person as will the City of Brackettville and the Brackett School District. Thomas explained that the final guidelines have not been received from the Department of Labor which is preventing implementation of the program. Thomas explained that Ralph Garcia, Manpower representative for DOL in Laredo is expected in Del Rio next week to present the final guidelines for the program. Jimenez, who has been employed with the Webb County Out of School Neighborhood Youth Corp for the past several years, joined the staff of the MRGDC today to begin his duties overseeing the program. A native of Eagle Pass, Jimenez is a 1958 graduate of Eagle Pass High School and a graduate of San Antonio College.

Thomas also announced thai he was notified Thursday that the council has received their annual Economic Development Administration planning assistance grant of $47,607 for fiscal 1974. The director explained that the grant is an annual administrative grant made to the council for staff planning and administration. 1932 and 1933 Class Reunion Opens Tonight Police Questioned In Acuna Shootout Dinner tonight in Ciudad Acuna, Mexico, will be the feature of the first day of the two-day reunion of the Del Rio High School Classes of 1932 and 1933. The dinner will be held in Mrs. Crosby's Restaurant of Del Rio's sister city of the Rio Grande and is planned for 8:30 p.m.

Class members will register today from 5 to 7 p.m. at Holiday Inn prior to the dinner in Acuna. Saturday morning a brunch will be held for the class members in the San Felipe Country Club at 10 o'clock and Saturday night, a barbecue will be held at the Rio Grande country place of Philemon and Cordie Foster. The reunion is planned for Friday and Saturday only; however, some of those coming from a distance may remain over Sunday. Nothing is Amistad Report Amistad elevation this morning was 1119.84, down .02 from Thursday.

Depth of the water at Amistad Dam was 219.84 feet, down .02. Water storage amounted to 3,693,041 acre feet, a decrease of 1,345 acre feet. Water surface measured 67,259 acres, down 17 acres. Downstream flow was unchanged this morning at 1,390 cubic feet per second. planned for that day.

Two of the classes' teachers, Mrs. K.L. McConchie and W.H. Gronde, will not be able to attend the reunion but have written letters to be passed on to the class members. Dr.

Ruth Campbell Martin and Mrs. Irene Mills Roland are already hero for the reunion. Approximately 90, including spouses, will attend the reunion, many of them Del Rio residents. In addition to Dr. Martin and Mrs.

Roland, out-of-town class members with reservations include Robert H. Duke, Douglas (Tip) Gordon, John Gowens, Laurie Hunter, Dorothy Calk Lange, Inna Bowers West, Merrill Bradford Knight, Ed Diebel, Raul Euresti, Beverly Rust and George PIEDRAS NKGRAS, del Toro, special federal prosecutor from Laredo, said today that municipal police of Ciudad Acuna, Mexico were in Piedras Negras for questioning in the shooting between federal agents and city police Wednesday that left one man dead and a federal agent wounded. Del Toro identified four policemen as Enrique Cadena Martinez, Sergio Lozano, Efrain Gutierrez Reyez and Alberto Victorino. They were charged with abuse of authority in the shooting in turning their guns on federal agents when those agents came out of the nightclub 7-11 with their hands in the air, shouting "Don't shoot, don't shoot" we are also police. The men were not in uniform.

Despite their shouts, Agent Miguel Hernandez 25, was wounded in the chest. He was taktn to Val Verde Memorial Hospital in Del Riu, Tex. the the Possibly Saturday question of guilt in shooting will be established and announced by the federal agent chief, Rodolfo Briseno Hermosillo in Piedras Negras. ship. "We'reallin good shape.

Everything's OK," commander Conrad radioed as the spacecraft descended through the clouds and landed within view of USS Ticonderoga. just away. That indicated the astronauts had suffered no adverse physical reactions on returning to earth's gravity after a record four weeks' exposure to space weightlessness. Ten minutes later they climbed through the hatch, smiled and waved as the ship's band played "Anchors Aweigh" for the all-Navy Skylab crew. They walked unsteadily toward a mobile medical laboratory, showing some effects from the four weeks' exposure to weightlessness.

How well Conrad, Kerwin and Weitz fared in the weightless world will play a major role in determining if man can function efficiently in future long- duration flights. The first of the two 50-day Skylab missions is scheduled for launch July 27. The astronauts almost were held over in orbit today to try to repair a refrigeration problem in their space station. But Mission Control decided there was nothing the astronauts could do and toW them to come home. Ten minutes behind schedule, "onrad, Kerwin and Weitz undocked their Apollo ferry ship and executed a series of maneuvers that sent them slamming into the atmosphere above Thailand for the fiery descent.

The Apollo craft hit the calm blue waters at 9:50 a.m. EOT about 830 miles southwest of San Diego, Calif. It was just after dawn off the West Coast The Ticonderoga quickly steamed alongside the three-ton Apollo and tossed a line to frogmen in the water, A crane then lifted the craft and the astronauts to an elevator for a ride to the hangur deck. Miss on Control was kept in suspense for most of the final 7G minutes of the flight a period when the Apollo ship was out of radio contact with ground stations. The Ticonderoga's radar picked up the streaking craft at a distance of 188 miles, 10 minutes before landing.

While out of radio contact, at 9:11 a.m., the astronauts conducted the critical retrorocket burn that slowed their 17,100 speed by 130 miles, allowing earth's gravity to tug the spacecraft out of orbit and start the loiu; glide through the atmosphere to the eastern Pacific. The refrigeration trouble caused considerable concern. A majiuuver intended to correct it caused a brief gyroscope lem that caused the 10-minute delay in the astronauts' ture from the orbiting laboratory. "We'refree "Conradreport- ed seconds after the control center flashed the go-ahead for undocking from the laboratory. Narcotics Agents To Leave Customs U.S.

Customs agents here have been noli Tied of their transfer from the Bureau nf Customs, under the Treasury Depart ment, ihr created Drug Knfurci nicia Administration which will be under Hit' Justice Department, effective July I. A spokesman for the Customs Agency Service here stated that all hut one of local agents are being iransferred to the new agency, with the one agent remaining with thi' Bureau of Customs, The spokesman added that at present time no one is scheduled to be transferred to another city. "No actual physical transfers have been scheduled only the transfer from one department to another," he added. The new agency will concern itself strictly with drug law violations, according to the pokesmari. The new vpartmenl is a combination of the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs and part of the Customs Awu-y Service..