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Newspaper
Del Rio News Herald
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1963
Page
1
A NEA piece quotes experts on how women, seen as moral holders, sometimes steal from employers. It cites cases of cash register tampering, embezzlement, and petty pilferage. Analysts say shrinkage tests firm controls and that many thefts are rationalized as helping the family, with stronger emphasis on face saving during confessions.
Miami AP reports reconnaissance aircraft will fly today to check remnants of Hurricane Arlene. Forecasters say rising pressure north of the storm could nudge it toward a more westward path, but intensity remains weak with winds near 30 knots. The disturbance was moving north-northwest at about four mph, located 280 miles north of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Arlene formed from a satellite-identified system last Wednesday, became a hurricane Friday with winds up to 100 mph near the center, then weakened to a tropical storm by Sunday.
A large U S force set ambush positions in the DMZ near Panmunjom and withdrew at dawn without contact with North Korean troops. The unit held fire until targets approached, with Marines and armored carriers in position within miles, as orders aimed to halt North Korean movement into UN territory.
AUSTIN AP Booker T Benner a Negro waiter who staged a 26 hour one man sit in at Governor Connallys office last week was scheduled to see the governor today He was granted an appointment after sitting in Connallys outer office most of July 29 spending the night outside the office and then on the floor of the Capitol rotunda Bonner said he wants Connally to change his view on civil rights in a statewide TV speech about three weeks earlier In that speech Connally favored full integration of public facilities but opposed Kennedy bill to force private facilities Benner heads a local group called the Freedom Now Committee He fed pickets in front of the governor s mansion July 29 There have been several small demonstrations by two or three college students with signs since the initial picketing More than 60 persons led by Bonner staged demonstrations Monday night around the mansion and on the Capitol grounds chanting Freedom yes Connally no Signs read Full and complete rights AFL CIO and Goldwater Wallace Barnett and Connally About 10 college age youths heckled the marchers from across the street no violence Bonner called for more demonstrations tonight predicting Connally will not grant their demands
Frank Sinatra Jr. aged 19 drew a large Anaheim crowd at Disneyland as he sang with the Tommy Torsey Orchestra using the same 1939-41 arrangements his father made famous. The performance sparked cheers from bobby-soxers and a tour-guide delegation named him an honorary member, prompting group kisses as fans followed him offstage.
Beverly Hills AP reports Mercedes Douglas plans to marry Robert B Eichholz a Washington attorney at a friend s home in Beverly Hills She follows her former husband Supreme Court Justice William Douglas marriage to a 28 year old government official The couple previously wed in a secret Buffalo NY ceremony
Washington AP The House Ways and Means Committee reversed a prior vote by removing a provision in the new tax bill that would tax $20 million yearly from oil companies by changing write offs on drilling costs. The move leaves about $40 million in new oil taxes, against Kennedy’s $280 million offset plan, and preserves the 27.4 percent oil depletion allowance. Independent producers warned the change would curb exploration amid market constraints and high imports.
AP report from Houston details the killing of 12 year old John D. Walpole after an argument over a cookie. Witness Jerry Burney, 14, says Larry Sherrod, 12, of Converse Louisiana fired the shot during a confrontation at his grandparents trailer house. Sherrod was held by his grandparents after release from custody.
USDA report shows hogs 6,000 head with most butchers 25 lower. 190-225 lb hogs at 18.25, 190-260 lb 17.75-18.25, 350-400 lb 13.75-14.75, sows 14.50-15.75. Cattle 2,500 with slaughter steers up to 25 higher, several loads 1,050 lb at 25.00, 900-1,300 lb at 24.75-25.25, good 900-1,200 lb 22.50-24.25, slaughter heifers 24.75, cows 15.00-16.50, bully cows 18.50-20.50. Sheep 500, lambs steady with prime 20.50-21.00, good 18.50-20.50, ewes 4.00-6.00.
Police seek suspects who stole two two-foot tall toadstools from Edwin J Miller’s yard on Monday. The toadstools are made of solid marble and valued at 250 each, according to Miller.
Mrs. Mitte C. Galindo dies Monday afternoon at her residence 102 Atteaga Street Del Rio. Funeral arrangements with Dist and Guerra Funeral Home. Burial planned in Comstock. Survived by husband Luis Galindo of Del Rio, father Abram Castellano of Comstock, four sons, three daughters, four brothers and two sisters. Daughters named Anita Cruz Elida Burrows Armandina Benavides. Brothers Macario Pedro Secondida Miguel Castellano. Sisters Itosa Sauceda Carmen Berreles.
Alabama public school children will be required to take a Bible course as ordered by the State Board of Education. Practically no change is expected in current Bible-reading requirements, following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that barred scriptures and the Lord's Prayer in required classroom exercises but did not ban Bible reading in course study.
Negro leaders and white sympathizers convene for a three day strategy meeting hosted by the NAACP to press Congress for meaningful civil rights legislation. Speakers include AFL-CIO official Walter Reuther and NAACP leaders as plans unfold for a larger Aug. 28 march on Washington with 190000 to 250000 participants.
The University of Texas runs a tenth orientation center preparing over 70 foreign students for 1985 84 study in U S colleges and universities. Sponsored by the State Department and the Institute of International Education, the program includes visits to homes offices churches and cultural events and offers consultations with UT professors and audit of Summer Session classes.
The 11 percent month old Shell Oil Co strike could end tonight as 2100 Oil Chemical and Atomic Workers Union members vote to return to work. If accepted, picket lines fall and crews return by 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, ending a major oil industry stoppage. Union leaders John Crossland and William Rentfro said the contract, while not perfect, is acceptable to present for membership approval, with key issues including maintenance outsourcing, job security, seniority and work assignments.
Two separate accidents left three people injured Tuesday afternoon. Jose Salas and Esau Cervantez suffered non fatal injuries from a two car crash at Gillis and Garza. Humberto Ramon was treated for cuts and bruises after bicyclist and vehicle collision near Cane Street with no charges filed.
The Soviet Union launched another unmanned scientific research satellite, announced by Moscow Radio. It was the 19th in the Cosmos series, begun on March 16, 1962.
Mexico City AP reports Missouri Pacific officials John German and Edward Meinhols inspected 100 freight cars to be manufactured for a Mexican line. They said satisfied with construction and expected more orders to be placed.
EL PASO AP A legal move to block the Chamizal settlement reposal is planned by James Tammond. He will seek a writ of mandamus in the Texas high court to compel the attorney general to challenge the settlement in court. If favorable, a federal suit could seek a declaratory judgment on the government's authority to cede land to Mexico without Texas consent.
AP reports at Red Rocks the concert started five minutes late after conductor Vasilios Priakos forgot his tuxedo trousers. He said it was the first time in 25 years of conducting he forgot his pants. He wore two pairs of black cuffed trousers to proceed.
The Wall Street rally extended into early afternoon trading with moderate activity and gains near session highs. Oils and tobaccos led the advance while steels aircrafts utilities chemicals and rails posted advances. Key issues rose fractions to about a point with some specialties up 2 to 3 points as Public Service Electric & Gas Du Pont Southern Railway and Liggett & Myers boosted the averages by about a point.
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