Local births and community notices across Del Rio area
Ed and Junior Esquivel announce the birth of a son, James William, in Austin on December 4 weighing seven pounds. The child is grandson to Dr and Mrs Sandy Esquivel of Austin and Mr and Mrs Bobby Cauthorn of Juno. The paper also notes upcoming events including an East Side Elementary School workshop on January 14 1967 and a canceled San Felipe Ex-Students meeting with a new date to be announced. Social Security health insurance guidance in Del Rio and other local items feature birthdays, visits, a layette shower for Mrs James Lewelling, Elks Lodge activities, hunting jokes, a joint GI Forum meeting, and James A Suarez spending leave from Victorville High School in 1954.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Esquivel
Austin
James William
Sandy Esquivel
Bobby
Alice Cauthorn
Juno
East Side
Catherine Cathey
West Texas Rehabilitation Center
Abilene
Will
New
James A. Suarez
Billy M. Merrill
Kenyon
Laughlin
Ted
Victorville
Calif
Mary Alice Celon
del Rio
Parking Meters Stay In Use Downtown This Year
City Secretary E W Marlowe announced that meters will not be sacked for free parking during the pre holiday period. He noted last year’s free parking on South Main and side streets led to longer stays and hurt shoppers. Merchants favored the usual paid parking plan this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.W. Marlowe
Two 12 year old witnesses report fatal assault near Lozano School
In Corpus Christi two 12 year olds and a janitor saw two heavily built men and Carmen G. Gomez 35 assaulted on Lozano School grounds. A knife was produced and Gomez died later in hospital. Police identified the victim after an all night inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
UPI
Carmen G. Gomez
Lozano School
Rachel
Weather in Del Rio and vicinity today and tonight
Partly cloudy and warm with possible scattered showers tonight. Tonight and Thursday include showers, with 10 percent chance Thursday night. Lows around 47 to 49, highs 70 to 72. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph. Sunset 5 45 p.m. Sunrise 7 26 a.m.
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del Rio
Jurors Selected in Coppolino Murder Trial
In Freehold New Jersey jurors near completion of a 14 member panel to try Dr Carl A Coppolino anesthesiologist hypnotist and author charged with murder. The jury pool includes Mrs Marion Depagnier who said she could set aside media impressions. The trial will decide on the death of Lt Col William E Farber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freehold
N.J
Coppolino
Carl A. Cappolino
William E. Farber
Sarasota
Fla
Marion E. Depagnier
Elvin R. Simmill
F. Lee Bailey
New Jersey
U.S. Admiral Confirms Helicopter Help in Thailand War
Adm. Ulysses S. Grant Sharp states American helicopter units assist anti-Communist guerrilla operations in Thailand until Thai helicopters become available in sufficient numbers. In Texas, John O'Malley, father of three, emphasizes pride in U.S. and the need for protection for future generations.
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United Press International
Bangkok
UPI
Ulysses S. Grant Sharp
U.S
Pacific
Thailand
Adm
Ulysses. S. Grant Sharp
Sharp
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
SEATO
Man shot dead and woman wounded in Amarillo incident
In Amarillo a 35 year old man Willie Roger Johnson was shot twice in the chest and died. A woman Frances Carson Wilson was shot once in the temple and was listed as critically wounded in what authorities described as murder death by own action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
UPI
Willie Roger Johnson
Frances Carson Wilson
Medical panel to discuss cancer diagnosis at Fort Clark
Dr. Frank H. Pratt of Rock Springs chairs a Texas Gulf panel inviting all area physicians to Fort Clark Guest Ranch Brackettville Lan ceston Friday evening. UTMB doctors Dr. Fish Dr. Jennings Dr. Patterson and Dr. Wilson join as guest panelists to discuss eye surgery radiology and gastroenterology with emphasis on early cancer diagnosis improving cure prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Pratt
Rock Springs
Southwest
The
Academy of General Practice
del Rio
Fort Clark Guest Ranch
Brackettville
Lanceston
F P. Lamont
Jay C. Fish
F. Lamont Jennings
Marcel Patterson
McClure Wilson
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston
Fish
Jennings Irman
Department of
Party Or Wien
Val Verde
Dimmit
American Cancer Society
Texas
Combined Medical Society
American Cancan Society
Pearl Harbor anniversary and Vietnam War updates
U.S. commemorations mark 25 years since Pearl Harbor with ceremonies led by Navy Secretary Paul Nitze. In Saigon and North Vietnam reports describe U.S. jet raids near Hanoi Haiphong, losses, rescues, and ongoing air and ground actions across South and North Vietnam with multiple aircraft downed and troops in combat.
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U.S
Midway
Japan
Pearl Harbor
America
Navy
United States
Bryce Miller
United Press International Saigon
UPI
North Viet Nam
Hanoi
Haiphong
North
Viet Nam
Panhandle
Demilitarized Zone
Dien Bien Phu
U.S. 7Th Fleet
Ingersoll
Keppler
South Viet Nam
Tran van van
Saigon
Van
Assas
Quigg Funeral Services Held for Mrs Janie T Quigg
Funeral services were held for Mrs Janie T Quigg 77 wife of J E Quigg at 4 o clock She died Tuesday at her home 505 N Main St laid to rest in Del Rio She was born September 17 1889 in Edwards County daughter of William and Effie Johnson Thurman Survivors include her husband a daughter Rosa Lee Van Riper of San Antonio another Ada Lee Seiee two sons Ernest Ray and John Kevin Quigg in Ada Lee Quigg service noted in Del Rio obituary listing
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Janie T. Quigg
J.E. Quigg
San Antonio
Ada Lee Seiee
Ernest Ray
John Kevin Quigg
Poochie Quigg
Ministerial Alliance Holds Meeting in McFarlane's Cafe
1967 activities outlined by Rev. Milton Bohmfalk at the ministers' breakfast in McFarlane's Cafe. A fall Religious Emphasis Week was proposed with all churches contacted before a proclamation. Next meeting set for Jan 4 1967 to finalize plans. Lane Park reported on Christmas week services and the lighting of Greenwood Park tree on Dec 19 with carols at the Civic Center Nov 23.
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Alliance
Milton Bohmfalk
McFarlane
Lane Park
Joe Watts Jr
Greenwood Park
Civic Center
U.S. Acknowledges Helicopter Aid to Thai Forces
Admiral Sharp stated the United States directly assists Thai government troops in northeast Thailand with helicopters. He noted 25,000 to 35,000 U.S. personnel in Thailand and five airbases used for missions against communist forces, as Bangkok faced ongoing clashes near Sakon Nakhon.
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Thailand
United States
U.S
Viet Nam
Sharp
Bangkok Post
Southeast Asia
Sakolnakorn
Lil Ads Could Mean A Lot
A Del Rio News-Herald ad shows a local business owner canceling a classified ad after receiving more requests than she could handle. The note urges readers to consider ads for additional inquiries.
Civil Defense Unit Here Elects Officers
New officers for next year were elected by the Del Rio Civil Defense Unit at a Monday meeting in the headquarters on West Gibbs Street. Mayor Walter Grimmer Jr. is the Civil Defense director, Marcus Villareal is the ear and W L Herring serves as a site. Herring also president the unit with Bob Beckel as vice.
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del Rio
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By Ima JO Fleetwood
San Felipe
Social Security
Federal Building
Chanciel, Snyder
Silver City
N.M
Florida
Snyder
Rotary Club
Avenue P
James Lewelling
Austin Courts
Elks Lodge
Frank Holubec
G.L
Kelly) Cellum
Frank
Kelly
Forum Auxiliary
Forum Hall
Chris P. Rachel
Grady
Bubba) Bizzell
News-Herald
Austin, Tex
John O’malley
Sgt
Robert Emmet O’malley
Nings
Robert Miller
Honolulu
UPDI
Hawaii
Island
Paradise
Paul Nitze
Secretary of the Navy
Armed Services
Nitze
Punchbowl National Cemetery of the Pacific
Uss Arizona Memorial
Arizona
Memorial
Ford Island
Tan Son Nhut
Guam
bin Dinh
Air Force
Bowers
Benton Harbor
Mich
Franklin D. Stevson
Ossining
N.Y
Stevson
Bien Hoa
Communist
China
Quigg
JU Thant
UPC
Civil Defense Unit
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