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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1963

Page

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Envoys Invited, Too e LBJ in Fiesta

Congressman Henry Gonzalez invited Vice President Johnson and a group of ambassadors to ride in the Fiesta Flambeau parade on April 27. Johnson’s participation was described as reasonably certain after scheduling changes to host ambassadors at a barbecue at the LBJ ranch. Ambassadors sought clearance to join the festivities.

Henry Gonzalez Johnson Gonzalez Lbj Ranch San Antonio Fred Schmidt Washington Schmidt Cliff Carter

Angry mob attacks Red youth congress in Sabinas Hidalgo

About 500 Communists who raised the Russian flag at a weekend youth congress were beaten as a Mexican crowd mobbed them in Sabinas Hidalgo. The mob tore down the hammer and sickle flag and burned pictures of Khrushchev Castro and Mao.

Sabinas Hidalgo Mexico UPI Nikita Khrushchev Russia Fidel Castro Cuba China Mao Tze-Tung

Diefenbaker Delays Resignation Amid Cabinet Session

Ottawa AP reports Prime Minister John Diefenbaker postponed his resignation, suggesting he will not sign off for at least another 24 hours. He entered a meeting with the outgoing cabinet as the expected handover to Lester B. Pearson’s Liberals looms.

Ottawa John Diefenbaker Diefenbaker Jas Lester B. Pearson Liberals

Winnemucca Records Lowest Temperature

The lowest temperature reported this morning was 18 at Winnemucca Nevada. United Press International notes the reading setting a local record for the morning and highlighting the cold start in northern Nevada.

United Press International Winnemucca Nev

Weather outlook for Tuesday and Wednesday

Forecast calls for cloudy to partly cloudy skies with scattered showers Tuesday afternoon, warm temperatures and southerly winds 10 to 20 mph. Highs near 90, overnight lows in the high 60s, after Monday’s 82 and the early Tuesday low in the 60s.

Downtown Chase Prisoner Retaken in Bold Downtown Escape Attempt

A federal prisoner attempted a downtown getaway in San Antonio near the 75th District Court but was chased by deputies and a highway patrolman. Joe Bernal, 27, and accomplices fled a vehicle, fired a warning shot, then were slowed by Charles Bass before Bernal was captured in a parking lot near the cathedral.

San Antonin Tify Frank Lama Juarez Darby Cesses Useuumenes Bain Bernal Adsworth San Fernando Joe Bernal Ildli Tamar Charles Bass Saisestiiienne U.S

Denver Councilman Leaves Meeting for Tax Prep

Irving Hook president of the Denver city council asked to be excused from a council meeting, saying he needed to help taxpayers finish income tax returns. He noted he forgot to do his own taxes as a reason for leaving. President Kennedy will pay a working visit to Italy in June instead of a state trip because his wife is pregnant. The White House announced the first lady will join in an early next year trip to Italy with a state journey and formal fanfare.

Denver Irving Hook Hook Palm Beach Fla UPI Kennedy Italy White House

Summer warmth returns to San Antonio with possible thunderstorms

Forecast calls for near ninety degree high in San Antonio midweek with strong south winds and cloudy skies. A few scattered thunder showers are possible as temperatures dip to the upper sixties early Wednesday.

Bexar Bill Error Eyed in County Court Caption

Austin report says a flaw in the caption of a bill creating a new Bexar County civil court at law will be corrected by a legislative resolution. Rep. Stanford Smith will seek a caption fix noting the county judge rather than the commissioners court would name the interim appointee until November 1984 election.

Austin Bexar County Stanford Smith House Senate Smith County Commissioners Court

Wind Delays London Balloon Flight Returns

A London balloon flight was delayed by high surface winds today as crews worked to secure the Stargate mission. The project team said the craft would receive prompt attention upon landing and that operations would resume once conditions improved.

London UPT Ladiess Alamogordo UPI Stargate

Old and New Crystal City Councils Plan Cooperation

In Crystal City the incoming Latin American controlled government and outgoing council agree to consult on city problems. City Manager Jim Dill will stay on at $8 000 a year. New mayor likely Juan Cornejo amid a no mass firing pledge and a peaceable transition.

Tom McGowan Crystal City City Hall Jim Dill Juan Cornejo Bob Powell Powell House Texas Ranger Alfred Allee Cornejo Manuel Maldonado Mario Hernandez Antonio Cardenas Reynaldo Mendoza Maldonado

U S Steel Silent On Steel Price Increases

U S Steel remained silent on a week old price rise as Republic and other firms boosted prices by six dollars a ton. Bethlehem Inland Kaiser and Lukens followed. White House and USW offered no comment while Kennedy warned against broad increases but backed selective moves. Congressional hearings on steel price factors are planned.

Pittsburgh UPI Steel Corp Republic U.S. Steel Wheeling Steel Corp Bethlehem Inland Kaiser Big Steel James Greenfield Pittsburgh Steel Kennedy-Mirocon Lukens Steel Co Coatesville Monnday White House United Steelworkers Union USW Pierre Salinger Palm Beach Kennedy

US Exiles Face Kennedy Crackdown over Cuba War Claims

The State Department lashed out at Cuban exile leaders led by Jose Miro Cardona, accusing them of distorting history and seeking commitments that could spark war. Miro resigned CRC presidency amid a planned meeting to decide the group's future. The document alleges Kennedy formalized a 1961 invasion pact.

Washington Kennedy United States Cuba State Department Jose Miro Cardona Cuban Revolutionary Council Mira Miami Miro Fidel Castro Mio CRC Revolutionary Council

US says Miro sought 30 million to fund exile army

In a counter charge the US stated Miro demanded at least $30 million to permit exile leaders to recruit an army and wage a war. It argued such action would almost certainly burden U S armed forces or draw the United States into war.

Nversations Miro U.S United States

Reds Drive On Neutralists In Laos Outpost

Pro Communist Pathet Lao forces drove neutralist troops from Ban Kosi on the road between Xieng Khouang and the Plain des Jarres in Laos. The withdrawal marked the first neutralist pullout since fighting resumed Sunday night, breaking the ceasefire before it could take effect.

Vientiane Laos Pathet Lao Ban Kosi Xieng Khouang Plaines Des Jarres

Classified and Page Section Index Summary

The listing enumerates the newspaper’s sections including Anatysements on page 4 Around the Plaza on page 17 Classified pages 18 to 24 Comics on pages 10 14 and 26 Death Notices on page 18 Editorial on page 28 and TODAY'S INDEX.

Early voting shows Rohlfs in lead in city runoff

In the city runoff for Place 3 Council, Claus Rohlfs leading absentee votes 110 to 14 over Joe Rainey Manion as turnout remains light. Voters entered polling places slowly, with totals far below the April 2 election and likely below 20 000 by day's end.

Claus Rohlfs Good Government League Rohlfs Joe Rainey Manion Havana Castro Soviet Union Khrushchev Jeese Kreg Braunfels Ishchev Mos Cuba

City records first 1963 windshield sticker case

Encarnacion Hernandez, 605 Rosewood, was arrested near Santa Rosa Medical Center by Patrolman Bobby Henderson for driving with an old safety inspection sticker. He pleaded guilty before Judge James Tafolla and paid a $2 penalty.

Encarnacion Hernandez Rosewood Santa Rosa Medical Center Bobby Henderson Hernandez Corporation Court James Tafolla

West Side Precincts See Sharp Decline in Votes

Two GGL strongholds Precinct 34 at 503 W Russell and Precinct 100 Northwood Elementary tied at 3 votes down from 7 and 186 respectively on April 2. Precinct 22 Irving Junior School fell from 119 to 28 and Ogden School Precinct 23 from 116 to 37. Mansen hoped for West Side support while Rohlfs and other GGS council men rode the polls Tuesday.

GGL W. Russell Northwood Elementary Irving Junior School Ogden School

FM radios banned on all commercial airliners

The FAA announced a temporary ban on use of FM radio receivers aboard all commercial airliners. Tests indicated FM radios could interfere with navigation instruments, prompting the safety measure issued Monday in Washington.

Washington UPI Federal Aviation Agency FAA

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