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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1963

Page

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Altmanns Plant Sold to McGregor-Doniger in San Antonio

McGregor-Doniger buys Bernhard Altmann San Antonio plant for 450000 plus materials, aims to run 600 workers, rehire Altmann staff, and expand into men’s cashmere sweaters and women’s fashions. New management plans include upgraded machinery, extended facilities at 400 Centennial, and a push to compete with Scottish imports. The deal, described as complex, follows Altmann bankruptcy and includes trade names and trademarks transfer.

McGregor-Doniger Corp Bernhard Altmann San Antonio McGregor-Doniger Yoo St. Anthony Scotland Doniger Centennial Altmann

Debris Found Near Thresher Plunge in Atlantic

Navy reports new debris found near the Thresher site 220 miles off New England as a court of inquiry meets at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Witnesses include Rear Adm. Palmer and Lt Cmdr. Cowhill along with four others, three civilians, all described as technical personnel.

Portsmouth N. H UPD Navy Thresher New England Atlantic Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Mystic Conn Atlantic Fleet New London Ather William H. Barnes II U.S. Naval Engineering Station Annapolis Edwin G. Savasten David Taylor Washington, D.C Daniel P. Trefethren Samuel R. Heller Jr

Stolen Mink Stole Theft Reported Near Nice

Police in Saint Jean Cap Ferrat report a theft of a $7,200 mink stole and more than $1,400 in cash from a shipyard area. A Navy spokesman commented on a separate matter involving former American tennis star Gloria Butler. The private session was not his, and authorities noted the incident occurred Thursday night with further details on Friday.

Nice France UPI Burilars Tne Shipyarn Navy Gloria P. Butler St. Jean Cap

Insecticide Linked to Deaths in Hermenia Vega Family

An autopsy linked a widely used phosphorous insecticide to three Vega children’s deaths and hospitalizes six relatives in Edinburg and Mission. A water container at the home likely spread the poison into a soft drink mix and infant formula.

Edinburg, Tex UPI Hermenia Vega Vega H.W. Whigham McAllen Jose Vega Reynaldo Vega Clarissa Vega Edinsburg Mission Edinburg Mission Hospital

King seeks federal aid to halt Birmingham protests

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and Ralph Abernathy file a federal suit to stop city officials from arresting peaceful anti segregation demonstrators. The action seeks a temporary restraining order and argues arrests violate the first fourteenth and fifteenth amendments as about 350 protesters face charges. King and Abernathy remain jailed after leading a Good Friday march that drew around 1,008 participants.

Birmingham Ala UPI Martin Luther King Jr King Ralph Abernathy U.S Abernathy

Thief Steals 1000 Rounds of Bullets in California

In Berkisley California a truck driver reported to police that a thief stole 1000 rounds of .38 special caliber bullets from his truck while he ate lunch. The incident appears to reflect premeditated theft.

Berkisley Calif Upiy San Francisco Bay Area

Solon Urges Quick Move to Cut Lobbyist Fee Bonanza

Washington Senator J William Fulbright urged the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to reform the Philippine war damage law to divert 73 million to the Philippine government and end hefty U S claimants lobbyist fees. Testimony showed lobbyist John A O Donnell would earn high fees and contributed about 9000 to over 20 1980 campaigns as the commission prepares first payments. cutoff for claims is October 36, 1964.

Washington UPI J. William Fulbright Senate Foreign Relations Committee John A. O'Donnell O'Donnell Fulbright Foreign Relations Committee U.S J Foreign Claims Settlement Commission Congress O’donnell Foreign Claims Settlement Commission

Caravan in San Jose Stops Near Volcano on Costa Rica Tour

A San Jose stop of a Costa Rican motorcade bound for Managua featured two presidential receptions at the cattery club and the presidential palace. Despite volcanic ash, the travelers enjoyed the capital’s charm as Teatre Nacional and old street life were noted. The caravan planned further north to Managua to mark a highway opening and a new era for Central America.

Ted Thackrey JR San Jose Costa Rica Gates Cattery Club Presidential Palace Francisco Orlich San Dose Central America Teatro Nacional Rayon Managua Nica- Tagua

Average ages of living veterans by conflict

The Veterans Administration released updated average ages for living veterans. Spanish American War veterans average 85, World War I 68, World War II 44, and the Korean conflict 45.

San Francisco API Veterans Administration Office

Brenner Earns 1963 President's Club and Quality Award

Jefferson Standard congratulates T H Brenner for qualifying as a 1963 President's Club member with $750000 or more paid business in the prior year and for earning the 1963 National Quality Award. Brenner is a career underwriter and supervisor at the San Antonio branch led by manager Patrick J Fogarty.

Brenner San Antonio Patrick J. Fogarty Mr. Brenner

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