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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1963

Page

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Nixon urges unleashing Cuban exiles in invasion plan

Former Vice President Richard Nixon told the American Society of Newspaper Editors that the U S should invade Cuba if needed to expel Soviet troops. He proposed unleashing Cuban exiles to attack Castro and argued risks of invasion are preferable to doing nothing. He defended Kennedy’s Cuba policy as defensive and critiqued U S actions during the October crisis.

ED Edstrom Lewis Nixon Kennédy Cuba Castro Havana Administration Ixon Kennedy

York in critical condition at Nashville hospital

Alvin C. York World War I Medal of Honor recipient remained on the critical list at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville with a blood clot in his left lung threatening pneumonia. Forecasts show cloudy conditions with drizzle and temperatures around 70 to 90 degrees in coming days. An eruption near Mt Mihara on Izu Oshima Island was reported with smoke reaching up to 15 miles high but no damage.

Nashville, Tenn Alvin C. York Nashville St. Thomas Hospital Tokyo Mt. Mihara Izu-Oshima Islinds Will Belland Here S.0

Sunkissed 8. A. Isn't Sunkissed 8. A. Isn't

Texas weather notice forecasts warm Sunday conditions in San Antonio with southeast winds 5 to 15 mph. Temperatures near 90 degrees during the day and around 79 at night are expected with a breezy start.

San Antonio

Soviets and China Sign New Trade Pact

Moscow reports a new trade agreement between the Soviet Union and Red China. The pact allows China to defer payments due since 1960 while China will pay part of its 1965 debt ahead of schedule.

Moscow Soviet Union Red China Tass

Burma Welcomes China President on Goodwill Visit

Rangoons banners praise friendship as Communist China President Liul Shao Chi arrives for a two week goodwill tour from Indonesia. The visit marks warm ties between Burma and China with public greetings staged in the city.

Rangoon China Liul Shao-Chi Indonesia

Neutralists Retreat as Pathet Lao Advances in Laos

Neutralist forces under Premier Souvanna Phouma retreat to Maoung Pan near Plaine des Jarres as Pathet Lao troops mass for a broader offensive. Kong Le leaves a two company rearguard to slow the enemy while seeking more ammunition amid international efforts led by Britain and the Soviet Union to end the fighting and preserve Laos neutrality.

Vientiane Laos Plaine Des Jarres Pathet Lao Britain Soviet Union Washington Plaine China Viet Nam Burma Souvanna Phouma Geni ‘Kong le Maoung Pan Thetrs Kong le Phoumi Nosavan Souphanouvong

Kennedy orders urgent diplomacy to avert Laos crisis

President Kennedy opened a rapid salvage effort after Laos faced Red pressure. He chaired a National Security Council session on Laos and scheduled a follow up meeting of the top strategy group for Monday to reassess the grave situation.

Washington Kennedy Laos National Security Council U.S

New Day in Labor After 16 Week NYC Newspaper Strike

Editor in Chief William Randolph Hearst Jr laments the NYC newspaper shutdown that lasted 16 weeks. He notes losses in wages totaling about 47 million and nearly 200 million in city and state tax revenue, with newspaper revenues down around 100 million. The piece critiques press reporting and outlines the wage negotiations and final settlement of 12.63 per week above the prestrike offer.

William Randolph Hearst JR New York City Washington Prats Hearst Texas

Battle of San Jacinto reshaped Texas history in 1838

The article recalls a clash at the San Jacinto River on April 21 1838 where Gen Santa Anna led a force of about 1600 Mexicans against Texan defenders. It notes Mexican casualties and Texans killed and hints the battle influenced Texas independence and later annexation by the United States.

the Bower Santa Jinta Anna San Jacintol River Hear Houston San Jacinto Texas Republic United States

Red War in Borneo Feared by Officials

Military and police officials said evidence exists of planned shooting war in Brunei and northwest Borneo. They noted large numbers of young Chinese Communists left homes for jungle training camps during last December’s rebellion and have not returned.

Koching Sarawak Northwest Borneo Brunei

Reds Defect to Viet Nam After Party Pressure

Saigon reports more than 4000 Viet Cong guerrillas have defected to the South Vietnamese side in the past five months, government figures show. The article notes ongoing combat despite defections and mentions continued cleansing operations and broader military considerations.

Saigon South Viet Nam Noiong Adl Quanc Neail

Mets extend win streak with NL victory

The New York Mets defeated Milwaukee 34 for their second straight National League win. Austin McCallum upset favored San Antonio teams to win the regional track championship at Alamo Stadium. Bob Charles of New Zealand took a three stroke lead over Masters champion Jack Nicklaus in the Houston Golf Classic. Boston Red Sox scored three in the 15th to beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3.

Austin McCallum San Antonio Alamo Stadium New York Mets Miwaukee Bob Charles New Zealand Jack Nicklaus Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers

Kennedy Off to Camp David for Weekend Getaway

President Kennedy left Washington for a weekend at Camp David the presidential retreat at Thurmont Maryland. He travels with aides and is expected to return Sunday or Monday according to White House schedules.

Washington Kemnedy Camp David Thurmont

Inside Kiesta Week Features and Pages

A listing of sections in Kiesta Week highlights Mod King and Family on Page 18 Roundup of Viesta on Page 4B and other stories across pages 7A 27A and 18 with YE and HE noted. The guide points readers to feature stories and column topics across the publication.

Mod King and Family Viesta

Today’s Newspaper Index Highlights Byline Pages and Sections

A compact listing shows sections and page ranges for arts, sports, classifieds, real estate, society, garden, genealogy, and TV logs. It indicates where readers can find Chess, Goren Bridge, crossword, and category pages across the paper.

Goren Woolford

Fiesta Names Its King Antonio XLI at Alamo Investiture

Peter J. Hennessey, 43, president of Government Personnel Mutual Life Insurance, was proclaimed King Antonio XLI during a ceremonial investiture at the Alamo. He received the king’s hat, saber and medallion from last year’s king Joe G. Street as more than 4,000 San Antonians watched the event marking Fiesta Week in San Antonio.

King Antonio XLI Alamo Peter J. Hennessey King Antoiio Joe Street Barbara Moore Texas Fide Texas Antonio XLI Fiesta Hennessey Joe G. Street Government Personnel Mutual Life Insurance Co San’ Antonio St.Mary's Texas Cavaliers Charles Holaday Holaday San Antonio Antonio Xle John Steen Alfred Beckmann John Webbles Santa Anna

Fiesta San Antonio Open and Associated Events

Fiesta San Antonio program lists Sunday events starting 4 30 am at Olmos Basin San Antonio Gun Club and 3 pm Children's Dance Fete at Municipal Auditorium. Includes 4 30 band concert formal retreat at headquarters 4th U S Army, Fort Sam Houston Sundown fireworks, and Monday river pageant on the San Antonio River by Texas Cavaliers and Junior Chamber.

Olmos Basin San Antonio Mnicipal Fiesta San Jacinto Association U.S. Amy Ft. Sam Houston Alamo Alamo Mission Daughters of the Republic of Texas San Antonio River Texas Cavaliers and Junior Chamber of Commerce

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