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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1963

Page

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Kennedy battles aging congressman over rules power

JFK clashes with Howard Smith head of the House Rules Committee as the president presses for quicker passage of his bills. Smith defends committee control and warns he will use all tools, including the snickersnee, to block measures he deems not in the public interest.

Ruth Montgomery White House Washington Kennedy Howard Smith House Rules Committee Jfk Smith Congress House Peace Corps Gael Eisenhower Rules Committee

Hiker Diary Mystery Ties To Murder Probe

A diary entry in the late William L. Moore’s notebook links to the Moore murder near a roadside park 13 miles from Gadsden. Floyd L. Simpson, 40, faces murder charges with bond denied. The case ties to civil rights marches and a planned SNCC hike toward Jackson, Mississippi, amid threats and religious beliefs cited by investigators.

Colvard Simpson Moore William L. Moore Floyd L. Simpson Etowah County Dewey Colvard Mississippi Ross Barnett Norfolk Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee Jackson Miss Protection Kennnedy Ala

Can 1Q tests measure a child’s creativity

A May Reader's Digest condensed from Redbook warns parents that IQ tests miss creativity and outlines signs of creativity in children. It advises how to nurture imagination and problem solving at home, noting many well meaning parents hinder kids’ creative potential.

Reader's Digest Reader’s Digest Hom U.S. Civil Service Lincoln Arvice

Ben-Gurion Vows Readiness for Any Middle East Attack

Premier Javid Ben-Gurion warned Israeli armed forces are prepared for any attack from the unsettled Middle East situation. In a broadcast honoring war dead he urged utmost internal unity and warned against both panic and inaction.

Israel Ben-Gurion Jerusalem Javid “Ben-Gurion Middle East

Solon Seeks Parole Review for Birdman of Alcatraz

Senator Edward V. Long asked the federal parole board to review the parole application of Robert Stroud known as Birdman of Alcatraz. Stroud is serving a life term for murder at the U S Medical Center in Springfield Missouri.

Washington Edward V. Long D-Mo Federal Parole Board Robert Stroud Alcatraz Stroud U.S. Medical Center Springfield San Francisco Bay

Austrian President Schaerf Wins Second Term

President Adolf Schaerf of Austria, a Socialist, defeated conservative former Chancellor Julius Raab to secure a second six year mandate. The 73 year old won 2,473,594 votes to 1,818,787 amid belief a Socialist president would balance the Conservative-Socialist coalition government led by Chancellor Alfons Gorbach.

Vienna Adolf Schaerf Austria Schaerf Julius Raab Alfons Gorbach

Laos Peace Talks Sees Ceasefire Hold Amid Negotiations

Laos fighting enters fourth day as neutralists and Pathet Lao pause while diplomacy progresses. Pathet Lao asserts broader aims including neutralization of Vientiane and Plaine des Jarres, with US involvement and Air America activity alleged. IC C Manila monitors report limited access. no Soviet appeal observed after Harriman-Khrushchev talks.

Vientiane Laos Kong le Air America Sou-l Vientiane J Plaine ‘Des Jarres Sou International Control Commission For India Canada Poland Plaine Des Jarres Pathet Lao Kennedy W. Averell Harriman Khrushchev Harriman

Fire Runs Rampant On Coney Island Boardwalk

A wind driven fire swept two blocks of Coney Island's boardwalk New York destroying a vacant restaurant a bathhouse swimming pool and eight stores and concessions. Smoke rose as high as 150 feet drawing thousands. The cause remained undetermined.

New York Coney Island 20Th Street

Woman Shot In Russian Roulette Attempt Near Morristown

Delle Jinks 20, a divorcee, was wounded when a companion fired a pistol during a Russian roulette game in Morristown Tennessee. The bullet pierced her left knee and exited the calf, with George Richey noting they were pulling the trigger until a shot occurred.

Morristown Tenn UPD Delle Jinks George Richey

Santa Fe seeks injunction to halt railroad strike

Chicago. The Santa Fe Railway asks a federal injunction to end a temporary restraining order blocking a strike by 3,000 trainmen of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen over work rules. A strike could halt key trains like the Super Chief and Texas Chief across divisions of the 13,000 mile system. The BAT was restrained from striking pending today’s hearing.

Chicago UPI Santa Fe Railway Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen BAT San Francisco el Capitan BRT

Syrian official outlines constitution for United Arab Republic

Damascus based information minister Jamal Attassi said a legal commission would draft a constitution for the proposed United Arab Republic to include Syria, Iraq, and Egypt. National fronts would form in each country but political parties would remain with limited differences.

Damascus Syria UPS Jamal Attassi United Arab Republic USAR Iraq Egypt

Crystal Clear Eyes 20/20 Eye Medication Ad

Advertisement touts 20/20 eye medication for relief of tired red and irritated eyes. Claims include slowing bacteria causing minor eye infections and broad relief, urging purchase at drug counters nationwide.

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