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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1955

Page

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Chilean Volcanic Eruptions Drive Hundreds From Homes

Reports from Valdivia indicate ongoing eruptions in Chile's lake district with multiple volcanoes spewing ash and lava. Pilots observed Cho shuence joining Nila hue and Rinihue. hundreds fled on foot as hot stones and poisonous fumes hindered rescuers and survivors. Dozens trapped without food in gasfilled areas, while forested zones along the Nilahnel river saw emergency patrols.

Valdivia Chile Lake District Santiago Choshuence Nilahue Rinihue Iit Nilahnel Arimy

Today’s index overview from a cluttered newspaper page

A fragmented index list shows sections and page numbers including Amusementy page 2 Around the Plaza page 23 Classified page Lf Comics page 28 95 Death Notices page 14 Editorial page 26 Fivaneat page 22 Graham page 30 Woroseoyn page % Inside Tabor page 13 Timble page 6 Jiaoanit TV page 6 Society pages 24 25 Sports pages UI Texas Trails page 22.

Amusementy Plaza Fivaneat Graham Woroseoyn Tabor Timble Jiaoanit TV Society Texas Trails

Thirty Morocco Rioters Die in Plateap Violence

In French Morocco over the weekend clashes between Nationalists and authorities left thirty Nationalist rioters dead and many wounded including French troops and Moroccan police. Seven people were killed Sunday as police clashed with defiant Nationalists under tight military patrols. Earlier on Saturday nineteen died and many wounded in Marrakech and Moulay Idriss.

Rabat Svendh Maraveo

Youth and Grandmother Marry in Odd Report

A puzzling report from Sydney Australia notes a marriage between an 18 year old youth and his grandmother. Calin Derusey told a reporter that age should not matter if they love each other and behave as a couple.

Austeatia Wade Calin Derusey

Gulf Storm Brings Scattered Squalls to Texas Coast

A gulf storm moved inland toward Mississippi and headed west-northwest, triggering scattered squalls along Texas upper coast and likely to linger late Monday into Tuesday. Brenda weakened into a tropical storm with center winds around 60 mph, prompting warnings to be lifted for parts of the Texas coast as advisory notes placed the storm about 25 miles south of the Mississippi mouth. Temperatures spiked across the state with Seymour at 165, Austin at 102, and other cities near or above 100, while thunderstorms were forecast to redevelop in various areas later in the day.

Mississippi Texas Brendahwag Weather Bureau Freeport Pensacola Seymour Austin Delltio II Mingral‘Wells College Station Wichita Arta

Morse Seeks New Talbott Inquiry in Senate Probe

In Washington journalists report Sen Morse of Oregon urges a fresh Senate investigation into Talbott’s case while Republicans hint at staying the course. The scene features party leaders and comments from RNC Chairman Wy Till and Rep Mar and others as Eisenhower weighs the decision.

Washington Harald & Hower Morse D-Ore Senate Air Force Leonard Wy Till Republican National Committee Mar R-Mass House Hter Eisenhmver Talbott

Stassen Plans A Weapons Ban

New York Times reports President Eisenhower's disarmament envoy J. Stassen unveiled a tactical plan to reduce civilian weapons and prohibit military forces from certain sectors. He aims to address objections raised by Bavarian officials and has sent the proposal to the United Nations disarmament commission in Munich.

New York New York Times J. Stassen Eisenhower Stassen Ofton UN Disarmamnent Comissings Muttich Germany

Youth Killed In Crash On Wedding Eve

Brownwood August 1 In Brownwood Franklin Marks Bilbrey 18 planned to wed Tuesday. Funeral planned and burial at Rock Church Cemetery. After renting an apartment he and fiancee Glenda Cain drove Saturday night when their car collided with a truck north of Brownwood. Bilbrey killed and his fiancé injured. Wesley Owings of Sampasas also injured.

Brownwood Tranklin Billbrey Rock Church Glenda Cain Bilbrey Sues Cui

Highway Bill Hangs by Thread as Session Ends

Congressional leaders agreed substantial highway legislation will pass early next year but reject any bill this session. A grand paving program failed amid financing fights, with Republicans Democrats and the administration split on how to fund it. Plans ranged from a 50 percent gas tax rise to bond financing, but both chambers rejected those options.

Washington Congress Eaders Wopke Marlin Chiyfret Senate House Lillie Martin

Showers Expected but Heat Persists in San Antonio

Weather officials predict more showers in San Antonio with little relief from heat after a Sunday peak. Monday and Tuesday forecast mid 90s to near 100 with a 0.2 inch rain at the International airport and heavier amounts elsewhere. The 100 degree reading marked a high for July, the second hottest day of the season, amid lingering humidity.

San Antonio Rahi i International

Congress' Quit Time Draws Near

Washington August 1 AP Congress adjournment plans snarled by disputes over white housing and pay raises for its own employees as the session nears the midnight deadline. Leaders fixed tonight as the new quitting goal while major legislation remains unresolved. The housing bill, defense production act and a $92 million appropriations measure dominated Senate-house talks with conferences nearly midnight and some lawmakers fearing a two or three day extension.

Washington Congress House Senate Lnver New York Europe Eisenhower

Postal Receipts Top Half Million

A July postal receipts report shows totals near 506000 with a gain of about 19 800 over the prior period. The overall year to date receipts reach roughly 491 374 illuminating continued growth in postal operations.

Dan Quill Han

Fireworks Factory Explosion Kills Thirteen in Tokyo

A flash blast at a fireworks factory along the Sumida River in Tokyo killed thirteen people and wounded at least one. Dozens more are missing after the sudden explosion, with responders searching the site for survivors.

Turyo Ang Tooo Stroyal 9 Tokyo Sumida

Geneva Talks Open With Airmen Release Cheer

Ambassadors of the United States and Communist China opened Geneva talks with a short session marked by cheers over Peiping’s announced release of the American airmen. A Chinese spokesman said the move was a goodwill gesture aimed at easing tensions ahead of discussions led by U S envoy Alexis Johnson and Chinese ambassador Wang Ping-Niu.

Glinneva J. 8 China Geneva Peiping San Antonio U. Alexis Johnson Ameria Abassador Czechoslovakia Wang Ping Niu Io Palamd

Kilday seeks House passage of state guard bill

San Antonio representative Kilday will ask the state House to accept Senate amendments to a bill authorizing a state guard. The Senate trimmed provisions for Federal equipment and shifted control, while supporters say they would accept the changes. Donald Peatack of Peatovk Military Academy assisted, citing national aims. Observers noted no firm agreement on airmen release before Geneva talks. The report covers evolving positions and political maneuvering across Washington and Argentina.

Washington Rep Kilday San Antonio House Senate States Guard Donald Peatack Peatovk Military Academy State Guard

Acers Takes Oath for New Job in Austin

Mevrion Areve, former TVA secretary to Gav, sworn in as a new officer member of the Teves employ commission. The appointment marks Areve joining the agency as a PBE agent, previously serving in Sat Amarrin.

Acers Austin

China frees 11 American airmen in move ahead of Geneva talks

Hong Kong dispatch reports that Mao Zedong's government released 11 U.S. airmen sentenced for spy charges from the Korean War. The men are to be handed over to U.S. authorities as Geneva talks on prisoner issues begin. Several other crews and civilians remain detained in China.

Genbyva Agg China Hong Kong U. S Mey Pejting U.S State Dulles Washington America Geneva New China News Agency Cai Joh Knox Arnold Jea i NTANA Hiner Tellewellyn Missourn Mont Wallace L, Brown Tans John W. Baek Arnelty O Rady M Benjamin Jr ABC Worthington Minn Aohn W, Shormpson yOange Daniel C. Schreidt A2c Redling Calif Far East North Korea Manelania Chott UN Lai Tke Chan Lin Cluna Hmeskiont Eisenhower Extire Peiping Communmst Supreme Peoples

Fragmentary notice hints at ads and contact details

A partial OCR fragment mentions ads, a CAB-A23 contact code, and vague references to a bed, house, and advertisements. The readable text is incoherent but shows an attempt to present buying or rental offers and promotional lines without clear specifics. Names, dates, or locations are not discernible.

Chile

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