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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1963

Page

1

Train Loot Nears 7 Million Pounds in UK Heist

Britain reels as the Glasgow to London mail train robbery nears seven million pounds. About 15 masked bandits halted the 10 coach train at Cheddington 49 miles northwest of London, stealing 120 registered mail bags in 15 minutes. Police widen inquiries across 14 counties as banks report massive losses and calls grow for railway security overhaul.

London Scotland Yard Cheddington Post Office London Stock Exchange Scotland Jack Mills Dave Whitby Daily Mail

Light Rain Falls in Parts of San Antonio as Heat Bakes city

Weather notes a trace of rain in Alamo Heights and northeast San Antonio late Thursday. The Weather Bureau logged 36 straight days without measurable precipitation overall. scattered showers moved through South Texas with isolated totals up to 0.5 inches in Kerrville and Gonzales areas. Highs Friday projected in the upper 90s with cooler overnight temps around 73 as heat persists.

San’ Antonio Weather Bureau Alamo Heights San Antonio Texas Kerrville Duzales Karnes City Falls Oren _Edrington

Hurricane Arlene Strikes Bermuda With 80 MPH Winds

Bermuda faced a hurricane as Arlene slammed the island with winds at least 80 miles per hour just before noon. The Weather Bureau reported the full force of the storm hitting the craggy Atlantic community.

Hamilton Bermuda

Storm Dims as Bermuda Sees Rain Break

Weather Bureau reports the storm shrinking with winds easing this afternoon. A half inch of rain ends a two month drought on Bermuda as harbors clear and ships ride out the storm at sea. air patrols tracked the system and aircraft carrier and escort wait offshore awaiting passage of the hi.

Bermuda Weather Bureau Groun U.S Essex Jher

Bar Groups Study Race Issue in Chicago

The National Bar Association and the American Bar Association discussed expanding Negro representation on the ABA board after Edward B. Toles of the NBA Judiciary Committee complained the ABA excluded Negroes from an integration plan ordered by President Kennedy.

Chicago UPI National lBar Association Edward B. Toles NBA Judiciary Committee ABA Kennedy

Government forces repulse hit and run Viet Cong attack

In a strategic hamlet about 100 miles west of Saigon government forces killed an estimated 57 Viet Cong guerrillas while defending the position. Nine government defenders were killed and 15 wounded before the attackers retreated into the jungle.

Saigon Vietnam UPI

Heavy Rains Roil Northern Plains Causing Damages

AAP reports violent winds and heavy rain hit the Northern Plains late Thursday night into Friday morning. At least five injured and about 50,000 dollars in damage to trailer parks in Fargo North Dakota. Rain measured 2.3 inches at Wild Rice with baseball sized hail at Hickson. Three inch hail reported at Rochester Minnesota.

Associated Press Northern Plains Fargo N.D Wild Rice Hickson Rochester Minn

Texas Heat Sparks Violent Weather Across State

Steamy heat fueled violent weather in North and West Texas late Thursday. A baby tornado touched down near Cleburne while a highway crash in heavy rain near Conroe killed two motorists and injured a boy in Fort Worth. Thunderstorms dumped up to 2 inches of rain at Bal. Continued on page 4.

Associated Press Texas Cleburne Conroe Fort Worth Bal

AF Launches 14th Minuteman ICBM From Vandenberg Base

The Air Force launched its 14th Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Air Force Base California in a routine training flight conducted by a Strategic Air Command crew.

Vandenberg Air Force Base Calif Air Force Hag West Coast Air Force Strategic Air Command

President Kennedy’s infant son dies after long hospital struggle

The infant son of President and Mrs. John F Kennedy died at Children’s Medical Center after 39 hours in a 15 ton oxygen tank. Doctors and nurses led a last-ditch effort in a crowded compartment to save him. The President and Mrs Kennedy faced grief as Jacqueline Kennedy rested at Otis Air Force Base. The child weighed 4 pounds 10 ounces at birth and was baptized shortly after birth.

Boston Little Bee San Antonio John F. Kennedy Children’s Medical Center Jackie Jacqueline. Kennedy Otis Air Force Base

Sunday Light Gal Exec on Go

Felicia Cogan profiles Jean Moye San Antonio secretary and only woman on the Manpower Development Council detailing her two hour day and three full time jobs. James Joseph probes carbon monoxide danger while Ben Siegal explores San Antonio driving troubles and local research centers. The package includes a photo essay on Victor Hugo and prints from artists.

San Antonio Jean Moye Aine Cogan James Joseph Ben Siegal Sundaycal Center Maga

Lockhart Man To Head List Of Winners In The Light

The Light reports 130 total winners in the Lucky Bucks and Social Security contests as checks go out by mail to Carrizo Springs Lockhart and Beeville. New winners include Anthony Kent Colbert Carrizo Springs Hilbert C Nolte Lockhart and Bernice Sandival Nolte with 40 25 for a Social Security win plus 15 bonus. Colbert also won 15 and Miss Sandival won 10 for a Lucky Buck.

Carrizo Springs Lockhart Beeville Greene Anthony Kent Colbert Hilbert C. Nolte Bernice Sandival Nolte The Light Colbert Miss Sandival

Woman Dies After Rescue From Texas Wilderness

Mrs. Vera Greer, 67, rescued by an Air Force helicopter after five days in a remote Far West Texas area, died at Pecos hospital. She suffered dehydration and exposure after being found in rattlesnake infested cedar thickets. doctors said she was barely conscious. Her daughter and dog had earlier observed her wandering during a roadside fishing trip.

Pecos Vera Greer Air Force Texas

Five Day Forecast for Bexar County and Surrounding Areas

Forecast shows hot and clear to partly cloudy through Saturday with widely scattered afternoon and evening thunder showers. Mostly easterly winds 3 to 10 mph, light showers possible. Temperatures near normal with highs around 97 and lows near 73. Light precipitation and scattered thundershowers mainly afternoons.

Bexar Wiely

Today’s index and page references

The newspaper lists section pages for Amusements Around the Plaza Classified Comics Death Notices Editorial Features Financial Goren on Bridge Radio TV Society and Sports across pages 18 33 35 43 28 30 31 335 20 21 34 29 34 25 27 29 22 23 24.

Features Financial Goren Radio-Tv Society Sports

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