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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1966

Page

3

Prisoner Airlift Lifts Battle After Landing Daringly

During Operation Paul in South Vietnam a reconnaissance patrol captured a North Vietnamese prisoner and radioed for pickup. Under fire, Maj. Harrison's helicopter landed and evacuated the prisoner, with Lt. Col. Meinzen and crew supporting as gunships strafed enemy positions. The operation showcased risk, split-second decisions, and the importance of prisoner information in battle.

Don. Batinh Harrison Eester 10Th Bat Army Jalion 17Th Avia Ing Walter Meinzen Columbus Harrimander 101St Iison Ben L. Harrison Brandon Maj.Harrison Frank Bettinger Larch Bettinger Mont, N.Y Meinzen Cer Maj Frank R. Wilson San Pedro Calif Thin

Oops Take The Sign Down In Wisbech

In Wisbech England authorities posted an anti smoking sign on a house side but quickly covered it after the building owner complained. The owner runs a tobacconist shop in the same building and urges townspeople to speak up about ads and rentals.

Wisbech England UPI

Edgewood Gets Two Education Grants for New Schools

Rep. Gonzalez announced Friday that the Department of Health, Education and Welfare approved two grants for Edgewood Independent School District. A $273,424 grant funds a new elementary school at Castroville and 40th, and a $300,224 grant covers a new junior high at Acme and Buena Vista.

Department of Health, Education and Welfare Edgewood Independent School District Gonzalez Castroville Acme Buena Vista

Its Surprising Who Hocks What

New York pawnbrokers report middle income and professional borrowers use pawnbrokers for temporary or emergency funds. House wives, executives, and wealthy matrons needing cash or safe storage for furs jewelry or silverware are among those who borrow.

New York UPI

Haiti Skating Rink Opens in Kenscoff Resort Area

A full-size ice skating rink nears completion at Kenscoff, a mountain resort area about 30 minutes from Port au Prince. Cool nights allow the rink to be open on all sides, making a new tropical island attraction this fall for visitors.

Port-Au-Prince Haiti Kenscoff Port-au- Prince Kenscott

Cold Potato Storage Guidance From University Expert

UNIVERSITY PARK PA Harold Neigh a Pennsylvania State University consumer economics specialist advises saving sprouted or shriveled potatoes by relocating them to a storage area kept at 45 to 50 degrees. He cautions that higher temperatures accelerate shriveling and sprouting reducing keeping and cooking quality.

University. Park UPI Harold _ Neigh Pennsylvania State ‘University

LSD Misuse Rapped by Drug Experts

A group of United Nations Narcotics Commission experts in Geneva urged strict international controls on LSD and called for federal action in the United States. They backed an upcoming $10 million bill for HemisFair participation and warned about the dangers of LSD, urging Congress to approve tighter manufacture and distribution restrictions.

Geneva U.S Gonzalez San Antonio Re Today Federa International Hous Srates Nevt United Nations Narcotics Commission

Actress in Tax Trouble in Venezuela Case

ARACAS Venezuela authorities summoned Jeanne Mansfield to court to explain alleged tax evasion and altered official documents. Officials said she faced intense scrutiny as Western media links grew to concerns over illicit earnings and spy tensions during travel between Caracas and Maracaibo.

Aracas Venezuela Jeanne Mansfeld Sarmmont Sjtco Mansfield Spearances Caracas Maracaibo Rene Farias

Abuses of pills cited in reports to commission

The commission notes widespread nonmedical use of pep pills tranquilizers and barbiturates spreading in some countries like an epidemic among young people. Sapp says the report will go before the next commission meeting in December.

Sapp Commission

FBI Man To Retire From San Antonio Post After 25 Years

Tom Bronstad a 58 year old FBI special agent based in San Antonio will retire this month after 25 years with the bureau He joined in 1941 and served in Cleveland Albany Syracuse and Springfield before moving to Texas Bronstad a Clifton Texas native earned a business degree from the University of Texas in 1934 He worked on bank embezzlement worthless check and insurance fraud cases and will stay in San Antonio as a local bank auditor.

San Antonio FBI Tom Bronstad Mistletoe Cleveland Ohio Albany Syracuse N Y Springfield Clifton Tex Bronstad University of Texas

Wine Problem Due Discussion by Committee on Chronic Alcoholic

The Committee on the Study of the Problem of the Chronic Alcoholic will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Corporation Court No 2. Members will hear reports on laws governing chronic alcoholics from the district attorney’s civil section personnel. R. E. Pugh, Bexar County mental health officer, will preside.

Corporation Court Lottorly Civil Section R. E. Pugh Bexar County

Boy Shot In Scuffle Outside South Bexar Bar

Nine year old Daniel Samudio was accidentally shot in the chest during a scuffle for a pistol between his aunt and uncle outside the Ponderosa Bar in Van Ormy. He was in fair condition at Robert B. Green Hospital. Police said Charles Sheppard and his wife Alice Sheppard grappled for a .23 caliber pistol while the boy slept in a car nearby.

Daniel Samudio Bexar County Antoinette Lewis E. Woodlawn Robert B. Green Hospital Ponderosa van Ormy Charles Sheppard Alice

Obituaries and Funeral Notices Listing Local Residents

Obituaries list Mrs Bess Wilson three dollars of 2524 W Hussache services 3 p m Saturday Colonial Chapel Porter Loring Mortuary inter ment Sunset Memorial Park Miss Marie Aldinger 93 of 6701 Blanco services in Louisville Kentucky interment in Boriden Ind Joseph Brown 75 of 323 E Johnson services 11 30 a m Sunday Roy Akers Funeral Chapels interment Agudas Achim Cemetery Harry J Bestow 77 of 5325 Farr services 2 30 p m Man Yard Service in The Business Iday Faith Assembly of God Service Directory Church

Bess Wilson W. Hussache Colonial Chapel Porter Loring Mortuary Sunset Memorial Park Marie Aldinger Blanco Louisville Boriden Ind Joseph Brown E. ‘Johnson Roy Akers Agudas Achim Cemetery Harry J. Bestow Farr

LBJ Signs TVA Measure Expanding TVA Borrowing Power

President Johnson signed a bill greatly expanding the Tennessee Valley Authority borrowing power. The measure increases TVA revenue bonds outstanding from 750 million to 1.75 billion, as Johnson hailed TVA as turning a cradle of poverty into a prospering American venture.

Tenessee Valley Authority TVA

Italy Expands Superhighway Network Across Regions

Italy's fast road system, second in Europe to West Germany, spans 1,136 miles with the Milan Rome Naples Autostrada del Sale as its backbone. About 932 miles of toll roads are under construction and contracts for a further 1,056 miles are in the works. By the early 1970s total miles could exceed 3,105 with 621 more planned. This year aims to complete trunks linking Genoa Savona, Rome Civitavecchia, and Bologna Rimini.

Rome Italy Europe West Germany Milan Naples Genoa Savona Civitavécchia Bologna Rimini

San Antonio District Receives Pilot Learning Center Grant

A grant of 69749 dollars is awarded to the San Antonio Independent School District for a pilot program establishing a supplementary learning center for talented pupils. The grant is part of 893881 dollars approved by Gov. Connally for similar programs statewide under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.

San Antonio Independent School District

Climbers Die During Mount Meije Ascent In Alps

Three French climbers were killed Thursday while attempting to summit Mount Meije, a 13,143 foot peak in the French Alps, according to UPI.

Grenoble France UPI Meije French Alps

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