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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1961

Page

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Warmth Covers Most of Texas in Cold Front Reach

The first day of December brought warmth to much of Texas with warnings of lower temperatures expected inland. In Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, troops fired on demonstrators demanding President Balaguer’s ouster, injuring three women and a boy as violence intensified during a four day strike. The National Civic Union urged continued action, rejecting a military plan to install Balaguer in a ruling junta, while protests and clashes persisted across the city and port.

Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Doaquin Balaguer Neastquarters National Civic Union Viriato A. Fiallo Baleniy Independence Park Balaguer Santiago National Palace Antery The Civic Union

West's True Story Revealed by Considine in Weekly Feature

Bob Considine teases an eyewitness report on America’s military might in American Weekly. The feature promises a revealing study of Western defense power and broader Allied strategic postures, with interviews and survey details across multiple nations and campaigns.

Bob Considine Armerita Considine American Weekly America Solar Cape-Addiet Sur

Mothers Protest Nuclear Tests in Times Square Riot

In Times Square during rush hour, groups of mothers demonstrated against further nuclear testing. Some carried infants or pushed strollers as they protested, signaling concern over nuclear weapons development and the potential risks to children.

Sey York Times Square Inj Nao Geal Roup

Two bankers held in $1 million embezzlement case

Hammond Indiana police say Joseph Chilla 33 and his brother were arrested on a U S warrant for embezzling over 1 million dollars from a savings and loan society. The BBC Fridge reported the men as board chairman and associate though details are incomplete.

U. S Wilbur Glendon Joseph Chilla Sayings & Loan

López Mateos Begins Fourth Year In Office

Mexico City AP reports President Ju lfo López Mateos commenced his fourth year in office on Friday amid ongoing governance and policy expectations.

Lopez Mateos Mexico City Julfo Lope Mateos

Reservists protest Polk facilities and draft levels

Nearly 100 reservists at PT Polk La wrote a protest letter to their congressman and President Kennedy questioning Army service, citing no emergency and poor training site facilities. Maj James F Vance said they demanded better gear and living conditions, stronger training, and water access as 20 000 to 25 000 soldiers were stationed there. The letter, dated Nov 21, was also sent to the defense secretary and Texas newspapers.

PT. Polk Kennedy Becaus James F. Vance 49Th Armored Diviaot Vance Fiere Har Sth Fteder Calle Bop Polk Ind George Washington Secretary of Defense Texas

Today’s Index of the Newspaper Sections

The list catalogs sections and page numbers for Armusements and Comics, with references to Classifieds, Financials, Bridge, and Society pages. It shows page locations like Page W and Page 35, and notes various feature areas and dates, indicating a structured index of daily sections.

Armusements Holsodal

Pleasant S A Wall Forecast Supposes Calm Weekend

Pleasant weather outlook for Corpus Christi trip to JeffRay game. Forecaster says warm, with a high around 75 degrees and a low near 60. Partly cloudy skies, southerly winds up to 13 mph, no rain expected though a warm moist layer could trigger brief spots.

Vate Corpus Christi JeffRay Imurder

Radioactivity Emission Report From Nuclear Test

Washington reports a slight release of radioactivity into the atmosphere following a September 16 undergraduate weapon test in Nevada. The Public Health Service says a brief steam release occurred near the device location, with radioactivity measured as far below dangerous levels, less than a small fraction of a high power explosion.

Washington UPD Public Health Service Nevada

French Will Move Algerian Prisoner Ben Bella

Paris reports say imprisoned Algerian leader Ben Bella will be transferred next week from a suburban hospital about 25 miles southeast of Paris. Captured by French forces in 1956 he began a hunger strike in protest of French treatment of Algerian prisoners.

Paris CPN Aohammed Beu Bella Remier Vant Ab Cateatt Here Ben Bella Aloe

Police Rescue Trapped Crew After Sewer Fire

In Cuminaut Ohio police freed ten construction workers trapped underground by a sewer fire on Friday. All crew members escaped serious injury. two required hospitalization for observation. Authorities say no fatalities occurred.

Cuminault, Ohio Podee

Christmas at City Amid Trade Wars and Yuletide Fears

A fragmented tale notes Christmas scenes amid trade tensions and festive critique. References to Santa Claus and Christm as a symbol clash with commerce, cautioning readers about looming economic strain and cultural anxieties during Yuletide.

Nilsean Arwapifer Romana Sant Christmas Ees TC Ad

Berlin convoy halted by Soviet border guards delay

Soviet border guards halted a convoy on the Berlin to West Germany route, delaying six U S and 110-mile autobahn vehicles for over an hour at Babelsberg. Officials discussed the delay with Soviet checkpoints amid warnings of danger and threats against NATO access to the divided city.

Berlin Babelsburg West Geremany T Hem West Germany Ravel Co. C Sud Battaly 6Th Infantry Semy

Barbers Urged to Take Red Cross First Aid Course

Chicago health officials endorse barber shops offering Red Cross first aid training. Health commissioner Dr. Rameel Andelman said trained barbers could assist in disasters, noting the close contact of modern shaving makes quick aid beneficial in emergencies.

Ciucago Chicago Red Cross Rameel &. Andelman

New Lease on Farm for JEK

Washington reports Mrs Kennery and the Kennedy family have leased the 400 acre Midile wing estate for one year with an option to extend for another year. The farm previously housed the Tammy fret Mrs Rayraemt Tavliere last November.

Washington UPL Kennery Kennedys Rayraemt Tavliere

Blue Laws Lose a Point in Suburb Case

The Supreme Court ruling sides with a Chicago suburb over a furniture store and its customers, clarifying limits on blue laws that restrict activities on Sundays. The decision affects local commerce and religious exemptions, citing state authority and constitutional questions.

Springer MM Inms Supreme Court Chicago Anya

Mexican Chief and JIK May Confer on Gap With Kennedy

Mexico City Chief Acalfo Tipez Mateos says he expects a meeting with President Kennedy soon. He noted an invitation to Kennedy was sent but no date has been set.

Jik Mexico City Acalfo Tipez Mateos Presiden Kennedy Kennedy

Strike Tolled Total Declines Across Labor Reports

Washington reports 277,900 workers idled in October, down from 390,000 in September due to labor management disputes. The Labor Department notes a downturn in strikes and idled workers as shoppers and daily life adapt.

Washington Geb

Man on Spree Kills Two in Wichita Falls

Wichita Falls police report a drunken spree ending in multiple killings. Julian Price Webster, 38, surrendered after shooting and fatally wounding Tayne Horlos, 33, and later killed Mrs. Aclow Sest, 33, then wounded a man who insulted him. Webster admitted targeting several people during the incident, including Best, Robertson, and Miss Hedges, before police captured him. The case involves alleged rape and a violent confrontation inside a residence.

Wichita Falls Julian Price Webster Webster Tayne Horlos Webster Adiltto Aclow Sest Olson William E. Best Best Han Anay Miss Nedges Rememer Robertson Miss Hedges Helen Tahertson

Shop Downtown Saturday Special Parking Rates

Downtown shopping event prompts parkers to use meters after 12. Special low rates apply in orange curb areas and mug parking lots to encourage shoppers downtown.

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