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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1961

Page

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Banks to be covered in third special session

Gov. Price Daniel called a third special session to begin Jan. 3 with escheat enforcement of bank deposits as the main item. The move aims to bring banks and banking institutions under the law, including provisions for missing owners and heirs, and state custody of abandoned funds. Additional topics include small loan legislation and farm to market road construction and maintenance.

Austin Price Daniel Daniel Ieast Jones Ir Danial

Blazing Crash Jet Pilot Saves City in Niagara Falls

A jet pilot heroic actions prevented catastrophe as his aircraft teetered toward the city. He chose to stay with the craft and attempted an emergency ejection early, risking his life to avert disaster. The incident at Niagara Falls drew praise for his quick thinking and courage.

Lt Methot Steers Exploding Jet From populated Gorge

Lt Edward Methot piloted a F100 Super Sabre away from a crowded area as the jet burned and crashed into the Niagara River Gorge. He ejected seconds before impact, landed on his feet by a highway, and survived largely unhurt, while wingman Romulo Cochi alerted him to the fire.

Edward Mr. Methat Nileone Mehat Shingelf New International Bridge Niagara Falls Romulo Cochi Methot Mel Bronx Iment United Air 196Th Jonal Guird

Hit and run victim in Los Angeles in critical condition

An unidentified man in his 60s lay unconscious in very critical condition Saturday at Robert B Green Hospital after a hit and run on 400 block of Roland. A 17 year old, John D B Jones, admitted driving the car after striking the man and fled the scene before returning home. He was booked for failure to stop and render aid.

Robert B. Green Hospital Roland John DB Jones Lord St. Gerard's High School John TR Iaid City Jail Huston Burton Hulton Pennycull Sins Rendering

Pravda Blasts Albanian Rulers Over Repression

London dispatch reports Pravda accusing Albanian leaders of a terror reign amid rebellion against Soviet de Stalinization. The article cites Beria style methods used against dissidents and mentions Laszenty and Kevin in the Soviet secret police purge context.

London Pravda Balkan Shrushchev Soviet Communist Party Atbanias Den Laszenty P. Kevin Oid

World Set In On U.S. A-Test

Washington AP scientists nationwide are notified of a live kiloton underground nuclear blast planned for April 19 as part of the weapon’s program. The ALC warns seismologists to record and study the resulting shocks from the Carlsbad, New Mexico test site.

Washington ALC Carlsbad

USN Searches For Lost Plane In Congo Mission

The United Nations announces a 14 plane air search for a missing Swedish plane overdue at Lemhbourg airport. The chartered C46 carried three Swedish crew and one passenger, with Swedish officials confirming the incident and ongoing search efforts.

Leopoldville the Congo United Nations Lemhbourg

Tragic Farm Attack Kills European Manager in Kenya

A European farm manager and his six year old wife were killed near Limuru, Kenya, when three Kikuyu raiders attacked their farm Friday night. The assailants reportedly ate the wife and left no immediate motive disclosed, prompting a local manhunt.

Nairoe Kenya Leonard Wisco Limuru

Berlin Autobahn Redesign Fails JFK Idea Rejected

East Germany through ABN News agency rejected President Kennedy's idea of an international administration for Berlin and a linked autobahn plan. Ulbricht denounced the notion as useless speculation and said Berlin remains East German territory. The dialogue centered on future negotiations and free movement, with officials stressing sovereign control.

Berlin East Germany ABN Ailinichial Ara Weston Powers Vodlay Issuerlain Kennedy Atoxei Ithey International Rhubsi Favet Control Jllon Tidanile ile-Tavestia Ulbricht Walter Ulbricht Communist Party West Gor

Dominicans Claim Fidel Invasion Plot Manhunt In Kentucky

In Somerset Kentucky a deputy sheriff was killed and another wounded in a gun battle with an escaped inmate Beecher Burton from La Grange State Reformatory. A manhunt followed as Burton fled into rugged hills near Trimble and the deputy inside was fatally shot.

Somerset UPI Kentucky Hills Beecher Burton la Grange State Reformatory Douglas Mutton Melburn Roberts

Russi Approve Brazilian Envoy For Moscow Ambassadorship

In a move restoring ties after a years long break, the Soviet Union approved Vasco Leiraa da Cunha a veteran diplomat to serve as Brazil ambassador in Moscow. Brazil and the USSR resumed diplomatic relations last month.

DE Sangiro Brazil Vasco Leiraa da Cunha Soviet Union Moscow

Death Toll Rises After Akabira Explosion Toll 15

Rescue workers recovered the Meddies at 12 tunners, trapping into lnvine explosion three days ago, raising the death toll to 15. Nine were rescued. Five others still are trapped and there is little hope they will be found alive.

Akabira Japan

Missiles Score Test Successes Across Atlantic Tests

CAPE CANAVERAL AP A Polaris A model delivered data after launch as an Atlas intercontinental rocket reached a distant long range target. The Atlas released incendiary capsules while in flight and produced vivid plasma as it passed the atmosphere. In Damascus Syria voting for parliament continued as conservatives won seats in early results with full results awaited.

Cape Canaveral Pla Gio Atlas Damascus Syria

Fidel Castro Admits Communist Path On TV Speech

In a TV address Fidel Castro acknowledged Cuba has moved toward communism. He stated socialism is a global reality and that the world is on a road toward communism, asserting belief in Marxism and socialist aims.

Havana Fidel Castro Cuba Forre

Dominican Regime Faces Invasion Claims and Widening Strife

Dominican armed forces chief Gen. Pedro Rodriguez Echavarria alleged Fidel Castro trains 1,300 to 2,000 Central Americans for an invasion of the island nation less than 200 miles from Cuba. He warned of martial moves and strikes aimed at toppling Balaguer, while shops reopened and a curfew curbed violence. The United States urged restraint and a prompt political settlement amid embargoed tensions and anti US sentiment.

Vayteyouiuu Orinlcan Republic Dominican Armed Forces Pedro Rodriguez Echavarria Fidel Castro Rodriguez Tehayarria Joaquin Balaguer Fur Cuba Sierra Maestra Castro Nslion Rauital Rodriguez Echavarcia Mullittry Escoet Eira Antonio Balaguer Iis J National Civic Union Pla jSe Rafael Trujillo Vane Washington U.S

More Working For Uncle Sam More Working For Uncle Sam

Government employment rose slightly in October, Senator Hors ay F. Ward reported. About 2,499,699 persons were employed by federal executive agencies, up 2,478 from September. Civilian agencies showed a monthly drop of 3,557 but gained 6,093 among civilians, while military departments and agencies posted the net rise.

Wallington Fap Hors ‘Ay

Violence Erupts in Nuiba Between Riot Police and Crowd

Reports from Nuiba near Algiers describe clashes between riot police and a large European crowd on Friday night. Instances included fistfights, bomb threats, fires, and street combat with tear gas, but no casualties were reported.

Algiers Nuiba Port Nice

Uncle Sam's Check Adequate for Handkerchief Payment

M Niven of the Manufacturing Co claims the government check received by Priday will cover 2303 dollars worth of Army handkerchiefs. The check amounted to 999,976.95 dollars and was sent back to the Government Disbursing Office via Athania.

Ghueenvie Niven Pes Ave Ina Manufacturing Co Priday Athania

Dietrich files damage suit against McCall Corp

New York AP Marlene Dietrich has sued McCall Corp for damages. A spokesman said the action stems from an article about The Dietrich Legend in the March 1960 issue of McCall's magazine.

New York Marlene Dietrich McCall Corp Mc.Call's

Cloudy Foggy South Texas Weather Update

Weather bulletin notes cloudy foggy conditions across south Texas with scattered clear spells in eastern and southern counties. Early temperatures range from 14 to 66 degrees with brisk winds likely in higher elevations and near the coast as a cold front moves through the region.

South Contra Texas Dalbart

Venezuelan Visit Expected in December

Venezuelan officials say President Kennedy is expected to visit Caracas in mid December. Foreign Minister Marcos Falenn said the dates had not been firmed up and that the White House had not confirmed the trip.

JVE Venezue Caracas Venezuela Ont Kennedy Boreiga Marcos Falenn Tricono Inuse

Weather forecast cards and temperatures for the week

Partly cloudy Sunday with southerly winds 8 to 13 mph. Highs in the 70s and overnight lows around 63. Friday reached 72 degrees. Turbulent OCR text includes scattered city labels and page reference for Weather pin on Page 10.

Cnet Wek

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Jet Pilot Fen Edward Meticot L.A USN Autobahn JFK Trimble Woodrow Pennycutt Pennyeast Homer Wesley McComb, Miss McComb Cityy Hall Russi Crbaj Fidel Santi Toute Uncle Sam Marlene Stes McCall's South Texas
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