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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1956

Page

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Electric Demand Grows as Households Seek Modern Power

San Antonio Public Service Board officials note a rapid rise in domestic electricity use driven by appliances and comfort devices. The utility plans a five year 12,500,000 expansion to boost circuits to 13,800 volts with nine reinforced crews, two substations and five enlargements, ensuring reliable power for another 25 years.

San Antonio Public Service Board W. H. Braunig Brauni San Antonio Braunig McClell Jan Wasserted McClellan

Shooting Victim From Lanier High School in Fair Condition

A Sidney Lanier High School student Bosendo Herrera, 18, was shot in the chest by a companion while target shooting with a .22 at the rear of 236 Marcum. Herrera was listed in fair condition at Santa Rosa hospital. The youths, both HOTC unit members, misfired when the 16 year-old believed the weapon unloaded.

Sidney Lanier Santa Rosa Hospital Bosendo Herrera el Paso HOTC Thay Hervers Marcum

Criticism of Bexar Juvenile Setup Draws Judicial Dissent

A district judge and a probation officer criticized a report on Bexar county juvenile correction facilities. Judge Raymond Gerhardt said the study relied on ideal conditions and noted funding gaps, while Chief Probation Officer Joe Repine argued conditions have already changed since the survey. He also disputed several recommendations including downtown placement for the boys and girls schools and adding staff, insisting current officers perform well.

Nationa Roveuon Parolassa Bexar County Joe Repine Raymond Gerhardt Gerhardt Repine i Bexar County Corrections Repine

Dynamite Blast Injures Two Boys in Montana Mine

In Superior Montana two youths were injured when a pistol shot detonated 30 sticks of dynamite hidden in a tin can during target shooting near an old mine. Earl Pike 13 suffered possible concussion and was moved to a Missoula hospital. Bill Orvalla 12 received facial injuries. Sheriff Tarnetti said the blast knocked the Pike boy unconscious.

Superior Mont Earl Pike Missoula Bill Orvalla Francis Tarniett Pike Tarnietti

San Antonio Light publication notice details

The San Antonio Light and Hearst Consolidated Publications announce their publishing office at Broadway and Wirth in San Antonio Texas. Associated Press rights note exclusive use for local news and AP dispatches as printed in the newspaper.

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Rates and publication details for weekly and daily editions

Fragmented OCR lists price structures for daily and Sunday editions in multiple towns including San Antonio and Terat. It shows monthly rates around 1,904 dollars and per week or Sunday charges such as 7.50, 21.00, and 8.75, with scattered stray names and unclear terms. The garbled text references various publishers and dates, indicating a period newspaper ad or rate card.

Argriptron San Antonio Terat Pally Thalda Bally Pornenstein Fenental Wrataa Empire Adler

Electoral Vote Count From Washington Electoral College

Washington dispatch notes electors meet in 48 capitals to cast ballots for president and vice president. Based on November results the Eisenhower Nixon ticket seems set to win about 457 votes to 74 for Stevenson Kefauver slate.

Washington U.S Electoral College Tetry Stevenson-Kefaulver

Mild Weather Follows Storm in New England

Boston December 17 mild weather continued for a second day erasing traces of violent storm that battered the region Friday and Saturday. At least 76 people were killed on New England highways during the storm and Sunday while most highways remained coated with ice or slush.

Boston New England

Gonzalez Speech Slated at Centre Park Elementary Open House

State Senator-elect Kenry Fi. Gonzalez will speak at an open house program Wednesday from 7 to 8 p m at Centre Park Elementary School. Mrs. Quentin Zaragosa will welcome attendees and the event is hosted by the school community.

Kenry Fi.Gonzalez Centre Park Quentin Zaragosa

Solon May Seek Turkey Probe

Rep. Hagen of California said he may seek a House Agriculture Committee investigation into the turkey industry. He cited feed company underwriting and insurance gimmicks as factors encouraging new producers and increasing the turkey surplus. He suggested appointing a special subcommittee to study the turkey business and noted California producers favor a marketing agreement overseen by the Agriculture Department.

Washington Hagen Califf House Agriculture Committee Housy Apri‘culure Caley D-Nc California Agriculture Department Saas

Byrd Says No Tax Cut Without Balanced Budget

Senator Byrd of Virginia argues tax cuts cannot occur soon unless the government trims foreign aid and nonmilitary spending at home. He urges a budget that eliminates waste and diverts savings to debt payments and tax relief, cites defense spending as likely rising, and notes opposition from the Eisenhower administration. He predicts possible increases in foreign aid despite Treasury discounting such need.

Washington Byrd D-Va Senate Treasury Eisenhower Congress Wilson Humphrey

Tke Faces Trade Program Fight

A senior legislator said President Eisenhower’s push for U S membership in a global trade organization faces hurdles in 195? Congress. Rep McCarthy predicts the Ways and Means Committee will likely approve again, but notes final passage depends on Eisenhower. The OTC would oversee the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade with 34 nations, a pact never ratified. The White House urged approval. cabinet members supported it, yet Democrats withheld floor action without GOP backing.

Washington UINS Eisenhower U. S Ulti Nation Trade Organization Congress Rep McCarthy D-Minn House Ways and Means OTC White House GOP MecCarty Eigenlinner

Royal London Welcome For Satchmo

Louis Armstrong arrived in London to perform for Hungarian relief in a charity Salton. He was greeted by Gerald Lastelles, first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, and the marquis and marchioness of Donegal. Armstrong thanked them and praised Sir Calum Welch, the lord mayor.

London Louis Armstrong Salton Fazeman New Orleans Gerald Lastelles Queen Elizabeth II Marquis and Merchioness Donegal Gerald Armstrong Dandy New York Calum Welch

Pakistanis To Visit in L A

Ten Pakistani students from Texas A M College will arrive in San Antonio Saturday for a two day tour of historic sites including the Alamo Buckhorn gallery Lali Villita and Brackenridge Park.

Texas A. & M. College San Antonio Alamo Buckhorn Gaioon Lali Villita Brackenridge Park

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