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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1967
Page
1
UPI reports entertainer Jessie J. Lopez 24, brother of singer Trini Lopez, was in critical condition after a three car collision Friday in Dallas. Police described his auto striking one vehicle then careening into another before stopping.
A city venue named Jimmy Martins Hilltop announces a concert at 151 South Sat on December 23 featuring Jimmy Martin and The Texas Plowboys. Union cards are honored at the event.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee orders Navy logs on the August 1964 Tonkin Gulf incident, amid reports questioning North Vietnamese torpedo boat attacks. Defense Department claims evidence of an attack remains inconclusive as officials present radar sonar and photographic data. President Johnson ordered retaliation and sought congressional support.
Eighteen newsboys from The Hearst Newspaper Group arrived in Tel Aviv for a 10 day visit as Junior Diplomat guests of the Israeli government. They carry letters from President Johnson and former President Truman to present to Israeli President Zalman Shazar during a ceremony in Jerusalem. Included are David Menhennet and Mike McMillion from San Antonio Light carriers.
San Antonio police receive a holiday gift from Jewish groups led by Louis Brandeis B’nai B’rith to cover Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. About fifty volunteers from three lodges will assist dispatch and traffic desks, allowing officers to spend time with families. Chief George Bichsel praises the plan as efficient and charitable, with volunteers wearing white riot helmets on shift from 3 PM to 7 AM and 7 PM to 7 AM across Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson hosted a Christmas party at the White House for about 1,000 aides and staff. The First Lady also celebrated her birthday with family gathering and memorial plans for late Australian Prime Harold Holt noted by a White House spokesman. The Johnson family, including Luci, Patrick, Little Lyn, Lynda and Manse Cap, were part of the visit. A small family supper was planned to honor her birthday.
Weldon W. Mansell 65 of 1235 Hartett died Friday services Saturday at 10 for the San Antonio resident. Survivors include wife Ina Masget daughter Manitya Taylor son Weldon Mansell Jr sister Vinita Mew Donald and two grandsons. Gregoris Escobar 7 died. services 8 and 8 30 am at Max Martinez Funeral Home and Christ the King Church Salinas. Survivors include widow Lucila P Escobar daughter Maria Del Carmen Benavides son Manuel Felipe Escobar sister Elisa Fecobar all of San Antonio. A hoedown event at Mann's in San Antonio with Christmas Eve activities.
Riedel Bros. appear at St Hedwig tonight with a Christmas Eve dance to follow at Jobsgaay sunset. Judy Deane Trio of Grand Ole SAF Opry headlines a late December dance scene. James A. Freed, 57, of Dewhurst, dies Wednesday with services at James A. Freed’s chapel. Survivors include a daughter and two granddaughters. Admission for the Christmas event is $1.00 at John T Floors Country Store in Helotes.
Fred George a 30 year old San Antonio truck driver was critically wounded by a stray bullet while driving on the LoI Seguin Road near Judson High School. He was found with a left side door wound and taken to Baptist Memorial Hospital. Deputies believe a high powered rifle caused the damage as the truck had no skid marks. George, employed by a local trucking firm, was returning to San Antonio from Randolph Air Force Base after a delivery.
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