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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1963

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Judge Postpones Ruby's Bond Hearing

In Dallas a proceeding over Jack Ruby's bond remains unsettled as the hearing is postponed to January 10. Attorney Melvin Belli seeks a venue change amid claims of unfair trial conditions while Ruby awaits a potential pretrial release and ongoing legal strategy unfolds in a high-profile case connected to the Kennedy assassination.

Dallas Jack Ruby Kennedy Melvin’ Belli Lee Marvey Oswald Ual Patatin DiTpce Belli Ruby Lile API Western Union City Hall Arel Oswald Karen Bennow Fort Worth Wade Brown Will Fritz Texas James R. Leavelle Fritz George Sena J Doyle Edward Lane a'Belli Neimne Karon Laan Benneit

Christine Larsen’s Miracle Christmas Wish

In Wichita Kansas Christine Larsen a blind six year old girl who lost both eyes last April due to malignant illness looks forward to Christmas. Her parents Mr and Mrs Lave J batsen describe her zest for life and belief in Santa Claus. She hopes for a bicycle and other gifts while awaiting a hopeful holiday at the fire station where she is connected with community support.

Wichita Kan UPI Christine Larsen Christine Lave J. Batsen Ichita Larsen

Blind Texas girl to receive bicycle for Christmas

Christine a blind kindergartner in San Antonio will likely spend life in darkness. Her mother notes she walks to class and joyfully opens gifts with 10 fingers. An anonymous donor from Buffalo sent a bicycle for Christmas. Christine’s father pursues braille growth. corneal transplants offer hope but not cures.

Ibraulle Christine Arille SS Ra Ree Te San Antonio Ane Lees Ans MAIL Thesar Little Bionde Linda Julie Aeghased Larsen Christine S The Hausen Buffalo N.Y

Quick aid for cold sores and fever blisters

At first sign of a cold sore or fever blister use Camino- PHENIQUE. This local anesthetic antiseptic prevents infection and dries the lesion, claiming rapid healing without staining the skin. Keep Canauo- PHENIQUE ready in your medicine chest for immediate use.

Blanco Joins Johnsons Pets at the White House

Washington AP reports a white collie named Blanco has moved into the White House as a Christmas gift to the Fuar Family from Lois Nelson of Woodstark, with Johnson accepting the gift to honor kind children who love animals. The Johnsons already own two beagles, Him and Her.

Washington Blanco White House Fuar Lois Nelson Woodstark Johnson Johnsons

Trouble For Santa Trouble For Santa

Syracuse area mayor Gerald Jones of Mantius was greeting children when a man approached and served him with a subpoena in connection with a dispute over a proposed sewer program. The incident occurred at a shopping center on Saturday.

Syracuse N.Y UPI Gerald Jones Mantius Jones

Typhoon Susan Threatens Guam and Saipan

Honolulu AP reports Typhoon Susan bearing down on Guam and Saipan with winds 65 to 100 mph. After Typhoon Karen, 13 months earlier, 95 percent of civilian housing was destroyed and many residents still live in plywood tents.

Honolulu Guam Saipan Susan

Planes Drop Life Rafts For Survivors Of Lakonia Disaster

Air and naval search crews spotted bodies in the water as planes dropped life rafts to groups of survivors from the Lakonia. An airman recalled a baby found in a small lifesaver, dead. Rescue crews reported elderly passengers in lifebelts unable to reach rafts. The Lakonia, once Dutch and later refitted for cruises, suffered a collision on its maiden voyage with Queen Wilhelmina aboard. The ship had prior fires while transporting emigrants and was recently bought for cruise service, with refunds issued for the incomplete refit.

Atlantic U.S. Air Force Royal Air Force J.C. David Berger Baltic Qhin Don S. Spencer Comanche Tex Lakonia North Sea Queen Wilhelmina Netherlands Amsterdam Australia General Steam Navigation Ltd Greece

McCormack Swears In Jake Pickle For Congress

Washington UPI reports Joh. Pickle of Austin, the new Texas Democrat, sworn in at 7:15 a.m. by House Speaker McCormack with about 200 members present. Canvassing by the Texas Election Board confirms Pickle defeated Jim Rotbs 27,228 to 16,052 to succeed Homer Thornberry as U.S. representative.

Washington UPI Congress Joh Pickle Austin Texas Democrat House John McCormath Texas Election Board Homer Thornberry U.S Dave Pickle Johnson Jim Rotbs

Johnson At Funeral Johnson At Funeral

President Johnson arrives in Philadelphia to pay final respects to Rep. William Green who died in the city. He will then proceed to Texas for Christmas holidays with Mrs. Johnson and daughters Lucy and Linda. Erhard plans talks with Johnson in Texas December 28 29. Joint Chiefs meet at the Johnson ranch December 30 to review the new military budget.

Philadelphia Abp Johnson Washington William, J. Green Texas Green White House Austin University of Texas RJ Ranch Ludwig Erhard Joint Chiefs of Staff

Granada Hearing Set on Hilton Hotels Receiver Suit

District Judge Peimon Cas Sel Jr. scheduled a January 15 hearing in a suit brought by Hilton Hotels Corporation against San Antonio Carle Lor Inc operators of the Granada Hotel. Hilton claims sale of the hotel properties for 2,800,000 in 1960 left unpaid notes and debts including the overdue installment and costs totaling 452.

Peimon Cassel Jr Hilton Hotels Corporation San Antonio Carlelor Inc Granada Hotel Hilton Inter‘eats San Antonio Hilton Oonate

Kennedy Estate Left to Family in Will Details

Boston AP report outlines the Kennedy will filed in Safar County Probate Court naming Mrs Kennedy and the three Kennedy children as primary beneficiaries. Executors are named, with an initial bequest of 25000 dollars and an equal 50 percent split of the remainder. Trusts for the children mature at age 21, with provisions for portions to be paid to the children and to the widow. Bond likely to be filed and a three week notice period before a probate hearing.

Boston Thejdy Edward M Kennedy John F Mass Kennedy Joe Gueline Caroline John Saf.ar A. ‘Iolk County Robert I Kennet Kennnedy Massachusetts Joseph P. Kennedy Great Britain

Valley Frost Hits Lower Rio Grande Valley Crops

Freezing temperatures blanketed the Lower Rio Grande valley with smudge pots warming fields of winter crops. Official lows reached near 30 degrees in McAllen and Brownsville, with some readings in the upper valley near 32. Citrus crops showed minor leaf damage while vegetables faced potential greater harm. full damage estimates awaited.

Mcallen Trust Rio Grande Valley Rio Grande City Brownsville Harlingen San Juan

Warehouse Permit Issued for HE Bull Grocery Center

The city Housing and Inspections department issued an 11 million building permit to HE Bull Grocery Co for a 248000 square foot warehouse at 470 N Pan Am Freeway. The facility will serve as the distributing center for the chain.

City Housing and Inspections Department HE. Bull Grocery Co N. Panam Freeway

Kidnap Case Fate Hangs On Monday Bail Ruling

Los Angeles attorney for one of three men held in the Frank Sinatra Jr kidnaping questioned the occurrence of a kidnapping in court. The defender urged a bail reduction for William Irwin as prosecutors prepare a grand jury presentation. Deputy U.S. Attorney said the matter goes before the grand jury Thursday. Irwin, Keenan, and Amsler, all 23, were arrested within hours of Irwin’s arrest.

Los Angeles Frank Sinatra Dys Towles Root William Irwin U.S. Dist Thurmond Clarke Clarke U.S. Atty Thomas Sheridan Irwin Barry Worthington Keenan Joseph Clyde Amsler FBI

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