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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1956

Page

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Cub Scout Packs Seek Charters in Several Texas Areas

San Antonio area Cub Scout packs totaling thirteen seek charters from the Alamo Area Council with sponsors ranging from churches to PTA groups. Seguin First Methodist backs Pack S106. Three Rivers PTA backs a pack. Beeville’s unit is sponsored by the U S Naval Station 3483. Other sponsors include North Wood Presbyterian Church San Antonio Park 34a and Highland Christian Church with multiple den mothers and committee chairs listed.

Neweb San Antonio Range Three Rivers Seguin Beeville Alamo Area First Methodist Church Hen New Charles Richey J. N. Walker W. Aufderher William Fennell P. H. Armstrong The PTA Pack John A. Severn Bryce B. Taylor Wed Campbell Marvin Pullin U.S. Naval Station Walv Preibwyger Mildred Burr Elizabeth Ferris Joanna L. Miller Eva R. Kamp Leonard Pruski Walter Freiburger A. G. Rabb North Wood Presbyterian Church Dan Elledge P. S. Harris W. E. Bryan St Magdalen Church Messames J. A. Serafine J. Fortenat Ann Habover Mabel Harlling Anthony Pan Ana S. RB. Adams G. M. Barnas Alex Kinse W. Moeiffer Ernest &. Marraquin Highland Christian Church Jack Buchanan Frank M. Gallas

Hog Story Takes Award

A humorous rural yarn about hogs and strange soil conditions is recognized with an Albert B Hopking award in Madison Wisconsin. The piece describes hogs doomed by slick soil and a curious ball of sumbo that grows until it weighs down the animals and hinders their sight.

Burlington Wis Albert B Hopking Madison Hopkins Clyt South Dakota

Social Security guidance on widows and early claims

A column in The Light by John D. Palmer explains when widows aged 62 to 65 should file for payments and how status as an insured worker or spouse affects benefits. It covers filing timing, evidence needs, and how partial-year self employment affects credits and continued payments.

John D. Palmer San Antonio OUND Palate Dan Hishanil Seward Jesus Q Lam

GIs Captured in Stockade Break at ITAZUKE APB

At ITAZUKE APB in Japan on Saturday Pvt Everett C from Texas and an airman were captured after breaking out of the base stockade. Wilbur and Roger Sherry, 18, from Colorado, were found on base with two 45 caliber pistols taken from guards during the breakout.

Itazuke Japan Everett C Wilbur Orion Texas Anillary ABC Roger Sherry Ouvay Colo

S A Bus Strike Called Off After Union Endorsement

A closed door meeting approved the company's proposition raising drivers' wages to 1.78 per hour with a future December hike to match Dallas rates. The union and city officials weighed the offer while transit crews continued work, avoiding service disruption over the weekend. Wingerter praised cooperation and noted the city must study transit records before finalizing fare increases.

Dallas Hug Wingerter Ineerests Winperter

San Antonio quiz show winners cash in on TV games

Three local contestants shine on national quiz programs. Terry Shand III splits $92,000 with Marjorie Garrise on the $64,000 Challenge, Mrs. William Ruthvon Phil reaches $16,000, and Mr. and Mrs. John C. Hamilton win $1,200 on Edgar Bergen's Trust Your Wife. Belgin helps arrange Terry’s TV debut after guiding the family.

San Babe Ruth Dodger Belgin Harvey Terry Terry Shand Jr New York Taylor Cooper Fletcher Jarrow Marshall Chapman Piller Wainwright Sig John Hamilton San Antonians San Antonio Hamiltons Big John

Terry's Take Home Pay From Quiz Madness

Unclear fragment mentions Little Terry Shani who fied Marjorie Garmise on 64,000 challenge Sunday night and earned 382,000. government will claim about 42 percent. He owes $13,468 and timing points to 1956 income tax.

Terry Shani Marjorie Garmise Terry Hoy

Sheriffs Hire Magazine Editor In Texas Move

Public safety information officer Liers E Berry becomes editor of the Pexag Lawy man replacing veteran newsman W E Neely who died last June. Berry is a native of Alabama and a University of Oklahoma graduate. Neely had served as editor prior to his death.

Austin DNPE E. Berry Department of Public Safety Pexag Lawyman Sheriffs Jah Neahon Devil FE Hill Alvaradd Texas University of Oklahoma Berry W. E Neely

High Buddhist Visits U.S. Cities

A Cambodian Buddhist leader arrives in Southern California for a six day visit, traveling from New Orleans. The state department sponsors the U S tour and events will be held in major cities across the region.

U.S Los Angeles Cambriia California Beah Bodhivaimsa Valirappanne Huot Tah New Orleans U. S

General Arnold to Inspect Fifth Army Installations in Colorado Springs

General William G. Arnold commander of the Fifth Army will arrive in Colorado Springs for a two day visit to inspect Fifth Army installations. The Chicago based general will also meet with local officers and review nearby facilities before proceeding to additional inspection sites.

Colorado Springs Colo William G. Arnold Chicago Fifth Army

Soviet Leader Warns Satellites Against Capitalist Moves

Vienna dispatch reports Soviet Communist Party leader Khrushchev warns satellites that attempts to reestablish capitalism would ruin the "new life" granted in recent months. He singles out ally states and cautions against interference with Eastern bloc unity, urging immediate Soviet-led action if breaches occur.

Vienna Soviet Communist Party Ross Khrushchev Russia Wost anthcCom Minist Eval Dornuniah Iron Curtain Radio- Prague Aos Kremlin

Shivers Denies Mexico Ambassador Rumor

Texas Governor Shivers called the El Paso Times report about his possible ambassadorial appointment to Mexico "just a rumor" though Mexican officials and lines-of-communication had noted Eisenhower’s favored choice. The Times linked Shivers to President Eisenhower amid Mexican president Corlines’ Chihuahua visit and favorable remarks from Mexican officials.

Austin INS Shivers Mexico el Paso Times Chihuahua Corlines Eisenhower Texas The Limes Tigh

Jordan Says Israeli Ambush Injures Jordanian Vehicle Passengers

A Jordanian military spokesman accuses Israel of ambushing a Jordanian car carrying civilians near the Habl area injuring several people. The incident heightens tensions amid regional fighting and border clashes.

Amman Jovan Deg INS

San Antonio Business Directory Fragments List Local Firms

A long OCR fragment lists numerous San Antonio businesses and entities across multiple sectors including banks, hotels, automotive, printing, food and beverage, construction, and services. The scattered names reference firms like Frost National Bank, San Antonio Coca Cola Bottling Co, Majestic Building, Navarro and Co, and The Fiesta San Jacinto Association among others.

Dacob Rubiala & Co Sanatex Oil Co San Antonio Association of Small Loan Companies San Antonio Buick Co San Antonio Coca Cola Bottling Co San Antonio College San Antonio Machine & Supply Co San Antonio Savings & Loan Assn San Antonio Transit Co Schmidt Lithograph Co Schneider Printing Co Sants, Roebuck & Co Seven-Up Bottling Co Shaw's Jewelers Shearson, Hammill & Co Dr. C. Oc, Shotts Slater-White Laundry Parker Southern Southwest Wheel the Sashintotn Bell Telephone Dy Southwestern Greyhound Ines William H. Spice, Jr Stauffer Systems Steves Industries Ins Ed Staves & Sons Mato Stewart Karl Strieber Tat Shaw Restaurant Texas Package Stores Toudouss Hardware Co C. Trasheart Union State Bank Dr. Herold

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