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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1966

Page

2

San Antonio Police Chief faces questions on ball funds

Police Chief George Bichsel admitted dissension over the annual policemen’s ball and said a full financial report from the three department welfare funds should be published in the bulletin. He noted a forthcoming audit and denied authorizing distribution figures, amid rumors of large proceeds and small percentages to organizers.

George Bichsel Frank Ballard Police Bichsel Gested Department’ Welfare The San Antonio Police Officers Association San Antonio Police Relief Fund Police Welfare’ Fund Ballard Wilton Shaw Max Garcia Sgt Redus Downing Garcia

Commission urges growth drive to offset automation losses

The commission argues the economy must grow over 4 percent annually next decade through aggressive fiscal and monetary policies. It envisions higher public spending and possible tax cuts, plus credit easing, to lift productivity gains into higher incomes or shorter workweeks. It notes past decade growth has not sustained above 4 percent but sees “startling opportunities” if gains are translated into income or leisure. 36 telephones were used for public solicitation with tickets sold at five dollars per couple. officers were paid three dollars an hour.

Garcia Downing Garciai Shaw Ballard Wefare Fund Police Officers Association Police Relief Fund

Candy Urged Fandyman to Change Story

In Miami AP coverage, Candace Mossler's veteran handyman Roscoe Brown testified that Mossler twice urged him to alter his account of events surrounding her husband Jacques Messier's death. Brown described phone calls in which she pressured him to deny cleaning the sink or gas for the car, and to claim the murder day differed. He recalled a third call stressing the high stakes for the investigation.

Miami Fla Candace Mossler Powers Brown Mossler Massler Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn Moessler Messler

Florida Fruit Damage Due to Freezing Report

Washington AP says freezing in Florida last Sunday night and Monday morning damaged some citrus and vegetables but will not cause a material fall in orange or grapefruit output. Much fruit will go to processing, yet ample fresh supply should meet market demand this shipping season. Tree damage not serious, vegetables ranged from slight to severe.

Washington Agriculture Department Florida

Marines claim largest amphibious landing since Inchon

Viet continued reporting higher casualties as Marines announce 28 Viet Cong killed during Friday operations. In the 25 mile north sector, no heavy fighting was reported. Leatherneck casualties were light. South Vietnamese forces saw minor actions in the Mekong Delta with 11 Viet Cong killed and 2 captured.

Inchon Leatherneck Saigon

Grand Jury To Reconvene For One-Day Session

The federal grand jury will reconvene February 1 for a one day session to review 20 to 25 cases. U.S. Attorney Ernest Morgan said the move prevents a backlog, with cases from the Austin Waco Bel Rio El Paso and San Antonio divisions. Federal Judge Adrian Spears will receive the report February 14.

U.S Ernest Morgan Austin Waco Bel Rio el Paso San Antona Adrian Spears

Judge Spears To Attend Meet In New Orleans

Judge Spears will be in New Orleans February 9 to 11 for a preliminary meet ahead of a conference of all eighth circuit judges and court officials. The annual conference moves between circuit cities and will be hosted in San Antonio in May. Several San Antonio Bar Association members will join the New Orleans gathering.

Adrian Spears New Orleans Alh Circuit San Antonio San Antonio Bar Association

Fire Injures Boerne Man Burned at Home

A 54 year old Boerne man was seriously burned Thursday in a residence fire. Fritz Schmidt suffered second and third degree burns over 43 percent of his body and was admitted to Brooke General Hospital.

Fritz Schmidt Brooke General Ospital

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