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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1962
Page
1
Weather Bureau data indicate at least one more subfreezing night before spring official at 6:30 p.m. March 20. Over the past decade March months show frequent subfreezing readings with record lows around 27 to 33 degrees in 1951 to 1960. pattern suggests continued chilly conditions ahead.
The grand champion steer sold for 9300 to Henry Stafford of Lubbock, the highest price since 1959, with a 15 minute auction in the Coliseum. Reserve champion brought 2700 to Tobin Aerial Surveys, while 1951 and 1958 records are noted as benchmarks. Junior winner Lewler, 17, from Lubbock, to finance college at Texas A&M.
The promissory schedule notes a Friday auction sale of market harrows at Swine Arena Coliseum with unspecified price. Saturday lists Brush Country Day featuring Appaloosa horses and a grass judging contest at Judging Arena and a matinee rodeo at Coliseum with unclear pricing.
San Antonio enjoys a cool start as a northeast wind brings drier air. Friday will see highs near 90s, rising to the mid 90s by Saturday after a chilly overnight and a low around the 50s. Temperatures should average 3 to 6 degrees above normal with little precipitation expected.
San Antonio detectives report a milk truck parked behind 402 Culebra with 16 cases of dairy goods stolen worth 72.44 dollars. In Berlin a similar plot leads to a gun battle in the American sector. no injuries reported as suspects escape.
BERLIN AP The Big Three prepared Friday to dispatch fighter patrols into Berlin air corridors unless Soviet MiGs halt harassing Allied aid flights. U S officials called Soviet actions reckless and dangerous and warned of consequences if tensions escalate. Washington issued stern notes as Moscow pressed for exclusive use of routes below 7,500 feet. Western pilots, backing the protest, flew into Berlin and Moscow rejected Soviet requests.
Sunday Focus on TV Minow on Line examines Newton Minow’s critique of television calling it a waste land. The piece details industry reactions and a WR Hearst panel assessing Minow’s influence on broadcasting policy and industry directions.
In Austin AP report Republican candidate Diehl withdraws from the governor race due to other demands on time and resources. The field narrows to Cox Breckenridge businessman Roy Whittenberg and Amarillo rancher publisher remaining contenders.
Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara will fly to Hawaii this weekend to confer with military commanders and diplomats in the Western Pacific area about the situation in Vietnam. This marks his third trip in the last two months.
AP reports Frank Sinatra withdrew his request for a heliport at his Los Angeles residence after neighbors opposed the application citing noise concerns. The retreat ends the plan without a flight facility at the property.
City parks free on meters and orange curbs after noon on Saturday with special rates at many parking lots. Limited-time offers aim to boost downtown shopping and curbside traffic.
Grady Tompkins, principal at Brownsboro High School, admitted fondling a 13 year old girl student during a class period. The incident came to light after a fight between the principal’s sons and the girl's relatives. Tompkins is free on a $2,500 bond as authorities continue to investigate the case.
The forecast calls for temperatures around the mid to upper 60s with highs near 68 and lows around 45. Expect light precipitation and variable cloudiness across the day in the Bexar area.
A notice notes a slight delay in language record shipments with a pending arrival of new stock. The message indicates an expected update once the shipment arrives and processing resumes.
Los Angeles bathed in a soaking storm with 1.35 inches measured citywide and up to 2.19 inches in Maywood and Bell. The Weather Bureau forecast easing showers over the next days as mudslides and flooded intersections from the latest downpour prompted evacuations and damaged homes, including shifting foundations in a Hollywood Hills hillside.
In Japan jewelry stores push engagement rings for men set with their birthstones. The trend appeals to girls who claim the rings prove the man is taken and ready for commitment. The ad also promotes Classi fied Business Services as a source for redecorating help and reliable service workers.
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