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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1963

Page

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Three Alarm Fire Destroys San Antonio Roofing Office

A San Antonio construction firm, Beldon Roofing and Supply, suffered total loss Friday night when a three alarm blaze swept its W Olmos Street office and warehouse. Fire Chief Millan Rogers estimated damages near $100,000 as flames consumed the 160 by 60 foot building. investigators probed the cause while about 100 firefighters from multiple departments battled the blaze.

San Antonio Olmas San Pedro San Antonio Construction Corppany Beldon Roofing and Supply Co W. Olmos Fir Millan Rogers Atl Uuikling Krogers Ghinas Park San Houston Valenteer Alpharpist Husky Brooke General Gunn-Betts Marine Corps Aid Sam Sro Fran 'Houston Brooke Feet Anti-Sory Warehouse Cours John Pur Heys David Caravan Gamelyng Smarch Furey Caravo Gol Din Snyder Bracke Army Medical Center

Pirates threaten to scuttle Venezuelan airship as chase widens

In Caracas, Communist hijackers of the Venezuelan freighter Anvoategui vow to scuttle the vessel if recaptured. Venezuelan destroyers and patrols widened the search in the South Caribbean as U S and Venezuelan planes shadow the ship east of Puerto Rico. A Cuban offer of political asylum was broadcast, promising protection to any hijackers who reach a Cuban port.

Caracas Venezuela UPI Anvoategui Caribbean Washington Navy Linlay Spakeyman Cuba Alvsterg AKON Puerto Rico U.S Veneznelan Patna Enrique Tejera White Mouse COUA Pins Tejera Kennedy Cie Ha Mexico Jamaica Castro Niavana Radio Minn Assim Nulis See Rekarist

Washington House probes vow to expose Soviet plot

Washington investigators vowed to expose what they called a Soviet plan to manipulate Latin America. Subcommittee Chairman Arnstead Selden said hearings would begin with Assistant Secretary Edwin Martin and CIA Director John McCone appearing in close sessions.

Washington US House Nikita Khoshekov Gvand Hesigh Jose Foreigh Latin America Kennedy Subcommittee Arnstead Selden Della Edwin MY Martin Rewall Avi McCone Central Intelligence Agency

Freezing Chill Deep Into Dixie Blasts Northeast U S

A frigid Arctic air mass drives temperatures below freezing from the Northeast into Dixie. Snow piles deepen across New York Michigan and Indiana with Watertown New York reporting 38 inches on the ground as more snow is forecast.

Sy Ues Dixie Peltay New York Michigan Indiana Watertown N.Y

1963 San Antonio Show auction sets record cattle prices

At the Coliseum the 14th annual San Antonio Steel Show featured top bids with a $7,500 price for a Hereford champion named Sparky. Owner Bobby Rush sold the 985 lb steer to fund his Texas Tech college plan as bidders, including George Luckey, pushed the bid to 7,740 before decision. The event also saw beef, lamb, poultry and rabbit lots sold, with charity donations to Bay’s Clubs and the Children’s Service Bureau.

Heraeus San Antonio Steel Steey I George &. Luckey T Wl Truman Whola Cross Cattle Co West Bexar County Bobby Rush Lubbock County Rush Texas Tech Sonn Luckey St. Anthony Hotel Gunter Motel Cos Piggy Wisely Tow and Freeman Great Wests Periainee Tuckey Nyaele Eleay Ne Edgar Tobin San Antonio Aberdaven-Angus Frey Heros Quareyville Tim Burbank Pearl Owlley LO Fuer Pat Peng Valhuts Strers Vie Bay Tobsinspurs Angus Children's Service Bureau

Weekend Forecast With Clear to Partly Cloudy Skies

The forecast calls for clearing skies Friday night into Saturday, with high winds from the east to southeast. Expect little temperature change, highs near the 40s, and a cool overnight. Friday’s high was 44 and the low 33.

Southea Nvidia Eeeney Frieday

De Gaulle Saved Again in Apparent Plot to Kill Leader

Paris police reported foiled assassination by army officers aiming to kill President Charles de Gaulle from a tram rooftop with a rifle and telescopic sights. At least five people were arrested including officers wives an English language teacher and one French woman. De Gaulle remained unharmed and appeared unshaken by the reported plan linked to his security team.

Paris UPD Charles de Gaulle Teast

Appaloosa Horse Show Highlights Saturday Schedule

Readable details sketch a Saturday program at Tedgug Arena and Kotea Coliseum with Appaloosa horses. Entries include geldings and mares, judging notes, and parades featuring riders Cole Sean Wa Wi and the Hamptons. Times cited around 2:00 and 6:00 with AML and FPA mentions.

Co—Tindele Ares Gramis Judy Tedgug Arena Kotea Coliseum Cole Sean Hamptons

Lawmakers Question Dillon Panel Interview On Budget Costs

Treasury Secretary Douglas Dillon answers Hearst panel questions on balanced budgets defense missile costs foreign aid and the impact on taxpayers pocketbooks and jobs. The exclusive Sunday Light interview covers economic policy and personal finance concerns raised by lawmakers economists and the public.

Hearst Treasury Douglas Dillon William Randolph Hearster Frank Conniff Sam Shulsky Dillon

Market Scramble Amid Copper Dividend Cut Shock

The Associated Press notes a stock market scramble as trading deteriorates. Copper dividend cuts shock investors while Wise Exchange shows slight gains. Kemheat Co. announces dividend reduction from 145 to au to fund expansion.

Associated Press Lasses Kemheat Co

Warm Rains Over 5 Texas Forecast Spread

Weather forecast from United Place Internatanal Claints and Jight cain reports warm rains sweeping across Southern Texas toward the Gulf. Forecasters predict warmer weather and increasing cloudiness statewide with clouds and showers possibly affecting outdoor activities. Mild weekend temperatures expected with light to moderate precipitation in the northern half and occasional rain in the south.

United Place Internatanal Claints Jight Cain Texas Gulf Hanner Wan

Liner collision injures few as ship sinks amid fog

Dutch liner rammed a submerged wreck in heavy fog off Netherlands. The 15040 ton ship listing badly after the impact. About 450 passengers and most crew were rescued or evacuated with no injuries reported. Russian wreck details remain unclear as authorities investigate.

Rey Merhaven Geramy UPA Hiner Novi Holland-America

Shovel Comment Ties Soviet China Ties to Peking

NOSCOW reports Nikita Khrushchev at a La Tian Embassy reception revisits his earlier line about burying opponents, portraying it as a metaphor for ideological influence over capitalism. He says his intent was not military, but to claim support opposed to capitalism and US power.

Noscow UPL Nikita Kheushiehov Peking China Khushehov la Tian United States Nbrushchov Taunist

Show Rodeo Records Climb San Antonio Coliseum Attendance

San Antonio stock show crowds surged Friday as record rodeo attendance was logged at the Coliseum. Event organizers reported a running total near 207000 attendees with market auctions drawing many BA spectators through gate entrances.

San Antonio Wee JBI

Kennedy Plans Family Weekend Visit to Hunt Country

President Kennedy plans to fly to Middleton mid afternoon Saturday to join his wife and ten children for a weekend in the Hunt country. Mrs Kennedy and two children Caroline and John Jr are expected to accompany him. The trip continues into Friday afternoon with Kennedy returning later.

Waitington Kennedy Middeley Hunt Country Caroline Dation dl Jefe Hee

Sunrise Index and Page Notes Across the Paper

A scanned newspaper page teases classified ads, comics, social notes, editorial, and notices across multiple sections. It highlights page references such as classifieds on page 7, features on page 15, and bridge column on page 6 with brief mentions of society items and a science story on page 4.

Stalk Mad Bully for Peckly Roosevelt Crisis

A garbled OCR style entry references President Roosevelt and a governing dispute about voting and marching orders. Mentions Marines, a 30 mile post hast march, and disruptions affecting students at Thomas Jefferson High School with scattered references to Rainyday and Wonderkind Shopping Center in Boerne.

Peckly Roosevelt Deal London Bridge Teddy Rooseevalt Thomas Jefferson

Seventeen Victims in Japanese Snowstorm Siege

The national police agency reports 152 people are dead from a three week siege of snowstorms in western Japan. Authorities say nine others remain missing. The storm toll rises as responders continue search efforts and coordinate relief across affected prefectures.

National Police Agency Japan

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