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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1966

Page

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Civilian meningitis cases reported in San Antonio area

The first civilian death from meningitis in the San Antonio area, Gaylon Boehme, 2, died of spinal meningitis due to hemophilus influenza. Physicians say the strain differs from that at Lackland Air Force Base, with two civilian cases confirmed at Green Hospital and others suspected.

San Antonio Gaylon Boehme Welton Boehme Rio Medina Robert E. Maybell Castroville Hospital Lackland Air Force Base Maybell Robert B. Green Hospital Juan Rivas Westfall Jesse Green Santa Rosa Medical Center Wilford Hall Hospital W. &. Forster Green Hospital Robert B. Green Forster Lackland Rivas

Fort Ord Soldier Dies in California Base Hospital

Pvt. Robert Johnson, 20, of Shawnee Oklahoma died in Fort Ord base hospital from what doctors believe is meningeal disease. He had been transferred from Fort Polk last December and was in advanced communications training at Fort Ord.

Monterey Calif Ft. Ord Pvt Robert Johnson Esther Johnson Shawnee, Okla Ft. Polk

Britain Rejects Chinese Charges Over Hong Kong Base

London reports Britain rejected charges from China that Hong Kong was used by American troops as a base for fighting in Vietnam. The foreign ministry dismissed the allegation as unfounded and unacceptable.

London UPI Britain Hong Kong Viet Nam

Ten Die In Dalmatian Train Collision

A Dalmatian port near Split saw a collision between two passenger trains and a freight train today, leaving at least ten dead and many injured. Local officials and rescue units worked through the wreckage as the incident drew national attention.

Split Yugoslavia

NCC official predicts policy shift on Red China in UN seating

Rosemary Kincaid reported that NCC general board member Judge William H. Maness predicted the NCC will issue a policy statement next week urging the United States to cease opposition to Red China's seating in the United Nations. He warned the issue is sensitive and sparked strong reaction from clergy and lay attendees at a San Antonio luncheon.

General Board National Council of Churches NCC United States United Nations William H. Maness Jacksonville Fla First Presbyterian Church San Antonio Maness Family of Nations NCC General Board Florida NGC China U.S

NCC divide over policy statement stirs church members

In Tucson Arizona Deputy Sheriff Albert Pina declares I like children as he becomes a father again. NCC leaders dispute a policy stance claiming it may pressure denominations to speak out, while Maness defends doctrine and warns against watered down faith. A speaker fears backlash, but Maness counters Christians faced greater opposition in Christ.

Tucson Ariz Albert Pina Pina Rita NCC Maness United States God Man Christ

U.S. Defends Arms Sales to Israel and Arab States

The United States defends arms sales to Israel and Arab nations as meeting legitimate defense needs. State Department notes military sales are selective and support regional objectives while aiming to advance peace, progress, and stability.

Washington United States Israel State Department Department

The Glass Menagerie at Ft. Sam Houston Little Theater

Editor recommends a brilliant amateur production of Tennessee Williams drama The Glass Menagerie now playing at Ft. Sam Houston Little Theater. The piece notes an editorial on page 46 and related features on pages 47 and 49 including fashion from Dallas and an auto safety column by Bob Considine on page 42.

Tennessee Williams Glass Menagerie Ft. Sam Houston Little Theater Dallas Reneta Smith Byrne California Bob Considine

Today’s Index and Page Guide for the Daily paper

The notice lists sections and page ranges for today’s edition including Amusements on Page 3 and 25, Classified 57 85, Comics 26 27, Death Notices 57, Editorial 46, Features 47, Financial 26, Goren on Bridge 1 AA, Horoscope 1 AA, Society 49 53, Sports 30 32, Texas Trails 48, TV Logs H, Woman’s World Contest 44.

Financial Goren Texas Trails

Governor Grants Dares Reno Airport Parking Mix-Up

Democratic Gov. Grant drove to Reno Municipal Airport for a flight to Las Vegas. In the reserved space, another car was parked, registered to Lt. Gov. Paul Laxalt, a Republican candidate for governor.

Reno Nev Grantsa Las Vegas Paul Laxalt

Luci Johnson Flashes Engagement Ring at Thompson Party

Luci Johnson drew attention with her engagement ring at a Tuesday cocktail party hosted by Rep. and Mrs. Clark W. Thompson in Washington. Among the several hundred guests were her fiancé Patrick Nugent and her mother Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson.

Washington Luci Johnson Clark W. Thompson D-Tex Luci Patrick Nugent Lyndon B. Johnson

Bond rate hike raises Series E H savings to 4.15

President Johnson announced a four tenths percent increase in the interest rate on Series E and H savings bonds to 4.15 percent effective December 1. The move, targeting both existing and new issues, aims to boost bond sales, curb inflation, and strengthen national security and the economy. LBJ urged federal employees to enroll in the payroll savings plan and lead by example.

Washington Johnson U.S Viet’ Nam LBJ Humphrey Secretary of the Treasury Fowler Viet Nam

Freeman Home After Viet Trip

Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman returned from a fact finding trip in South Viet Nam. He said fertilizer is as important as bullets and that both fronts are essential to win the war, noting equal effort from both sides on arrival at Andrews Air Force Base.

Washington Orville Freeman South Viet Nam Andrews Air Force Base

Five Miners Dead in Rossenray Mine Blast Near Moers

An underground explosion at the Rossenray coal mine near Moers, Germany, killed five miners and left twelve others missing, according to AP reports.

LBJ to Address School Leaders Tonight in Atlantic City

President Johnson plans a flight to Atlantic City to address the American Association of School Administrators on matters affecting national education policy and administration.

LBJ Washington API Johnson Atlantic City American Association of School Administrators

Valentine Trap Injures Girl in Birmingham

A 13 year old, Patricia Adams, was shot in the foot by a booby trapped Valentine package addressed to her sister Nancy in Birmingham Alabama. A sawed off shotgun hidden in a brief case exploded when the case was opened on its side triggering the trigger by a wire.

Birmingham Ala Patricia Adams Valentine C. L. Limbaugh W.T. Hart Patricia Nancy West iEnd Jimmy

Show Hits Halfway Mark at San Antonio Stock Show

The San Antonio Stock Show moved past its halfway point in a 10 day run with a record 175,477 in attendance at the midway. Rodeo attendance hit 67,911 for eight performances as 13,986 on grounds counted Tuesday. Thursday is West Texas day with judging of Suffolk sheep market hogs and cattle sales on tap.

San Antonio Coliseum

Minnesota Sees 33 Below Zero in International Falls

A bitter cold day as International Falls Minnesota records a low of 33 degrees below zero. The extreme cold affects residents and travel conditions across the region as officials warn of dangers of exposure.

Minnesota United Press International International Falls Minn

Weather forecast hints at mid 30s and no rain for L A

The weatherman describes a chilly spell with mid 30s temperatures, expecting highs in the mid 40s to mid 50s later. He notes no rain in the forecast and references San Antonio area trends into Thursday morning.

San Antonio

Five Day Forecast From Local Weather Office

Forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy skies through Thursday with a cooling trend. North winds around 16 to 20 mph expected. Thursday high in the mid 50s and overnight low near the mid 30s. Wednesday morning low around 43 with a mid 60s daytime peak once, Tuesday high about 31.

San Antonio Boy Hurt by Radio Antenna Contact

A six year old San Antonio boy suffered burns on his hands and feet after an electrical shock when a radio antenna he carried touched a power line at his home Wednesday morning. Lawrence Mann of 815 Rockwell was listed in fair condition at Baptist Memorial Hospital.

San Antonio

Exposition Program for West Texas Day Events

The schedule lists sheep judging in the sheep arena from 8:00 AM with Suffolk Southdown and Montadale categories, market bats and open show at 10:00, Jerseys at 10:30, Guernseys at 12:00, Santa Gertrudis cattle sale at 2:00, Miss Wool and Miss Mohair introductions with Edwin Jackson Memorial Trophy at 4:00, Parade of Champions at 7:50, and a rodeo at 8:00 PM in the Coliseum.

West Texas Suffolk Southdown Montadale Jerseys Santa Gertrudis Edwin Jackson

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