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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1964

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Contradictory Testimony On Missile Reliability Debate

Washington AP reports a dispute in Congress over missile reliability and defense spending. The Air Force and defense leaders clash with McNamara over funds to develop missiles, bombers, and interceptors. A minority, led by Stratton and Pike, seeks transparency and may file a minority report. a House vote on a $16.9 billion defense authorization is planned.

Washington Con Air Force Reserve Sec Rotary of Defense Robert Mcly le J McNa- Namara Air Force McNamara Rep Samvt Curtis LeMay Jinara House Stratton D-N.y Capitol Armed Services General Committee Dan McNa Mare LeMay Department Barry Goldwater Arts Nee Otis G. Pike Pike

Comedian Dick Gregory Arrested in Segregated Arkansas Restaurant

Negro comedian Dick Gregory and a white civil rights worker were arrested early today for refusing to leave a segregated restaurant in Pine Bluff Arkansas. Gregory and William Hansen SNCC field secretary were held in county jail with bond set at 200 dollars. Gregory addressed 500 Negro worshipers last night urging action as old folks face new battles.

Pine. Bluff Ark Dick Gregory Gregory William Hansen Student Non-Violent Co

Chicago Opens Junior Museum at The Art Institute

The Art Institute of Chicago unveiled a $250,000 junior museum for young art lovers. Its spacious galleries display paintings, sculpture, stained glass, oriental bronzes and exhibits in the basement. The seven foot world globe and rainbow gallery attract on opening day as Miss Barbara Wriston explains the program aims to prepare children for larger collections.

Chicago Art Institute of Chicago Art Institute Barbara Wriston Museum Education

Arabs Seek More Flights Between Nigeria and UAR

In Lagos, three United Arab Airlines executives discussed increasing flights between Nigeria and the United Arab Republic. Transport Minister R. A. Njoku said Nigeria would allow more flights if traffic justifies it. MD Gamal Afiafi noted growing Lagos to Cairo passenger traffic.

Lagos Nigeria United Arab Airlines United Arab Republic Transport and Aviation R. A. Njoku Gamal Afiafi Cairo

Clerk Finds Old Dog Records In Topeka Archive

Topeka City Clerk Bills Douglass uncovered records of every dog license issued in the city. The oldest license is numbered 1 and dated May 23, 1867 for an English bulldog named Scooter. The find also included an old stagecoach insurance policy and a glass negative with a detailed map of Topeka.

Topeka Kan Douglass Scooter

Too Old to Check Buildings in Larkspur Solves Career

Larkspur California building inspector William Wegner resigns after 11 years citing age related difficulties in climbing around buildings. The notice notes Wegner’s retirement follows a long tenure with the city.

Larkspur Calif UPI William Wegner Wegner

Gas Trading Stamp Use Dwindles in San Antonio

San Antonio service station operators press to end trading stamps with most dealers in the city abandoning the program. John Pohlen of the Alamo Petroleum Retailers Association says about 70 of 715 dealers still offer stamps, with remaining stations in the south and southwest affiliated with major oil companies continuing the practice. He notes there was roughly 280 stations giving stamps a week ago and that coercion has not been used in efforts to discontinue the program.

San Antonio John ¥. Pohlen Alamo Petroleum Retailers Association Pohlen Biot Oul Pohien

Soviets Seek Ties With Malaysia in Talks

Kuala Lumpur reports that the Soviet Union made an informal approach for diplomatic relations with Malaysia. The Malayan Times says the move was initiated by the Soviet ambassador to Thailand in unofficial talks with a Malaysian delegation at a ministerial conference in Bangkok on the crisis.

Kuala Lumpur

Crystal Clear Eyes BZD Patent Medicine Claim

An ad announces Crystal Clear Eyes as a professional use medication for relief of tired red irritated eyes. It claims to combat itching and minor infections, clear discharge, and improve vision to 20/20 at drug counters nationwide.

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Flights Resume After Weekend Strike Ends

MIAMI AP National Air Lines hoped to restore normal service today after a weekend strike halted flights. Secretary Wirtz proposed that strikers return, NAL resume service, and talks with the National Mediation Board proceed. Negotiations since April left only base pay and day-night differentials unresolved. Any remaining issues after five days of talks would go to compulsory arbitration.

Miami National Airtee W. Wirtz NAL Wirtz National Mediation Board

Vote Machine Meet Target in Temporary TRO Hearing

A hearing for a temporary restraining order to stop the county from buying 100 Shoup voting machines was set for 2 pm Monday in 45th District Court before Judge Robert Murray. The case seeks to maintain status quo until an injunction hearing, while the Commissioners Court had previously voted 2 to approve the $1,823 each purchase amid competing bids.

Commissioner's Court Bexar County Bessie Manger Shoup A. A. Lackey 45Th District Court Earl Wentworth Taxpayer's League Robert Murray Commissioners Court Alty Carl Raymond Crites Seiscor Ing ‘Wentworth San Antonian Afernoon

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