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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1964

Page

2

Ruby Case Juror Questions Scrutinized In Dallas Trial

Prospective jurors face tough cross examination as defense attorney Belli presses for details about the televised Oswald shooting and the image of Dallas. Judge Brown limits questions, Stone says he read reports, and Ruby sits composed in jail studying the Bible while guards and officers pursue witnesses and safety measures in the busy Dallas courthouse.

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Government Steps In To End Florida Rail Strike

Federal pressure from Labor Secretary Wirtz spurs talks between Florida East Coast Railway and nonoperating unions to end a 14 month strike. Telegrams urge Ed Ball and G E Leighty to seek a settlement amid bombings and picketing affecting Cape Kennedy defense work and space projects. The dispute began when unions demanded 19.28 cents more per hour, opposed to the national pattern. The railroad operates with supervisory staff after the walkout by 1300 workers since January 23, 1963.

Daytona Beach Fla Labor and Management W. Willard Wirtz James J. Reynolds Labor Department Ed Ball G.E. Leighty Jon Wirtz Ball and Leighty Florida East Coast Railway Brotherhoods Cape Kennedy National Labor Relations Board Miami Beach New Smyrna Beach Nany Ijthe Railroad CIT National Emergency Board

Pacific Chief En Route Home

General James F. Collins commander in the Pacific left Tokyo for Honolulu after a four day visit to Japan. He retires March 1 and has conducted an official farewell tour of Army installations in the Southeast Asia and the Far East.

Tokyo James F. Collins U.S. Army Pacific Honolulu Japan Collins Southeast Asia Far East

Violent Mystery What Mental Tests On Ruby Will Show Court

A Dallas psychiatric study of Jack Ruby, killer of Lee Oswald, details Ruby's medical and behavioral history. It notes past gonorrhea treatment, punches in bar fights, a finger bite incident, Weight loss pills, a drug named Ambar said to sharpen thinking, a name change, fanatical courage, and emotional reactions after Kennedy's death. The report cites his sister as a confidant and claims he described her as contagious.

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Integration Effort Jailed Comedian Promises to Stay

Pine Bluff Ark UPID Negro comedian Dick Gregory and Bill Hansen were arrested at Ray's Barbecue for refusing to leave a business when asked by management. They pleaded innocent to disturbing the peace. trial set for Feb 25. Bond $500 posted but later not posted. Gregory urged integration with strong calls during his Sunday address.

Pine Bluff Ark Dick Gregory Gregory Bill Hansen Ray Milton Steed Uncle Toms

Ruby trial opens in Dallas with jury selection begins

MOSCOW reports the Jack Ruby trial opened in Dallas with the court denying an immediate closure over insanity claims. The judge began selecting the jury as defense counsel sought delays amid ongoing proceedings.

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Hope Grows On Cyprus Peace Plan

United Nations notes Britain and Cyprus near general terms for an international peace force to calm the Cyprus crisis with a mediator. A consultative UN group would be involved while a Security Council backed plan awaits debate. Thant proposed a force linked to the UN but not under direct command, with Britain, Turkey, Greece and Cyprus funding the operation.

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Four youths held in theft in Court of Peace Justice Semaan

Four youths were jailed on $2,500 bond each after being charged with theft over $50 in the Court of Peace Justice A A Semaan. The case involves the theft of a pickup truck owned by R E Johnson and a 30 20 rifle. Arrests were made by Castle Hills Police Chief R K Sheppler, with one suspect arrested Monday and three Sunday night. All four gave written statements admitting the theft and related rifle removal.

Monnday Court of Peace Justice A. A. Semaan Jan. W. Semaan Olan Ray Trammell Laurel Wood Wayne N. Henderson West Ave John J. Walt Janet Lee Joseph E. Witt Lemonwood Castle Hills R. K. Sheppler R. E. Johnson Johnson House

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