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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1969

Page

3

Judge Studies Motion To Free Shaw In Kennedy Conspiracy Case

In New Orleans Judge Edward A. Haggerty Jr. heard a defense motion for a directed verdict to clear Clay Shaw of conspiring to assassinate President Kennedy. The judge said a decision would come Friday morning as jurors were excused for the day to allow the defense to summon witnesses and review Percy Russo’s testimony.

New Orleans Clay Shaw John F. Kennedy Edward A. Haggerty Jr Criminal District Court Carr Haggerty Dymond Russo James K. Ale Fock Jim

Nigeria raids welfare clinic in Umahia amid casualties

A crowded welfare clinic in Umahia was bombed today during a Nigerian raid. Officials said many were killed, mostly women, and several other buildings were destroyed. The attack was attributed to a federal Nigerian force.

Umuahia Biafra Umahia Lehikiren

Texas City hosts 1969 music educators convention

More than 3,500 teachers and 1,000 music students gathered at Ss Antonio's Convention Center for the 45th annual Texas City and St. Mary’s Music Educators Association convention. Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes delivered the keynote as three days of clinics, demonstrations, and performances showcased new teaching methods and ensembles from Texas State University, University of Colorado, and others.

Ss Antonio's Convention Center St. Mary's Allege Los Music Educators Association Ben Barnes AllShtte Allstate Symphony Orchestra Schoo Boy

Sirhan trial testimony describes Sirhan as composed

Witnesses including George Plimpton and Michael Sac y]eontan testified about Sirhan at the Kennedy assassination trial. Plimpton said Sirhan appeared calm amid chaos like an eye in a hurricane. Other witnesses described gunfire and a diary suggesting Kennedy’s murder plans.

Los Angeles UPI Sirlin Robert F Plimpton Sirhan Thore New York Emile Zola Plimon Ant Michael Sacy]eontan Jly Kennedy Anther Claudia Willliams

Seal Runs for Mayor’s Office in Terrell Hills

Robert H. Keak acting mayor since Guy Melay died December 4 fled Wednesday as a candidate in the April 1 city election. Elected to fill an unexpired council term in August 1988 Seal was re elected in April 1987. He was named mayor pro tem last October when Councilman Vaughan B. Meyer stayed away. Executive vice president of Gros National Bank Seal is immediate past president of the Bexar County Kiwanis Club and a member of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce board of directors.

Robert H. Keak Terrell Hills Guy 5. Melay Seal Courellman Vaughan B. Meyer Suburh Gros National Bank Bexar County

Stolen Coin Collection Found in Bank Boxes

A retired Kingsville business owner identified his valuable coin collection found in a South Side Highland Park State Bank safety deposit boxes. About 2000 United States and foreign coins and currency valued at 350 102 were recovered after bank drilling. Authorities suspect some items are missing from the set.

Jim Price Kingsville Han South Side United States Highland Park State Bank Atty Preston H. Dial Jr R. M Randy” Nugent R. J. Bennett Groos National Bank Highland Park Bank Dial Nugent 17Th District Court Franklin Spears Bennett James E. Barlow Barlow

McFarlin diamond theft case linked to coin haul found

Officials say two safety deposit boxes at Highland Park Bank held a $865,000 diamond and a $356,000 coin collection from the Witte Museum theft last June 14. Cecil Yancey Evans pleaded guilty to coin theft and faces a two year to life sentence, while Harvey Marley is charged with receiving and concealing. The boxes were rented by Marley and the case involves multiple jurisdictions and a broad array of coins and currency.

McFarlin James F. Barlow Barlow Witte Highland Park State Bank Cecil Yancey Evans Aljseks Evans Rushnelites Phoenix Cecil Yancay Evans Highland Park Tank Harvey 4 Buster” Marley Kayton Marley Kingsville Bexar Texas A&i Interstate Trans U.S. Dist Adrian Bexar County Grant Bexar County Alocal Edgar “Blackie Meon lGraw Ing

Time Runs Out in Plane Hunt in Nevada

Time is running out for possible survivors from a plane that vanished Tuesday after departing Hawthorne Nevada en route to Southern California. The DC3 carried 32 passengers and three crew members and was reported to have disappeared shortly after takeoff amid a strong storm and heavy snow that hampered search efforts in the desert and nearby mountains.

Hawthorne Nev James Helm Nevada Civil Air Patrol Oif Trawchornell Califorls Long Beach Nevada Burbank California Hall San Fernando Calif Nevada Desert Tonopah Smithe

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