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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1961

Page

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Tornado and floods disrupt Deep South. Alabama hit hard

Severe weather rolls across the Deep South with a tornado in Alabama causing property damage but no injuries. High water forces highway closures and displaces nearly 1000 people in Birmingham area while Mississippi towns report widespread flooding. Weather bureau warns of continuing rain and rising waters across several states.

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Equal Rights Champion Rallies Raleigh Women

In Raleigh, a local advocate spoke for equal rights for women, urging support for reforms. A city official referenced a proposed replat law and tele arrest restrictions, outlining aims to curb discrimination and enhance public order.

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Family Hungry He Cries Today

Eugene Juin Snyder 33 admitted to robbing Flagler Federal Savings and Loan with a pistol and tearfully returned the money to bank manager John B. O’Keefe saying he stole it for his sick wife and two children. FBI charged him with bank robbery.

Miami UPI Eugene Juin Snyder John B. O'Keefe Toonty

Evidence On Scene In Little Rock Tailgate Mishap

In Little Rock Arkansas a stalled car on railroad tracks drew a passerby and a driver to push it free but they could not move the vehicle. A Cathay Rett train approached and the man fled, police noted difficulty in determining the driver’s intent as the car was damaged and alcohol traces appeared.

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Kennedy Needs You to Curb Government Waste

Marianne Means reports President Kennedy urged citizens to report government extravagance and promised to investigate waste across branches. A woman telegram prompted action on a proposed 200000 addition to a Camp Deloges officers club, leading to Secretary of Defense McNamara halting the project.

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Europe Coal Output Drops Amid Economic Turbulence

In Geneva a European coal report notes output slipping about seven percent from prior figures. The article mentions a broad downturn across the sector and links it to wider economic challenges. Salinger comments reference citizen letters about wasteful projects and a president’s pledge to review complaints.

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Bolivia arrests 85 foes under state of siege

LA PAZ Bolivian interior ministry says 85 opponents were arrested under a state of siege aimed at countering alleged subversion by opposition groups. President Pas Estenssoro notes no censorship planned and says the country is completely calm."}

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Classified Ads Offer Quick, Easy Local Selling

A brisk pitch promotes classified ads as fast, economical tools to reach buyers and renters. It touts light, accessible pricing and simple steps to place an ad, urging readers to dial I Want Ads for quick results.

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