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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1961

Page

6

Commando Has New Job in Kennedy Defense Plan

The army outlines a new role for its special forces in a speedup program during the cold war. Detachments of about a dozen men will be expanded to assist in training foreign troops and combating guerrilla and terrorist activities. Minimum service and training requirements are adjusted, with emphasis on airborne operations, languages, medical aid, and demolition.

Kennedy C. Army Forcces Doyear Syear Horne

Field Tower Reactivated at Stinson Field

The Verdical Aviationsgen ex will resume control tower operations at Stinson field, with seven day coverage starting soon. New radio and other equipment are being installed, and a trained crew from San Antonio Inter national airport will man the tower.}

Verdical Aviationsgenex Stinson Fea Mared PAA Apertions New Radio San Antonis Inter Iren Stinson MAA Ape Sunson

Beached Whale Smells Up Area

A beached whale caused a strong odor in the area as authorities investigated the scene. Local residents reported the scent and officials began assessing the situation while noting no immediate threats to the public.

Four Killed in Refueling Jet Accident

A mid air collision or mishap during refueling of a KC tanker near Horsh Cave caused a York State air crash. The mission involved five crew members aboard the aircraft. One survived by bailing out and landing in a field, breaking an arm. The tanker landed safely at Columbus Air Force Base with no nuclear ordnance on board. Killed were Lt Edward P. Shutler and Lt Herman L Crawford, plus Capt George R. McKenney and Capt Arthur T. Bagby, all aged in their 20s to 40.

Horsh Cave Kear Strategic Air Sonimad Uhalhart Wit Retralumen Columbus Lockbourne Afb Air Force William E. Gillespie Edward P. Shutler George RB. McKenney Arthur T. Bagby Herman? L. Crawford Crawford

Rhodesian Crisis Prompts White Mobilization in Salisbury

Fragmented OCR depicts Rhodesian tensions with whites rallying in Salisbury amid political upheaval. Reports reference Welensky and Sik, British policy, and a split over constitutional reform as lines form between central and southern blocs.

Salisbury Welensky Central Norther Tata

Louella Parsons Story With Roz Russell in Mind

Hollywood gossip column notes Louella Parsons’s biography of Roy Mitea, Auntie Mame’s success, and Roy’s influence on casting. It mentions Jack Warner, Dennis, and Warner Bros staff in production context, with Don Murray and Walter Wood highlighted as up‑and‑coming filmmakers. The piece ends with social notes on industry figures and a nod to upcoming projects and personal ties.

Tlouella Parsons Ren Brisson Freddie Dennis

Jetliner Fire Costs $540.00

Fragmentary report notes a jetliner fire costing 540 dollars with unclear details. Text mentions Hart, San Francisco, and an incident affecting a passenger, but specifics and sequence are unreadable. Authorities, dates, and outcomes are not clearly provided in the legible portion.

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