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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1962
Page
4
CAPE CANAVERAL, AP. Mrs John H Glenn beams over a gold lapel pin her husband carried on his world circumnavigation. She calls it beautiful and says she is “so flir ted” with pride. She awaited his return and Friday’s meeting with the President.
President Kennedy honors Colonel John Glenn after his successful Mercury flight with praise for Glenn and the Mercury program. Wernher von Braun and NASA officials join crowds in Cocoa Beach as schools close to view the return and celebration.
Fog from Northern Virginia to southern New England disrupted schedules at Andrews Air Force Base and National Airport in Washington. Idlewild in New York reported numerous cancellations as dense fog altered landings and takeoffs. The disruption spanned Thursday and Friday, with other mentions of ongoing communication updates and unrelated classified ads from Science News Letter.
PITTSBURGH United Steel Workers and major steel producers near a firm wage offer set for imminent talks. USW President David J McDonald and negotiator R Conrad Cooper said they hoped to reach an agreement by March 1 with a possible submission by Monday.
A head on crash between a speeding freight and a passenger train in CALY Colombia killed 40 people and injured 67. Among the dead are believed to be Colombians. four Californians were among the injured. The victims included merchant marine midshipmen from the training ship Golden Bear on a sightseeing tour. Three front cars were demolished in the wreck.
In Houston a judge told a Rotary meeting that groups seeking the impeachment of Chief Justice Warren are aiding Communists. Judge Spurgeon I Bell, an appellate judge, said proponents claim anti communist aims but actually echo party lines. The remarks center on concerns about impeaching Warren and expanding Congress power over Supreme Court decisions.
An Ohio Civil Rights Commission examiner found a barber guilty of unlawful racial discrimination for refusing to trim a Negro customer’s hair. Testimony cited fears about public shame and asserts the state cannot force a barber to learn a new skill. The case centers on the 16 day old law prohibiting discrimination in public places including barber shops.
Bexar County Commissioners Court approved a loan of 50000 to the St. Hedwig volunteer fire department to purchase a new fire engine. The loan carries 5 percent interest and is to be repaid at 2000 per year. The department, part of the county firefighting system, currently receives 125 per month for services.
NBC to televise a documentary on Jacqueline Kennedy titled The World of Jacqueline Kennedy. The film covers her White House years childhood and young womanhood in New York City and East Hampton. Filming includes aides interviews and trips to India and Pakistan with cooperation from the White House.
Open all day Saturday at Aztec Jewelry located at 241 W Commerce. The shop advertises a Ronson shaver examination and offers accessories for other electric shavers.
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