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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1963

Page

2

Tshombe There Power Plant Blown In Katanga Crisis

In Northern Rhodesia near Kolwezi a power plant was destroyed after UN jet strikes and ground fighting as Katanga leader Tshombe arrived. He posed for photos amid wreckage and warned about explosives as a surrender looming. Belgian consul-general Houard was expelled by Katanga’s Foreign Minister Kimba amid diplomatic tensions.

Aitwe Rhodesia Kolwert U.N Bloston Ti N Moisa Tshombe Tshonba Katanga Tshombe Associated Press Denniss Boyle Rhol Mier Tshombe Tami F Nats Kolwezi Boyle Kolweai Mfivery Katangan Evariste Kimba Jacques Houard Salisbury Southern Rhodesia Houard Kimba

S A Manager Denies Labor Charge

A San Antonio manager denounces a labor charge as untrue accusing city officials of bypassing the 1959 ordinance setting minimum wages on city funded jobs. He cites contracts at Roosevelt Branch Library and Olmos Basin Golf Course, while the city replies wage specifications exist in filed plans and invites verification.

Shulley Hirey K. Schraeder Mcallister Per Souis Shelley Schroeder al. Thez

U.S. Nuclear Forces and Missile Capabilities Overview

Washington reports indicate the United States maintains at least 40 ready missiles including 175 intercontinental ballistic missiles and 140 aboard 10 Polaris submarines. Additional weapons are deployed with Britain Italy and Turkey. The material outlines Soviet capabilities and U.S. plans to expand airpower with bombers like the B 52 and classified ICBM arms while noting Congressional funding debates and strategic balances.

Washington United States Atlas Titan Minuteman U.S Polaris Navy Air Force Thor Congress Britain Italy Tur Jupiter Tnes Khrushchev

Hearing Stated On Dr Hann Ouster At Pecos Hospital

The Pecos county hospital board was ordered not to hold a hearing on Dr. John Hann’s ouster until January 28. A January 29 hearing was scheduled after Sheriff A B Nail delivered notice. District Judge Russell Austin barred an immediate reappointment decision concerning the physician to the hospital staff.

Pecos County Hospital Board John Hann Falurilay A. B. Nail Dist Russell Austin Andrews

Congress To Get A Row Over Army Air Force Clash

Washington reports a rift between the Army and Air Force over the Army’s push for stronger air power. The dispute has been kept private at high Pentagon levels, even as Kennedy recommended funding for 1,800 more men and helicopters for the Army.

Washington Congress Haltic Army Air Force Pentagon Kennedy

Eisenhowers Visit Desert California For Winter Break

Mrs Matto Eisenhower is recovering from a flu that has troubled her for several days a spokesman said Saturday Mrs Filkenhower arrived last week with her husband former President Eisenhower for their annual winter vacation in California Paum Desert is noted as the locale of their retreat.

Mamie Cali Matto Eisenhower Filkenhower President Eisenhower

Tshombe aims to seize Kolwezi with UN help in Katanga

Katanga President Moise Tshombe plans a Saturday push to Kolwezi to compel mercenaries to surrender the city to UN troops. Reports say European mercenaries placed dynamite charges at mining plants and power dams supplying two thirds of Katanga’s electricity. UN forces move toward Kolwezi as talks with Tshombe continue to avert destruction of mining centers.

Elisabethville Katanga Thea Conga UPI Moise Tshombe Kolweal Tshombe U. N Union Miniére Kolwezi Leven California Shej el J Claude Terrail

Peasant Leaders Seek Aid Over Desert Dying Count

Alfredo Jaime de la Cerda of the federation of Ixttema and Candelilleros claims 1500 peasants have died in Coahuila San Luis Potosi Zacatecas and Nuevo Leon deserts from cold hunger and sickness. He calls a meeting of troop leaders to demand federal aid noting hunger marches last year promised help but not delivered. The workers say conditions rival the 1810 revolt era.

Mexico Cald Coahuila San Luis Potosi Zacateras Nuevo Leon Alfredo Jaime de A Cerda Federation of Yar Hut de la Cerda

Ava Gardner Undergoes Surgery After Friday Incident

Actress Ava Gardner reportedly underwent surgery after a Friday medical procedure at a hospital. Details of the condition and the surgery were not disclosed, but friends say she is resting and responding to treatment.

Lovella Tarsons Holly Woor Aval Gardner

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