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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1966
Page
1
The Ford Foundation announced a national grant marking a turning point for MIT as a technological institute. The grant signals a shift in how the school trains engineers and supports broader innovation initiatives.
A federal grand jury reported 30 indictments on its third day of sessions. The batch includes 23 San Antonio indictments with narcotics and forgery cases, plus interstate transportation of forged securities. Named defendants include Tomas Espanoza and Manuel Talamantes among others. A separate indictment involves postal theft and forged money orders. A final report was anticipated after Thursday proceedings.
Dr William H Havener Ohio State University ophthalmology professor warns against leaving bleach or strong detergents around children. He says exposure could threaten Junior sight during a discussion with 17 speakers at the session.
Rep. Henry B. Gonzalez charges San Antonio progress is blocked by regional Office of Economic Opportunity tensions. He secured a 15 day deadline extension and says the move aims to help the community, not support any political faction or ideology.
The City Council praises Rep. Gonzalez for help with a local poverty program extension. Mayor McAllister says an extension to February 15 was requested after OEO delays and notes the plan was deemed unsatisfactory by officials in Austin. The council pledges cooperation and criticizes OEO for guidance gaps.
In an interview a safety expert warned that bowl cleaners and other chemicals in reach of children can cause eye injuries. He urged storage on high shelves or avoidance, and if spills occur to flush eyes immediately.
City council passed a resolution praising the San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects for voluntarily scheduling construction in the downtown area during HemisFair. The ATA asks projections of pending work be submitted to a central information center, with a warning that officials may legislate against downtown construction six months before and during HemisFair if the plan fails.
A Greyhound bus skidded on an icy intersection early today in Plattsburgh injuring five of the 29 passengers. The accident damaged a housing project apartment as responders attended the scene.
Menger Construction proceeds on a five story addition at The Menger in San Antonio, adding 111 guest rooms around the pool area. Officials explain a new Selective Service policy limits enlistment of draftees into the National Guard and Reserve to reduce backlogs, reshaping how young men serve and delaying active duty.
The Menger Hotel plans a 350 room expansion to be completed in roughly 15 months. Gilbert Falbo is contractor with Atlee B Ayres and Robert Ayres as architects. The Menger, affiliated with National Hotels, is operated by National Hotel Co of Galveston. DEL RIO TEX AP One year old Rosa Hernandez receives anti rabies treatment after a rat bite while in her crib.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that Communists left a Cuba conclave with bags stuffed with money to boost terror and subversive activity in Latin America. He urged warnings to Western Hemisphere nations about the danger.
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