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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1960
Page
5
A disjointed UPI report describes a burglary attempt in Waco where a man chased suspects after hearing noises, then observed them attempting to break into a nearby vehicle and alerted police.
The Artists and Designers Society hosts its first annual advertising art and design exhibit starting 2 30 p m Sunday on the mezzanine of the Gunter Hotel. The event runs through June and is billed as the first of its kind in San Antonio with cosponsors Help Ads in The Light. Call CAG-1231 for an adwriter.
The Army started issuing its new M-14 rifle this week to units including the 101st Airborne in Campbell Kentucky, with plans for full division equip by year’s end. The M-14 replaces four older weapons, fires NATO’s 7.62 mm cartridge, and offers semi and automatic fire with higher accuracy and a larger 20 round magazine. The rifle weighs 10 pounds loaded and includes a new flash suppressor to aid concealment.
George Romney, president of American Motors Corp, ruled himself out as a candidate for any political office this year. He told reporters at a news conference that he will not be a candidate or be considered for nomination, dispelling speculation about a possible U S Senate bid.
Entries for the stock show exceed records with 211 Antino stock entries and 180 Appaloosa horses. The February 12 to 21 event at the Coliseum features cattle, sheep, goats, and fleeces, plus breeding stock sales and an Appaloosa horse sale for the first time. Judging starts at 9 a.m. February 12 with grand champion and junior ready-to-code horse sale scheduled for February 11 and 15 respectively.
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