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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1969

Page

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S A Youth Saves Drowning Girl at San Antonio Camp

Sylvester Green, 20, a Way camp water sports director and senior from Southern University New Orleans, rescued Leona Denise Duke 14 who slipped into deep water near SANYO day camp by Helotes. Green pulled her to the edge in seconds as photographers and a reporter witnessed.

San Antonio Sylvester Green Souther University New Orleans SANYO Helotes Leona Denise Duke Elle Austin Green Miss Duke

Bombings mar Caernarvon royal procession

In Caernarvon Wales Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles faced danger as bombs and a youth hurling an egg disrupted the royal carriage scene. Police detained suspects as explosions near the station and post office cast smoke over the castle events. News outlets worldwide carried the dramatic coverage.

Caernarvon Wales Elizabeth Prince Charles Prince of Wales Caeynarvon Caernarvon Castle Caernarven Charles Wiswal Rayal Gucen Godess Castle

32 Killed in Bangkok Crash

Bangkok AP reports a bus collision near Rajburi province 40 miles southwest of Bangkok killed 32 people and seriously injured 30 more passengers. Authorities describe a speed ing train incident at a rail crossing as the cause.

Bangkok Manny Rajburi Pollen

Residents question city hydrant project on Sunshadow Street

Mrs. James Hopp Jr asks why a fire hydrant has not been installed after a hole was dug on Sunshadow Street. City Water Board engineer Milgh Anderson explains the hole was for bringing a valve to grade and the job is to be completed, with further details pending.

Sunshadow Street James Hopp JR Actson City Water Board Milgh Anderson CWB Arn Wwas

Today’s index listing sections and page ranges

The notice outlines newspaper sections with pages for Armusements Classified Comics Death Notices Jiditorial Features Financial Fun and Games Sports TV Logs and Iprascope, indicating where each content category appears within the edition. It lists page numbers and unusual labels, serving as a guide for readers to locate content.

Medicare Cards Proposed by Nixon Administration

The Nixon administration sought Congress authority to stop Medicare payments to doctors who overcharge use inferior supplies or commit fraud. John G. Veneman testified before the Senate Finance Committee urging the power to discontinue reimbursements on clear evidence of abuses. The move also seeks federal limits on fees paid by states to medical practitioners under Medicaid, replacing previous state-set maximums.

Wasrington UPC Nixon John G. Veneman Department of Merth Education and Welfare Senate Ayead Veneman Reagan

June Remains Top Month for Marriage Licenses

June again leads as the marrying month with a final count of 1033 licenses for 30 days. August surpassed last year's June, recording 98 licenses, while the 1969 six month total reaches 4510, up from 4003 in the same period a year prior. The 1968 annual total stood at 8902 licenses, a new record.

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Texas Heat Persists Amid Scattered Showers

Texas endures torrid heat as June yields to July with blistering temperatures. Sporadic showers offer little relief while officials warn residents to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activity during peak sun hours.

Texas Saigon Milac Mevileanot

House Campus Unrest Bill Dies in House Shakeup

Officials said the bill would report back after meeting with members on negotiation progress. Wilson Parker union president warned a declaration of intent to strike if talks fail. The committee killed the motion 18-17, authorizing subcommittee review and a report to the board as talks with management continued, with plans to certify reputations and limit disruptions.

Wilson Parker Pars U. S Tolhe Parker Tive Trans Feder

Weather outlook and transit vote clash at university meeting

Partly cloudy and warm through Wednesday with southeast winds. highs near 95 Tuesday, 16 by night, in the 70s overnight. At a university meeting members debated a motion to extend talks cutting transit service, which was rejected by a large majority after Norman Hill commented on the issue. continuing coverage to follow on page 6.

Tower Life Norman Hill Antil Cal

Allies Halt Siege At Ben Het Camp Freedom Celebrated

A South Vietnamese relief force lifted the siege of Ben Het in the Central Highlands as Communist attackers fled into Cambodia and Laos. Government infantry moved along a jungle road unopposed eight miles from Dak To, and jubilant irregulars celebrated with water buffalos parachuted into the camp.

Saigon APS Ben Het Uwe Ben Het

Sunday bus service schedule notice for San Antonio transit

Regular daily service will be resumed on Saturday. Bus patrons should check pocket schedules for Sunday service or call the service division at WY for information. Dispatcher Kaupert, superintendent of transportation, notes holiday adjustments and Friday operations.

W. OH. Kaupert Transportationy San Antonino Transit System

New German Leader Sworn In as President

Dr. Gustav Heinemann, 69, sworn in as West Germany's third federal president in Bonn. He succeeds former president Theodor Heuss? Actually Lübeck who served two five year terms and stepped down after completing his tenure as head of state.

Bonn Germany Gustav Heinemann West Germany Heinemann Deiniich Luebke

Unanimous Bus Union Votes to Strike if Talks Fail

San Antonio transit drivers and mechanics, over 300 members of Amalgamated Transit Union Division 694, authorized the executive board to call a citywide bus strike if negotiations with the transit system fail by September 2. The board will meet again with rank and file before deciding.

Barry Drowne San Antonio Lf Transit Division 694 Amalgamated Transit Union of America Granade Homes Mea J San Antonio ‘Transit

New Supreme Leader Named in Europe

Gen Amtrew J Gomipaster aged 54 assumed command as supreme ally in Europe succeeding Gen Lynam L Lem Witwer. The Belgium based announcement credits him with leadership over Allied forces in the region and marks a change in command.

Bomb Set Off In Argentina Amid Political Turmoil

A bomb exploded near Buenos Aires amid a nationwide crisis. Police and troops patrolled airports and government plants as a strike and martial law actions paralyzed railway yards and industrial suburbs. President Capajiralis faced coordinated disruption while labor demands rose and a state of siege affected daily life.

Buenos Aires UPI Electcie Argentina Thement Nelson A Rockefeller New York Maximan Tolay Wat Juan Carlos Capajiralis Augusta Vandorh

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