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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1969

Page

3

Violent Midwest Weather Hits Dakotas and Illinois

Severe storms swept the Midwest with high winds and hail. Reports cite tornado-like funnel activity in the Dakotas and Illinois, with wind gusts up to 160 mph in northwest North Dakota and widespread heavy rainfall. River flooding prompted evacuations in Minnesota as a cold front moved through the plains and Midwest regions.

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Rolling Stones Memorial Concert for Brian Jones

The Rolling Stones plan a memorial concert in Nyde Park to honor Brian Jones who died in a pool accident. Mick Jagger says the band will perform as a tribute, with hundreds of thousands expected to attend. Authorities released details from the inquest noting inhaler found by the poolside.

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Tshombe Rites Held for Congo Premier Moise Tshombe

Brussels received the body of Congo Premier Moise Tshombe who died Sunday in Algiers where he had been held for two years. The coffin arrived aboard a special plane, with his wife Ruté and family, as mourners wept. Funeral rites were announced for Saturday morning.

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Abernathy Hails Big Victory in Charleston Strike

Reverend Ralph Abernathy praised the settlement of a strike by non professional workers at the State Medical College Hospital in Charleston as a great victory. He posted bond, was released from jail, and urged quick, firm local talks to resolve the county hospital dispute.

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Old Charlie Smith Celebrates 127th Birthday in Florida

In Bartow Florida Charles Smith known as Charlie Smith recalled his long life born into slavery in Africa. He was sold as a boy of 12 and later adopted the name Freedom by a Texas family. Now he receives Social Security and annual birthday gifts, but laments quiet days as business fades.

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Borman Discusses Baseball With Moscow Leaders During Visit

American astronaut Frank Borman and his family toured Moscow from Leningrad by train and met deputy mayor Vasil Vayey and the Ministry of Meteorology. He praised Moscow’s efforts while noting the city’s sports teams and weather issues affecting practice.

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San Antonio Combat Soldier Receives High Valor Award

A San Antonio soldier recovering at a hospital was awarded the Medal of Honor third highest award for valor in action, the Silver Star and the Purple Heart. The ceremony featured hospital commander Drig. William Stan erief delivering the medals to 1967 Jol Kennedy High School graduate Garcia amid a special office ceremony. Garcia’s wife Josephine was absent. The citation notes gallantry in February 1963 during arrival in Vietnam.

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New British Strikes Loom

London faces subway and transport disruptions as workers plan ongoing strikes, with officials warning possible closures. Reports say buses and stations are crowded as unions push for higher wages and broader action affecting television and transit services.

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Five die in Pecos county crash near Monahans

Monahans Tex crash deaths rise to five after Melvin Christopher 5 and his brother Clarence 72 die in Pecos hospital. Mrs Ruth Purser 48 and daughter Kathy 6 remain in critical condition. Paul Tanner 33 and Bernice Fyson 46 of Pecos also hospitalized. Two other children Paula Sue 2 treated and released. Police say Christopher crossed stop sign causing collision with Keaton Willy vehicle.

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Oldest Dallas School Closes After 76 Years of Use

The aging Alamo School ends its 76 years of service, marking the end of Dallas public system’s era. Built in 1593, it stood as the oldest school in the area before its closure, with the 1923 addition noted in records.

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Space Monkey Granted 30-Day Orbit Mission

Space monkey Benny, weighing 14 pounds, launched by NASA to test effects of a long space voyage. Benny orbited at 1g altitude around 225 to 245 miles above Earth, began resting on day five, and consumed up to 40 food pellets daily as scientists monitor sleep, feeding, and biophysical responses for a 30-day mission.

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Queen Ella Suffered Cold in London

London dispatch reports Queen Elizabeth II afflicted by a cold while in Buckingham Palace. A palace spokesman said the illness was not serious and that she would rest, with no public engagements planned for the day.

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