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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1959

Page

2

July 4 1776 Liberty Unto All celebration report

Contested Independence Day coverage recounts Delaware's unanimous support for Jefferson's declaration, amid cheers and Tory opposition. John Bantock presents the proclamation as Adams, Thomson, and Congress shape the final text. Crowds celebrate as signs point to a new American unity. Separate modern police reports note violent incidents and a high voltage accident leaving fatalities and injuries in Washington and Elmira areas.

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L A Area Sees Rise in Violent Deaths and Murders

Police say Cruz admitted placing a .22 caliber device to his wife's head in bed killing his 19 year old wife Aurora as a planned child due in October. A beer truck driver was struck by a car near the 1700 block of Guadalupe injuring Manuel Betancourt 41 of 602 Marri man.

Aurora Cruz Waas Guadalupe Manuel Betancourt

Family Stars of Royalton Feature 26 Club Members

In Royalton Wisconsin the Ever Green Valley Janine 411 club highlights a large family group with 26 members sharing common roots and community ties. The piece notes the clan’s cohesive involvement in local events and traditions across generations.

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Bakery Strike Talks in Recess

In Houston 538 bread salesmen at five bakeries will continue striking through the holiday week. Federal mediator Ray Majire said negotiations will not resume before Monday. The workers rejected a $10 weekly pay bonus and a shorter work week.

Houston UD Ray Majire Stea

FAA proposes drastic rules to curb in-flight drunkenness

Washington reports the Federal Aviation Administration proposed new standards to limit alcohol aboard flights. The rules would bar passengers from receiving onboard drinks unless served by the airline and prohibit service to already intoxicated passengers, aiming to reduce in-flight incidents.

Washington Npt Federal Aviation Agency FAA Alpamenget

Data Sought Of Retired Top Officers

Washington inquiries target high ranking retired military officers who withhold information about possible improper influence in helping defense contractors win tech contracts. House Armed Services subcommittee to hear on Tuesday under Rep. Hebert.

Washington UPI House Armed Services Hebert D-La

Band Attacks Cuban Guard at Batista Estate

An armed band believed loyal to ex dictator Batista attacked the army guards at Batista’s country estate in Havana on Saturday, marking a second day of gunfights in Marana. Officials reported no casualties.

Havana UPT Fulgencio Batista Marana

Student Hurt in Chemical Blast in Oklahoma City

A 12-year-old chemistry student, while mixing his own fireworks with a nitrate solution, was injured Saturday when the concoction exploded in a glass jar he held. Donald Cuabaniss lost part of both hands, suffered severe chest and stomach wounds, and eye burns with possible loss of sight in one eye. Doctors warned he may lose sight in one eye.

Oklahoma City Donald Cuabaniss Businese

Crown Ike Urges US to Create Its Own Royal Nobility

London reports British author Geoffrey Becca urged the United States to crown President Eisenhower and establish a U.S. royal nobility. He proposed titles such as dukes of Florida and Miami and noted names like Sir Douglas Fairbanks and Sir Laurence Olivier, questioning why Americans crave monarchy and whether a sovereign head would serve national dignity better.

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Tot Missing For Five Days

Boise authorities say Charlene Zahm a 3 year old girl has been missing for five days. Volunteers aided searches in areas where she might have strayed as officers work to locate her and assess possibilities of her whereabouts.

Boise Wale Charlene Zahm

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