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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1955
Page
2
Fragmented ad text mentions a large grant and a promotional pitch from the San Antonio Light dated Thursday with unclear figures. References to purchasing, renting, selling, and profit lines appear alongside contact directives and a focus on Sunday editions.
In Dallas on July 14 a conservative Texas Democratic meeting denounced the Supreme Court desegregation ruling and warned against a splinter group. R A Stuart asserted the group is the Democratic party of Texas, while Gov Shivers and party leaders urged working within the regular party. The resolution opposed desegregation and called on the attorney general to block University of Texas plans to comply with the ruling.
At the United Nations July 14 diplomats cite rejection of Soviet reunification under an all European security system. Western plan for unity via free elections with UN choice between alliances gains cautious support. No imminent compromise. Soviet and Western blocs push rival blueprints amid disarmament stalemate.
Arthur M. Campbell of The San Antonio Light will discuss The Power of Choice at a Friday evening event. A barbecue dinner and entertainment are provided for attendees.
Tokyo marks 102 years since Commodore Perry opened Japan to Western trade with ceremonies at Kurihama and Yokosuka attended by U S Ambassador Allison and Adm. Lee. In San Antonio, City Manager Steve Matthews receives a welcome luncheon at the Plaza Hotel hosted by the Chamber of Commerce.
An 83 year old statute involving Robert Fulton is restored in New York. Details are limited in the fragment but indicate a legal or historical restoration action affecting Fulton.
A fragmentary note describes a specimen placed in the New York City museum with the head attached. The report emphasizes the unusual preservation and public display context.
The city announces Slave Matthews will assume the office on Monday after a weekend delay to allow move into a north side house bought during a June visit to San Antonio. Mayor Kuykendall said George Rice remains city manager until Matthews takes over at midnight Thursday.
DETROIT. Charles Walker estimated fire damage at 4300 after a bird dropped a lighted cigarette into its nest in his garage. The incident began when the bird picked up the glowing cigarette and flew away.
A Texas man driving four Cadillacs stopped at a hardware store and bought four pair of walking plow handles. The shopper, identified as Groesbeck, reportedly tends toward unusual purchases with local interest.
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