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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1966

Page

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Pact With King Reached Amid City Riots Tonight

A cooling-off pact between Mayor Richard Carew and Dr. Martin Luther King aimed to curb violence as National Guardsmen patrolled the West Side after Thursday night’s riots left two Blacks dead and hundreds arrested. Police reported conspiracies to treason and several youths jailed for dropping names onto speeding cars. Outsiders were blamed. King denied involvement. The agreement seeks short-term steps like sprinklers on fire hydrants and law-and-order measures amid ongoing unrest.

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Scorching Sun Brings Heat Across Texas

A scorching Texas heat wave continues with highs near 101 in Wichita Falls and lower 89s in Patacins, while other areas report well above 90s under clear to sunny skies. The hot spell affects daily life as residents seek shade and hydration.

United Press Texas Wichita Falls Waco Childress Patacins

Editor’s take on UN criticism riles delegates

The Republican Coordinating Committee’s critique of the United Nations drew laughter from VOXS delegates as silly. Buckley writes on Page 2 about Russia skipping the US-Soviet track meet over fears of Red China’s reaction to athletes mingling with Americans. Prices closed firmer on Friday with the Dow up 1.56 to 889.36. complete stock tables on Page 7.

Republican Coordinating Committee Demson United Nations William Buckley Russia China Bob Considine New York

Dr Sam Faces Trial in Fall in Ohio Case

Dr Sam Weinman Sheppard will face a retrial in Cleveland on September 8 after a federal judge ordered a new trial related to a second degree murder ruling. Prosecutor John Corrigan indicated plans to request a $10,000 bond for the defendant, with attorneys arguing over venue due to Supreme Court publicity concerns.

Dayton Ohio UPI Weinpam Sheppard Cuyahoga County John Corrigan Carrte Weinman Cleveland F. Lee Bailey Weinman Aew Siie

Accident Kills Five Collegians In Random Junction Crash

Five college students died and five others injured when a semi-trailer truck collided with a station wagon crossing a country caravan route near Great Falls Montana. All victims were passengers in the station wagon. Names of the dead and injured, including the truck driver, were withheld.

Great Falls Mani UPI Here Papeete Tahiti William C. Nunamacher North Coldwell N. J France Mururoa Atoll

Sunrise index summary

Classified and features listings across Sunrise newspaper include Amusements on page 4, classified sections pages 18 to 26, comics on pages 12 and 13, death notices on page 15, editorial on page 8, features on page 9, financials on pages 6 and 7, Goren on Bridge on I A A page, real estate on pages 15 and 16, religious weekly section, society page on page 17, sports across pages 1 to 18 with Texas Trails on page 10, and TV logs on page 1

Financial Goren Texas Trails

Tropic Storm Celia Fades, Squalls Driven Toward Bahamas

Tropical storm Celia weakened to a small squall as it deflated two easterly waves and headed for the Bahamas. Winds reached 25 to 30 mph and it moved westward toward the southeastern Bahamas expected Saturday.

Miami UPS Celia Bahamas

Texan Soldier Identified Among Viet Nam Casualties

The Defense Department identified Army Staff Sergeant William J. Robertson of Hooks Texas as a Texas soldier killed in Viet Nam from non hostil e causes. The notice lists his wife as residing in Hooks Texas.

Washington UPI Defense Department Texas Viet Nam Army Staff William J. Robertson Hooks Tex

Midwest Heat Ends After Nine Day Scorching Span

Unilon Press reports a cooling trend across the Midwest and East on Friday as a nine day heat wave subsides, with about 210 deaths linked to the extreme conditions. Temperatures near 101 degrees in the South and a peak 133 in St. Louis highlighted the heat toll and officials signaled the worst may be over.

Unilon Press International Midwe St. Louis Metropoli

Airlines Granted Market Leeway During Strike

The Civil Aeronautics Board moved to ease the impact of the airline strike by authorizing the nation’s 13 charter airlines to serve major markets. A CAB spokesman said the action allows charters to operate in cities normally serviced by the five major struck lines.

Washington

Heavy Rains Batter Seoul Amid Flooding and Losses

Heavy rains hit Seoul and surrounding provinces causing landslides and widespread damage. At least one death and about 2000 people left homeless, according to police reports.

Seoul Minary

Weekend forecast calls for warm, mainly clear weather

The forecast shows clear to partly cloudy skies and continued warmth into the weekend with southeast winds 3 to 12 mph. Highs Saturday mid 90s with a mild overnight low in the low 70s. Friday peaked at 96 with detailed hourly readings through 10 pm.

Vietnam War Update From Hanoi To Da Nang

U S pilots report missed SAMs near Hanoi as raids continue with 114 missions flown Friday. Navy and Air Force jets raid targets 15 to 45 miles southeast of the capital while anti-aircraft fire and MIGs challenge operations. A crewed plane is listed missing after a raid and ground action raises reports of a major offensive buildup south of Da Nang. Guerrilla activity increases along Highway One as Marines engage near Chu Lai and convoys move toward established bases.

SMGON UPS N Wight Navy Hanoi U.S Air Force Nori Viet Nam Tev Mil Ranger Saizon Rai Vnamese Chu Lai

Killer Lulled Young Victims By Stranger

A survivor recalled a white male attacker about 6 feet tall, 175 pounds, who lured young women with money and a can then used a knife or gun. Police questioned about a dozen suspects as they hunted for the killer in South Chicago suburbs. A $10,000 reward was offered for information leading to arrest and conviction.

Michael Spisito Toi Sad Spiatto Sai Miss Angurags Mona Spiotto Chicago Chicago Police Department

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