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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1960

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Horse in Cellar Draws Rescue Plans Amid Panic Fears

Tommy the horse, trapped in a basement under his stable, refuses to come out after falling or wandering downstairs. J. J. Shaffer of the Anti Cruelty Society says workers will cut through concrete, lift or walk Tommy up via ramp, with a vet on hand. The animal is healthy, fed, and calm, though panic looms as heavy machinery nears.

Shaffer Chicago Tommy Anti-Cruelty Society J. J. Shaffpe Julius Pekovsky Pekovsky

Presidio Reports 105 Degree Heat Record

The United Press International report notes Presidio reached the nation’s high mark at 105 degrees on Tuesday. The record underscores extreme heat across parts of the U.S. with officials warning residents to seek shade and stay hydrated.

Rayburn Lifts Expenses Veil

Speaker Rayburn ordered the house expense vouchers opened to newsmen after reversing a clerk action that had labeled them secret. Clerks had hidden the records amid publicized charges that funds were spent on nightclubs liquor and vacations. Members denied abuses and said accounts covered official business.

Washington UPI Rayburn Texas House Ralph Roberts

Weather Still Hot in Thursday Forecast

The forecast calls for a repeat of warm, partly cloudy conditions with highs in the low 90s and overnight lows in the low 70s. No significant changes expected across the day.

Lucky Bucks Two Ways to Win Public Notice

Lottery style notice for Lucky Bucks contests with instructions to call the editor to record a matching serial number and schedule collection. Adds a Home Delivery Bonus of ten dollars for subscribers after verification. Includes contact code and expiration note for claim.

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Russ Protest Border Insults at Skaffenullet Border

Soviet Union protests to Norwegian border police in northern Norway over two men in gala uniforms accused of provocative behavior at skaffenullet border station insulting Russian guards and creating a diplomatic incident.

Kirkenes Norway Soviet Union Skaffenullet

City Plans Two News Golf Sites for North and South Sides

City manager announces plans to build two new golf courses, Olmos basin area on the north side and Lions Park near Highlands High on the south side. Work would start Aug 1 if approved, with brush clearing and ground leveling first, then grassing and greens. Courses would be par 71 at 6283 yards and par 72 at 5913 yards, joining Brackenridge and Willow Springs existing courses.

Andrews Olmos Olmos Basin North Side Basse McCullough South Side Lions Park Highlands High School Brackenridge Bar Willow Springs Riverside Brackenridge Park

Mayor Vetoes City Income Tax in Detroit

Detroit mayor vetoes a proposed 1 percent city income tax calling it unfair and impractical. Council failed to override the veto and some council members say the issue will return next year.

Detroit Miriani Theouncil

Socialite in Vanishing Act

Patricia Murphy Wallace Vanderbilt reports her daughter Nanette Wallace Vanderbilt missing from a Cannes hotel. Nanette, 19, last seen Saturday night with a boyfriend after vacationing six weeks on the Riviera. Mrs Vanderbilt fears Nanette may have been taken to Paris and notes she had little luggage.

Cannes France Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr Patricia Murphy Wallace Vanderbilt Nanette Wallace Paris Nanette

Sclons Told of 200 U-2 Flights

Washington officials reported UPI that 200 weather flights were conducted by U-2 aircraft. Officials indicated the missions were part of ongoing atmospheric data collection and surveillance programs.

Sclons Washington UPI Gators

Halleck Named Permanent GOP Convention Chairman

Washington reports Indiana Rep Halleck in line to be permanent chairman of the Republican National Convention for a second time. The post had been held by veteran Rep Martin of Massachusetts for two decades. Behind closed doors, Sen. foreign relations committee members heard Deputy NASA head Hugh L. Dryden discuss weather research flights by U 2 aircraft and related atmospheric studies.

Washington Halleck Indiana iHalleck Martin Mass Senate Hugh L. Dryden Dryden Senate Foreign Relations Committee National Aeronautics and Space Agency U. S Europe Turkey Japan NASA Tnet TWA Russia Paris Dryden R Northwest Airlines Tell City Ind

Boy Held in Dare Shooting

A 15 year old boy was charged with assault with a deadly weapon and bound over to juvenile court after shooting another youth in a lot during a dare. Officers said the suspect was showing a gun to a friend, Charles Frank, 13, Ocala, who challenged him not to fire.

Ocala, Fla UPI Charles Frank Ocala Frank

Five Day Forecast for Bexar County and Surrounding Areas

The forecast shows temperatures near but below the normal highs of 90 and lows of 70. Moderate precipitation is expected from scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms around Saturday in Bexar and nearby counties.

Bexar Sureounding

Hail Rain and Twisters Strike Texas Towns

Severe weather lashed west Texas with tornado sightings near Monahans and large hail smashing windows in Wink and other towns. Bonham reports 3.25 inches of rain and basement flooding, while Greenville endures sudden downpours and street and store damage.

Associated Press West Texas Bonham Monahans Wink Greenville

Formosa Alert Set for Eisenhower Visit

UPI reports heightened air and sea patrols around Formosa during President Eisenhower's 24 hour visit June 18 to 19. Nationalist China fears a Communist attack in the Formosa Strait akin to past episodes during Taipei visits.

Taipel UPN China Formosa Eisenhower Formosa I John Foster Dulles Taipei

First Lady Eisenhower Hospitalized with Acute Asthmatic Bronchitis

Mrs Mamie Eisenhower was hospitalized at Walter Reed Army Hospital for acute asthmatic bronchitis described as the most severe attack she has suffered recently. Press Secretary Hagerty said she remains comfortable and is improving, with a slight fever, while plans for a Far East trip are in doubt. Her heart murmur traces to childhood rheumatic fever and has been a political flashpoint in past years.

Hagerty Eisenhower Gettysburg Far East South America Butler But- Ter Sen. Aiken R-Vi

Holiday Toll 367 in Traffic

Chicago records 367 traffic deaths over the 3 day Memorial Day holiday. The figure trails the 371 1958 peak for a three day period and misses the pre holiday 373 NSC estimate.

Chicago National Safety Council

Rockefeller predicts GOP victory across local state and national levels

New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller told New York county Republican committee members that he expects a Republican victory this fall. He did not discuss his own potential candidacy for vice president or a possible draft status.

New York UPI Rockefeller Nix New York County

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