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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1961

Page

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Graduation Ban Over Unorthodox Hair Sparks Protests

In Redondo Beach California a 13 year old girl Janice Roncevich was barred from graduation for an extreme pompadour with a four inch high semi bubble roll and French roll. Parents Mr and Mrs George P Roncevich protest the ruling while school officials insist hair does not meet regulations. Janice would receive her diploma after the ceremony.

Redondg Beach Calif George P. Roncevich Janice Rooncevich Janice Sle

Dry Spell Sets Record Dry Spell Sets Record

A prolonged dry spell in San Antonio reached a record for January through May, with May rainfall at 0.17 inches, well below normal. The three month total for March through May was unusually low, and the year’s cumulative rainfall from January 1 to May 31 stood at 2.99 inches, far beneath prior drought years.

San Antonio

United Absorbs Capital Airlines in Major Merger

Washington reports the nation's largest airline merger as Capital Airlines is absorbed by United Airlines. The deal leaves United far ahead of American Airlines, consolidating the industry and reducing the number of major domestic carriers.

Washington (P Capital Airlines Gailed Airlines Capital Aystert American Airlines

Texas Temperature Range Report Overnight Weather

A weather note reports overnight low temperatures from 63 degrees in Palhart to 79 in El Paso with no rainfall. A cool front moved through far West Texas while dust rose in the area. Wednesday saw the nation’s highs reach up to 107 degrees in Tresidia, with the day characterized by dry conditions.

Palhart el Paso Texas Tresidia

Downtown Stores Open Tonight Special Parking Rates

Downtown shops announce long hours with free parking in several lots after six p.m. and special rates in many downtown garages to attract evening shoppers.

Auto Train Crash Kills Six Near Angleton Texas

A wreck near Angleton Texas killed six people when an auto train slammed into a fisherman's car during a vacation trip to Georgia. The seventh occupant, Thindi Rose, was critically injured as the vehicle sped down a diagonal grade. Police noted no skid marks and placed the crash about a quarter mile outside Angleton.

Anglieton Texas Georgia Thindi& Rose Haadan James F. Rinsel Willany Ja Rase Freeport Gypsy Linville Rose Theis Eunior Rowe Elen Rose Wiliam Roseh G. Ane Oliver Rose Rid Macifie Trai Jim Raines Angleton

Picture of Trujillo Ripped by Five Men at Dominican Embassy

Five men entered the Dominican embassy on Thursday and ripped a photograph of slain dictator Rafat Trujillo. Police questioned two witnesses and detained another for questioning as investigators search for motives.

Trujillo al Rey

May Postal Receipts Up for San Antonio in 1960

Postmaster Quill reports San Antonio mail receipts for May totaled 725,304 dollars, a rise over the same month in 1960. The May figure was announced as part of a broader update on postal activity.

San Antonio

Paris Landslide Kills 15 At Homes And Shops

A northern suburb hillside slide buried homes and shops, killing at least 15 people and injuring many more. Rescue teams comb wreckage as cracks opened along streets and snakelike fissures appeared, with fears of further collapses. Authorities launched a probe into the disaster and ongoing search efforts.

Polien Rene

Traffic toll nears record during Memorial day weekend

CHICAGO EM The nation reported 462 highway deaths over the Memorial day weekend, the worst toll for a Memorial holiday period in history. Only one other warm weather holiday surpassed this total. The Fourth of July holiday saw 1400 highway accidents and fatalities.

Chicago

New Zealand Envoy Named Ambassador Nomination

President Kennedy named Anthony B. Akers as ambassador to New Zealand. Akers, 46, a partner in a New York law firm, previously served as a deputy for international negotiations at the Air Force. The nomination follows a wartime context and signals U.S. diplomatic intent in the region.

Washington Kennedy Thursdas Anthony B. Akers Akers New York

Hazardous devices thrown at Soviet embassy in four weeks

Four gasoline devices were hurled at the Soviet embassy press office on Wednesday night, with the front quay charred. This marks the embassy attack in the fourth incident within four weeks.

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Trujillo Dies in Gun Battle With Assassins

Generalissimo Rafael Trujillo died after a pistol duel with attackers along a highway near Ciudad Trujillo. The limousine chauffeur survived and aided authorities. military units nationwide intensified alerts as a power struggle loomed. Authority figures and exiled Dominican leaders reacted to the assassination and investigation.

Cain Ciudad Trujillo Rafael Trujillo Trujillo San Cristobal

Today's index and page references compiled for reader navigation

A concise listing shows where to find sections in the paper including Amusements Around the Plaza Classified Comics Death Notices Editorial Features Financial Gorman Bridge Radio TV Sprinty Sports and more with page numbers for easy access.

Financial Gorman Bridge

15 Year Term Kilday to Be Judge

President Kennedy announced Rep. Kilday of San Antonio as a judge of the Court Military Appeals. He accepted and will resign Congress at the end of this session, possibly in August. The move stirs Republican and political reaction as Burt Maver, Henry Gonzales and Maury Maver discuss implications.

Washington Kennedy Rep. Kilday San Antonio Court Military Appeals Kuiday Bexar County Republican County Jann Goode Jr GOP Noromatt Nilay Tsi Tlen Kenedy Costimas Ageon Rressman Tr Netmi

First Observatory in Egypt Around 300 B C

Fragmentary notice describes an ancient observatory built in Egypt near Thebes during the Ptolemy era for astronomical work. It hints at stellar performances of light and mentions a need to observe and order for a local audience. The ad concludes with a light company claim of largest circulation in South Texas.

Tia Egypt Ptolemy Sofer South Texas

House votes to extend taxes and extend budgets

The legislature approved a one year extension of various taxes and business levies including corporation profits and auto travel taxes. The move, backed by President Kennedy, aims to maintain existing revenue bases with no rate changes for another year.

Thesday Prnse Ie Engree Te Rene Kennede

Hands Off DR Dominican Republic Crisis Cited

United States officials and Dominican events stir debate over U S involvement. Reports quote Truman and Smathers on preventing a Communist takeover while warnings of a potential post assassination regime under Rafael Trujillo frame the tension.

Weather Fragments Describe Rain Delays and Windy Turns

Unclear OCR text depicts light rain and brief windshield clearing in what appears to be a weather note. Mentions Lowell Pool, 92 degrees shift, and wind gusts. Antonin referenced as a person. Details are fragmented and not all entities clear.

Kennedy Seeks Unified Western Strategy In NATO Talks

Paris dispatch reports President Kennedy urges NATO allies to consider a joint approach to global strategy. US officials say Kennedy moved to elevate France’s role alongside the United States and Britain, amid tension over Berlin and a possible reorganization of alliance leadership. De Gaulle may seek greater influence while Kennedy weighs reactions from other Atlantic members ahead of Vienna talks with Khrushchev.

Paris Kennedy NATO Speril UPI U.,s Britain Howneer de Galles France DE Gaulle de Guile Kenniedy Ve Gannle Uaeir Unie Ball de Gante Theos T. S. Affieiada Tysigtaia Atlantic Alliance Berlin de Gaulin Arllinion Ark Viters Khrushchev Kenney Khrushchey Vienna

Weather Map Highlights High in Otlow Th

Weather map notes a high pressure zone forming in Otlow Th with clear skies expected. Temperatures rise across the region as a high moves in, bringing dry conditions and light winds from the north.

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