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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1960

Page

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Gonzalez and Son Celebrate as Senator Edges Runoff

Celebration marked election night for Henry B Gonzalez amid fever and fatigue from a grueling campaign. The senator rested at home after a virus attack while his son Henry Jr. weighed a future in law and politics, and fellow victors Stanford Smith and Jim Bartow received praise from supporters.

Henry B. Gonzalez Senate Frank Frankie Gonzalezi Gonzalez Henry

Bear sighting near porch prompts notes in Gillette

Gillette Wyoming rancher Floyd Reno hunted bear in Canada while Bob Isenberger spotted a 500 pound black bear about 400 yards from Reno's doorstep. The incident underscores local wildlife activity near homes and rural property.

Gillette Wyo Floyd Reno

Young German views of America from essay contest winners

Sixty five thousand youths from West Germany Austria Switzerland Luxembourg and Italy shared their impressions in a contest titled This Is the Way I See America. Top winners Bartels Frank Fuether and Wolfgang Bosse, all 12, will spend a week in the United States with cameras pencils and notebooks to document their observations for the magazine.

Austra Switzerland Luxembourg Italy America Bartels Frank Fuenther Wolfgang Bosse U. S

Republican Nominee Tours Polling Places Ahead of Race

GOP state senate candidate Ike Kampmann toured polling sites on the north side after a Democratic primary win by Henry Gonzalez. Kampmann cited light turnout, predicted independents will vote in November, and pledged a vigorous two party campaign to win in Bexar County.

Gonzalez Bexar County Ike Kampmann GOP Nomnee Henry Gonzalez Bere Henry Henry B. Gonzalez

Winners and losers grace Democratic primary runoffs

Reporters recount post election reactions as Henry Gonzalez and James Barlow celebrate nominations for state offices. Quotes praise supporters and call for fair coverage, while opponents acknowledge the race was clean and decisive. A separate precinct judge notes Kirkpatrick’s loss and gratitude to voters and volunteers.

Turman emerges as preferred speaker after Bexar tilt

In Austin sources say Bexar County votes swing may secure James Turman as Texas House speaker. Turman friends claim 21 of 33 run offs support him, joining Franklin Spears in line for key committees. Spillman camp hopes enough undecided nominees deny a Turman majority.

Austin Bexar County Stanford Smith James Barlow Democratics Jed James Turman Fannin County Texas ‘House of Representatives Friends Aim Turman Wade Spillman McAllen Bexar Tarrant Ad Yeston Texas Satur House Spears Bexar Independent Franklin Spears Spillman Marcy

Broadway blackout closes Finian’s Rainbow and others

A Broadway blackout stemming from an actors union dispute ends the revival Finian’s Rainbow and forces 21 other plays and musicals to shut down temporarily. The closure leaves 49 actors out of work as equity and producers suspend negotiations over wages and the first pension offer.

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Two Brothers Sentenced for State Liquor Store Robbery

Two brothers were sentenced to 10 years each after pleading guilty to robbing a state liquor store. Authorities said they were captured after stopping to sample merchandise.

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