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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1956
Page
8
Instructional notes describe proper defensive alignments for infielders and outfielders on cuts and relays. It covers third baseman as cutoff, catcher calls, first baseman as cutoff on right field hits, and backing up bases, with emphasis on preventing runners from advancing and protecting against overthrows.
In Texas ponds flocks of ducks appear as molting season nears. Species include red Ting and pintails with 39 birds noted. some nests reported in rice country. From Alaska, Frank Dufresne notes spring migration and a sky filled with waterfowl as Arctic wintering birds move toward nesting areas.
Washington reports the army will discharge 475,000 ready reservists and transfer 500,000 to the standby reserve in a year starting July 1, aiming to keep only fit veterans available for immediate duty. The plan prioritizes Korea War veterans and outlines continued duty for those in active units.
San Antonio’s first full edged woman officer Mary Saunders tops detective exam list among 134 police candidates. Chief George Bichsel to name 12 detectives soon with 23 more in October after factoring efficiency and seniority. Saunders, on the force since 1945, would be the city’s first full detective though Dorothy Jordan previously worked in shoplifting squad as civilian.
Bold Ruter appears poised as a likely two year old champion after a spirited juvenile season. The article notes Eddie Arcaro steering the colt Bold Ruter through early Derby expectations at Belmont Park, with Nazrullah and Miss Disco lineage cited and a track record context from 1951.
Washington June 7 The United Telegraph workers avoid a nationwide walkout as Western Union reaches a contract granting a 13 cent hourly raise retroactive to June 3, improved pensions and messenger allowances, effective January 1, plus a 5 cent hourly boost.
President Eisenhower, immigration service, and Congress debate aid for hundreds of Mexican families facing separation under McCarran Walter law. Rep Waller argues current law suffices. Walter cites loosening enforcement and legal status changes as key factors driving more Mexicans to seek entry.
Thursday the city council granted a contract to Leslie Neal and sons to furnish brake fluid for city departments starting June 1. The council also paid 1910 dollars to Southern Electric Supply Co for electrical materials for the parks and recreation department.
The South Lan School District announced receipt of 61563 from the U S Office of Education for maintenance. The grant will support light clas education and efforts to keep housing units filled amid landlord concerns and rising ads.
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