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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1969

Page

3

Baghdad Robber Suspect Named In Los Angeles Examining Trial

Two Los Angeles witnesses identified Theodore LeBlanc 14 and Juanita Juarez 16 as suspects in the Baghdad style home robbery of F Perry and family. The intruder fired a pistol at Eugeneland and bound Perry and his wife with lampcord, stealing $30,000. Webb, 26, is charged with robbery by assault with malice and related counts. he was treated for a gunshot wound and held on bond as witnesses testified.

Theodore LeBlanc E. Grayson Webn Shelroont Perry Bury Kayland Eugeneland Johnson Gliveltel Peave Johnean J. P. Gutierrez Samuel Webb Aransas Webb F. Perry Iry Nelleen Jand Bross Rudy Georges LeBlanc Dist Athy Jimpswuco Barlow Juanita Juarez Georges Miss Juarez Jofn Ed Johnson Mary Ledle Lee Webb Jal Pauce James Montana Fui Shelen

Wildcat Strike Crisis Tests British Labor Unity

Prime Minister Harold Wilson warned the Trades Union Congress that a stiffened voluntary wage and strike control plan or a new legal framework with penalties could be imposed to curb wildcat strikes. The TUC rejected the bill,favoring a voluntary plan, as unions and government officials prepared to meet again amid Cabinet and party opposition.

London Harald Wilson Ultimaum Wilson Trades Union Congress No. 1 Downing Street Congress AW Wilson Babara Caistle Britain Trade Union Congress Tis House of Commony

Arson Suspected After SIU Old Main Fire

A major blaze at Southern Illinois University’s Old Main Building on the Carbondale campus is blamed on arson. Fire officials say the attic fire caused about 5 million dollars in damage as crews from 10 communities fought the flames. Evidence included graffiti blaming the fire and attempts to reenter to save papers and artifacts.

Carbondale Charles McCaughan SIU McCaushan Nes Southern Wings University Carbonidale

Militants Disrupt Services at St Louis Cathedral

About 25 African Americans disrupted services at St Louis Cathedral demanding transparency from the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St Louis. A spokesman used a bullhorn to pledge six months of Black Sundays with provocative gestures including spitting into the communion cup. Church leaders allowed speakers at other local churches while planning ongoing demonstrations. Percy Green identified as a leader stating the group acts as a nonprofit bond for the poor and will persist with unannounced events.

St, Louis St. Lois J Rotan Catholic Messiah Lutherans Church Centenary United Methodist Church Center Lester McGeel Cenorary Ronald Troneman Lutheran Church St. Louis Cathedral Percy Green Archtocese of St. Louis

World opinion favorable to troop withdrawal from Vietnam

Midway Island announced a plan to pull 25,000 American troops from South Vietnam drawing praise from world capitals as a peace step. Critics call it propaganda and insufficient, while nations from Finland to Denmark react with cautious optimism about a path toward de escalation and a reduced U S military role.

Vailed Press International Midway Island South Vietnam Paris Nixon United States Reacon Jaxan Johnson Stockholm Leonard Bergman Finland Foreign Ministry Helsinki Karl Bjerknes Oslo France Wien Austria Vietnam Leif Darwen Stockhalm Universi Tass Taipei China Taiwan Warsaw Berlin Moscow Imanauer Manila Ferdinand E. Marcos Philippines Reep Copenhagen Pow Bartling Denmark

Conference Slated By Group By Beaulily San Antonio Associa

The Beaulily San Antonio Association schedules its second annual conference on clean up and beautification for Thursday in Austin. Election of new directors and officers will occur, with installation by Mayor Pro Tem Mrs. Lila Cockerell at 6:00 p.m. at 4310 North New Braunfels Avenue. Reservations via the Chamber of Commerce. Attendance figures show modest gains in Austin and the Plaza area, with totals reaching over 45 thousand for the Tower of the Americas and related sites, as the group promotes beautification efforts.

Beaulily San Antonio Association Austin Lila Cockerell New Braunfels Ave Chamber of Commerce Lemts Fafe Plaza Tower of the Americas Villa Capri Motor Hotel Tower Vist Tors Beautify Texas Preston Tower Smith Dewitt Greer Texas Commis‘ano Pat Speir Gleciar Texas Department of Public

Reds Clash Over Chinese Leadership at Moscow Summit

At a Moscow summit, East Germany and Romania clashed over a proposed anti China statement. Ceauşescu challenged harsh condemnations, warning of past expulsions and urging a separate document. Rostov peers cited Yugoslavia as an example of unfounded accusations within the Communist movement.

Moscow East Gerately Ulbricht Walter Ullony Bricht Albricht Ceausescu China Ehief

Dared to Drink Teenager Dies in Motel Challenge

Pittsburgh AP report says Wayne Williams age 17 died from acute alcoholic intoxication after drinking four water glasses of liquor in under an hour. Police recounts the incident followed a dare from four companions after attending his high school.

Pittsburgh Dave Wayne Williams

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