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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1962

Page

2

New Alcatraz Escape Clues Found

Evidence from three Alcatraz escape case resurfaces in San Francisco Bay. A wrapped plastic bag fished from near Angel Island holds scraps and a photo reel for Clarence Anglin and related items. A paddle found off Alcatraz Island matches another, heightening speculation the trio fled by sea.

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100 Mark's Indian Maid 100

Moravia Aly. (OPI) Wandill, who celebrated her 100th birthday Sunday, credits her Cherokee heritage with a long life. Mandill, a patient at a home, receives care as a central figure in this local marker of longevity.

Moravia ALY OPI Iey Anise Wandill Mandill Juan Wennaa

Would-be Bandits Strike San Antonio Service Station

A 4 am heist at a San Antonio service station ended with a pickup ruck crashing in as two masked men entered the station drive. A gun was fired in the truck bed during the attempt, injuring no one. police pursued the vehicle as it fled. Local authorities search for the suspects and the vehicle.

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Five Million Mentally Retarded Americans Cited in Study

Washington AP reports the Welfare Department estimates over 3 million Americans are mentally retarded and that new funding and programs are planned to address the issue. The article notes high annual costs for care and services, with figures approaching the billions.

Washington Iment

Simulated Space Flight Ends at Brooks AFB

The 10th experiment under simulated space flight conditions ended Monday at Brooks AFB. Two Air Force officers completed a day flight to test human performance in spacelike environments. Pilots Ist Lt. James K. Fletcher of San Antonio and Ist Lt. Robert Ki. Hake of Presque Isle, Maine, reached 27,000 feet. The cabin cabin was upgraded with an air lock and transfer lock. They lived on dehydrated foods and worked 20 hours daily in shifts.

Brooks Air Force Base Air Force James K. Fletcher San Antonio Robert Ki. Hake Presque Isle Maine

Speed Urged In Rising Crisis

Cambridge report notes an unusual prank at Trinity College leaving 48 rabbits on the lawn. Inspector Manley outlines rapid action to prevent a looming rabbit surge as the RSPCA estimates up to 248 bunnies could be produced in a month if all females breed.

Cambridge Laytind UPI RSPCA Trinity College Inspector Manley

Laos coalition talks stall as objections flare up

Objections from rival Lao princes derail a new coalition and delay the installation of a unity government led by Souvanna Phouma. Officials say a royal decree and national assembly dispute linger as mediation continues in Geneva.

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Neighborhood Light Car Service for Paper Delivery

Ad text urges arranging a neighbor to hold and deliver newspapers while away on vacation. Mentions a light carrier idea and a contact code CAG-2441 for no extra cost. Fragmentary and unclear but conveys a local paper delivery continuity offer and a call to arrange with a neighbor.

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