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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1962

Page

3

Maj Gen Matthews 88. long service in Texas National Guard

Maj Gen Dallas J Matthews Sr died Friday aged 88 after a heart attack at Brooke Army Hospital. A longtime executive in state guard affairs, he retired in November 1969. Survivors include son Dallas Jr in Houston, daughter Maj Clara Matthews in San Antonio, and sister Mrs W K Vanderburg of Oakley La. Funeral services set for Monday. He began in Houston Light Guard and rose to captain in 1905, served in WWI with the 3rd Division, fought in the Argonne, recalled for WWII service, and led the Texas National Guard advisory board before retiring in 1960s.

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Two-Car Crash Kills Nine Near Laagvin

A two-vehicle collision on Stay Highway 2% about 20 miles from Laagvin killed nine people. Authorities identified the victims as Billie Bob Jones Green Griffin Keen Mc Naniel and others. one driver survived. Investigators cite extreme force at impact. conditions under review.

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Kilday warns on youth crime as San Antonio patrols step up

Sheriff Kilday linked a weekend crime wave to youths and urged harsher penalties. He praised the city’s safety drive, noting patrol cars will be deployed and a plan to use electric chairs as deterrents. The remarks followed a deadly shooting near a service station and a recent death in Galveston. Local efforts focus on preventing attacks by "young, lawless" youths.

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U S Convoys Use Autobahn Through West Berlin

Berlin reports outline four U S military convoys moving along the autobahn to West Berlin as part of a week long exchange with a Berlin battle group. The movement involved 442 vehicles including six howitzers amid checks by Russian and German authorities and rapid clearance at checkpoints.

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Symphony Escapes Back Tax by Exemption Ruling

State Comptroller Calvert ruled that San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas symphony societies and the Dallas Grant Opera Association are educational organizations exempt from state admission tax on ticket sales. The decision followed arguments and records showing their educational purpose, though future tax status depends on how proceeds are used in each performance.

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Army Strength Told At Gunter Hotel Address

TL Gen Caml dark conminnt in general of the IS Fourth Army told the Alabama Chapter of the Association of U.S. Army that national strength rose in the past year. More than 400 attendees heard that over 2000 men were added to active forces. He cited hardware gains from M11 rifle to Sergeant missile, M60 tanks and M43 carriers plus improved aircraft, noting the Army has evolved in the nuclear age over the past year.

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Tower Snaps Answers at International Airport Speech

US Republican leader Tower ridiculed Peace Corps and social security reforms as wasteful while blasting farm subsidies and foreign policy shifts. He predicted Cox would beat Connally for governor and urged renewed conservative cooperation during a Jaycee event at Antonia Resort Hotel with Key Man awards and new officers installed.

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Texas Navy Chiefs Meet in Lords Dining Room

London reports five admirals of the Texas Navy dined in the House of Lords dining room at a lunch hosted by Lord Bossom, with attendees including De Fogarty, Stuart Dunnan, Alvin Th. Martin, and Kek Adel Heseeston. It marked the first such gathering in Britain, with plans to meet again.

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Texans Guilty On Drug Charge in Somerset Court

In Somerset, three suspects tied to a Texas drug case pleaded guilty. Defendants William E. B. Tans er, 27, Carvallion, 27, and Seabod 27 faced illegal possession charges amid a Tennessee area case.

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National Forecast Sees Scattered Rainfall Nationwide

The Weather Bureau reports scattered showers Saturday night for much of the east of the nation while the southern tier from California to the Southern Plains remains fair. Except for New England, conditions will be mid east of the Mississippi.

Weather Bureau California Plains New England Mississippi

Want Ads Sell Idle Items and Space for Rent

Local ads offer to sell unused goods and storage space with options to place Want Ads for reach. Promotes renting space at a place called Fight or similar locale, encouraging readers to post listings to attract prospects.

Joey Nui Jreach

Misty skies and scattered figures in Texas weather report

A fragmented weather and diplomacy note outlines misty conditions, temperatures around mid eighties, and weekend forecasts. It mentions Frank Enrio Brow and Frank Kelly speaking at a Texas Good Neighbor Commission event in Birmingham, plus Lulaes leadership praise and education notes. It also references Latino diplomatic efforts and Lulae convention site debates with candidates Valdez and Andow.

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Obituaries and Deaths Arrive from California to Connecticut

Obituaries note Rayal Wonard of Glendale aged 7, linked to the Flying Tigers lore and a China Flow book, Walter Germanwein of Saginaw aged 72, author of The Magic Power of Your Mind, among others injured in an auto accident in Easton Hindah Ranow aged 65, former president of the National Association of Manufacturers.

Elsewiere Glendale Calif Rayalwonard Claire Shomnath China Saginaw Mich Walter Germwain Saul Easton

Holdup man robs Key Service Station attendant for 24

A gunman robbed Key Service Station attendant Meriord Meier, 45, on Presa Street. He demanded change for a cigarette machine then threatened him with a revolver and rifled the cash register before fleeing with $24. The victim described the assailant and indicated the incident occurred at the station on Presa.

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Eleven Prefs Quit In Protest Of Dismissal

Houston AP Eleven San J Monston State College faculty members resign in protest of the dismissal of Dr Mapert Kaeringer head of sociology. President Painter predicts AAUP blacklist. board silence cited as lack of valid reason. Memorials and obituaries noted for Hoan Kelly Gur Palond and others.

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Plea Made as Senate Debates Emergency Funds

Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield spoke as the Senate and House appropriations panels prepared a funding package. The plan seeks emergency funds totaling 277,122.0 dollars for federal agencies facing urgent needs amid a high tension budget drive.

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Hunt Bodies Of Two Skindivers Near Florida Coast

Macon Ga AP report says two skindivers are presumed dead after a diving incident near Madison Florida. Air Force Captain Franklin N Sell ing of Phoenix and Aviation Machinist’s Mate Weard A Porter of Burlington Nebraska were identified as the missing men, tied to the 7th Logistic Support Squadron.

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Texans Set For big Float

San Marcos Chamber of Commerce manager Frank Brown and restaurateur Hill George plan a 360 mile inland river voyage up the San Marcos River to drum up support. They aim to float the route in a three week trip beginning Saturday with two San Marcos men as companions.

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