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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1966

Page

3

Fifteen Charged in Negro Death Free on Bond

HATTIESBURG Miss UPI Fifteen men indicted by a federal grand jury on conspiracy and intimidation charges in the fire bomb slaying of Vernon Dahmer were freed on bond. Included is Sam H Bowers Jr of Laurel a noted Klan leader. The group faces two counts under the 1965 civil rights act tied to voting and intimidation surrounding Dahmer a Negro voter registration effort. The latest detainee Mordaunt William Hamilton Sr 58 was released on 10000 bond after being apprehended at his store. No trial date set.

Hattiesburg Miss UPI Sam H. Bowers Jr Laurel Vernon Dahmer Dahmer Hamilton U.S Jack Pittman Bruce

Young Captain Runs Local Democratic Precinct Here

In Lisle Township a 18 year old Bruce Buwalda proclaims he has the whole thing written and will lead as Democratic precinct captain. He notes his parents support him though he is under the voting age while recounting a primary contest where he won eight votes to three for his opponent.

Naperville Til Bruce Buwalda Lisle Township Bruce Minois

Tavern Owner Holds Sale Of Bad Checks In Alaska

In Fairbanks, an expelled bar owner now selling off fixtures and beer cabinets from his condemned building and offering a package of bad checks valued at about 24 000 dollars for 10 000 dollars. He vows to relocate to a new site, moving his business after the property was condemned.

Fairbanks, Alaska

Race Violence Erupts In Cleveland

Cleveland forms part of a riot sparked by racial clashes along Superior Avenue. Eighteen people were wounded, including a 9-year-old with a lower abdomen gunshot. White policemen and local leaders planned talks as looting and vandalism affected several white‑owned businesses.

Calm returns to Pompano Beach after racial unrest

In Pompano Beach Florida a relative calm prevailed as police and Negro leaders expected a quick return to normal. Revered Samuel Collier of Mount Calvary Baptist Church expressed optimism that the trouble was over while Police Chief Joseph Ziegler said no extra officers would be sent to the area. Liquor stores and bars reopened after a night of disturbances in which a White owner at Russ supermarket Arthur Marks faced assault and battery charges for allegedly slapping an 11 year old Negro boy triggering the unrest.

Sumleul Quilnly Superior Avenue Earl Stapler Sowinski Park Sowinski Stephen Griffin Mount Sinai Hospital Richard Pompano Beach Fla Samuel Collier Mount Calvary Negro Baptist Church Joseph Ziegler Arthur Marks Marks

Hearst Corp Man Elected Late the Tech Leader

John R. Miller of Hearst Magazines was elected chairman of the National Better Business Bureau. He succeeds William E. Steers. New NBBB board members include Edward J. McCabe Jr. as president and William G. Weisbroad as vice chairman. Robert J. Boges becomes secretary, and Earl N. Fe remains treasurer.

2Pesioc IG Sae Eng New York John R. Miller Hearst Magazines, Inc Hearst Corporation National Better Business Bureau William E. Steers NBBB Edward J. McCabe Jr Grozier, J Inc William G. Weisbroad E. J. DuPont

Press Office Shakeup Seen as JohnsonShakeup at White House

Washington reports a press office shakeup as George Christian, ex Connally aide, to replace Joseph Laitin as assistant press secretary. Laitin moves back to the Bureau of the Budget where he previously served as an aide to the director.

Hearst Washington White House Johnson George Christian Gov. Connally Texas Joseph Laitin Laitin Bureau of the Budget

Signed Sealed On the Dotted Line

A Chicago AP report states sailor Norman N. Roth 43 wed Irene Gal Rath of Key West after a bet about a marriage. Roth signed a statement aboard the U S S Parle, with a Lake Michigan cruise planned, and $73 collected.

Chicago Norman N. Roth U.S.S Florida Chia “Ehicago Roth Irene Gal- Rath Key West Fla Steward Park Lake Michigan

De Gaulle Calls for French Soviet Scientific Peace Alliance

President Charles de Gaulle visited a Soviet prize research center in Novosibirsk and urged joint French-Soviet efforts for scientific progress and world peace. He spoke at a science town usually off limits to foreigners and hinted at a possible stop at a Soviet space launching center en route to Leningrad.

Novosibirsk U.S.S.R Charles de Gaulle Soviet Union de Gaulle Russia France Wena Leningrad Jimmie Howard Off United Howard

De Gaulle Tours Novosibirsk Science Town and Factory Visit

French president Charles de Gaulle visited the science town near Novosibirsk built in a virgin forest by the Ob River. He toured a generator factory and met researchers led by Mikhail Lavrentyev, receiving a Siberian welcome during the unusual visit.

Mikhail Lavrentyev Presi Siberian Novosibirsk

Marines Honored for Night Battle in Chu Lai Viet Nam

A veteran Marine led 17 men through a night fight against 250 Viet Cong at Chu Lai on June 16. Five Marines were killed and several wounded as the group held the hill until reinforcements arrived. The commander recommended the Medal of Honor and a battlefield promotion to 2nd lieutenant for the leader.

Chu Lat South Viet Nam de Gaulle Novosibirsk Donald Hornig Johnson

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