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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1961
Page
3
In New York, oped reports show king size bedding sales climbing over 50 percent in the last two years. The Latex Foam Rubber council notes growing demand for larger comfort and roomier sleep arrangements.
A dated ad promotes Barcentrate grapefruit juice as a weight loss and tonic product sold in Texas for 19 years. It claims the drink helps reduce weight without dieting, costs 1.69, and offers a refund if not effective. A customer testimonial from Mrs. J L Belk of Austin cites losing 20 pounds and using three bottles a year for weight control.
Nine entries have been received for the Miss South Texas contest in Seguin set for July 34, with Jill M. Girard listed as Miss Randolph AFB. Girard, an airman at Randolph, is a Washington High School graduate from New London Wisconsin, studied at San Antonio College, and has prior titles at Randolph. The Seguin Kiwanis club sponsors the event, now aligned with Miss America rules. talent and evening dress will be shown July 4 at the Palace Theatre, with final activities at 5 p.m. Tickets are available through the Seguin Chamber of Commerce.
New York United Press reports the National Association of Independent Insurers warns that more than 30 million people including men women and children will be killed or injured in traffic accidents during the 1960s.
San Francisco coroner cites self inflicted death as likely but leaves accident possible after George Vanderbilt, 47, plunged from his tent floor hotel suite. He inherited 10 million and was married to his fourth wife Louise. Funeral set for Wednesday in Georgetown South Carolina. Vanderbilt suffered chronic pancreatitis per doctor E F Cushnie and feared business troubles and his schooner Pioneer. He served as a WWII naval officer and was Commodore Vanderbilt’s great great grandson.
New York reports state medical boards disciplined 345 physicians last year with 68 licenses revoked. A 96 page AMA study criticizes overcharging and unethical practices while urging decisive action. The AMA convention opened at the Statler Hilton and New York Coliseum as doctors defend integrity.
Rescue crews return Monday to Fork Mountain mine to locate the third trapped man while two victims, Charlie Kennedy and Herley Carroll, were recovered over the weekend. Clare Woods and his son Robert Woods, rescued Friday, were reported in satisfactory condition at Oak Ridge hospital after surgery to free Woods’ arm. Terwin cited mine settling as the cause of the cave in.
Huntsville Alabama UP reports NASA has granted a $660 000 contract to Chance Voigt Corp of Dallas for engineering and spaceflight related work. The award underscores ongoing federal support for private contractors in the space program and expands opportunities for Dallas based firms in aerospace.
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