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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1961

Page

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Elizabeth Taylor Eddie Fisher Host Russian Moiseyev Guests

Hollywood. Elizabeth Taylor and Eddie Fisher hosted a late night party for nearly 100 members of Russia's Moiseyev dance troupe at a nightclub restaurant. Guests included Tony Curtis Janet Leigh Mel Ferrer and Laurence Harvey. Anlor Lawrence Tierney was arrested outside for drunkenness and disturbing the peace. The event marked the third Fisher party for the troupe with lively dancing and a performance of Around the World in 60 Days.

Hollywood UPL Elizabeth Taylor Eddie Fisher Russia Moiseyev Tony Curtis Janet Leigh Mel Ferrer Laurence Harvey Miss Leigh Anlor Lawrence Tierney Tierney Moisevey Fisher

Army Rattlers Snared In Salado Park Snake Hunt

Army trainees from Brooke Army Medical Center joined a snake and wildlife roundup at Salado park. Led by Sergeant Kennedy, the group learned habitat and first aid while removing hazardous snakes and other wildlife, then enjoyed a rattlesnake snack at a park picnic.

Brooke Army Medical Center Salada Park Lal Delug San Antonio Doyce Powell Astreet Set IR Kennedy Kennedy Une Rae Wiemen Ivem Salado Park

Wreck Near Houston Kills Three

A two car collision near Pasadena killed three people including Mabel Ler Dunlap 62 and William Kimball Navid 37. Also killed were Mrs R C Canwn and a second unnamed woman.

Houston Pasadena William Kimball Navid Keman Mabel Ler Dunlap Mrs R. C. Can

Woman Burned In Motel Blast Dies

A 37 year old woman from Pharr died Thursday from extensive burns suffered a week earlier in a Fiesta motel explosion near Austin. Mrs Lila Clark was among victims in a blast that damaged two cabins and a parked trailer. An open gas jet was found at the blast center. Her husband Charles Clark was with her. The blast occurred June 22, ejecting flames and destroying structures. UPI report references travel plans of a president as unrelated content.

Austin Hay Artoke Lila Clark

Siesta Instant Coffee Promises Real Morning Flavor

Ad claims a rich hearty taste from Kew Instant Siesta claiming to deliver the favored morning coffee experience. It denounces rivals and urges readers to switch to Siesta for a caffeine free alternative.

Bexar Road Pleas Under Study Highway Talks For New Loop Link

A Bexar county delegation pressed the Texas Highway Commission for two highway projects. Led by WW James W. Francis of the chamber, the group sought a new section and a Link 14 connection to Medina, aiming to ease congestion at the 419 split. Lackland AFB and Atomic Energy officials backed the plan.

Austin A Military and Atollic Energy Francis Aleg Ewest Loop 410 Zald Castroville Rd

Ex Castro Soldier Molina Sentenced in Urdanela Killing

Francisco Molina known as the Hook, a former Fidel Castro army member, was sentenced to 20 years for second degree murder in the killing of Magdalena Urdanela a Venezuelan girl visiting New York. The attack occurred in a cafe amid pro and anti Castro factions last year.

New York Francisco the Hook Castro Molina Manuel Artimes Cuba Freedom’ Movement Asst. Dist. Ay Alexander Herman Mitchell D. Schweitzer Samuel A. Newburger

State Court To Hear Suit On Picketing Ban

A Gulf motion seeks remand to state court and an injunction to stop National Maritime Union picketing at Artin refinery. District Judge Solomon Cagseh Jr. will hear the motion at 9:90 pm Friday after arguments by union and company attorneys. The suit, removed from state court on union motion, names NMU and American Radio, plus four individuals.

Gulf Pt. Artin Refinery Tulge Ren H Rice Jn Solomon Cagseh Jr Fibee Phorie 22 Tthe Union Isuit NMU

Vandalism Case Ends With Manhunt and Arrests

A chaotic vandalism spree led to a police manhunt that netted three youths. Under questioning a 3 year old reportedly blamed the others. Authorities struggled to piece together events as the suspects offered conflicting accounts.

W. C. Madison

Cuba Tractors Deal Nears End Amid Talks

A foreign ministry source said Kennedy's remarks closed the door on further talks over the tractors for prisoners issue. Castro rejected the 500 tractors for about 1200 Cuban prisoners, insisting on heavier equipment or full indemnification, while Cuba proposed a prisoner swap with political prisoners in several countries.

Havana Foreign Ministry Kennedy Fidel Castro Tractors For Freedom Committee Castro U. S Cuba U.S Puerto Rico Nicaragua Guatemala Spain

Highway Bill Signed Boosts Federal Road Grants to 11 5 Billion

President Kennedy signed the highway bill on Thursday to keep the interstate system funded on a pay as you go basis through 1972. It increases taxes on tires and gas, expands federal road grants to states, and raises overall highway program authorizations to about 41 billion dollars, with states matching at one for every nine. The plan ends a prior tax reduction and hikes truck and tire taxes, taking effect Saturday.

Alga Iinereares

Board Hears More Complaints on Taxes

The county board of equalization on Thursday planned to hear about 40 more property owners opposing assessments. The session followed days of hearings with around 200 applicants, as judges and officials wrestled with valuations amid urban renewal plans and property losses.

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