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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1966

Page

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Johnson proposes nationwide cradle to old age health and education plan

President Johnson asked Congress to fund a comprehensive program to feed poor children and improve elderly hospital care. He urged a $50 million set aside for child nutrition and a total federal push of $379 million, plus a modernized hospital system over 11 years with 40 percent federally funded. A new advisory panel on alcoholism and a center for alcohol research were also proposed, with local meal programs for seniors to be expanded under the older Americans law.

Washington Johnson Congress America Cal

Philadelphia Bans Bullfights After License Revocation

Philadelphia authorities revoke Bravo Enterprises license under a state law prohibiting fighting or baiting of any animal. The decision followed a Friday license issuance and bars bloodless bullfighting in the city according to the Department of Licenses and Inspections.

Philadelphia UPI Department of Licenses and Inspections Bravo Enterprises, Inc

Call Your Neighborhood Carrier First For Light Service

If you cannot reach your neighborhood carrier boy, call CNG-2441. Service hours apply before 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Decimal Britain to Change Its Currency

London AP report says Britain will switch to a decimal currency system in February 1971, announced by Chancellor of the Exchequer James Callaghan today.

Britain London James Callaghan

U S and Viet Namese Troops Rout Reds in Bong Son Sector

U S air cavalry and Vietnamese troops decimate a Communist company in Bong Son as Marines and Vietnamese forces press the Viet Cong around Hue and areas north. Marines report 113 enemy killed, 6 captured, nearly 100 weapons seized. toll climbs toward 605 killed overall in eight days of fighting across northern South Vietnam.

Saigon South Viet Nam Bong Son U.S Hue North Viet Nam U.S. 1St Cavalry South China Sea Callaghan

Two Gunmen Rob a San Antonio Loan Firm

A pair of gunmen robbed Solomon ea Co. Loans at 1727 East Commerce in San Antonio of 240 dollars Tuesday morning. Owners Aaron Lifshutz and clerk Mrs. Lee Ellis were forced to surrender as the robbers took cash from the register and Ellis' purse, then locked them in a rear room before fleeing. Lifshutz escaped after five minutes.

San Antonio Solomon Ea Co. Loans E. Commerce Aaron Lifshutz Lee Ellis E. Houston Lifshutz

North Dakota Sets Colder-Than-Expected Record

United Press International reports Williston North Dakota posted a low temperature today above zero as the state endures unusually harsh cold.

United Press International Williston, N.D

The Editor Recommends and War Commentary

The piece notes a black market in military supplies in South Vietnam impacting locals. It mentions labor union leaders losing leverage on 14-B repeal to push for a higher federal minimum wage. Columnists David Sarnoff and Winchell are referenced with age milestones and opinions on color TV and wartime public sentiment.

Victor Riesel

Hanoi Gets Direct LBJ Appeal

President Johnson addressed North Viet Nam leaders in a White House Peace Corps anniversary ceremony urging formal peace negotiations. He offered a massive reconstruction program open to all including North Viet Nam and pledged to respect the South Viet Nam election outcome.

Washington Johnson Hanoi North Viet Nam White House Peace Corps Viet Nam South Viet Nam

Today’s Page Index Summary

The daily paper lists sections and page numbers for features including Amusements on 27, Around the Plaza on 17, Classifieds 18 to 24, Comics 26 to 27, Death Notices 18, Editorial 28, Features 29, Financial 12 and 13, Goren on Bridge, Horoscope 1AA, Society 25 and 26, Sports 14 to 16, Texas Trails 6, and TV Logs on 10.

Financial Goren Society Texas Trails

Photographer jailed for egg attack on Marlene Dietrich

Warsaw AP report says photographer Marek Bal ycerzak aged 36 pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three months in jail for throwing three eggs at actress and singer Marlene Dietrich after she allegedly owed him 332 dollars for photos taken during a January 1964 visit.

Marlene Dietrich Marek Balycerzak Warsaw

Flu Closes Texas Schools In Danbury

Danbury Texas will close all schools until Wednesday due to flu and other respiratory illnesses as announced by School Superintendent Joe Andrews. The action affects the Danbury community and aims to reduce spread while health officials monitor the situation.

Danbury, Tex.s UPI Joe Andrews Danbury

Soviet Venus 3 lands but may crash in space feat

Tass reports Venus 3, launched Nov 16, reached Venus surface with a Soviet pennant but no confirmed controlled landing. Venus 2 passed 14,900 miles from the planet, Mariner 2 relayed data from 1962. Venus 1 failed after launch. Moon landing followed on Feb 13.

Moscow Soviet Union Venus Tass U.S America Earth Moon

Three West Side Children AWOL From Stafford Elementary

Three siblings Leroy Hatton eight Beanetta Hatton seven and Agnes Hatton seven wandered away from home after 12 miles across West Bexar County. Deputies tracked them with a truck stop rescue and state wide search ending when Southwest Research Institute worker Henry Lessing sheltered them at his ranch house. The children described frightened encounters with two rough men before finding refuge in an abandoned Essar Ranch house. The father Raymond Hatton welcomed them home and said the kids are good students. Police had feared they were boarding a freight bound for El Paso.

Tykes Leroy Beanetta Agnes Hatton Stafford Bexar County Essar Ranch Reannetta Agnes Raymond Hatton S. W. 38Th Street Henry Lessing Southwest Research Institute

Forecast For Mild Week With Gentle Winds

The forecast calls for fair and mild conditions through Wednesday with southerly winds around 10 to 15 miles per hour. A bit warmer Tuesday night, highs near 74 on Tuesday and Wednesday, overnight lows near 48. Monday peaked at 73 with Tuesday morning around 38. No significant rainfall expected. Temperature readings show gradual warming through the night and into the day. Last year’s figures: high 75, low 40.

February 1965 Building Permits Rise Citywide

The City Department of Housing and Inspections issued 37 615 659 dollars in new construction permits in February. The February total was 4 303 207 dollars, with a two month total of 12 431 229 dollars versus 8 171 781 dollars for the same period last year.

City Department of Housing and

Early Spring Pattern in Texas State Weather

The Associated Press reports Texas weather leveling into an early spring pattern with cool mornings and warm afternoons. Dalhart recorded 29 degrees and coastal readings along the lower Texas coast were in the low 50s.

Associated Press Texas Dalhart

Warming Trend Seen This Week

Weather outlook shows a fluctuating week with highs around the 70s on Tuesday, cooling by midweek to near 50s, and increasing cloud cover expected. Forecasters note a warm start may give way to cooler, unsettled conditions as Wednesday approaches with a potential late-week warmup.

Strike Slows Paris Subways

Paris faced a one day subway strike that nearly halted service and sent police into the streets to manage massive automobile traffic. Subway workers demand a five day week and higher pay.

PARIS

Indian Crisis Eased by Rains

Prime Minister Indira Gandhi told parliament in New Delhi that India's critical food situation appears eased by the first substantial rains in months. The statement follows widespread concern over harvest prospects and potential shortages.

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Parliament India

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