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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1960
Page
2
Arab youths stand outside a crude shelter in Agadir as earthquake survivors await aid. With the death toll approaching 12,000, makeshift shelters rise across the wrecked city, now sealed off from Morocco to curb pestilence. Buildings visible in the photo depict the devastation.
NAIROBI Kenya Billy Graham rejects a proposal by Sheik Mubarak Ahmad head of the Ahmadiyya mission for a public faith healing contest. Ahmad suggested selecting 30 individuals for Graham and followers to pray over while others prayed over the remaining, a plan Graham calls temptations and rejects as not representing true Moslem thought.
Crowds of Elvis fans greet the rock idol as he returns to Memphis in uniform, shaking hands from a private railcar and waving to cheering teenagers and grandmothers. Presley, thinner and happier after his army service, plans a 3am city tour and homecoming meal of black eyed peas with Vernon Presley. A police escort clears the way for his getaway car as girls chant We want Elvis.
NEW YORK The Ar Moha family reunited after twenty years apart. Barbara Armonas and her son John were allowed to return to America from Lithuania via a Soviet permission, rejoining father John Armonas and daughter Donna in Ohio. The family described a painful separation and wary welcome. Travel expenses for the trip are being paid by the Cleveland Press.
The state asks the death penalty for 17 year old Abelay fle Gonzalez in Criminal District Court No 2 over the killing of 15 year old Reynaldo Garcia. Gonzalez is one of five youths linked to the El Gaucho gang case where two others got prison terms and others await trial. The shooting used two sawed off 22 caliber rifles in a robbery attempt.
In Frankfurt Germany UPI reports the 7 year old son of Col E K Juergens wore a dress uniform and accompanied his father during a mock inspection. He inspected troops behind Col Juergens noting faults with a gold braid uniform and insignia as an Army inquiry investigates the incident.
Kingston Jamaica policy report finds Avianca Super Constellation accident on Jan 21 caused by fatigued crew and steep landing angle. Commission pins fault on dead pilot Capt Jaime Duque and notes supervisory authorities for flight operations contributed to the default in Montego Bay, killing 37 people.
A Kansas City advertisement touts a 30 day trial of a rupture truss named Animyipowerd, claiming comfort and simple wear without belts or pads. It promises a $4500 value special truss if you respond and requests readers write for a descriptive circular. Address and mailing details are provided for Physician's Appliance Co. in Missouri.
New York reports a breakthrough in cough relief with DONDERIL anti cough tablets. A tiny tablet taken with water claims to stop coughing for up to six hours using three medicines including a non narcotic antitussive and a decongestant.
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