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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1960

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Defense Chief Testifies U S Outstrips Russia in Nuclear Power

Defense Secretary Gates told U S Senate committees that the United States leads Russia by several times in nuclear weapon capacity and long range delivery. He warned against overconcentration on one missile system and said the Pentagon is reviewing plans to maintain strength while pursuing an early warning missile system. Gates cited ongoing refinements to Soviet missile estimates and asserted U S forces are adequate today and for the coming years.

Washington UPI Gates U.S Russia Senate Space Committee Hess Senate Johns Texis Anelon Gales Constantin Defense Department U.S. Dasas Ile Winl Ussr

Baby's Body Found in Garbage Dump

Sanitation workers discovered the body of a newborn baby in a garbage dump on Wednesday. District attorney and medical examiner staff were notified as deputies investigated the case at Green Hospital where the infant had reportedly arrived dead and awaiting examination.

Pablo Robert Hausman Green Hospital

New British Pound Notes Feature Queen Elizabeth Portrait

London reports the first circulating note series bearing a reigning monarch's likeness. The paper pound notes enter circulation Wednesday, valued at two dollars eighty cents, joining more than a billion units already in use as they gradually replace older issues. The average note life is about eighteen months.

London Queecy Elizabeth Amaneau

Youth Held in Knife Branding Incident Report

Houston police hold an 18 year old in jail after a branding incident involving Felton Turner. Details of the arrest were not disclosed. the youth was originally arrested on a traffic charge.

Houston Palice Kek Felton Turner

Murder Suspect Held in Missouri Motel Case

TEAR TWELEE Missouri police hold a murder suspect, a 27 year old with a mental condition, linked to a Springfield incident after a husband is found dead. A Whele driver who gave her a ride grew suspicious leading to Mountain Grove where a motel body was located. Kaemper couple registered there Saturday.

Kuomiper Ham Ney Springfield Inka Highway Patrol Mountain Grove Kaeme Air Force

Quiz show host Nadmayi taunts Census quiz game

The report portrays Teddy Nadmayi as a TV quiz host linked to a census quiz in St. Louis. It sketches a murky scene with references to a clerk winning money, job hopes, odd pent up claims, and fluctuating personal history amid a barrage of calls and speculation.

ST. Louis Teddy Nadmayi Ler Hope Jcensus Laker Nadler Nadlay Jgen

Midwest Lashed Again 1 The Anmelsted Crews

A blustery snowstorm spread across the Midwest on Wednesday with easterly winds 200 to 1 mph driving heavy snow. Kansas City reported over seven inches as schools and offices closed in many areas from northern Missouri to eastern Minnesota and parts of Indiana.

Kansas Missoui Nebraska Missouri Minnesota Minois Indiana

Plane collision near Nagoya kills three on board

A Japanese F-86 fighter crashed into a Zen Nikko airliner on the Komaki airfield runway, killing three of 30 passengers and injuring five critically. Two Americans aboard the airliner survived. one reportedly checked into a Nagoya hotel after the crash as officials blamed air traffic control for the accident.

Nagoya Japan Komaki Re Polomeng Meo A. Simmons Simmons Bias Tokyo

Probers Seek Extension of Labor Management Inquiry

The investigations subcommittee seeks broader authority to continue probing labor management wrongdoing after the rackets committee. Senate leaders McClellan and Mundt introduced a resolution Tuesday to permit the transfer and extend the inquiry.

Washington Gpl Racckels Sen McClellan Dark Bell Groups Mundt R-Sd Senate

U S Chamber Proposes Aid Group Backing

The U S Chamber backs a U S aid group planning international development efforts. The proposal suggests coordinating with other nations to share costs for aiding developing regions, signaling a shift in global aid strategy.

Sputnik TT To Burn Up In Atmosphere The Smithsonian Says

Cambridge report states the ten and a half Soviet satellite Sputnik TT is expected to spiral into the atmosphere and burn up in a couple of weeks, according to the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. The satellite was launched into orbit on May 18, 1938.

Cambridge Mass Smithsonian Astrabissical Observatory

Eisenhower urges biracial talks to ease south racial tensions

President Eisenhower proposed biracial conferences in every southern community to handle racial tensions locally, leaving some questions to be decided by federal authority. He defended orderly demonstrations for equal rights as constitutional but would not pledge outcomes. The news conference also touched on Vice President Nixon’s role, Cuba sugar imports, and disarmament plans.

Washington UPI Eisenhower South Lis Eea Silin Roy Wallis NAACP Eigenhower Fed Umanional Pega Sildn Alabama Nixot Cuba U.S Geneva Willy Aleeions South Korea

Index of features and pages announced in today’s issue

The page guide lists sections such as Around the Plaza, Classifieds, Comics, Youth Notices and Financial, with page numbers and feature names. Readers are invited to explore Vealures and other listings across multiple sections including Basile and TV entries.

Pag Foren Basile Vadin TV Dagey Ae Speed

Argentina Battles Pro Peronist Terrorists in Buenos Aires

Police in armoured cars and machine guns conducted raids through Buenos Aires aimed at stamping out pro Peronist terrorism. About 15 suspects were arrested, including former Peronist officials and a former Argentine idol exiled by Spain. The government, under military orders, declared an emergency and aimed to restore order ahead of the March 27 congressional session. Courts faced limits as the executive moved to swift summary actions.

Buenos Aires Frondizi Thy Nen Deta D. Peron Dice Star Spain Clarin Atsany Fin Helgrano Buenos Jand Poble Weral Hector Ro Lagomarsina Line Inovement Bren Adeve Peron Supreme

Dust Clouds and Dense Fog Batters Texas Valley

Dust reduced visibility to near zero across the Brownsville area as a dust storm swept west from Texas Tuesday through north central and northeast regions. Temperatures ranged from 21 to 38 degrees across locales including Laredo and Alice.

Ytore Texas Mostile Tewas Foye Alice Werlaséay Brownsville Cary AL Labhoeko Laredo

Becerra Edges Bardun For Narrow Boxing Title Win

Becerra wins a close decision to claim a boxing title at a San Antonio show. Bardun presses hard in the final rounds as Becerra lands key blows to swing the judges. Gate receipts soar past 230 dollars amid a charged crowd.

San Anttonio Worl Bardun Wweight Beenums Alan Earl

San Antonio stores test lunch counter integration

In San Antonio, several stores prepared to open lunch counters to Negro customers two days before a NAACP deadline. The first test occurred at S. H. Kross where Black and white patrons shared seating with no disorder. Local clergy and NAACP leaders planned a public meeting to explain the move and outlined a 30 day pause on downtown demonstrations, while noting possible future actions if access remains limited.

San Antonio Nationals Association For the Advancement of Colored People S. H. Kross Nn. Illieh Hiwiness Basters C. Don Jimh Baugh Stand Burns

Bright Outlook for San Antonians Weekend Weather

Forecaster Oren Harington expects generally favorable conditions for outdoor work this weekend in San Antonio. Light showers possible Saturday or Sunday, with temperatures 5 degrees below normal for the week. Morning lows near the 40s, highs expected mid 70s on Thursday, with winter temperatures returning Thursday and Friday.

San Antonians Peo Oren Harington Shepwich Wie

Diablo Dam Hearings Set Near Rio Grande Proposal

A Washington hearing on the proposed Diablo Dam project on the Rio Grande near Del Rio is scheduled. The hearings will explore hydroelectric features and the authorization for construction, with testimony expected from government officials.

Diablo Dam VBI Arista Rio Grande del Rio Foreign Affairs

Forecast Sketch: Weather Outlook With Mixed Rain Expected

A fragmented forecast notes possible showers across the region with variable temperatures and overcast skies. It mentions a shift toward gentler winds and mentions holiday days but obscures specifics and dates.

National Want Ad Week March 13 19 in South Texas

National Want Ad Week runs March 13 through 19 highlighting old fashioned bargains across homes cars and percalato. The ad claims Want Ads save readers money and promote light ads with the largest circulation in South Texas.

National Want South Texas

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