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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1968

Page

7

VC Sneered as He Fired Shots in Saigon Encounter

In Saigon a small jeep carries a mixed press team when VC fighters open fire at an intersection in a crowded district. The group escapes as the commander shoots Birch and others, while Cantwell and Laramy are hit by stray bullets and the team flees into a refugee crowd toward safety.

Frank Palmos Associated Prose Saigon Mekong Delta John Cantwell Time Magazine Michael Birch Associated Press Ron Laramy Reuters Bruce Pigott Bruce Cantwell Laramy Bao Chi Jand Birch Anyoe

Bankers Association To Hold L A Meeting

The Texas Bankers Association will hold its 8th annual convention Sunday through Tuesday in the Convention Center. About 2,500 attendees are expected. Key speakers include George Champion of Chase Manhattan Bank and Louis B. Lundberg of Bank of America with others from state and national banking circles. Former governor Allan Shivers will close with a dinner speech, and final sessions feature William B. Camp and Roger Brough addressing currency and steel industry interests.

Texas Bankers Association George Champion Chase Manhattan Bank New York Louis B. Lundberg Bank of America Los Angeles R. Tonesdr Pasadena Texas J.M. Falkner State Bank Division Charles R. McNeill American Bankers Association Washington National Bank Division Allan Shiviers Austin William 3 B. Camp Ur Tency Roger Brough United States Steel Corporation

CWA Plans Friday Meet in Uvalde

The Communications Workers of America Local 4143 will conduct a union educational seminar Friday in Uvalde. Delegates from San Antonio Carrizo Springs Crystal City Eagle Pass and Uvalde attend sessions from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Town House Restaurant conference room. Hank Brown president of the Texas AFL-CIO will speak at a 7 p.m. reception for CWA members and families.

The Communications Workers of America Local 4143 Uvalde San Antonio Carriza Springs Crystal City Eagle Pass Iondo To Town House Hank Brown Texas Afl-Cio CWA

SBA Names 3 to Council

The Small Business Administration announced three new members to the San Antonio advisory council. T. G. Pettars, Alex Garcia, and C. C. Booker were named by SBA administrator Robert Le Mont. Pettars is assistant general manager of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. Garcia is general manager of Division Laundry and Cleaners, Inc. and American Linen Service. Booker runs the O. C. Booker Trailer-Wying Co. The council advises on SBA programs and informs the regional director about Texas economic conditions.

San Antonio Small Business Advisory Council Robert le Mont Small Business Administration T. G. Pettars Alex Garcia C. C. Booker Peters Chamber of Commerce Garcia If Laundry and Cleaners, Inc American Linen Service Booker O. C. Booker Trailer- Wying Co Texas

Di-Gel Indigestion Remedy Ad Claims Extra Gas Relief

An old advertisement promotes Di-Gel from Plough Inc, touting faster relief for indigestion and heartburn. It claims the formula neutralizes excess acid and includes simethicone to reduce painful gas, with emphasis on beating plain antacids for gassy acidity symptoms. The copy aims to reassure wary readers about long wait times for discovery.

Plaugh, Inc

Hot Snake Survives It All at Central Catholic Barbecue

Traverse City Michigan United Press story: a five foot snake, claimed to be a pet store loser, escaped capture as firemen pursued it through the school. The annual Central Catholic barbecue will be held Sunday at Pablo's Grove, with dinners served from daytime until seven.

Traverse City Mich UPI Central Catholic Uler Pablo’s Grove Dare. Paton

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