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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1966

Page

5

Truman Celebrates Birthday in Independence Missouri

This UPI report notes former President Harry S. Truman about to turn 80 in Independence Missouri. It describes his slower pace, daily routines at his home and the Truman Library, and plans for a $1.7 million federal office building dedication. Truman, born 1884, reflects on major decisions including Korea and the atomic bomb.

Irest Truman Muehlebach Kansas City Mike Westwood Independence Mrs. Truman E. 0Th St Frank Spina Battery D T 129Th Field Artillery Lamar Korea Japan

Russ Boasts of Missile Defense and Truman Remark

Moscow reports Gen. Stepan Grechko saying Soviet antiaircraft and missile defenses can protect the country. The item notes President Truman’s remark and hints at a 1984 context with references to a 100th birthday celebration and invitations in a light ads section.

Truman Moscow Fe Stepan Grechko R Ted Pte Este Argprite Soviet Union

Jeff Student Wins in Austin Journalism Contest

Jefferson High School student Laverne Dickinson won first place in the University Interscholastic League journalism contest in Austin. Dickinson topped the AAAA division in newswriting, marking a turning point in the life of a San Antonian as noted by the light ad reference.

Jefferson High School

Fire Burns Two in San Antonio Apartment Blast

A 15 year old girl Rosa Ramon and her mother Cruz Ramon suffered burns in a flash fire at 1006 S W 3 bth San Antonio. The blast followed a-butane gas leak when a bathroom jet ignited near an open water heater. Cruz Ramon was treated and released. Rosa remained in serious condition at Robert B Green Hospital.

S.W Rosa Ramon Simon Ramon Cruz Ramon Robert B. Green Hospital Rosa

Carr Casts Ballot in Lobubock Democratic Primary

Texas Attorney General Waggoner Carr votes in the Democratic primary at Lubbock then returns to Austin as he pursues a U S Senate seat. Carr is shown smiling and pointing to his ballot.

Waggoner Carr Texas Lubbock Carr U. S. Senate Austin

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