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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1969
Page
1
A Thursday hailstorm struck Medina County from Bader to West Bexar, hitting Rio Medina hardest. Two mile wide swath damaged corn and maize fields, oats and wheat laid flat, trees torn apart, and roads blocked by debris. Rain totaled about 1.2 inches in Castroville and Rio Medina in minutes.
A reader asks how to dispose of an abandoned vehicle left in a backyard. Ricardo Pina is advised to file a Storage and Mechanic's Lien at the State Highway Department Vehicle Division in San Antonio after 60 days, authorizing disposal by any method.
The notice outlines the newspaper’s daily layout with sections covering Amusements on pages 37 to 39, Classifieds on pages 48 to 59, Comics around pages 46 to 47, Death Notices on page 48, Editorial on page 42, Features on page 43, Financial on pages 40 and 41, Fun and Games on page 47, Horoscopes on page 1, Society on pages 28 to 32, Sports on pages 33 to 36, Texas Trails on page 45, and TV Logs on page 46. The listing guides readers to locate content across the issue.
North Side shops may rush for customers before opening next Tuesday as a 50 cent price hike increases haircuts to $2.50 and styling to a minimum of $6. Doug Merritt, operator of Central Park and Wonderland salons, says the move follows higher costs for supplies, rent, and operations. He expects South Side shops to announce similar increases.
Twenty Polish passengers on a cruise ship defected in Oslo by seeking Norwegian residence permits or going into hiding to avoid returning home. Police said they cited dissatisfaction with working conditions and pay in Poland and questioned the authorities over the issue.
U S military officials indicate administrative moves point to withdrawal of some GIs within 60 days. The 25th Infantry Division bears the most attention with leave delays past June 30 and expected reassignment orders for critical duties. Officials say the move could bolster Nixon era peace optics and signal seriousness to Paris negotiators.
Allied negotiators in Paris study the Viet Congs new 10 point Vietnam peace plan for changes in their position. The plan calls for unconditional U S withdrawal and a provisional coalition including the Viet Cong. It also seeks free elections across South Vietnam to secure self determination for the people.
Alan B. Shepard Jr. says he is an active astronaut again after years grounded by an ear infection and hopes to land on the moon next year. The veteran Mercury spaceflight participant vows to get off the ground as soon as possible.
New York mayor John V. Lindsay says student unrest will not end until the Vietnam War ends. He notes police can quell disorders but cannot address the roots of the discontent.
Fire department officials say a severe thunderstorm with hail and strong winds caused mainly minor damage such as broken car and home windows. Trees and signs were toppled, a garage roof was torn off, and a TV tower camera was destroyed near Pecan Valley. A 25 person crew handled 28 power interruptions, with 30 minute outages in Los Angeles Heights and Bandera Callaghan areas.
Two suspects, brothers aged 22 and 26, were jailed on $50 000 bonds after a judge denied a writ hearing. The case links to the Thief of Baghdad robberies. a pistol and a watch were recovered from crime scenes and pawned items traced to the suspects.
The outlook calls for fair conditions through Saturday with a cooler today and tonight and warmer Saturday. Winds shift from northeast to north and light to moderate. Saturday highs near 80 and overnight around 50. Friday reaches mid 70s. Temperatures Saturday to Wednesday will average a degree or two below normal with highs near 81 to 93 and lows around 60 to 70. Showers and thundershowers are likely Tuesday with moderate to heavy rainfall locally.
Morris Willson argues San Antonio vies with Nashville as the national center for country and western music with weekly crowds near 20 000 and a combined dance hall gross of over 50 000. Parade writer Jack Anderson urges public disclosure of senator finances and highlights ten richest senators.
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