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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1955

Page

5

Big 4 Meet Right but Reasons Wrong in Soviet Policy Talk

An article recounts a speech about Soviet strength and strategy, urging Western strength and a competitive coexistence policy. It notes proposals by Gov Averell Harriman and Gen David Sarnoff for a new policy board to shape U.S. strategy for decades, stressing psychological warfare and civilian talent.

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Calls Grow for a Civilian Competitive Coexistence Board

A Washington push, supported by Hearst task force and Gen. Sarnoff, urges forming a civilian board to show no sleep during reduced tensions. Advocates argue for military strength and rapid innovation while expanding efforts beyond the military arena. The proposal suggests nominating dynamic David Sermoff to head the board.

Hearst Russia Sarnoff Washington Noming

Bandit Robs Package Store on Flores Avenue

A zone bandit hijacked the Joba and Dub Package Store at 3329 3S Flores Saturday night at pistol point, escaping with $100, police report states. Police seek tips as they investigate the robbery.

Flores

Waco Man Heads Travelers Protective Association

Schwert of Waco was elected state president of the Travelers Protective Association. E. J. Gerdes of Victoria was named first vice president and Fielding Born dex of Cuero joined the executive board. The convention backed San Antonio’s bid for the 1956 national gathering.

Waco Travelers

Nationalists claim strafing hit gunboat in Tungshan bay

Three planes reportedly struck a Communist gunboat and a vessel amid a junk concentration in Tungshan bay during a strafing attack. The report notes Nationalists claimed the strikes occurred Saturday.

Taipei Tungshan Bay

Nebraska mother wins Mrs. America title in homemaking contest

Ramona Deile Meyer, 35, of Omaha Nebraska, a Sunday school teacher and PTA president, wins Mrs. America 1950 after the pageant eliminates bathing suit competition. The victory carries $15,000 in prizes for the winner.

Ormond Beach Frs Ramona Deilemeyer Nebraska PTA America

No-Glamor Billy Wallace A Social Fixture

Billy Wallace son of the late Capt. Evan Wallace and Mrs. Herbert Agar is highlighted as a top society figure. The piece notes his wealth, education, fashion, and active social life, including ties to Margaret Truman and high society events. It also mentions his job in Midtown and his playful, candid persona.

Billy Evan Wallace Min Herbert Agar Barbara Lutyens Britain Money Charm Margaret Truman London Wallace Savile‘Row Street of London Topnotch Margaret Pople

Texas quartet winners named in SPEBSQSA district contest

The Four Hearsemen of Amarillo and the Desertaires of El Paso won the Southwestern district SPEBSQSA Singing contest at the Municipal Auditorium. The Lads of Enchantment from Albuquerque was the alternate, with Miami slated as the International finals site in June.

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Germans Go to Polls Under New Vote Setup

Bonn reports Germans vote under a new system as 2,250,000 citizens weigh 100 Rhine Palatinate seats in federal elections. Adenauer seeks continued backing for the chancellor and the federal government amid postwar unification discussions.

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Luventino Cortes Treated After Home Incident

Luventino Cortes, 60, was hospitalized at Robert 3B Green hospital in shock after an unspecified home incident. A separate ad fragment mentions a job opening for domestic, office, or other worker, with a line about help and light.

Robert Green Hospital Luventino Cortes

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