This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1966
Page
2
The administration backs a bill to pool and sell government loans to private investors, converting held paper to cash. Critics call it deceitful as funds go directly to affected agencies. House debate centers on parliamentary tactics with a final vote expected today.
The fragment lists the Hearst Corporation publication office at 420-22 Broadway at Firth in San Antonio Texas with postal details and note about second class postage paid status. It references the San Antonio Light and the San Antonio Gazette as part of the combined publication.
Premier Ky’s military government alerted the elite 7th Infantry Division to stand by for Buddhist riots in Saigon as monks threaten a 48 hour hunger strike. Dissident officers in Hue and Da Nang resist, while U.S. officials seek updates on Saigon moves.
Abe San Miguel honorary consul of Costa Rica in San Antonio will travel to Costa Rica on June 1 to discuss the country's participation in HemisFair. He will hold HemisFair ambassador status during talks with government officials.
Pfc. John J. Davis of San Antonio listed by the Defense Department among 46 U.S. military personnel killed in Viet Nam this week. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Davis of 414 Vanderbilt. Davis entered the Marine Corps last October after two years at San Antonio College and was a 1961 Highlands High School graduate.
The Atlas launch proceeded normally as the Agena faced pressure loss in a nitric acid line causing slower loading. Mission Control reported temporary radio contact loss about two minutes in, then all contact was lost during staging as Agena would separate from Atlas.
A suit filed in Travis County seeks to stop the State Highway Commission from using public funds to build a proposed Northeast freeway route through Brackenridge Olmos Basin and Franklin parks. Plaintiffs Sybil Browne Richard K Caldwell and William B McDonald are represented by Trueman O Quinn and State Sen Charles Herring. The suit argues that a 1965 appropriation barring highways through large city parks was invalidated by a 1967 resolution, and names Highway Commissioners and State Engineer D C Greer as defendants.
A contingent from the San Antonio Charro Association will attend the Mexican National Charro Association Rodeo in Leon Guanajuato, Mexico, for a week starting Saturday. About 150 associations will participate. five San Antonio members will ride.
The Edgewood Independent School District renewed contracts for 424 teachers for the coming school year and accepted resignations of 5. The action occurred at a Monday night board meeting led by trustee Felix Ybarra. Loyal servants are Light want ads.
London based UPI reports Russia developed Polaris type missiles that can be fired remotely from containers planted under the sea. The plan aims to fix missiles at pre set targets near hostile coasts, launched from surface ships or submarines, with submerged launch still uncertain.
The Harlandale Independent School District sold 500000 in bonds with Rowles-Winston Co Inc as low bidder at 4.14125 interest. Proceeds fund the first unit of a new junior high school due for completion by September 1967. The board also granted swimming program use at McCollum High and authorized borrowing to cover summer salaries.
Advertises New Deep Strength Penetrating Nail Hardener that supposedly strengthens nails from within not as a coating. Claims immediate visible effects, super hardness, resistance to water and everyday wear, and longer lasting polish without chipping or peeling. Ends with a call to try the product.
A new Isotron electronic device promises immediate size loss through muscle contractions powered by electric impulses. Users place a pad over the area to be exercised and can routinely use it at home or at the Figuretone Studio for demonstrations and rentals.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.