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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1968

Page

2

HemisFair Executive Manupelli resigns June 15 1968

Frank Manupelli longtime HemisFair general manager and executive VP submits resignation effective June 15 1968 in a letter to H B Zachry citing planned departmental reporting changes as cause He is San Antonio native with FBI counter espionage and aviation industry background and holds law degree from St Marys University He plans to assist during turnover and remains active in civic roles

Frank Manupelli HemisFair H. B. Zachry Manupelli Owith AV Erie San Antonio Hampden-Sydney College Vira Pinta University of Texas St. Mary’s University School of Law FBI New York East Coast San Antonio Fire and Police |Civil ‘Service Commission Texas Placturers’ Association

Manupelli lauded for major role at HemisFair

HemisFate President Marshail Steves credited Frank Manupelli with a major role in HemisFair’s success and praised his steady leadership of the management staff during 50 months of involvement. Mantipelli resigned as executive vice president, announced Sunday.

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Love-in Big Flop at Storm Mountain Roadblock Arrests

Salt Lake County sheriffs halted more than 200 cars at a yearly canyon vehicle check during a love-in religious gathering at Storm Mountain in Cottonwood Canyon. Two arrests followed: Charley Altman, 29, cited for vagrancy and vehicle issues, and Stephen Ger, 19, a truck passenger. Schneider faced a concealed weapon charge as deputies confiscated two shotguns, a pistol, knives, beer, and cigarettes from several youths.

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Manila Mayor Heads for U.S. Visit

Manila Mayor Anto no Villégas left Tokyo for San Francisco with his family after a three day stay in Japan. He plans talks with U S federal and municipal officials during a three week tour in the United States.

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Envoy Chow Shu kai Visits HemisFair China Day

Ambassador Chow Shu kai of the Republic of China attended HemisFair China Day in San Antonio. Gov Connally welcomed him with a toast as a large fireworks display and a pavilion reception followed his plaza appearance. Shu kai praised U S Chinese friendship and recalled his role as HemisFair ambassador and honorary mayor.

Gov. Connally Sriandly Contally San Antonio HemisFair

Firestone Scion Weds Firestone Scion In Miami

Russell A Firestone, heir to the Firestone name, married Lindey in a Florida ceremony at Plymouth Congregational Church Coconut Grove. It was Firestones third marriage and Myrna Oda’s second. Firestone’s mother Mrs John Galbreath traveled from New York for the wedding then returned for Belmont track opening.

UPI Russell A. Firestone Ly Lindey Firestone Myrna Oda Houghton John Galbreath New York Plymouth Congregational Church Coconut Grove Belmont Racetrack

Exchanging Fair Gifts at HemisFair Republic Day

Ambassador Chow Shu kai of the Republic of China and Texas Governor Connally met during HemisFair Republic of China National Day. They exchanged gifts a tapestry and a wristwatch at a reception in the Chinese Pavilion after flag raisings and speeches.

Chow Shu-kai Republic of China Texas Gov. Connally HemisFair China

France Faces Largest Strike Wave in Three Decades

President Charles de Gaulle returned from Rome as strikes surged across France with more than 100 factories idle and an estimated two million workers out. Strike votes spread to factories including Sud-Aviation’s plant at Youlouse, while Paris faced transportation and utility disruptions and unions showed no unified call for a general walkout.

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Hog Man Prompts Poison Pill Panic At Fairgrounds

A mysterious pair called hog man and hog woman handed out orange capsules to about 15,000 attendees at the Santa Clara County fairgrounds. Dozens of youths suffered vomiting cramps and blurred vision. ambulances treated 25 youths for amphetamine like pills. Police lack clues to the couple's identity and motives.

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Rockefeller and Reagan meet in New Orleans amid campaign talk

United Press reports Nelson A Rockefeller and Ronald Reagan, both Republicans, privately discussed Democratic candidates rather than the GOP race. Reagan said he would not run as a vice president. Rockefeller hinted Reagan might accept a nomination under pressure, while Reagan said he would be a candidate only when nominated.

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Mideast Clash Flares Near Beisan Valley

A United Press International dispatch reports a volley of shots at an Israeli tractor sparked a thirty minute clash between troops on both sides of the Jordan River. The Beisan Valley clash, thirty miles south of the Sea of Galilee, marks the third Arab Israeli border incident Israel has reported in less than two days.

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Middle East Tensions Court Complicates Rhodesia Talks

United Nations efforts to push a Middle East peace plan face new hurdles as Premier Ben Gurion and Eban criticize Moshe Sharett's direction. Jarring plans indirect talks with Israel and Arab states spark debate over direct negotiations. Clashes on the Golan Heights and near the Sea of Galilee add to the volatility as UN and world powers seek a path to settlement.

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Seguin Woman Aims to Be County's Second Lady Attorney

A Seguin woman Elizabeth Jandt plans to become Texas Kerr County’s second lady county attorney after defeating veteran Alwin Pane in a Democratic primary. Born near Ail-jeen and raised in Haskell and Kerrville, she studied at Texas Lutheran College and St. Mary’s University law school. Her family roots and strong ties to St. Mary’s anchor her legal path in a region with a history of women in county office.

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