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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1969
Page
19
U S para troopers of the 101st Airborne stormed to Hamburger Hill near the A Shau Valley after a 10 day assault. About 50 Americans and 250 North Vietnamese were reported dead as defenders held bunkers high on the 3 000 foot summit. A senior commander called it the toughest fight since World War II.
U S B52 bombers pounded the peak region as Col J B Conmy Jr said the battle was the toughest since World War II in Europe. Maj Gen Melvin Zais noted a North Vietnamese regimental post at the summit amid a 27 mile long offshoot of the Ho Chi Minh trail. Allied forces of about 10 000 invaded to halt reinforcements and supplies toward Da Nang and Hue as seven waves struck three Communist divisions on Saigon’s northern defense ring.
Funeral services for Mrs. Max Kuettner widow of a hatchery operator were held Tuesday at Schaet ter Funeral Chapel in Comfort. Burial followed in Comfort Cemetery. Survived by daughters Mrs. Walter Thomas Comfort and Mrs. Charles R. Burton East St. Louis Ill. son Howard K. Kuettner Artesia NM. sister Mrs. Mary Inguenhuett Comfort. 10 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Delhi police ordered to watch teenagers after rising street brawls linked to liquor or girls. The measure aims to curb youth violence and maintain public order in the capital.
Obituaries list multiple San Antonio residents with funeral details. Ben Frederick Treiber aged 24 to be buried at Holy Cross after services at Alamo Chapel and St. Thomas More. Victoria C Gonzales 77 with services at Max Martinez Chapel and Elmendorf Cemetery. Joseph C Stahl 83 with mass at Riebe-Saunders, Ft. Sam Houston burial. Army S Serge How ard 21 with services at Ft. Sam Houston Post Chapel and burial. Lottie A Lala 58 to be buried after Requiem Mass at St Joseph's. Survivors include family members and locations in San Antonio.
A service is planned at the Dellcrest Chapel for Richard W. Steward 55 of 131 Cornish who died. He leaves wife Mrs. Eulah G Steward San Antonio daughter Mrs. Myrna Lee Guzzy New York son Earl F. Wallace San Antonio and a large family including father Warner Steward Jamestown New York sisters Mrs. Ida Miniger Miss Dorothy Stewart Mrs. Olive Burbridge and Mrs. Loret ta Schmidt all in New York and Mrs. Mary Wolford Pennsylvania and Mrs. Rose Hener son Florida brothers Arthur Wallace Carl Donald and Allan Stewart all in New York and 9 grandchildren.
Antonio V Escalante 73 of 1430 Romero Calle died Monday in town. Services start 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at M. E. Rodriguez Chapel with Requiem Mass at St Martin de Porres Church. Interment San Fernando Cemetery. Survivors include daughters Lupe Orozco Patricia Cruz Ninfa Ramirez Dominga Hernandez Ester Canas and sons Carl Natividad and Tony Escalante Jr. Rosary 7 p.m. Tuesday at Rodriguez.
Graveside services were held Tuesday at Sunset Memorial Park for Fred August Kistner 88 of 1150 Santa Anna who died Sunday. Survivors include a son Howard G. Kistner San Antonio four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
John A Shannon 69 of 4539 Vance Jackson died Sunday. A.M. Wednesday service at Roy Akers Funeral Chapels followed by interment in Rose Lawn Memorial Park. Survived by wife Mary E Shannon, sons Patrick G Shannon Sr Robert C Shannon Terry J Shannon John J Shannon, daughter Margaret K Shannon, brothers D Shannon J T Shannon, sister Mrs Virgie.
Services were held Tuesday at Dodd Field Chapel for Sgt. Lewis Wright Thornton 49 of 262 Goodhue who died Saturday. Interment followed at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery. Survivors include daughter Maureen R Thornton son Ted Wayne and Lewis Thornton Jr of San Antonio. mother Maude Horn of Elkhart. sister Essie Tyer of Palestine.
Graveside services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Roselawn Memorial Park for E. Huff who died Sunday. He is survived by a daughter Mildred Powell of Neodesha Kansas, sons Edward Jr. of Wichita Kansas and Floyd Corrons, sisters Mrs. Mattie Lindsay and Mrs. Lenora Jewell, four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Mrs Irene M Andreas 42 of 418 So far died Saturday. Services to be held 1:30 p m Wednesday at Southside Funeral Home. Interment in Ft Sam Houston National Cemetery. Survived by widower Thomas R Andreas daughters Sharon Susan Andreas sons Tommy Wharton Steven Kenneth Andreas parents Ronnie and ... Gaubatz brother Clarence Flippen sister Dorothy Schley.
Rosary will be recited at 7 30 p m Tuesday at Max Martinez Chapel for Manuel H Contreras 42 of 107 N W 39th who died Sunday Requiem Mass at 8 a m Wednesday Holy Family Church with burial at Ft Sam Houston National Cemetery Survived by wife Alice G Contreras daughters Della Linda Brenda and others sons Armando Manuel David Fernando and more parents Mr and Mrs Maica-
Services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Roy Akers Funeral Chapels for Owen Wicker 71 of 1214 Sacramento who died Sunday. Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. Mrs. Margaret Wicker of San Antonio, son James E. Wicker also of San Antonio, and Mrs. Laurel Veazey of Chattanooga Tenn. 2 brothers and 2 sisters, 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Alfred Ruebsahm 87 died in a Kerrville hospital and services are set for Tuesday at Schaetter Funeral Chapel Comfort. The Rev Dr Richard Ryan will officiate at 4 p.m. Burial follows in Comfort Cemetery with grave side rites by the Comfort Masonic Lodge. He was born in Gillespie County and lived much of his life in Kendall County. Survivors include brothers Bruno Ruebsahm Hye and Harry Ruebsahm San Antonio and sister Mrs Harry Ordzik Fredericksburg.
Baltimore’s sharp-tongued journalist H. L. Mencken wrote with affection about model railroading, despite his biting comments on many topics.
A.M. Wednesday services will be held at the Zizik Kearns Downing McClaugherty Chapel followed by a Requiem Mass at St Gerard's for Emil William Kubena 86 of 1003 S New Braunfels who died Sunday Interment in St Joseph's Parish Cemetery Survivors include daughter Mrs Annie Kubena son John J Kubena both of San Antonio sister Miss Bessie Kubena Caldwell six grandchildren and five great grandchildren
A San Antonio archdiocese spokesman calls the transfer of 13 priests who signed a letter calling for Archbishop Lucey’s removal “normal for this time of year” under the law of averages. Some priests and Rev. Sherrill Smith call transfers punitive, with Smith moved to St. Philip’s in El Campo and Rev. John Orr to St. Mary’s in Victoria for personal work goals.
United Press International reports two killed and two injured as racial violence erupts in Niles Michigan Newark and Freehold New Jersey. In Chicago bands of youths vandalize cars throw rocks and bottles. Curfews imposed in Newark and Freehold as police respond to shootings involving Black youths.
Jordanian spokesman says two hour battle with Israel across the cease fire line involved artillery mortars and machine guns four miles north of the Dead Sea. He cites two Jordanian casualties and says Israel started the fighting. Diplomatic sources note U S efforts with the Soviet Union on the peace plan have not yet yielded a reaction.
Coleman Hawkins, 64, famed tenor saxophonist known as Bean, died Monday in New York from bronchial pneumonia. A veteran bandleader since the late 1930s, he delighted three generations of jazz fans with his solos.
The state of Vermont is commonly known by the nickname the Green Mountain State. This alias reflects its historic landscape and identity within New England.
Durslag notes the Belmont mile and a half is a tough test for young horses carrying 126 pounds. Majestic Prince has withdrawn from the Belmont third leg of the Triple Crown amid fears the horse could break down. The continent still favors the horse but questions the handlers' decision and the race’s risk.
The column argues that thoroughbreds are fragile and a horse will drop from price stakes if injured. It questions whether Majestic Prince should race in the Belmont despite injury risk and treats the decision as a test of sportsmanship and nerve.
The piece questions Majestic Prince skipping the Belmont as a self sacrificing move or a colossal act of cowardice with racing fans facing disillusionment. It contrasts racing owners shutting tough races with tactics to fatten earnings and hints the trainer may seek revenge at the Preakness. Hearst Headline Service.
The mixed doubles fun shoot at the Olmos Basin range scheduled by the San Antonio Gun Club has been postponed to June due to insufficient preparation time.
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