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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1968

Page

3

Police Brutality Hearing Recesses As Testimony Flows

A probe into the death of Bobby Joe Phillips, a 28 year old Negro construction worker, after a fight during arrest resumed hearings with testimony from two policemen and three East Side residents. The second day will continue as witnesses described beatings, handcuffing, and requests for medical care before Phillips died May 8.

Ron White Bobby Joe Phillips Fire and Police Civil Service Commission East Side Phillips Boudet Cedric McCrary Phillis Smith Cackrell Comuiack Deathorage Clyde Ross Frank Manopelli Tran Wyerm Wesday Ruben Santos

Spotlighting the Fair National Magazine Tours S A

A garbled early 20th century item reports HemisFair coverage in Steelways Amarican Iron and Steel Institute notes six panels of San Antonio and the Tower of the Americas on the cover. It claims 20 000 tons of steel on the fairgrounds and outlines three planned shows with Danny Plewnan drivers, Benny television segments, and a Nielsen driven lineup.

Steelways Amarican Iron and Steel Instituta Meno Cnlav San Antonio

Anniversary of Hor 3h wedding draws many calls

The Devous household in St Louis reported a flood of phone calls on their anniversary after a stranger began praising the couple and asking to speak to Mrs Devous. The wife recounted guests from Tulsa and others sending flowers and calling throughout the day while Mr Devous, a 42 year old insurance agent, joked about their lively marriage as she prepared dinner.

St, Louis Robert Devous Mim Devous Ianniversary Tulsa Okla Mice Marr Mex. Devaus Devaus Nik Moe

Hospital Treasurer Elected At Texas Hospital Meeting

John A. Bradley of San Antonio was elected treasurer of the Texas Hospital Association at the conclusion of the group's convention on Wednesday.

S.A John A. Bradley San Antonio The Texas Hospital Association

Texas Governors Runoff Campaigns Highlight Labor Harmony Debate

AP report outlines Democratic nominees Don Yarborough and Lt. Guy Pres in Texas with June 1 runoff near. Candidates court labor management harmony on stage and tout vocational education, foreign trade, and economic renewal while criticizing past governance and urging voters toward a progressive yet stable platform.

Associated Press Libor Don Yarborough Guy Pres Few

Re Enact Plum Creek Battle At Texas Festival

Plum Creek reenactment slated for Friday night June 14 as part of the Puntie Tier Festival at Lockhart State Park. Real Indians will participate with a few Comanches among them, horses emulating those used in the 1840 Plum Creek clash that helped shape cavalry history before World War I. Fiesta chair Bubba Russ asks for gentle paint horses to be used on the golf course setting, drawing crowds to relive a storied frontier event near Lockhart.

Homisfair Jas Tts Stalin Worl South Texas Benny Dupe Broich Rallis San Antoninl Nielsen Ines Stilwell Paint Ho Bubba Russ Fiesta Ney Lockhart State Park Lmne Bette Camp Gary Jub Corps Center San Marcos Plum Creek Lockhart Herve Anf Seoilers Texas Don McCulloch

Plum Creek reenactment and Texas frontier fair

A fragmented report notes a Plum Creek Battle reenactment during a weekend frontier celebration with a parade, bathing beauty contests, and museum displays at Dr Eugene Clark Library. It mentions Comanche resistance at Plum Creek, Texas Rangers pursuit, and the use of Colt revolvers. Also listed are a Lions Friendship Arch dedication at Eagle Pass International Bridge and the Kerrville State Hospital fence removal under new policy. The piece reflects mixed local events and historical references.

Dr. Eugene Clark Plum Creek Eagle Pass International Bridge St. Louis Lions Clubs Wester Hemisphere B.C Port Angeles Wash Jorge Bird Puerto Rico Wong Ouls Prada Nationalions Merion Mexico

Court Unsticks Sticky Sticker Case in Youth Docket

Judge Robert Lozano dismissed the sticker violation against Fernapdez 19 who was cited for operating a motor vehicle without an inspection sticker after claiming the dealer stuck the attacher on the scanner. Police stopped him at 2700 block of Broadway and issued a summons, but the case was dismissed.

MeCrary S. New Braunfels Nis Cer Nan McCrary Phillips Philips McCrary Porter Hughes Nigra Phillip Robert Lazano Fernandez Broadway Lozano

Professionals Flock to HemisFair for World’s Fair Day

San Antonio HemisFair officials invite professionals in 21 categories to a Thursday Professional Day ceremony at ceremonial plaza near the flags of all nations. Chairman Sid Cockrell leads a 7 p.m. program with the East Terrell Mills Elementary chorus and listed representatives from public accounting, law, architecture, dentistry, medical societies, nursing, pharmaceuticals, and more.

Mude Hemishain HemisFair Sid Cockrell Flags of All Nations East Terrell Mills Cockrell Lawrence Roos Na Tonal Association of Public At Rauntants Rober Raquel Certified Public Accountants Arthur Mathis Architects Tioel Goodstein Bar Association Charles Downing Chiropractors Russell G. Dressler Chemical Society J. T. Pratt Marvin Felsch San Antonio John Co. Meadows Jr Bexar, Cay Medical Society Fh Aler

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