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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1969

Page

4

Queen of Hearts Crowned at San Antonio Heart Ball 1969

Gloria Morales of South San Antonio High School won the Queen of Hearts title at the Heart Fund awards, with Jane Dawson of John Jay High School as Alternate Queen. The campaign greatly exceeded its goal, raising 175,142 dollars for SAHA. Local media and volunteers received awards for their support and leadership roles in the drive.

Gloria Morales South San Antonio High School Heart Fund San Antonio Heart Association Morales SANYO Jane Dawson John Jay High School San Antonians Heart Association Jerome K. Harris Jr SAHA James D. O’keefe Norman H. Bevan Harris San Antonio Light Jack Newman San Antonio Express Evening News Bob Freeland Kens-Tv Sam Spivey Woai-Tv Georg Wood Ksat-Tv Kati Ferguson Kwex-Tv Julius Germano Kite Paul Allen Kono Joanne Winik KBAT Ed Montray WOAI Guy Harris Kape Maxwell Martin Northside Recorder Ruth Hurd Bevan Ted Mahone Sylvan Alter Weaver Carl Shaffer Paul Klinger al Spear William R. Campbell Lon Green B. J. Nichol Herb D. Stegmeier Bernard H. Bloom John R. McSween Sol Casseb Jr

Vatican Protest Nails Film List With Season Plans

Rome reports Vatican agitation over upcoming sex films the Vatican labels offensive. Titles slated for showings include Amorous Education Restless Flesh The Body of Diana From Adam and Eve to Adam Versus Eve De Sade 70 The Adventures of a Virgin The Installables A Woman and A Woman The Adorers of Sex Naked Sex Sex Mania Sexuality and 48 Hours of Love.

Rome UPI Vatican Diana

Missing Air Force crewman steals $2.2 million C130 at Mildenhall

A 23-year-old U.S. Air Force mechanic from Langley Air Force Base stole a C130 Hercules at Mildenhall England after a drinking spree. He lacked landing skills and the aircraft vanished after taking off toward the Atlantic. RAF and U.S. ships hunted for the plane but radar failed to locate it. Officials suspended the day-long search and asked ships in the English Channel and Atlantic to search for wreckage. Meyer contacted Langley after takeoff and asked to be connected to his wife.

Mildenhall England UPID U.S. Air Force Iaid Paul A. Meyer Langley Air Force Base U.S English Channel Atlantic Meyer Washington Defense Department Porueson Langley

Bexar County to create civil service commission bill passed

The House of Representatives approved HB 1433 on third reading to authorize Bexar County to establish a county civil service commission. Representatives Guy Floyd and Lamoine Holland supported the measure after it had been withdrawn from a prior calendar.

Austin House of Representatives Guy Floyd Lamoine Holland Bexar County Civil Service Commission

LA Model Cities program receives $307,500 advance

The Department of Housing and Urban Development announced a $307,500 advance to San Antonio to prepare a general neighborhood renewal plan for its Model Cities Program.

Department of Housing and Urban Development San Antonio

Apollo 10 crew report calm lunar rehearsal and gear issues

Apollo 10 astronauts describe the eight hour lunar rehearsal as satisfying and challenging. They note the jettison of the Snoopy lander from the Charlie Brown ship and insulation debris causing itching and sneezing aboard. The Apollo 11 moon landing is planned for July 20 after a July 16 launch.

Cernan Stafford Earth Control

Moon orbit crew reports lunar features and gravity tweaks

Apollo 8 and Apollo 10 crews describe lunar surface features including tree-like boulder debris and a forest of pine like shapes. They note gravity irregularities caused navigation errors, leading to extended landing site preparations for Apollo 11.

Cernan Stafford Jack Moon Earth

Pompidou vows Europe move with Britain if elected

Gaullist candidate Georges Pompidou told French voters that if he wins the presidency he will seek a Common Market summit to study Britain's application and push European unity. He argues Europe cannot be united without Britain and aims to chip away at Alain Poher’s pro-European lead. Poher proposes expanding the market, merging atomic arms in a broader defense, and a common European currency.

Paris UPI Georges Pompidou Britain France Charles de Gaulle Europe Pompidou Alain Poher Poher Common Market

Trudeau Not Enthusiastic About ABM System Plan

Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau said in the House of Commons that Canada is not enthusiastic about the United States ABM antiballistic missile program. He noted Ottawa's cautious stance on the proposal and its potential impact on regional security and alliance dynamics.

Ottawa UPI Pierre Elliott Trudeau United States House of Commmons

Plans for Trip Resumed With Ancient Boat Voyage

Thor Heyerdahl resumes countdown for sailing the RA across the Atlantic with a six man international crew. Delays due to bad weather canceled Friday departures as they aim to test the theory that ancient Egyptians could have sailed.

Safi Morocco UPI Thor Heyerdahl Norway Ancient Mariner Atlantic Caribbean Ads

Texas Solons To Hear Ralph Address in Austin

The Office of Sen. Yarborough said he will address a joint session of the Texas Legislature at the state capitol in Austin on Monday.

Texas Ralph Washington UPI Yarborough Austin

Teachers Win Chicago Pay Boosts

Chicago Mayor Rich ard J Daley announced a tentative agreement ending the city's first teachers strike. The deal would grant teachers 100 per month raises and a no layoff pledge next fall if ratified by the union. It also includes smaller class sizes, protection against cuts, and certification of full time substitutes after three years.

Chicago UPI Richard J. Daley Teachers’ Union House of Representatives

Open Your Eyes to Big Opportunities in Light Want Ads

The notice invites readers to explore opportunities advertised in Light Want Ads. It emphasizes practical options and quick results for local buyers and sellers seeking bargains, jobs, services, and listings in the community classifieds.

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