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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1969
Page
1
Rose D Bucher recalls relief and happiness as her husband Commander Lloyd M Bucher is freed after 11 months in North Korean captivity aboard the U S S Pueblo. Sandie North and David Hellyer contribute to the first in a ten part series.
The widow recounts her husband Pete Bucher’s capture by North Korea and torture of his 82 crew aboard a weakly armed ship. She reflects on the family’s suffering from taunts and the impact on their children while noting his hope to command a submarine again after Pueblo’s return.
A Fuentes jury appears ready to broaden its investigation as new evidence is explored. Prosecutors signal potential targets and additional witnesses could be summoned in the coming weeks.
A reporter describes a comical failed sting to interview the Aga Khan at San Antonio’s St. Anthony Hotel. The prank involves posing as a spiritual leader and chasing a tip from an anonymous source, ending with an evasive receptionist and a mistaken room inquiry.
Readers ask why bats swarm nearby at dusk and whether they are dangerous. Roy Summar Jr., a local cave explorer, explains bats migrate to Mexico or hibernate and usually do not bother people.
The page list outlines sections such as Amusements on pages 6 to 9 and Sports across pages 1 to 10. It includes notices from B’s on page 3 and Real Estate on pages 1 to 4 and 20, with TV Logs spanning pages 1 to 28 TV and Society across multiple pages.
Eldridge Cleaver, Black Panther leader, wanted on California parole violation and a federal warrant, is living in Havana after fleeing the United States last year. Cleaver, 33, ran for president on the Peace and Freedom ticket and is accused of taking part in a gun battle with Oakland police.
Forecasters call for partly cloudy skies with southeast winds 5 to 15 mph Sunday through Monday. Highs near the upper 80s on Sunday, overnight lows mid 60s, no precipitation expected. Temperature readings range from 87 at 1 pm to 73 by midnight with evening cooling.
The federal grand jury in the Albert Fuentes Jr. case expands its inquiry with two days of closed hearings. Witnesses include Emanuel Salaiz, a local businessman who sparked the affair, and Eddie Montez, a local business representative who disputes Salaiz’s charges. Justice Department officials signal the investigation may extend into next week as the Washington team travels to San Antonio for continued sessions.
U S diplomats canceled New York Governor Rockefeller's scheduled May 30 visit to Peru and prepared to withdraw American military advisers to meet Peruvian demands. Prime Minister Mon tage said Peru's security remains intact despite suspension of arms sales. He noted other countries can supply military equipment.
Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes told graduates at St Edward's University that campus militants seeking education system change aim to destroy it. Barnes received an honorary doctor of laws degree during the commencement.
Wendy Das, a 19 year old from Virginia with blonde hair and hazel eyes, was selected as Miss USA 1969 at the Miami Beach pageant Saturday night, ahead of four other finalists.
Apollo 10 astronauts Stafford Cernan and Young race toward Earth on a near perfect trajectory. Ground control skipped midcourse corrections as the ship neared home about 211000 miles away at 3286 mph. Mission Director Phillips praised the flight saying they achieved every objective and signaled confidence for a July manned moon landing.
Austin bureau reports a last big push to pass the University of Texas at San Antonio bill. Sen. Joe Bernal met with Lieut. Gov. Ben Barnes and Sen. Chet Brooks ahead of a Monday 9 30 a m hearing. Barnes backs floor action with a two thirds majority. The anti new college senators retreated but vow to continue tactics.
Editor William Randolph Hearst Jr reflects on the Kennedy family's continuous pursuit of the presidency since John F. Kennedy's assassination. He traces a lineage from Joe Kennedy to Jack to Bobby and now to Ted, noting the tradition of political ambition within wealthy English circles and its fit with American history.
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