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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1968

Page

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Mental Patients Escapees Nabbed After San Francisco Holdup

Frank Svelila, 58, and three other escaped mental patients seized two hostages after stabbing guards at a California state hospital. Police pursued across the county with roadblocks as officers captured Robert Higera. Warren was released unharmed before the capture.

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Hostage Knife Incident Tied to LA Suspects in Los Osos

Three men from Los Angeles were linked to a Sunday night incident in Los Osos involving hostage taking and a knife attack. The family escaped unharmed as the trio fled with two cars. Gerard Gallant, 28, a previously convicted sex offender, led the break, with George Quinlan, 28, also from LA, charged with related counts.

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Police and Fire Ads Urge City Backing Amid Violence

New York police and fire unions ran full page ads in major papers urging public support and immediate measures to curb rising violence. Police ad defended department reputation and urged city hall to back law enforcement while firemen warned of dangers and called on readers to pressure Mayor Lindsay for protection.

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Poverty Units Clash Negroes Rapped

Washington reports racial friction at the Poor People’s March as leaders consider evacuating Resurrection City near the Lincoln Memorial. Indians and Mexican Americans from the Southwest threaten to stay apart from black protesters until treated fairly, while Appalachian whites express fatigue with mistreatment and discrimination. In Las Vegas, 12 hotels faced Negroes protesting alleged hiring bias, with police on duty as casino workers and dealers faced job discrimination claims.

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Subscription rates by carrier and mail in Texas and beyond

Publication postal details list San Antonio address and carrier rates by month and week for daily and Sunday editions, with separate prices for Texas towns and other states, Canada, and foreign countries. It notes Associated Press membership and exclusive republication rights.

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Save Your Hair Plan Promoted By Experts

An ad style feature touts a hair loss awareness campaign urging immediate check ups. It claims most balding men delay care, promotes a national center for scalp examinations, and offers an no obligation consultation.

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Young Adults Plan Dance at St Cecilia Church

A dance organized by the SS Cecilia’s Catholic Young Adults Club will be held at 8 PM in June. Tickets are available at Rendezvous Rec tor and Wireless Shopping City.

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Doctor OKs This Hemorrhoid Treatment for N J Couple’s Son

A New Jersey couple reports their son’s hemorrhoids improved after using Preparation H, claiming shrinkage of inflamed tissues and relief from pain. The letter cites doctor approval and marketing claims, noting case-by-case success and symptom relief as swelling and itching decrease.

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