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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1963
Page
11
A column argues against government run health care and welfare programs. It cites Italy's doctors strike and claims bureaucratic waste harms patients. It notes Social Security's inequities, showing retirement and funeral benefits fall short compared to private savings scenarios.
Lucius D. Clay told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that a further 160 million can be cut from the administration's aid request, lowering the total from 4.5 to 4.3 billion while calling 4 billion a rock bottom figure for US security. 300 million should be kept as good faith. The president's committee to strengthen security of the free world advocates drastic cuts but supports aid in principle. Clay, chairing the committee, lauds the administration's use of an outside advisory body.
Louise Ward laments the misperceptions of normal in mental illness. The text critiques clinicians who deny common courtesy to patients and families, noting stigma, fear, and inconsistent care while praising loyal, kind helpers and questioning the word normal.
Mrs Winfield Hamlin thanks The San Antonio Light for extensive news coverage of the society’s activities as she nears the end of her live-rear term. She praises the paper for helping tell San Antonio’s unique charm through preservation and expresses appreciation for the staff and readers.
In the April 25 issue page 14 second column an article notes Texas has no minimum wage law. Frances D Burton, recently from New Haven, says she believed federal law governed minimums. Mary MacPhie thanks Mr Taylor for warning against political drift and urges restoring honesty and prestige.
John A. Doyle of Cincinnati Ohio notes a short ride on the Antonia River and suggests planting more flowers and landscaping to enhance the riverbank for strolling or sailing on a warm day. He emphasizes enjoyment of the scenery rather than criticizing its current appearance.
A nostalgic card recounts the life of a renowned publisher who teamed with Paul Bleck at the Evening Wisconsin in Milwaukee. It covers his work under Arthur Hansen, family ties in publishing, and a celebratory note on career achievements in advertising and media.
Kennedy hosted 32 top labor leaders at the White House to shore up support for the 1964 campaign and reassure that the 1960 ticket will persist. Johnson spoke alongside Meany and Rose, with Johnson's joke about a Grant chandelier lightening the mood. The gathering signaled a pledge of loyal labor ties and a push for tax cuts and economic balance.
The article explains allergy causes, allergens, and testing methods. It notes that allergens vary by substance and can affect skin, nose, and lungs. Skin tests with small amounts help determine sensitivity, with seasonal hay fever linked to tree pollens in spring, grasses in summer, and ragweed in fall. Psychological factors may also play a role.
Ludwig Erhard, 68, West Germanys economics minister, is nominated to succeed Adenauer. The piece traces his free market roots to the Mt Pelerin Society founded by Hayek, Mises, Hazlitt and Read, and his 1948 abolition of price controls under U S occupation.
A 1943 note recalls City Manager Harrell drawing a $2,299 sick leave check that spurred a protest at City Hall as 16 resignations totaled $10,817 on the final day of that administration. Other items mention Gonzales County poultry closures, wartime price concerns, and streetcar service changes in early 20th century San Antonio.
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