Soviet Yemen airfield seen as risk to U S interests
An airfield on Yemen's southern tip is described as a Soviet strategic asset able to service large Russian aircraft. The piece argues it would enable infiltration of Africa and supply to Castro, casting doubt on Nasser era claims and warning that recognizing a Yemen republic would endanger U S security. It criticizes U S coddling of Nasser and questions peaceful aims of Moscow and its allies.
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Republic
Arabian Peninsula
Africa
U.S
Fidel Castro
Caribbean
Republic of
Yemen
United Arab Republic
Egypt
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Arabia
U.S. State Department
Hearst
Soviet Union
Nasser
K and Co
Showdown over European tariffs threatens U.S. farm sales
The Kennedy administration warns that Europe's move toward prohibitive tariffs on U.S. poultry and other exports signals a broader insular policy harming free trade. The U.S. could retaliate as annual sales of wheat livestock seeds and poultry reach about 400 million dollars, highlighting a clash over market access and economic strength among allies.
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Kennedy
U.S
Health Talk on Alcohol, Injury, and Surgical Advances
The column links drunk driving risks to higher accident rates and explains alcohol metabolism slowing recovery. It highlights Dr. Owen Wangensteen’s stomach tube and Minnesota team’s new electronic device aiding bowel recovery after abdominal surgery, noting quicker, less painful intestinal reactivation. Readers may send questions to Dr Coleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Wangensteen
University of Minnesota
Wangensteen
Castro Agents Push Castro Influence Among Indians in Peru Bolivia Ecuador
An analysis reports eight million Andean Indians in Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia as targets for Castro's outreach. It notes harsh living conditions, growing voter affinity, and rising organization through unions and ILO led programs creating a proto-money economy, bricks and small shops, with Peru's literacy requirement delaying political sway. It warns of Fidelista harassment of labor groups and the potential for later political shifts.
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Uno
Peru
Bolivia
Ecuador
Castro
Juan Lechin
Miners Federation
Central Labor Movement
Senar Lechin
Altiplano
International Labor Organization
ILO
Society of Friends
Afl-Cio
Lake Titicaca
National Federation of Peasant Workers
Peruvian Christian Trade Union Movement
Fidelistas
U. S
Tie Yall Syndicate, Inc
Housing Authority hearing stirs pro and con debates in San Antonio
At city hall a housing program hearing featured the San Antonio Housing Authority debate with supporters and opponents. Dr. W. W. Sawtelle and Mike Passur presented data while opponents likened housing efforts to socialism, drawing strong reactions from spectators and church leaders. Effie Henry expresses support for the Authority's aims.
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Housing Authority
City Hall
San Antonio Home Builders Association
San Antonio Real Estate Board
San Antonio Housing Authority
W. W. Sawtelle
Mike Passur
Sch
San Antonio
Bible Verse Emphasizes Secret Prayer in Matthew 6
A religious notice cites Matthew 6 6 8 urging believers to pray in private and trust God to reward secret devotion. The verse highlights quiet personal communication with the Father rather than public display.
Rockefeller and Goldwater Showdown Over Birchers Clash
A dialogue style piece imagines Nelson Rockefeller and Barry Goldwater facing off in a 1965 peace talk over John Birch Society influence. They discuss civil rights force bills, inter union democracy, and denunciations of ADA, Birchers, and party factions.
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Nelson Rockefeller
Barry Goldwater
Rocky
Washington
Rockefeller
Goldwater
John Birch Society
Barry
Nelson
Nels
Congress
Department of Justice
Wallace
Alabama
Barnett
Mississippi
Democratic
Ken Keating
Arthur Schlesinger Jr
Castro
Cuba
Robert Welch
New York State
John Bircher
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Through the Years August 3 1953 and related notes
A chronological column recalls events on August 3 across years. Elmendorf Lake becomes navigable for small craft with a dock installed by Feliberto de la Garza. Other items note past temperatures, brewery remodeling, railroad personnel changes, building permits, flour prices, and a hardware firm ownership.
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Elmendorf
Feliberto de la Garza
San Antonio
Snyder
San Angelo
Big Spring
Lone Star
Jones Ave
J. O. Bell
A. R. Fox
Jackson
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