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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1971

Page

6

Boxed In Lindsay Drives Uncertain White House Bid

John Lindsay, New York City mayor, pursues a possible party switch from Republican to Democrat amid a crowded presidential field. He commands crowds outside New York, though no mayor has been elected to higher office. His status is uncertain, yet the political drama adds color to the national race.

John V. Lindsay New York City White House Lindsay Republican Party New York GOP

Joe Freeman 18 Prominent Leader in San Antonio Community

Joe Freeman, longtime Milam Chevrolet president born in San Antonio, died at 86 and was buried in Beth El Cemetery. He founded and chaired the San Antonio Livestock Show and championed Bexar County’s Coliseum. He received the 1961 Golden Deeds Award from the Exchange Club and supported Heart Association, Robert B. Green Hospital, Boys Town, the Boys Club, and the Chamber of Commerce Farm and Ranch Committee.

San Antonio Beth el Cemetery Joe Freegan The Exchange Club San Anc Tomains Heart Association Robert B. Green Hospital Boysville Boys Trame Southton Chamber of Commerce Farm and Ranch Committee

Religious freedom and prayers on post cited in letter

A reader replies to GT Gripe about religious liberty, endorsing worship at chapels on post and church options. The writer advises humility in prayer, notes Jesus’ guidance on private prayer, and encourages the recipient to pursue ordained ministry through study and service.

Jesus God

Appreciation Note From J. Edgar Hoover to Readers

The FBI director expresses gratitude for publishing excerpts from his message in the July issue of the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin and thanks readers for their staunch support. Assocates join in the appreciation.

FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin J.edgar Hoover

Independent Attitude Sparks Personal Trash Dumping

A quirky note echoes political satire as a speaker mocks the Good Government League and urges citizens to dump trash independently, attaching a dollar eighty to the act. The speaker, signing as PBG, adopts a defiant stance and playful tone.

Good Government League P.B.G

Local discontent voiced over county trough and graft

W B Edwards criticizes County Commissioners and Judge Blaze Reeves for alleged corruption in Bexar County. He warns residents to expect reminders about crime and larceny at the polls, praising Congressman Henry B Gonzalez while venting frustration with government.

Blaze” Reeves Bexar County Polly Henry B. Gonzalez Diogenes W. B. Edwards

Letter to the Editor on social issues and religion

A reader named Mrs Margaret Fider writes to The Light in San Antonio. She condemns typesetting errors, laments removing the daily Bible quote, and asserts traditional views such as women belongs in the home. She signs with address details for mail.

Margaret Fider San Antonio Texas

Truth and the Kremlin Hoax in the Nuclear Debate

The piece debates truth versus falsehood in the National Review hoax on the Pentagon Papers and Soviet reactions. It notes Red Star coverage labeled horrific plans, and contrasts Soviet media caution with Western fears about nuclear policy and Indochina. It warns that public opinion in Moscow is shaped by ideology and that U S policy remains unrealistically perceived as imperialist.

National Review Pentagon Joint Chiefs of Staff Indochina Kremlin Chicago Tom Dewey Chicago Tribune Russia Associated Press Red Star Pravda Benjamin Spock Curtis LeMay Moscow America Americans United States Wall Street

When to start braces for a child’s teeth

Health Talk explains there is no universal age for orthodontia. Each child needs individual evaluation, and delaying too long can complicate a simple case. Regular dental visits beyond once a year are advised if a potential need exists.

G.R

A Word Edgewise On Wilsons Labyrinthine Course

JOIN P ROCITE analyzes Harold Wilson the British Labour leader amid 1967 Middle East tensions and Britain’s move toward the EEC. The piece critiques his shifting stance, political maneuvering, clashes with Heath, and public opinion as Labour trails in popularity.

Hal Wilson Middle East Strait of Tiran House of Commons Israel Britain Edward Herth Heath European Economic Community EEC Labor Unis

Labor split deepens as Wilson faces ex ministers

Repudiated by colleagues, Roy Jenkins and allies attack the current package. The pushback includes Genis Healey Anthony Crosland and other top figures, threatening Labour unity and potentially ending Wilson’s leadership and future seat in the Lords. The group warns the party could be in disarray after October.

Roy Jenkins Wilson Labor Jenkins Defense Genis Healey Anthony Crosland House of Lords

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John Kennedy Richard Nixon Anther John Lindsay Herobably Big John Joe Freeman Milam Chevrolet Agency FBI Small Society Brickman By Becks Nixon King William F. Buckley JR Blekley Dewey Beeen India Sweden Japan Adm. Radford Europe Lester Coleman R.M.V Miss V P. Rocite Harold Wilson Johnson Red Sea Hermes Aden Harold Jim Callaghan Callaghan Home Office Barbara Castle George Clark Sylvia
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