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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1966
Page
6
Reader letter discusses GPs concern over prayer in public schools citing Dirksen amendment 148 from March 22 1966. argues non denominational prayer is required and warns against denominational grouping on campuses. Compares wage and trade issues noting productivity and balance of trade.
Youth groups deplore the crime wave and plan three minute talks on freedom. They seek three business or professional expediters to coordinate speakers, accept invitations from churches clubs schools and patriotic meetings, and help youths prepare for brief talks.
In The Light of August 19, Ruth Montgomery critiques claims that AFL CIO is a business trust. The piece argues AFL CIO is a federation of hundreds of independent unions, each with its own governance. It notes cooperation occurs when unions coordinate with national affiliates, citing airline labor talks as an example.
The writer praises C. W. Steinbrecher for describing conservatism as American and unselfish and argues that conservatives must shed a racist image. He contends free enterprise can work if all groups including Negro and Mexican Americans receive fair chances, and calls for politics that broaden conservative appeal to minorities.
In a letter to the San Antonio Light WM. M. Center, M.D. urges vital vaccination for polio and other diseases. He notes substantial diphtheria, whooping cough, measles, typhoid cases in Bexar County from 1960 to 1965, stresses vaccines are available to all, with indigents aided by Public Health funds and others paying through their physicians.
A parent reports that Northside School District and San Antonio districts faced slipping class quality last year with over 30 students in some 2nd and 3rd grade split classes. Mrs X Y Z described crowded conditions and concerns about instruction.
The settlement between the International Association of Machinists and five airlines ends a dismal strike that disrupted travel for millions. It grants higher wages and benefits, pushing costs about 5 percent above current levels and undermining the Johnson administration’s 3.2 percent non inflationary target. The deal highlights chaotic labor management relations and visible disregard for White House guidelines and the presidential fact finding panel.
Meyer L Sugarman of Glencoe Illinois stood by his belief that a honeymoon is more important than the President's travel plans. He wired President Johnson at the White House to reinstate his hotel reservation at Nevele Country Club Ellenville. The President and his party of 99 shared the hotel with the Sugarmans after swift action restored the booking.
Sports fans gain insight into athletics as Saw It's modern pentathlon unfolds at Ft Sam Houston venues and Lone Star Brewery from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. across five events. The 1968 Olympic trials shift to Foxcatcher Farm in Pennsylvania, replacing national tournaments next year.
More than 100000 people queued outside Moscow bookshops to buy copies of a Bible stories collection on its first sale day. For years Russians were discouraged from reading the Bible, making this permitted access a notable event.
Today's Health Talk emphasizes empathy for patients and families and the strain on hospital staff. It highlights physicians, nurses, aides, and behind the scenes workers whose coordinated effort aims to diagnose, treat, and comfort, urging appreciation of all roles in the hospital system.
The column argues Senator Tom Dodd acted honorably in defending Gen Julius Klein against unfair German press portrayal and rejects links to his finances. It notes Dodd’s Germany trip, his talk with Adenauer, and says Klein’s scrutiny reflects Senate clash over interrogation and public headlines. It warns the Klein matter should not taint Dodd’s finances. notes ex-employees’ theft of documents as unethical.
The Light calls for extending sanitary sewer and water systems citywide plus completing a modern street lighting program. It urges a long range plan for ample future water supply and an adequate storm sewer system. The message supports full participation in the flood control project.
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