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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1956
Page
4
A high level administration view says broad tax cuts in the next Congress are unlikely due to ongoing international emergencies. Rep Mason argues inequities remain in amusements transportation and communications taxes that should be removed without harming security, noting wartime levies should have lapsed after peace.
A glowing profile of Ramon Magsaysay of the Philippines describes him as a staunch anti communism ally and Manila president whose humble origins contrast with his Malacanang leadership. The review praises The Magsaysay Story by Romulo and Gray as documentary yet engaging, recommending it for readers seeking insight into a key Pacific ally.
A letter from James H. Lovering argues against centralizing rights over Texas resources, warning federal overreach could reduce Texas to a province. He supports a measured council review of San Antonio Transit finances and bus fare adjustments, urging separation of wage and fare issues and a calm study of the company’s finances.
A compilation from The San Antonio Tixlit notes that since 1945 San Antonio clothing makers grew from 29 to 39 factories and employment rose 33 percent to 1946. It recalls a 1906 Christmas liquor tragedy at Santa Rosa infirmary and 1906 baseball league plans, wallet and ticket schemes, and city social hotspots with festive shipments and pirate invitations shaping holiday customs.
A reflective piece contrasts lonely travelers and those at home on Christmas Day. It notes a shrinking world and the visible reasons for varied experiences, suggesting empathy for those separated by distance and circumstance.
Exiled racketeers led by a dozen mobsters petition President Eisenhower to grant them return visas, while U S Senate probes into labor racketeering reveal broader corruption. Kennedy’s committee investigates union treasuries and private firms, with indictments in Scranton and calls for renewed funding amid a widening moral crisis. AFL-CIO ethics panel reports harsh findings and plans to present to the executive council.
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A reflective piece laments a grim Christmas across Europe as Soviet aggression and occupation stain the season. It recalls Poland Hungary and Bohemia, mentions Zhukov, famine, spying, and fear, and calls for peace on earth despite looming atomic threat.
A health note offers Christmas Eve ideas to engage children in tree trimming and card making to emphasize the religious meaning of the day rather than waiting for Santa. It suggests involving older kids, explaining Christmastime significance, and preparing recipients for gift exchanges, with tips for future years. It also includes a brief Q and A on blood transfusion safety and typing accuracy.
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