Santa Claus of SCORE: Giving and Taking in Small Business
A commentary critiques the Service Corps of Retired Executives SCORE for offering free or low cost business counsel to small firms. It argues SCORE undercuts private consultants by supplying advice for five dollars a visit, potentially driving small agencies out of business while taxpayers ultimately bear the cost. The piece likens SCORE to a modern Santa Claus that both helps and harms enterprise.
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Santa Claus
Santa
Service Corps of
Small Business Administration
America
SCORE
Department of Agriculture
Uncle Sam
Conyright
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Health Talk on Hepatitis by Lester Coleman M D
The piece explains hepatitis as liver infection from viruses or contaminated needles and traces symptoms from mild fever to jaundice. It stresses contamination sources water and shellfish, public health tracking, disposable needles use, and rest as main treatment while noting vaccine hope.
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United States Public Health Service
Christmas Hi wonderment of Christmas in Viet Nam
A reflection on Christmas as a holy day beyond peace promises. The piece contrasts holiday joys with the ongoing war, urging prayer for world peace and honoring U S service members in Vietnam as true treasures of the season.
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Viet Nam
Paul VI
Christmas Truce Debate Highlights Vietnam Pause
A nationwide appeal for a Christmas cease fire in Vietnam frames the debate over a pause. Officials in Saigon and Washington weigh the risks and precedent while warning that a violation would erase any sanctuary for the Communists.
Hospital contract accelerates South Texas medical center
A teaching hospital near the South Texas Medical School site will begin construction by spring with Browning Co. hired at 13 million after cuts from 15 million. Federal funds and Hill Burton support clear the way, pending County Commissioners Court and Public Health Service approvals. Leaders from San Antonio Medical Foundation and UT South Texas lauded the deal as Oak Hills medical center gains form.
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South Texas Medical School
County Commissioners Court
U.S. Public Health Service
Hill- Burton
James Hollers
The
San Antonio Medical Foundation
F. Carter Pannili Jr
Red McCombs
Chamber of Commerce
Oak Hills
San Antonio
Readers Offer Harsh Cuba Policy Commentary
A reader letter criticizes U S policy toward Cuba and urges freeing dissidents and confiscating property from Castro supporters. It argues the world watches how the Viet Nam era stance is handled, proposes drastic measures, and references Key West and turpentine as a punitive image. The second writer questions combined Chinese and Viet Cong actions and loyalty.
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Castro
Cuba
Viet Nam
Key West
Fla
T. N. Craven
Uncertain Chinese Involvement in Vietnam War
The text questions whether Chinese soldiers are taking part in the Vietnam War, noting no country would openly boast about incurring heavy losses or prolonged fighting unless it had many troops. It suggests the statement would be unlikely if true.
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Harikari
Max Mendlovitz
Viet Nam
Tong Run
No Win Yet in Viet Nam War Declares Author
Andrea Nichols argues that the U S faces another unwinnable war in Viet Nam despite past Korea lessons. She criticizes delays in bombing North Viet Nam and in cutting supply routes through Hanoi harbor, urging decisive action to end the conflict.
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Korea
Viet Nam
Hanoi
Andrea Nichols
Bardot Brings Snow brings cheer to readers
Mrs Walter Johnson praises the December 18 article Bardot Brings Snow by Bill Slocum, noting its engaging writing and timely holiday mood. The piece spotlights Brigitte Bardot and a wintry scene, delivering light, mood lifting coverage.
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Bardot
Bill Slocum
Walter Johnson
Merry Christmas as a moral beacon and shared renewal
A reflective Christmas column discusses the meaning of Christmas, human brotherhood, and spiritual renewal. It contrasts the biblical account of Jesus with modern life, urges helping others, and cites the Cross as a guiding image for hope and forgiveness.
For the Good of Our City The Light Urges
A call for citywide sanitary sewer and water extensions a modern street lighting program a long range water supply plan an adequate storm sewer system and full flood control participation are urged as priority goals for the city’s future development.
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Pleiku
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Hospital District Board of Managers
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University of Texas
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Renry J.taylor
St. Augustine
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Peter
Paul
St. Paul
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