NATO peace plan urged for Cyprus crisis
The piece argues Hot Chestnut would deploy troops to Cyprus to ease interethnic conflict between Greek and Turkish Cypriots. It notes British bases, stalled London talks, and NATO unity concerns, urging a NATO controlled force and opposing U.S. or U.N. intervention as impartial options. It cites Archbishop Makarios’ stance and warns against U.S. involvement drawing ire from all sides.
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Cyprus
U.S
Britalin
Itary
Greece
Turkey
London
NATO
U.N
Makarios
Coup in Saigon Deepens U S Vietnam Turmoil
A Saigon coup ousts the US backed government after a November coup, with dissident military factions in control. The move, possibly aimed at resisting a neutralist settlement, complicates efforts against Red guerrillas as over 14,000 American advisers remain on site amid ongoing confusion and betrayals.
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State Department
South Viet Nam
Saigon
Rule of Reason: Eisenhower on gifts in Baker probe
The former president credits a rule of reason for judging gift exchanges amid the Bobby Baker scandal. He argues for distinguishing occasional gifts from dishonesty or abuse of public office and warns against political capital from such cases while voicing bipartisan restraint.
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Eisenhower
Bobby Baker
Senate
Ike
Chrysanthemum Ball Raises Funds for San Antonio Charities
The Chrysanthemum Ball, a brilliant social event, draws $150 to $200 per couple and supports charity. Since 1954 it has raised over $473,500, with $58,696 awarded to seven organizations from last October’s tenth annual ball. Checks were distributed by Mrs. James W. Nixon to centers including Good Samaritan Center and Baptist Memorial Hospital.
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The
Charity Ball Association
James W. Nixon
Good Samaritan Center
Harry Jersign Speech & Hearing Center
Aganier Hall For Girls
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Guadalupe Community Center
San Antonio Council For Retarded Children
Wesley Community Center
Gourmet hospital dinners spark novelty at Rowan Memorial
In Salisbury North Carolina a hospital trial lets unrestricted patients order gourmet dinners as gifts from relatives. A St. Louis style supper features baked potatoes with sour cream and chives served at Wedgewood china with Williamsburg silver. Doctors note morale boosts offset a 3.50 donor cost.
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Rowan Memorial Hospital
Salisbury
North Carolina
Inside Labor Red Union Test at Brazilian harbor Ilheus
A Brazil coast harbor once thriving now faces stagnation under the control of 183 longshoremen in the National Federation of Stevedores. Report details wage hikes, extended pay, and special allowances granted in 1962, including 200 percent total cost increases and elaborate double and triple pay for cocoa loading operations in Ilheus and Athens, amid political backing and port disruptions.
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Test
U.S
Ilheus
Ithens
Rio
Recife
National Federation of Stevedores
Brazil
Merchant Marine Commission
Brownsville
Ahens
Tlheus
Ghost longshoremen and sky-high port costs swamp Shells
A 1964 Hall Syndicate report details ghost longshoremen at Shells Harbor driving up loading costs. pay tricks, double-time for idling days, and surcharges raise cocoa handling to 30.26 dollars per ton, far above U.S. norms. Port towns fail, shippers abandon trade, and government aid funds face scrutiny.
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U.S
Shells
Iheus
Brasilia
Ithens
Rio
Santos
The
Hall Syndicate, Inc
Readers Letters Express Diverse Views on Panama and Leadership
A Cuban refugee warns of Communist threats while supporting Margaret Chase Smith for president, comparing her to Elizabeth and Johnson. A reader questions canal methods, arguing blasting with TNT would be cheaper but risks radioactive fallout. Jean Levine RN calls for humane Canal plans and public health considerations.
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Sen. Smith
Anna Eleanor Roosevelt
Margaret
Queen Elizabeth
England
Margaret Chase Smith
U.S
Central America
Earth
Jean Levine
R.N
Air travel reform hopeful Quinn presses FAA clash
David C. Quinn of the Airways Club seeks consumer influence over the FAA after organizing to champion airline passengers. He proposes detonating luggage chambers and radioactive powder tests as safety fixes, while Esther Peterson's appointment offers potential to break the deadlock amid agency cross purposes. Other club members push for jet fuel studies, amid safety concerns from a 707 crash and static electricity risks.
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Lyndon Johnson
Esther Peterson
David C. Quinn
State of
New York
Airways Club
Quinn
American Automobile Association
Naval Reserve
Federal Aviation Agency
Peterson
FAA
Quin
Congress
U.S
J. M. Kenderdine
U.S. Department of Defense
Elkton
Gen. Kenderdine
Conwright
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Through the Years From the files of The San Antonio Light
A compact look back at past San Antonio items dated February 1 across years 1904 to 1954. Notes include events such as a vetoed horse stable permit, a police chief stepping aside for a candidate, dance trends, vandalism of a vacant house, a postmaster appointment, and other plaza recollections.
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The
San Antonio
Albert C. van Riper
Bexar County
John E. Trainer
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W. R. Hearst, Jr
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