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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1955

Page

8

Formosa Resolution Backed by Ike Amid United Front

Retrospective praise for President Eisenhower’s leadership as he pushed the Formosa resolution through Congress. He asserted a defense line including Formosa and Pescadores and warned he would use military force if needed without awaiting congressional approval, a stance supported by lawmakers across parties.

Eisenhower Congress Formosa Pescadores

U.S. Shipping Subsidies Face Foreign Challenge

The piece argues that U.S. ship subsidies aim to sustain a domestic merchant marine, but Britain may exploit the program to bolster its own fleet. It notes Congress funding foreign aid goods, like $700 million in farm products, while insisting half the goods travel on U.S. ships, warning the policy could threaten American maritime interests and trigger subsidized foreign competition.

INCE Great Britain Congress Orise U.S U. S

Tariff Row Shapes Up In Washington Echoes From Capitol

George Rothwell Brown reports that the Eisenhower administration faces strong Capitol pressure to secure favorable action on reciprocal trade agreements. Opposition to tariff cuts grows among Republican leaders as hearings extend. Industries hurt by foreign competition push back while lawmakers weigh broader concessions and the peril point provisions.

George Rothwell Brown Washington White “House Eisenhower Ho of Representatives Party of Protection Ways and Means Committee Wickersham D-Okla Oklahoma Hancock

Health Talk on Mouth Trouble by Dr Bundesen

Dr H N Bundesen warns that mouth problems like stomatitis arise from habits and conditions such as smoking spicy foods jagged teeth or ill fitting dentures. He notes biting cheeks as an unconscious cause and cautions about improper mouth care.

Bexar County to advertise bids for boys a home at Southton

A 1943 note lists Bexar County Commissioners Court voting to advertise for bids to construct the boys home at Southton. It also recalls prior actions in 1935 road: a governor ordered an investigation of Texas tracks after the Alamo Downs doping scandal.

Bexar County Commisioners Court Southton James Allred Texas Alamo Downs Gunter Hotel

Rasputin foe Serge Rubinstein a European figure of crime

Sokolsky recalls Serge Rubinstein as a wealth driven adventurer and social opportunist who manipulated currencies and exploited women abroad. The piece notes his life in England and France, a US prison term, and his notoriety amid aristocratic circles before a fatal end.

Jedasputin Cezar Rasputin Sérgé Rein Felix ‘Yusupov Russia Rubinstein England Serge France Japan Asia Serge Rubinstein United States Ashe Rubirold Aly Khan Kine Features Syndicate Tac

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