Old China hands debate on Mao and Jeffersonian agrarians
A Washington luncheon of the American Foreign Service Association brought together longtime China hands who argued Mao Tsetung and the Chinese Communists were not true Communists but Jeffersonian agrarians. The piece critiques Barbara Tuchman’s view that recognizing Mao early would have spared global harm and explores counterfactuals about Chiang Kai-shek, Taiwan, and a potential Moscow-Peking split.
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American Foreign Service Association
Washington
Chungking
Yewin
U.S
Man Tsetung
Pramul- Chamberlain
John Paton Davies
John Stewart Service
Old China
Nixon
Pet
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Peking
Jupiter
Patrick Hurley
Albert C. Wedemeyer
Far
Mao Tsetung
Chiang Kai-shek
China
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Kin Chan
Barbara Tuchman
San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Opens Big Year
The 24th annual San Antonio Show kicks off with a parade and star appearances by Jerry Reed Ken Festus Curtis and Judy Lynn. Livestock entries and attendance are expected to break records as hotels, restaurants and merchants anticipate a major economic boost for the city. The event, third party to the Coliseum, solidifies San Antonio as a top global stock show with side events like the Western Art Show and a rodeo featuring nearly 27 contestants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Reed
Ken *’Festus" Curtis
Judy Lynn
Be Prepared ALJOCAL civic leaders honored by 3000 scout dinner
Civic leaders in the Alamo Area were honored at the largest Boy Scouts of America dinner ever held in 1972. Agnew Denison was praised for boosting local scouting participation along with Silver Fawn winners Lorene M. Goertz and Mrs. Oliver Lewis and Mrs. Walter W. Mcallister Jr. Silver Beaver recipients included Mayor Gatti and others. Ken Sanders and David Rodrigues were welcomed as the 20 000th and 21 000th area scouts. They are set to aid San Antonio civic betterment.
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Alamo Area
Boy Scouts of America
Agnew Denison
Lorene M. Goertz
New Braurtfels
Oliver Lewis
Walter W. Mcallister Jr
Mayor Gatti
G. A. Friedli
Kenneth Kidwell
Wayne Hart King
E. Alex Kinsel
Carl Panebsheka
Alfred V. Rodriguez
Arthur S Rodriguez
Wheeler Mosly
Kerrville
Ken Sanders
David Rodrigues
San Antonio
Candy wholesaler extends credit to Horsie Hollow Candy Co
A $11.51 candy order was shipped on credit to Horsie Hollow Candy Company in Horsie Holton Mississippi. Royal White and Thomas Flippen, both 21, own the small retail shop. Report notes cash on hand $13.25, inventory mainly chocolate bars gum drops and Tooisie Rolls. Store fixtures valued at $44 after remodeling a chicken coop. No liabilities reported.
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Horsie Hollow Candy Company
Dun and Bradstreet
Wysem
Lealer
Prompt
Mississippi
Royal White
Thomas Flippen
City Council Adopts Telephone Rate Hike Debated
A column of letters and misquoted items discusses San Antonio telephone rate hikes, government spending, and utility practices. The piece questions the raise, notes the city council’s role, and references historical figures, tariffs, and public policy debates. The author critiques how utilities fund expansion and cites reactions from residents and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Becker
San Antonio
Gunman kills public figure in Washington DC shooting shock
The report notes a dramatic gunfire near a prominent figure’s home in Washington DC. Reactions emphasize calls for policy action rather than firearm restriction, as officials in Washington and Austin contemplate regulatory changes.
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Washington
D.C
Sea
John Stents
Austin
Understanding Coughs and Cough Medicines in Hearth Talk
The article explains coughs vary from dry to productive and may arise from infections or irritants. It discusses brain cough centers and the roles of different respiratory parts, and cautions against routine shotgun OTC mixes while noting some products help some coughs and that selfmedication isn’t ideal.
Cough Medicines and Codeine Safety
The article notes that drying up a cough may require careful medicine choice since codeine in some preparations is unsuitable. It warns codeine can be bought without a prescription in many states and mentions the ease with which addicts obtain cough medicines. It urges seeking physician guidance, even by telephone, to select an effective cough treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thiecote
Drurg
Post-nasal drip and its causes
A reader questions post-nasal drip and its link to allergies or infections. The reply notes it is commonly observed in patients and may indicate broader conditions, urging careful assessment rather than assuming a single diagnosis.
Nasal Allergies and Sneezing Causes
The article explains that most nose irritation stems from allergies and mucus discharge as the body's clearing mechanism. Sneezing helps expel irritants, while obstructions from polyps or septal deviations can intensify drip and congestion. Tobacco fumes chemicals and excessive nose drops affect the nasal lining and secretions.
LBJ A Friend Of U S Blacks
Guest column by Bayard Rustin discusses Lyndon B Johnson as a pivotal ally in the civil rights movement. It praises his leadership, contrasts him with Lincoln Roosevelt Truman and Kennedy, and notes his working-class origins and enduring support from Black Americans.
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John P. Roche
Europe
Bayard Rustin
Randolph Institute
Lyndon Johnson
Abraham Lincoln
Roosevelt
Truman
Johnson
John Kennedy
Harry Truman
Johnsoty
Kennedy
Johnson Great Society legacy and civil rights push
The text hails Lyndon B. Johnson as assembling a historic cabinet including Robert Weaver and Thurgood Marshall, and notes his Civil Rights stance. It credits Johnson with expanding Kennedy era programs, forming broad alliances, and advancing housing, education, and employment access for African Americans through the Great Society. It highlights gains in university enrollment and political progress in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Weaver
Supreme Court
Thurgood Marshall
Robert Tumphrey
Lyndon Johnson’s Complex Legacy and Lasting Leadership
The piece reflects on Lyndon B. Johnson’s enduring leadership amid social upheaval and Vietnam era debates. It argues his failures were magnified while his social progress persisted, noting bipartisan support for Southeast Asia involvement and his refusal to surrender to reaction, even as urban unrest eroded support. It honors his passing as a loss to the nation and to Black Americans as a trusted ally.
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Lyndon Johnson
White House
Shaw
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