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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1963
Page
6
Western leaders press for Britain’s admission to the Common Market despite De Gaulle’s stance. Walter Hallstein argues the door must stay open and Britain should join under its rules. France’s Alphand defends the move, while dissent grows within the French delegation.
The latest bid to curb the filibuster stalls in the Senate as procedure bogs down. Senator Javits warns the minority’s power under the filibuster clashes with constitutional intent and urges relinquishing the privilege to obstruct a majority.
The Mona Lisa opening in New York was boycotted by United Nations dignitaries including Secretary General U Thant and Ralph Bunche. France's ambassador Hervé Alphand vetoed seating, causing ruffled diplomatic feelings and no-shows from several UN heavyweights. The mood suggested by Mona Lisa's smile reflected a dim opening despite the art being showcased.
A health feature outlines how inner reactions to pressure trigger physical and emotional signs of stress. It lists common symptoms such as sleeplessness fatigue dizziness headaches and indigestion and provides a self check test with home and work life questions to guide action.
The San Antonio Light urges completion of the modern street lighting program and construction of an adequate storm sewer system. It calls for extending sanitary sewer and water systems citywide, a long range plan to assure a plentiful water supply, full flood control participation, and adequate hospital facilities.
Walter Reuther outlines a sweeping union drive to organize 1.5 million teachers and white collar workers, arguing for presidential powers to seize plants and profits during strikes. He previews a 10 point program with targets, pooling, budgets, and NLRB petitions, as a regional planning series leads to a Bal Harbour conference.
In this note from The Mailbox the writer praises Thomas Hebert for delivering The San Antonio Light daily for almost two years. He places the paper by the screen door, ensuring it stays dry and undisturbed, and notes punctuality, courtesy, and reliable collections.
A reader argues that underprivileged children need clothing and shoes to attend school and that character and religious guidance are essential. They warn that removing Bible passages harms education, and call teachers to lead students toward spiritual awareness, urging raises for educators.
Letter writer Jackie Hall dismisses critics of Mrs. Eilinger’s Instec disarmament perspective and urges readers to consult State Department Document No. 7277 and Congressional Record Appendix A 4488 (6-15-62) to verify claims, praising press attention during the Cuban crisis as proof of public manipulation.
In a shifted diplomatic climate France and Canada resist Washington pressure over nuclear defences. De Gaulle’s France and Canada leverage geography and resources, aiming to chart independent paths while the United States weighs its economic and military influence amid Khrushchev’s unpredictable stance.
A compact chronicle from San Antonio files recounts historical notes spanning 1893 to 1953. Highlights include anti-discrimination efforts in 1953, Nazi plane exhibitions in 1943, sidewalk skating court case in 1933, Belknap Rifles reunion in 1928, auto windshield advances in 1903, a 1893 city election clash, and a Main Plaza streetcar incident.
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