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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1963
Page
6
Lincoln's Birthday is celebrated as a tribute to Abraham Lincoln and the ideals of liberty and union. The observance extends beyond the United States, honoring his moral courage and dedication to human rights, while affirming that a strong, free union underpins an enlightened society and enduring liberty.
The Atomic Energy Commission announces Nevada tests marking a shift from moratoriums. President Kennedy ordered a resumption of preparations after talks with the Russians faltered, with a push for eight to ten international inspections per year versus Russia’s two or three. Supporters say national security outweighs world opinion as talks resume in Geneva and Washington.
Two prominent labor chiefs met with President Kennedy in the White House Fish Room on February 8 to denounce Bert Powers of the Big Six NY Typographical Union local. They urged Powers to end the strike, arguing further gains are unlikely and could hurt an already hard hit industry. The talk, off the record, warned of the dangers of local power and hinted at broader calls for labor-management balance.
A compact historical ledger from The San Antonio Light for February 12 across years 1953 to 1893. It notes St Marys University speech students at Abilene Christian College tournament, Eisenhower becoming Allied forces commander in North Africa, customs air patrols in San Antonio, Army of the Rhine veterans returning with brides, unrest in Mexico, city appointment petitions, and the Italian Paschal Club endorsing its ticket.
A reader laments seeing a transistor radio stamped foreign made and urges Americans to buy only United States products to protect local workers and future prosperity. The letter stresses patriotism and prompts readers to support domestic manufacturing.
A longtime dog lover laments human indifference and recalls how dogs offer friendship to the lonely. She describes how pets are abused in her neighborhood, while arguing dogs deserve care and respect as loyal companions.
A reader praises the newspaper for fact based editorials while challenging a criticized letter. The writer defends press duties to assemble facts and present views, notes Kennedy criticism as constructive, counters charges of communism, and commends the paper’s balance and truthfulness.
A 1968 King Features Syndicate column argues that Canadian provincial takeovers of private hydroelectric utilities, backed by U S Wall Street and insurance firms, threaten U S investors and tax regimes. It cites British Columbia and Quebec moves, notes Shawinigan’s value gap, and warns of higher foreign concepts as Canada finances these actions.
Health Talk by Dr Harry J Johnson emphasizes a balanced daily diet as essential to well being. It outlines roles of carbohydrates fats and proteins, noting carbs provide quick energy, fats store energy, and proteins support growth and tissue repair, with vegetables and cereals as key protein sources.
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