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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1968

Page

8

Valentine Day Debates and Faust Charm Amulets

A light essay questions the romanticized view of St Valentine and Valentine’s Day. It contrasts conflicting encyclopedia spellings and myths about two Valents, then whimsically suggests honoring a Faustian Valentine with an amulet and a Faust music recording.

Englishman Sends 100 Pound Peace Gift to U S Embassy

A London retiree, Alfred Barrs, fed up with critics of the United States, mailed a 100 pound check with the slogan I'm Backing America to the U S Embassy saying he cannot stand the anti American sentiment. His gesture expresses gratitude for U S aid.

Alfred Barrs London Barrs America

Chinese Maoist Thought in Soviet Report

A Soviet report claims Chinese residents are influenced by Maoist thinking, with a Chinese mental patient described as dancing and noisy until studying Mao works. The account is presented as evidence of officially directed irrationality within Communist China affecting a vast population.

Mao Tre-lung China

Letter to the Mailbox on Vietnam sniper weapons

Charles Bullock argues soldiers in Vietnam lacked proper sniper arms though thousands of fine pieces remain available. He recalls a 3006 Springfield and asserts it was deemed obsolete by some yet used at long ranges in SOG.

Charles Bullock Vietnam Richard Tyler Chamberlain Corp Burlington N.J M.m. Shell Pentagon Defense Department International Chemical Workers Union Federal Mediation Service William Simkin

Poverty and Education Clash Over Job Standards

The text argues poverty advances workers and employers struggle with rent while education loses its factor in high paying jobs. It claims administration raised labor toward educated college professor standards, suggesting no need for higher education and unequal treatment for the unemployed or underemployed.

Fee LBI

We Must Replace “We” With “They” in War Talks

A reflective column argues the word we masks who bears burdens such as police funding and education. It questions collective responsibility and urges substitution with they to recognize disadvantaged youth and unequal privilege, prompting calls for sacrifice and reform.

American Legion Chamber of Commerce Colere United States Europe America

War strikes halt U S war production prompting urgency questions

Labor strife slows ammunition and weapon production across many plants from Alaska to Maine. Teamsters strike a radar site in Alaska delaying early warning, while others hinder shells and cartridges at facilities like Louisiana Ammunition Plant and Maremont Car in Maine. The piece argues a need for clear wartime communication and unified AFL-CIO leadership.

Teamsters Local 999 Clear Alaska Arctic Circle U.S Watt Cadillac Gage Co Pentagon United Auto Workers Maremont Saco Maine Textile Workers Union of America California Brotherhood of Railway Defense Texas Texarkana Afl-Cio

Penalties for Travel

William F Buckley Jr argues that US travel restrictions on Europe provoke European resentment, mock the logic of travel limits, and threaten American prestige. He contends Europe already faces broader anti imperial shifts and warns the Johnson plan mirrors a tariff paradox while speculating on Labor and CIA forms.

Tongue Signs Linked to Health and Illness

Medical observer explains tongue condition reflects body balance, infections, allergies, nutrient deficiencies, and medications. Describes swollen or smooth tongues signaling anemia or illness, white patches from irritants or thrush, geographic tongue with no serious impact, and color changes tied to riboflavin deficiency or antibiotics.

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