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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1966
Page
4
The piece argues for stronger traffic safety measures amid rising highway mortality. It cites more than 49,000 annual deaths and 3.5 million injuries, urging coordinated effort by drivers, authorities, manufacturers, and highway designers to prioritize life protection and reduce destruction from traffic accidents.
The new main library may not open to the public for two more years even if City Council approves plans next week. Director Mike Sexton cites January 1 196% as a target, with 363 working days for construction and fit-out after official acceptance. The $1.7 million project faced delays over site and design disputes. Architect Ben Wyatt warned costs may rise, noting an educated guess amid inflation. The three story Old English brick building will overlook the river at St Marys and Market Street, with a glass front on the main floor and landscaping by the Parks Department.
Alfred P Sloan, noted industrial genius and philanthropist in cancer research, stands among the eminent Americans. His leadership at General Motors helped build the world’s largest business, and in retirement his civic work and humanitarian efforts continued with notable intensity.
In a 1966 note from India California to the American Veterans Committee, Dwight D. Eisenhower cautions against an armaments based economy shaping American life. He warns about munitions driven communities, political influence for contracts, and the need to balance military economic and spiritual factors in facing Communism.
Dr Lester Coleman explains how blood pressure is measured with a cuff and readings of systolic and diastolic. He notes diastolic pressure better indicates circulatory health and warns against comparing readings with others. He describes factors that raise or lower readings and mentions recent drug advances for severe hypertension.
Johnson argues urban renewal harms the poor and middle class alike. He cites Martin Anderson on eminent domain and cites data from 1950 to 1960 showing net loss of housing despite modest public housing. The piece contends UR devastates communities, raises rents, and trims freedoms.
MAX MENDLOVITZ comments on M T Wilson column Big Brother and driving safety. He defends uniformed police, jokes about moon landings, and notes open entries for Indy 500. The letter critiques civilian enforcement tactics and urges focus on protecting citizens from lawbreakers.
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