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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1957

Page

9

Remember the Guile Behind the Smile Hoovers Warning

The piece blasts J Edgar Hoover and warns against the new face of American communism. It cites Hoover’s remarks on U S Communists and praises Howard Fast for breaking with the Communist party while criticizing his refusal to name Red associates before the House Un American Activities Committee.

J Edgar Hoover Howard Fast Communist Party Red House American Activities Committee American Communist Party Party Chicago

Fulbright proposal on Gulf of Aqaba aid gains cross party support

A written note credits Sen. J. William Fulbright with a bipartisan plan to back President Eisenhower by asking Congress to authorize United States funding to guarantee free passage in the Gulf of Aqaba and to station United Nations troops in the area and Gaza. The idea has drawn welcome from the president and Dulles though questions remain about timing.

Congress J. William Fulbright Arkansas Jsrael Senate

Rezoning dispute over West Street properties and council vote

Letter discusses a rezoning appeal from residential to business for a 120 by 100 foot site at West and Ridgewood. It claims planning board and city council votes, nonresident objections, and perceived bias against street frontage businesses. The writer charges unfair costs, questions conformity of nearby shops, and notes six month reapplication.

West Are Planning Board West Ridgewood Picwares West Five West Ave E. E. Kelly

Alcorta Case Sparks Publicity for Wife Murderer

Fragmentary note claims publicity around the Alcorta case gratifies the killer’s wife and suggests he killed his wife to gain fame in the papers, mentioning an alleged hire of a jackpol and an ejection of Hon. Henry Gonzalez for the purpose.

Reed Pexas IL. McElvy Alporta Ifa Tle Henry Gonzalez

Broadway Traffic Woes Prompt Left Turn Proposals

In a city open forum letter, a resident urges eliminating all left turns from Houston to the city limits to ease Broadway congestion. He argues current widenings and left-turn turnouts fail and suggests signals allow motorists to make a complete U turn to cross Broadway.

Broadway Witte Museum Houston

Space Ship Secrets Raise Alert Over Security

In Chenectady a conference on secret defense security highlights space travel issues. A government commission led by Loyd Wright will report next June on protecting crucial defense work and preventing Communist sleepers from infiltrating nearly one million workers. The AFL CIO outlines 22 criteria for security risk decisions, noting past acts and personal habits can affect trustworthiness for access to classified information.

Chenectady Defense Warl San Diego Astronautics General Electric Soviet Union Ishor Vioent Afl-Cio Aiteria Conyright Lull Syndicate

Through the Years Feb 20 1947 San Antonio loses lease power plant

San Antonio loses its bid to cancel the lease of the power generating plant at New Braunfels as the Texas Supreme Court upholds the Guadalupe Blanca River authority in its fight to prevent cancellation. Sunset Railroad reports a depot fire causing about 40000 in damages.

San Antonio New Braunfels Texas Supreme Court Guadalupe-Blanca Sunset Railroad E. Commerce Ter

Texquiz by Tamiel Parbin Q. Example of Santa Anna sting

A fragmentary quiz line references Santa Anna and a historical jab about a bee on Texas, mentioning a battlefield death and a figure labeled Stonewall Jackson in a satirical tone. It notes a contested payment of about 32000 dollars, with copyright by Tumoa Farber.

Tamiel Parbin Santa Anna Texas T. Ed. Jackson Tumoa Farber

Bible Verse Quotation From 1 Timothy 2 5 6

A religious excerpt cites 1 Timothy 2 5 6 about one God and one mediator, Jesus Christ who gave himself as a ransom for all.

Jesus Christ

Double Standard at the UN Across Major Powers

An analysis argues the UN lacks moral stature due to the veto power used by Soviet Russia and other great powers. It cites Hungary and Kashmir as examples, notes Eisenhower’s remarks on Britain and France in Egypt, and critiques Afro-Asian influence and Western delegation responses. Krishna Menon is highlighted as a powerful UN figure.

Hisenhower Russia Security Council India Pakistan Kashmir Israel Hungary Israel- Egypt Eisenhower Great Britain France Egypt Eden Nasser Naguib Suez U. S Israel-Egypt Soviet Russia China General Assembly Krishna Menon Conyrieht Ainge Pentre Byndiciie Tle

Health Talk By Dr H N Bundesen on convalescence

Dr H N Bundesen argues extended bed rest after surgery or injury is not always best. Air force studies show faster returns to work, with convalescence cut to days rather than weeks. Early activity may aid healing, while prolonged bed rest reduces appetite, slows metabolism, and harms mood.

Air Force Hand Don Wanger Air Force Medical Corps Dusirins Cal Wenger

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