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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1963

Page

8

Conquerors World Day of Prayer observed in U S and globe

The seventy seventh World Day of Prayer will be observed Friday across the United States and about 150 areas worldwide. Several San Antonio churches host 10 am services with evening services and a Spanish service at 7 pm, all for home and foreign mission support. The theme More Than Conquerors echoes St Pauls exhortation, while true prayer remains inward.

United States Tennyson Durer San Antonio United Church St. Philip’s Episcopal Beacon Hill Presbyterian Church Iglesia de Dios Saunders Ave Home Mission Foreign Mission National Council of Churches Jack Shelley Mrs. Shelley St. Paul

San Antonio in Brief Returns and Local Notes

Federal agents probed a possible marijuana garden within city limits after a local dope violator was arrested. San Antonio shoppers swept shelves of unmarked shoes. Robert B. Green Hospital faced budget cuts or closure due to expenses. Chamber of Commerce to plan a membership drive at the Gunter Hotel. Bexar County votes total 17 010 with city votes 15 097 up 288. Flood water covered N St Marys St and the river highest since 1877 as residents fled. Mateo Romero of Diaz cabinet to stop in San Antonio on route to Washington from Mexico City.

Bexar County City Lmits N. St. Mary’s St San Antonio Mateo Romero Porfirio Diaz Washington Mexico City

The Mailbox: Women, Work, and Keeping Up Appearances

A reader argues that men should be the sole breadwinners to sustain a comfortable life. The letter praises stay at home roles while condemning women who work for fashion and status. It cites a 15 year marriage earning 37.50 weekly and notes exceptions when illness or widowhood require work.

Oph Fom

Equal Rights and Marital Roles Declared by Charles B. Krause

In a pointed statement Krause argues for equal wages for women, companionship duties, and mutual support within marriage. He cites religious text and warns against exceptions, insisting that true equal rights must apply universally to avoid misunderstanding in contemporary society.

C.P.H Charles BR. Krause

Bolivar and Castro critique sparks editorial clash

Letter writer accuses Betancourt and editors of misrepresenting Bolivar as communist and endorsing a democratic state as socialist. He recalls Castro coverage, arguing early praise hid his Communist record while later articles attack him, faulting negligent reporting.

Betancourt Bo.livar Sei Hetancourt Venezuela Sion Bolivar Simon Bolivar Castro George Washington Cuba Bolivar’s Hair of Litorial Ime D. Lamont

Betancourt likened to Bolivar amid anti communist claims

CHAS W JOHNSON MLD notes President Betancourt of Venezuela described as a democratic leader with a Bolivar likeness while critics label him anti communist. The author cites Betancourt's past exile and arrest for communist activity and accuses him of Marxist agrarian reform and state ownership in the country.

White House George Washington Cuba Indonesia China Algeria Betancourt Venezuela Bolivar Costa Rica Veneznela

Labor drives in Arkansas to defeat McClellan in 1966

In Hot Springs and across Arkansas labor leaders plan a multi‑front effort to unseat Sen. McClellan. They tally potential votes from union members and families, push poll tax registration, and organize door canvassing, phone teams, and social events. The strategy aims to expand labor influence in the South and beyond Mason-Dixon.

Ittle Rock Ark Arkansas Hot Springs Sen. McCicllan Senate Machinists Aft-Cio Committee On Political Education South Mason-Dixon Finst Syndicate

Health Talk on Diet and Heart Disease Advances

The article discusses strong links between diet, high cholesterol, atherosclerosis, and coronary heart disease. It notes risk factors such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and excess weight, and mentions unsaturated fats as potentially lowering cholesterol. It highlights advances in treatment and a Bronx factory project called the Altro Workshop aiding cardiac patients through graded work, under Dr Abraham Later, with nurses and rest periods, and cites the book The Life Extension Foundation Guide to Diet Health.

American Heart Associaion New York Bronx Altre Altra Abraham Cardes Altro the Life: Extension Foundation Ig Deiter Health Harry J. Sohnson Isiv Prentice-Hall, Inc C64 Wright Eatcosian Foundation King Fegures Syndieate

Kennedy and Roosevelt compared in Caribbean policy

The piece argues that John F Kennedy studies Theodore Roosevelt, citing TR's Caribbean actions and the Panama Canal episode. It links Roosevelt's activist approach to Kennedy's current policy stance, warning of Castro and Khrushchev while suggesting a Kennedy corollary to the Monroe Doctrine.

John F. Kennedy Theodore Roosevelt Kennedy T.R White House Camp Tejeune Teddy Roosevelt Teddy Cuba Panama Latin America Germany Great Britain Venezuela Wanemelart Brill Island Trinidad Rough Riders Wen U. S Spain Washington San Juan Hill Roosevelt San Juan Finley Peter Dunne Mr. Dooley

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