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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1966
Page
8
A historical New Year message contrasts old customs of exorcising evil with modern, complex global issues. It urges Americans to adopt optimistic leadership and tackle problems with new wisdom, stressing proactive effort as the first step to mastering a challenging year.
The piece urges President Johnson to pursue broad peace negotiations with North Vietnam offering full American support for talks or, if rebuffed, for using all military means to end the draft and U.S. blood and treasure costs. It warns Hanoi and Beijing to consider consequences of rejection.
The text nominates Signora Bianca rosa Fanfani of Italy for Wife of 1965 for her unpredictable statecraft and notes her role linked to Amintore Fanfani's resignation as foreign minister and UN General Assembly president. It also nominates Signor Fanfani for Husband of 1965 praising his diplomatic resignation.
Buckley argues true escalation is a decisive move that shocks the enemy, not a stepwise firepower increase. He outlines three potential drastic options, rejects a blockade as slow, and proposes diverting wheat shipments from Canada to China as a moral pivot to strain North Vietnam while avoiding a public conscience clash.
Letters discuss money as a scarce green dollar and the urge to report crime to the police. Citizens critique justice speed and reference nuclear warfare fears involving Russia and China. Correspondents include C. C. Potchernick and Russell Gotcher.
Charles Densford calls for a government warning to North Vietnam to withdraw from the South or face destruction of its cities with nuclear bombs. He argues a decisive show of force is needed to end the conflict.
Chester Dieter portrays President Lyndon Johnson as a “paper tiger” who sends U S leaders to beg for a negotiated peace in Vietnam while criticizing American behavior toward Rhodesia. The author questions U S strength and resolve amid Cold War pressures.
Dr. Lester Coleman explains that Intensive Coronary Units save lives by rapid, coordinated care for heart attack patients. Experts note 10 to 14 day hospitalization improves survival. Also covers paroxysmal tachycardia causes and quick home tips for palpitations and poison control guidance.
Riesel forecasts a turbulent year with threats to strike vital bomber plants railroads and large electronics factories. He cites locomotive firemen machinists electrical workers and teachers as frontlines with the AFT-led push to aid the poor and challenge automation.
Predictions gauge labor moves as Vietnam war pressures rise. unions unite against 14 B repeal and broaden bargaining across firms like GE. Labor eyes politicians including Goldberg and Lindsay while Hoffa appeal is denied and KKK labor ties emerge. White House reshuffle and anti fraud probes loom.
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