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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1962
Page
2
Governor Gaylord Nelson vetoed the GOP redistricting plan passed under legislative pressure. Federal judges warned the legislature to enact a fair law by 5 p.m. or they would redraw district lines using the 1980 census data. Nelson called the plan partisan gerry and unconstitutional.
Jacqueline Kennedy rounds out a high profile Mexican tour by turning to antiques at the White House, exhibiting a restored mantel as the Kennedys face a change of pace after a week of public adulation. The trip boosted U S diplomacy with Mexico, drawing festive crowds and praise for her Spanish speaking, with Mexico’s reception described as warm and enthusiastic. The ambassadorial stop in Dublin follows, hinting at continued cultural diplomacy and future travels.
The Senate faces delays as Finance Committee opens debate on a broad health care bill tied to the 1982 tax revision. Key provisions include a Social Security based financing scheme, a one fourth percent payroll tax rise, and private option plans for 65 year olds. Agreement on funding and administration remains contentious amid House inaction and party splits.
James, editor of the Baptistine, argues the New York public school prayer ban is proper and fair. He says government formed prayers risk oppressing religion and notes the court's decision targets state sponsored methods, not individual faith, urging neutral classrooms.
Hartford AP report says Welfare Secretary Abraham Ribicoff will resign from the Cabinet likely on President Kennedy's desk within weeks to clear the way for a U S Senate campaign. He aims to step down by July 13 when Connecticut Democrats meet for their nominating convention, facing a possible primary challenge from Rep Frank Kowalski.
A long disputed tract along the Rio Grande near El Paso has fueled a heated debate between the United States and Mexico. Generals and presidents have weighed arbitration efforts for decades with talks resuming to study the tract’s history and to seek a complete settlement. The area lies east of the Peyton Packing Co canal and could affect border rights if awarded to Mexico.
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