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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1966

Page

5

San Antonio Zoo Plans Expansion and Admission Hikes

The San Antonio Zoological Society plans expansion at Brackenridge Park including a children’s zoo, aquatic house, and prairie town. A $75,000 children's zoo estimate and rising costs prompt admission changes from 50 cents to as much as 81 cents for adults and 10 to 25 cents for children, with a staged approach and weekend differential suggested.

AN Antonio Goa Brackenridge Park The San Antonio Zoological Society

Summer Fun in San Antonio Shows New Theaters and Revues

San Antonio offers varied entertainment with new Billboard Theater in the old Losova Street site above the Paseo del Rio featuring air conditioned theater in the round. Kiwanis Club revives Fun Tier Nights with a revue Back in the Roaring 20s at Plaza La Villita each Wednesday through Aug 31. Cast includes Happy Jazz Band, Chordsmen, Freeloaders, and the Mark IV Quartet with booths at 6:30 pm and showtime at 8 pm.

Paseo del Rio Happy Jazz Band Chordsmen Freeloaders Mark IV Quartet

A Double Blow EP How On W Smith Loses House Rules Seat

The primary result ends Howard W. Smith long control of the Mouse Rules Committee as he loses renomination. The Virginia machine fades though hints of life remain with Harry Byrd Jr and a wave of younger reformers reshaping congressional power and policy.

Howard W. Smith Mouse Rules Committee Rules Committee Harry E. Byrder

Kor the Geed of Gur City Urges City Infrastructure Extension

The Light urges extensive city projects including extension of sanitary sewer and water systems to serve all, completion of the street lighting program, a long range plan to secure future water supply, and construction of an adequate storm sewer system with full flood control participation.

Republicans Mock United Nations Silliness In 1960s Debate

The Washington Star Syndicate notes GOP critics decry the United Nations under the Johnson era, mocking its idealistic and tautological recommendations. It highlights mutual distrust among major powers, Viet Nam tensions, and the UN's rising perceived impotence as Republicans push overhauls.

Ing Committee United Nations Johnson U.N GOP Republican Coordinating Committee Near East Israbia New York Times General Assembly Viet Nam de Gralle Soviet Union England France Maldive Islands Stamford Conn Peoria Persian Gulf Atoll Britain U.S.S.R Washington Star Syndicate, Inc

Health Talk on Cystic Fibrosis Advances and Treatments

Dr Lester Coleman discusses cystic fibrosis with emphasis on early newborn testing, increased life expectancy from birth to about 21 years, and treatments. Warren J Warwick uses a salt-supplement diet to aid sweat gland defects. McGill and Montreal researchers develop mucous liquefying compounds enhancing lung care. Gas exchange and enzyme replacement are noted as supportive strategies.

Warwick McGill

Foal Prefers Opinion to Understanding, Proverbs Text

A devotional line cites Proverbs 8 2 about a foal seeking to express his own view rather than seeking understanding. The brief reflects a moral emphasis on humility and discernment. No additional context or names are provided.

Alex Quaison-Sacker Europe Charles de Gaulle United Nations de Gaulle U Thant Moscow Walt Disney

Unions Seek Bigger Pay as Strikes Mount Across Industries

The piece argues 1960s labor unrest hinges on pay, predicting a national electrical industry strike and major auto and steel walkouts. It highlights airline mechanics led by Roy Siemiller and Joe Ramsey, noting wages around 120 dollars weekly and demands rising toward four-dollar-an-hour targets, with spreads to construction and transit sectors.

Ashington Roy Siemiller Joe Ramsey White House Stalis Becausc Seft Francisco United Airlines York City New York New Jersey General Motors American Can Auto Union United Auto Workers Union International Assn VAW Walter Reuther Detroiter Auto Workers Phe Cirtex Rank and File

Humane Soviet Antonio Appeals for Support and Choice

Thomas N. Thompson writes urging support for a humane animal relief group. The author promotes an organization that accepts any donation size to feed shelter and protect animals, while advocating individual right to choose actions deemed good or bad. Communications emphasize rebuilding needs and daily efforts.

Antonio M.E

Fluoridation debate echoed in letters to editors

A Letter writer criticizes health officials and editors for missing the main point in fluoridation concerns. The writer argues the real issue is government actions and the public’s reaction rather than the value of fluoridation itself, contending officials push policies from behind plush offices.

Don W. Alford Texas State of Health Stithe Pewple Governm

Montgomery City Orders Removal of Communist Goods

The Montgomery City Commission ordered all goods labeled Communist or linked to Communist countries removed from stores by August 1. The action followed past efforts by local groups and involved city officials citing licensing and display restrictions. The move drew debate with earlier petitions rejected by officials, including Councilman John G.

Montgomery Amesian San Antonio John G Legion

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