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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1955
Page
6
In Santiago Chile wage protests spread as about 4500 steel workers join a walkout demanding higher pay. Students and other unions support the action pressing for government action and the ouster of Interior Undersecretary.
NAACP leader Roy Wilkins said states may pursue court battles county by county as integration challenges arise alongside threatened teacher and school closures. Georgia leaders pledged to keep separate schools, while federal courts pursue desegregation steps following last year’s Supreme Court ruling.
In Allanta on June 1 Gen Eugene Conk and Gov Marvin Griffin attacked the federal court over school segregation orders. Griffin warned the state will resist what he called tyranny while Conk accused the court of tossing a hot potato to judges and vowed defiance from Georgia authorities.
Ban Antonio Chamber of Commerce Round-up club surpassed its goal with 150 new members at a La Casita barbecue dinner. Horace Helden of Prost National Bank led as top producer, securing 12 new members since March. Marie Persch won runner-up with Henry Thutemeyer. Special tribute went to Hill Preddy for 14 new workers. Team leaders included Bull Doggers and Call Ropers, with Lalani Austin commending efforts and urging continued recruitment through fall.
Protestant ministers who belong to Rotary clubs may weaken church effectiveness, a spokesman said at Rotary International’s golden anniversary convention in Chicago. The remarks followed reports of ministers attending a conference in Sevar Hyn, Pa. and an appeal urging service over self.
Los Angeles May 17 management proposal to raise base pay to 32.18 plus 6 percent for a three year period was rejected by drivers and the Western trucking tieup. Officials said votes cast yesterday favored the union's demand for higher pay and terms.
A terse note promotes rapid responses through Light writ ads in Singapore. It mentions dialing AG-123 as the contact method, urging prompt attention and action. The fragment suggests a simplistic, direct advertising approach aimed at immediate engagement.
Reader's Digest presents seven questions to assess mental outlook for a happier old age. It suggests definite ways to adapt daily life to improve mood, health, and life satisfaction. The June issue features 48 articles on lasting interest, condensed books, and current reading.
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