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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1958
Page
1
The editorial notes that city and county pond approvals pass after repeated voter hesitation, praising The Light for backing a new police building. It stresses taxpayers approve spending when urgency is clear and highlights a slim margin signaling lingering tax concerns. It urges city council and county commissioners to use best design and location practices to ensure value.
The Air Force aims to shoot for the moon with August lunar flights and two more in September and October. Lt Gen Sam E Anderson says the focus is on orbiting the moon, while a defense official cautions no definite dates exist. Observers see the push as a bold bid to restore prestige in the space race.
Prime Minister Macmillan travels to the United States mainly to honor ancestral graves and receive an honorary DePauw degree. He links Anglo American cooperation to world peace, noting shared heritage with Churchill and stressing joint Western support for NATO and a French resolution under De Gaulle amid European market questions. Also present are Diefenbaker and Heuss, signaling unity among Western leaders.
A lengthy background on Alaskan statehood in 1950 and 1950s across the House and Senate, noting partisan concerns over adding two Democratic seats. President Eisenhower urges adherence to party pledge, public polls show strong support, and readers are urged to contact their senators Lyndon Johnson and Ralph Yarborough at Senate Office Building, Washington DC 25.
A letter urging Alaska statehood is sent to a senator, citing the 1956 party platforms and pledges. The writer appeals to justice and the best interests of the United States, requesting a vote on Alaska statehood in this congressional session.
President Eisenhower was briefed on labor and anti racketeering legislation amid a looming impasse in Congress. Republicans Frelinghuysen Rhodes and Holt criticized Senate delays and warned the House may not see the measures this session. The president signaled support for reforms and said he would act swiftly if needed, with timelines projecting Senate action into late summer or autumn.
Robert Mayer of a New Jersey firm claims an engineer wearing their portable rocket unit achieved super human speed in a test. He says calculations show the unit lets him reach the pace of a thoroughbred racehorse. A tiny German car sign reads Made in der Black Forest by der elfs. Gregory Peck laments seeing his old TV pictures, saying They give me the blues.
The article advises proper lighting and TV set maintenance to reduce eye strain. It notes flicker and grainy images tire eyes, suggests adjusting contrast after lights on, and recommends periodic breaks and eye movement. Sunglasses should not be worn indoors and specialists should be consulted if discomfort persists.
Congressional leaders delayed action on a proposed formula for presidential succession in case of disability. The delay follows a deadlock between plans to appoint a commission from legislative and executive branches, excluding the judiciary, to certify incapacity and specify succession to the vice president.
The text outlines a shift by Speaker Sam Rayburn from favoring a constitutional amendment to backing a presidential commission idea. It notes Republican moves, current stalemate, and concern over the health of President Eisenhower reducing pressure for action. It argues Congress must break the deadlock and propose a firm, lawful plan.
San Antonio engineers warn water users to conserve as summer rains remain unlikely and postwar demand strains the prewar system. The piece notes the city’s spigots may drip rather than gush without action.
General Thomas D White thanks President Eisenhower for signing the military pay bill on May 20 1958 praising its impact on national preparedness and lauding the Air Force for its efforts. He conveys deep appreciation and respects to the recipient for support and leadership.
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