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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1961
Page
9
A Kennedy address to United Press International editors presses a hard line against Laos negotiations and a global nuclear test ban. It asserts Soviet refusals at Vienna and Geneva expose false promises, urging the United States to resume tests and abandon futile talks to protect American interests.
The Dominican Republic, following the assassination of dictator Trujillo, welcomes a four nation OAS investigation commission. President Balaguer promises free elections next May and guarantees protests rights while maintaining order. Support for the caretaker regime is urged to prevent Communist influence and avoid another takeover.
The piece argues that temporary Korean War era taxes are routinely renewed by Congress each year under the guise of emergencies. They cover liquor, tobacco, autos, travel, phone calls, and related profits. With July 1 expiring, administrations plead for renewal to avoid revenue loss, while economists question whether tax cuts would spur business and broaden tax bases. The author warns the temporary tax becomes permanent by various devices.
President Kennedy seeks no new wage or price controls and asks the 21‑member advisory committee on labor management policy to propose a tough, nonmilitary, peacetime policy by July. The issue centers on inflation control, dollar strength, and potential auto and steel wage hikes shaping a broad pay‑price pattern.
Health Talk by Dr. Burton Fern discusses sleepwalking as nervous anxiety compelling action during sleep. It notes dreamlike recall of actions, warnings about waking sleepwalkers, and suggests psychiatry can help maintain a safe night’s rest for teens and adults.
Sokolsky credits Kennedy with rising personal popularity after early setbacks, guiding public opinion through the Cuban crisis and a triumphant European tour. He notes Kennedy and Mrs Kennedy won broad admiration in Britain, aiding Anglo American friendship and global leadership despite limited concrete policy achievements.
A fragmented 1900s page mentions bookie crackdown in San Antonio and city officials Lt Atton. notes agreement with Southwestern Bell for reduced telephone rates. discusses heirs of Creede Tar Wa and other figures. spots on ranches in Coahuila. a duck pond at Alamo Plaza. scattered references to events and people without clear context.
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