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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1961
Page
7
The five four ruling holds railway union members may refuse dues spent on political campaigns. It interprets the Railway Labor Act to allow dues for bargaining but not for political activities. The decision, while about rail unions, could influence political spending by all unions and aligns with corporate restrictions on political spending.
The initial Peace Corps group includes 27 young volunteers, 15 bound for Colombia’s farm and village improve ment program with CARE and 12 headed to Tanganyika for road construction. They face tough living conditions and ages range from 19 to 31 as U.S. aims for coordinated foreign aid under President Kennedy’s directive.
Wall Street critiques the Kennedy administration’s fiscal policy, warning of deficits and inflation. Editorials cite proposed welfare and foreign spending, and Dillon’s debt-limit requests, urging restraint and preserving fiscal integrity amid rising national debt and backdoor financing concerns.
The article notes a sudden reversal by the Defense Department on export controls for transfer machines to the Soviet Union. It describes prior objections to supplying multi-station machines that could mill and forge V-8 components, easing Soviet vehicle and gear production. Letters from officials reveal the debate over whether such exports would boost Soviet military logistics and overall war potential.
A compiled grid of archival blurbs dated 1951 1981 and earlier noting local civic actions protests and events. Items include Fire and Police Commissioner George M. Roper railing against certain wrecker services a federal building protest by the San Antonio Trades Council a Medina fish hatchery note a Fourth of July concert plan by a military band and a heat related collapse of driver Emil Zofler.
Health talk describes thromboangiitis obliterans TAO or Buerger's disease with inflamed arteries in legs causing cold toes and cramps. It advises arch supports shoes warmth leg exercises and medical treatment including drugs and possible surgery while warning against risky home remedies and smoking.
George E. Sokolsky discusses a Tennessee textile maker who wants a national slogan stamped on envelopes. He notes government postmarks and private plates can mislead the public about endorsement, explores controversial topics from pledges to God and the Constitution, and questions how people actually respond to such slogans.
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