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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1960
Page
1
The Latin American swing of President Eisenhower included a minor Montevideo protest quelled by local police after tear gas exposure. The piece endorses closer U S partnership with Latin America, cites Uruguay seeking 127 million dollars, and warns investors about Castro’s shadow on capital flows.
J C Snow, once a streetcar operator from 1926, recalls nightmare Halloween nights with pranksters soap on tracks and trolley wire tricks. He notes kids bouncing at the rear could derail cars, and says it was all in a day’s work.
Walter Winchell surveys Broadway chatter and star stories from Ava Gardner to Liz Taylor, noting independent producers, big paydays, and the rise of television. The column touches on music, film, and theater figures, with remarks on industry trends and public feuds.
Dr. Writ2 Redt of Wayne University, a psychologist, notes that between ages five and ten boys shift identification from parents and teachers to peers their age. He warns many do not face their emotional state, resist psychiatry, and fear judgment, pain, and loss as they age. Old age memory fades are tied to selective recall, not increased forgetfulness.
The Mailbox column muses on the American voter’s duty as a new president is formed on November 1. It cites News and World Report speculating on Nixon appointing Henry Cabot Lodge and Adlai Stevenson to key posts, with mentions of Mary Louise Dodge and other forum names.
Health experts from the University of Kansas Medical Center report that treating cleft palate surgically before 18 months reduces later hearing loss. The study finds prosthetic devices may not prevent hearing problems and emphasizes individual decisions by parents.
A religious guidance brief advises handling vows with honesty. It cites biblical verses to caution against idle vows while offering reassurance that God understands mental distress and imperfect responsibility. The message urges surrender to God as a loving father to find peace.
A poetic note expresses deep affection and gratitude through vows of devotion, longing for shared dreams, and a wish for blessing and joy. The writer hopes for tangible proof of love and implies humble means while cherishing the beloved. The fragment ends with a reference to Field Enterprises and a personal signature.
BarI May Neil discusses how families hide conflicts as a will is prepared. The piece notes estates and repressed desires shape family harmony or tragedy, urging careful planning to prevent merciful conspiracies from masking discord. The commentary appears in Legends with a mention of a deadline.
A Bible lesson outlines Paul the Apostle as the church’s pivotal figure whose epistles shaped theology. It recounts his trials under Pharisees and Sadducees, Roman peril, and a young Paul’s nephew who unveils a plot, leading to Paul’s preservation and Rome bound witness. The core message: God cares for his own and offers hope in despair.
A collage of historical notes from 1900 to 1980 mentions long range weapons and atomic warheads, Viborg battles and German invasion fears, past presidential mentions, Harding in Texas, Veterans events with Samuel Van Sant, and medical advertorials for cancer treatment.
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