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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1971
Page
6
The Civil War metaphor frames a Senate stalemate as leaders push for a three-fifths rule to curb debate. Despite four centuries since the war, reform efforts falter as liberals clash over rules, while taxpayers deserve steadier national representation.
As of February 1 there are 259,396 registered voters in Bexar County. Regular registration closed January 31. February and April extension counts are being totaled. Elections in San Antonio and 18 county towns plus Schertz occur April 3 or 6 with many school board trustees up for 67 vacancies amid intense interest.
Don Sanchez voices teacher concerns to the Legislature over budget cuts affecting education. He cites reduced pay, shortened recess, longer work hours, and fewer breaks, contrasting with other public sector comforts. He also notes jail funding gaps and prison dining conditions as context for broader fiscal priorities.
A reader laments the dog pound as a shelter, claiming dogs are crowded two to a cage with many vacant units, exposed to cold weather and water, calling it inhumane and urging compassionate people to protest and speak up.
An analysis of Ed Muskie’s presidential prospects in 1971 outlines his consensus approach, the risks from antiwar wings within the Democratic Party, and the potential paths if he cannot win with his current strategy. It discusses Lindsay's possible shift to the Democratic field, the risk of third parties, and the need for Muskie to stay true to his communication focus.
In today's Health Talk Dr Lester Coleman reports hydroxyurea used for psoriasis at the University of Kentucky shows few side effects and promising effectiveness. Drs Allin W Teavell and Jonn W Yarbro plan broader treatment to confirm value, while Baylor doctors Dr Harold H Baron and Dr A Neal Schneiderman report over 90 percent acne improvement tied to hormonal processes. Hadassah Hospital team confirms teething fever as common in young children. Readers may send questions to Dr Coleman through the newspaper.
A sharp critique questions Sen Javits on US troop withdrawals from South Vietnam by 1972, the SEATO treaty, and the risks of undermining allied commitments. It challenges Javits on the role of a professional army, moral costs of casualties, and the danger of demagogic calls for easy solutions amid Nixon era foreign policy debates.
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