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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1972
Page
6
William F Buckley critiques Judge Merhige’s racial balance ruling suspending geographic school district borders. The piece notes Merhige’s plan to merge districts to balance whiteness and black population, its appeal on legal grounds, and questions whether a court should engage in sociological gerrymandering.
The piece critiques Judge Merhige ruling as law and details Chesterfield County’s forced school district merger with Henrico and Richmond. It condemns duress on local officials and laments federal court influence, noting Life magazine surveys presidential candidates’ views on busing and school integration.
John Lindsay defends desegregation tools calling integration a prime goal while noting flaws in iron logic. McGovern and McCarthy back busing as defensible, Lindsay questions overreach, and Roy Wilkins is urged to spark decisive action amid a Congress that wavers on racial balance in public schools.
A candid reflection on Taiwan's political standing, showing 13 million native Taiwanese underrepresented by 3 percent of officials and 2 million mainlanders holding 97 percent of power. It argues elections may come, but real voice remains limited, risking unrest as the world watches a slow constitutional shift and potential guerrilla conflict.
The Jefferson Mustangs battled a powerhouse Dallas Roosevelt in the AAAA state final, taking a late lead before a dramatic finish. Rick Bullack sparked much of Jefferson’s attack as the crowd praised their effort despite the loss.
An irate letter defends the Star Spangled Banner against CBS All in the Family depictions. It urges respect for the anthem and urges authorities to resist civilian police review boards in San Antonio.
P Roche argues the United States bore responsibility for not foresee ing Japan's moves before Pearl Harbor. He alleges intelligence had cracked Japanese codes yet suggests Washington lacked clear action. The piece accuses FDR era leaders of bureaucratic blindness and hints at a conspiracy level shift in judgment.
Patricia Gonzalez comments on a confrontation about smoking on a bus. She argues that a fellow passenger who asked her to stop smoking showed little concern for others. The note reflects broad frustration about cigarette smoke and its negative impact on bystanders.
Citizens urge more police training in conduct during stops and questions while officers on duty aim to protect the public from lawlessness, highlighting calls for improved relations and accountability.
Dr Lester Colewan explains shock therapy as convulsions from drugs and electric stimulation. Once limited to severe psychosis, use has spread to neurotics and tense individuals, with careful case selection and often dramatic results described.
The article discusses reducing severe mood disorders, notes screening limits risk, and warns about dangers from undercooked pork and beef. It stresses that pork and beef must be thoroughly cooked and that government inspections help. contamination can occur through poor hygiene and handling.
The article discusses President Nixon retaining the One China policy while recognizing the mainland as sovereign, sidelining the Two Chinas position. It notes liberal calls for Taiwan self determination, critiques buckling to U.S. national interest, and contrasts responses from Kennedy, McGovern, and Buckley.
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