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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1968

Page

10

Law Day USA in San Antonio postponed to May

Law Day in San Antonio was moved to May to allow booking the new Convention Center for a Civic program. Emcee Jim Nowlin, named among five Outstanding Young Men of America, and Dallas Cowboys QB Don Meredith will address high school and college groups. Displays arranged by police, state DPS, and FBI. Liberty Bell Award and high school essay contest prizes to civic leaders and students. Naturalization ceremony to precede at 2 pm before Judge Adrian Spears. Over 89 people from seven nations become citizens.

Bar Association New Convention Center Jim Nowlin Junior Chamber of Commerce Don Meredith Dallas Cowboys San Antonio Pan Adrian Spears

Europeans Offer Tariff Cuts If U S Eases Imports

A Geneva package from Eric Wyndham White of GATT proposes tariff cuts by Europe and Canada for U S imports to ease the balance of payments. The offer includes no new restrictions on foreign goods, no export subsidies, and elimination of high chemical duties. Congress will decide the teeth of this gift horse as partners seek to keep the U S economy robust to avoid hurting their own markets.

Canada Japan Europe Eric Wyndham White U.S Congress

Campaign musings on Kennedy Nixon and Johnson

Hibitzing a veteran observer pieces together a view of the 1960s Democratic and Republican races. He posits a solid regional bloc against Kennedy at Chicago and emphasizes Lyndon Johnson's likely behind the scenes leverage via telephone. He argues the GOP must unite Nixon and Reagan against Rockefeller, with possible outcomes involving Nixon as VP or Secretary of State and Reagan as potential ticket partner.

Bobby Kennedy Chicago Tye Kennedy Lyndon Johnson Mubert Mumphrey Lynton Tle Lyndon United States William Jennings Bryan Grover Cleveland Cleveland William McKinley William Taft Woodrow Wilson Ike Eisenhower Dick Nixon Nixon Lynden Hubert Richard Nixon Ronald Reagan Nelson Rockefeller Reagan Miami Beach John ‘Tawer Texas South East

Reader letters critique race talk and politics in Texas

Readers from multiple communities express concern over racial terminology and political leadership in Texas. The letters accuse API and media coverage of misunderstandings about Mexicans, cite dissatisfaction with state officials and Johnson era policies, and recount experiences at a San Antonio show and New Braunfels fair with commentary on public sentiment and prices.

Fair Draws Attention but Fails the Poor in San Antonio

A reader laments the Can't Afford Tt Jlem Fair, arguing it benefits a growing city while excluding low income families. The writer says San Antonio residents cannot attend and suggests Playland Park as a more accessible outing, signed by Peter Gonzales, a disabled veteran.

Jlem San Antonio Playland Park Peter Gonzales

Agent defends HemisFair amid rumors of costs and parking

A HemisFair agent responds to rumors about inflated prices and parking issues, stating that concerns are largely unfounded. The agent notes that there were available parking spaces observed during the visit.

Hemis-Fair

Tax Surtax Sparks Public Hardship Critique

A speaker argues the 10 percent surtax proposed by SAS would deepen hardship for Americans. The critic contends it would worsen inflation and undermine the currency, labeling the move a component of a broader Communist agenda.

Lanier Controversy Voices Support for Reform

West San Antonio citizens praise Fr. Henry Gasso and Fr. Ralph Ruiz for preventing violence during the Lanier dispute and urge grade-A education. They blame the administration for failures and call for a stronger curriculum and leadership come September, urging Mexican descent Americans to contribute to the nation.

Henry Gasso Ralph Ruiz Lanier Casgo Ruiz West San Antonio America Lawler Hubbard

Disturbance on Houston Street Prompt Calls for Respect and Law Obedience

The incident on Houston Street raises public demand for teaching children to respect others, follow the commandments, and obey the law. Community voices urge better behavior and stronger guidance to prevent rowdyism.

Houston Street

Predictive ramblings on Columbia unrest and vigilante order

A fragmentary column blames crude leftism for campus unrest at Columbia University in New York. It claims President Kirk had to deploy police to clear students and vows no leftist candidate will win upcoming conventions. The writer bets his future political forecasts will be judged in August.

Columbia University New York City Kirk Columbia Athetes Ruvitania

Inside Labor Volunteer Crime Watch Spreading

Victor Rieset reports on a nationwide volunteer crime watch network built by thousands of workers and firms. The program links drivers, postal workers, welfare staff and many unions to dispatchers and police, aiming to cut bus robberies, assaults and gang activity while preserving safety for workers and the public.

Victor Rieset Coast Guard San Francisco Martin Whitled Houston L. C. Colley

Sneezing in Bright Light An Odd Normal Reflex?

Health Talk explains sneezing when looking into bright light is a normal reflex called the nasolacrimal reflex and does not mean sun exposure should be avoided. It also discusses phobias, listing terms like acrophobia nyctophobia xenophobia and astrophobia and notes severe phobias can alter daily life.

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