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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1963
Page
3
In Washington AP reports wheat farmers vote on an administration plan to curb overproduction. The referendum asks yes or no with a goal of two thirds approval for 1964 acceptance. Ballots counted after polls close in about 40 000 farming communities with results expected by Wednesday.
Rep. Ronald Brooks Cameron of California urges colleagues to reject American for Constitutional Action awards. He accuses ACA of being infiltrated by the John Birch Society and says the honors mock conservative ideals. Cameron cites a Birch member, Rep. John Rousselot, in defending his stance.
In Austin, a bill to abolish the fee system for justices of the peace and require a salary for the county superintendent was approved by the House and sent to the Senate. The measure faces a two day deadline to pass before the session adjourns.
The Texas House approved a resolution to add the words Vacation State to the 1901 automobile license plate, sending it to the Senate where Parkhouse scheduled a public hearing. Debates over transit authority and new district courts in Harris, Bexar, Dallas, and Orange counties caused further delays, with lawmakers predicting votes amid opposition and potential filibusters.
A proposed appropriation bill would raise the Saint Antonio State Hospital budget to 800 438 a year, up from 3 640 667 last year and 3 781 303 this year. The Board sought 4 359 987 and 4 457 202 for the next two years, while salary and medical treatment lines are reallocated with new positions and raises for administrators.
A delay on Monday could be fatal to plans for new district courts in Harris Bexar Orange J and Dallas Counties. Senator H J Blanchard of Lub is cited as the source of the delay.
Denison Texas resident Dora Pearson writes about losing 15 pounds using Barcentrate praised as a tonic for gas and bloating. The advertisement notes Barcentrate has sold in Texas for over 20 years with availability at Texas drug counters and a money back guarantee on the first bottle.
Vice President Lyndon Johnson told an Oklahoma City fundraiser that Republicans ignore space program value and that the nation must maintain progress. He cited Soviet progress and Maj. Gordon Cooper's recent achievements while noting Democrats push a broad education and public works agenda. Cooper's mother Hattie Cooper attended the event with Johnson.
An advertisement promotes CAMPHO-PHENIQUE as a quick antiseptic to apply at first sign of pimples. It claims a “ring of protection” around pimples to prevent spread and reinfection and notes it won’t stain skin. The copy urges keeping a bottle for instant use and to apply under makeup.
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