San Antonio Chamber Holds Third Annual Business Outlook Conference
The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce schedules its third annual Business Outlook Conference for Thursday at the Convention Center. Nine speakers from construction, medical, military, manufacturing, finance, energy, and water sectors will discuss local and national economic trends, with exhibits aligned to the topics, guiding businessmen on 1974 planning and resource opportunities.
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Gan Aninnio
Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
Clifford E. Morton
Frank Harrison
William V. McBride
James H. Harwell
W. Lawrence Prehn Jr
Linden Sledge
Arturo Villarreal
Jack” Spruce
John R. Shields
Tim Phelps
San Antonio
Leave 'Em Laughing: Humor Fading From Newsrooms
Readers seek a funny story in papers but finds few. A New Jersey woman sues a brewer after being bitten by a brewery horse during an offer of a Sugar Cube. Americans push Frisbee to China, while critics mock overbearing sports commentators and an aging tennis star.
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New Jersey
China
British tobacco firm to unveil new 80 20 blend with wood pulp substitute
A leading British cigarette maker plans a new blend using 80 percent tobacco and a substitute called New Smoking Material based on wood pulp cellulose. The firm claims the mix will reduce bronchitis and cancer risks, though critics doubt the claims.
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Britain
Good Neighbors by Gordon Sinclair reprint
The letter discusses reactions to the Palestinian war, noting leftist regimes avoiding direct U.S. blame and suggesting future direct accusations may emerge. It references Dooley and quotes a line about taking a bad deed into one’s hands, with attribution to Hugh D. Adair.
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Gordon Sinclair
Anchorage Daily Times
U.S
Israel
Ikes
Therm
Dooley
Hugh D, Adair
Independent stance amid critic links to politicians
A writer defends independence and editorial privilege while rejecting critics who tie their name to loyalists like Newsford Adair and Manlove. They emphasize freedom of the press and deny allegiance to any party or politician.
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Light
Newsford
Adair
Manlove
War Breaks Out in the Middle East Headlines Critiqued
Dr Saul H. Rosenthal notes that initial headlines on the Middle East conflict were vague and that coverage downplayed Egypt and Syria's one sided attack, launched on a Jewish Day of Atonement. He calls for stronger editorial stance condemning the Arab assault.
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Damascus
Egypt
Middle East
Saul H. Rosenthal
Words to Chew On cites 54 words in Lord's Prayer
Editorial notes on The Light claim the Lord's Prayer has 54 words. The writer disagrees, stating there are 66 words and wonders how many readers noticed.
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the Light
Statement on Pitino criticism by Sam Goldfarb
This note states that the speaker is not criticizing Pitino but merely presenting facts as observed. The author, Sam Goldfarb, clarifies intent and distinction between critique and factual statement.
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Sam Goldfarb
Woman's Club of San Antonio Celebrates 75th Anniversary
The Woman's Club of San Antonio, Texas, marks its 75th year, honoring founder Miss F Eleanor Brackenridge and thanking The Light for service and continued interest. Gratitude also extended to the Through the Years editor for memories. best wishes to the newspaper staff from President Mrs Milton H. Baughn Jr.
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Woman's Club of
San Antonio
of Texas
Fleanor Brackenridge
Milton H. Baughn JR
Benefit Fish Fry at St Anthony Seminary Draws Crowd
Rev John Sokolski OML moderator notes a great turnout for the Det 5 benefit fish fry. The dinner was a success and the organizers thank the public for their kindness in publicizing the event.
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St. Anthony Seminary
Energy use and comfort clash over store coldness
A reader complains about stores keeping air conditioning at frigid levels to suit workers. They keep homes at 80 degrees and wear sweaters in summer, noting eight hour shifts vs shoppers brief visits. The piece reflects frustration with energy conservation norms and personal comfort.
Populist Strains Rise Across Regions Threatening GOP Grip
The essay argues that an Eastern liberal label masks a broader populist surge. It links Allende support and Debs-era socialism to a wave challenging the South West GOP majority. In Virginia, ex-Senator Harris promotes tax reform while Mills Godwin faces a populist challenge aided by national issues like Watergate. If Godwin falters, 1976 bets shift toward rising populists nationwide.
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Mills Godwin
Virginia
Congress
Washington
Harry Byrd
Watergate
Godwin
Chappaquiddick
Richard Nixon
Jas
Seorge McGovern
Judges Must Be Just Fair in Semences and Rebuke
A Living Bible passage urges judges to be impartial regardless of wealth, forbids gossip and false accusation, commands loving one’s neighbor, and warns against hatred and grudges. It emphasizes rebuking wrongdoing to avoid shared guilt and stresses reverence to Jehovah.
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Iehovah
Soviet War Hero Grigorenko Reappears in KGB Custody
CIA operatives report Gen. Pyotr Grigorenko, once branded insane and jailed since 1969 after protesting Czechoslovakia’s fall, has resurfaced. He was seized near Moscow and held in Serbsky Institute then transferred to Kaliningrad, then Stolbovaya madhouse near Moscow with no name.
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Kremlin
Czechoslovakia
Grigorenko
KGB
Moscow
Kinietsky Bridge
Serbsky Institute
CIA
von Kaliningrad
Stolbovaya
War hero's health and Cold War espionage snapshots
A 66 year old veteran's health declines as he reflects on strength and aging. The piece catalogs Soviet era figures and espionage incidents, detailing General Davidovich in Minsk, Dubcek, Svo bad, and Kudirka, plus CIA discoveries and Cold War tensions from 1971 events in Mexico City, Britain, and Budapest. It notes prison, exile, and political repression across multiple nations.
Sudden Facial Swelling Tied to Allergic Reactions
Health Talk advises readers on angioedema from food allergies. Sudden facial or lip swelling can occur after eating foods like fish shellfish or strawberries. Keep an antihistamine available and seek immediate medical care if swelling recurs, as injections such as adrenaline may be required.
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