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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1972

Page

8

Golden Age of Baseball and Jackie Robinson Reflections

The author argues a true golden age exists only in memory and links Jackie Robinson's courage to a redefined era in sports. He recalls Robinson’s pivotal role at Ebbets Field, the uproar over his debut, and the broader impact on race in baseball and American ideals.

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Special Exercises For Poor Blod Circulation

Health Talk notes exercises to improve leg and foot blood flow. When feet stay cold and cramps appear during walking, circulation tests help diagnose insufficiency. A described regimen, Buergers Exercises, is performed about three times daily for those with inadequate blood supply to the legs.

Manual motion test described in early medical text

A practitioner guides a patient through a leg color change sequence. The person lies on their back, elevates legs for about 30 seconds, then sits with legs dangling and moves them for two minutes until a reddish color appears, and finally lies flat for about five minutes.

Wind chill and health dangers in cold climates

The wind chill index raises health risks as wind and cold lower effective temperature by up to about 30 degrees, requiring extra precautions for outdoor activity. Moth balls pose poisoning risks to children and should be kept out of reach.

UT Health Science Center formed as UTSA appoints president

Dr. Frank Harrison, former UT Arlington president, named to supervise UT Health Science Center units in San Antonio. He will appoint four deans and a business affairs VP while coordinating with Bexar County Hospital District and other hospitals. Acting head Dr. Truman G. Blocker Jr is honored for his interim leadership.

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Russ Health Bargain Sparks National Insurance Debate

Report claims 150 Soviet citizens in the United States could pay 18.98 monthly to Blue Cross for full medical and hospital care including specialists. The plan arose during Nixon’s Moscow visit to reflect reciprocal care for Americans abroad. Authors note potential for review if claims rise and discuss differing care quality and feasibility with China.

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Fulbright Riffs On U S President In Parody Of Monarchs

Senator J William Fulbright remarks compare Richard M Nixon to monarchs like Louis XIV and Napoleon Bonaparte. The misquoted and garbled speech underscores Fulbright's blunt take on presidential stature and congressional perspectives.

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Vietnam showdown deepens mystery in Thieu speech

The piece argues Thieu’s extempore remarks fail to clarify Vietnam's crisis while McGovern supporters push an image of a Nixon concession. It questions Nixon’s willingness to dump Thieu, notes Vietnamese inscrutability, and suggests Thieu’s posture solidifies support despite North Vietnamese tenacity.

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Thieu and Nixon policies amid Vietnam stalemate debate

Amid cries of tyranny and bloodbaths the piece argues Thieu defends his country and urges continued U.S. restraint and support. It weighs Nixon’s Vietnam policy against Thieu’s leadership, noting North Vietnam’s weariness and cautious optimism about ending the war.

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Signs and transit talk stir Rexat County civic action

In Rexat County residents discuss protecting yard signs and property while a new citizens group forms for a modern rail transit network. The Sam Antonio Committee for Public Transportation, affiliate of a state and national rail group, seeks volunteers and offers a local address 435 Bist Olmos Driver 78212 for participation and input.

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Amendment endorsement and voter guidance discussed

The text notes the American Association of University Women AAUW endorsing Amendment No last January and branches nationwide backing it as part of Citizens for Texas. It mentions critics focusing on the second provision while outlining a constitutional revision commission and citizen voting on changes.

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