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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1941

Page

5

Stevenson Plans to Call Special Session Over Road Issues

AUBTIN Aug 5 188 — Governor Stevenson proposes a special legislative session to resolve county road line conflicts and related funding. He outlines five points including a comprehensive plan to discuss with many legislators and avoids dictating to the General Assembly. He cites Senator Allan Blivers of Port Avila and Shivery Mvers as examples of state figures involved in the discussions.

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Governor Stevenson in the Texas Capitol Daily Life

An unusual scene inside the Texas Capitol shows Governor Coke R. Stevenson at his desk surrounded by aides and visitors including Senator A. M. McKin of Paris. Reporters and editors observe the public access to the governor and speculate on future state posts and openness of government.

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Training Course Aids County Tax Assessors in San Antonio Area

Officials from the county tax office plan to attend a training course for assessing officers in the San Antonio area. The program, led by Assessors’ collector P. E. Thekleosii, includes participation from Manning and others. The course is hosted at a local venue and supported by the University of Texas and the Texas Municipal Association.

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Inaugural Visit Aims With Stevenson Governor Support

Mayor and commissioners plan to leave Friday morning to attend the inaugural of Coke Stevenson as governor. The Austin fire chief stated San Antonio should be well represented, noting Stevenson’s ties to Southwest Texas and his historic role as the first governor from the region in many years.

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Humble Selects New Treasurer

James Anderson vice president of the Humble Oil and Refining Company in Houston was named treasurer after R. K. Blaffer resigned. Blaffer retired on the eve of his sixty fifth birthday ending a forty year career in the oil industry.

Houston Aug. F CINS James Anderson Humble Clond R. K. Blaffer Blaffer

Guy Installs Two Traffic Lights Across City Streets

The installation at North St. Marys Street and Lexington Avenue and a second at Steves Avenue and Bott Gevers Street were announced by Police Commissioner P J Anderson in a city notice. The report credits the effort to Tees- Gay by Pire and authorities.

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Mayor Quin Addresses San Antonio Leaders for City Defense

Mayor C. K Quin spoke at the San Antonio Council of Presidents meeting at the Anthony hotel. He urged a well organized civil defense tax system, praised the Women’s Motor Corps, backed the construction of a city ship cargo facility, and urged payment of delinquent taxes while commending the city health department. Attending were Commissioners Henry Hein Pas Steffler PL Anderson and C Ray Davis. Mrs Beretta presided.

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Contract Let for City Cigar Stand

City council awarded the contract for operating the Lue city hall cigar stand to Zola Nesbit Stother. Of six bids, the winning bid disclosed a monthly rental of 480.25 dollars for a one year term starting August 1.

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Defense Fair Set for Gotham in New York

New York officials announced a September 30 to October 18 Defense Exposition at Grand Central Palace. The event aims to educate the public on civilian defense needs and show how industry supports national defense. Proceeds benefit United Service Organizations and the Office of Civilian Defense.

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Fees Collected in Installments in City Fees

The city treasurer Jon Lodovic announced installment collection of meet fees and marble tables and other items. Tedovic said he would continue the practice in the absence of a formal ordinance.

Jon Lodovic

Dr Bodgelato Salary Cut Amid County Budget Squeeze

Dr Bodgelato of City Holl faced a salary cut and was dropped from the county payroll as the health department trimmed costs. County official Charles W. Anderson cited a reduction from $28,020 to $27,090 in line with an economy drive. The assistant county head officer and Dr Copeland resigned from tuberculosis duties this week.

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