Dam Site: Fight Over Nueces River Dam Plan Deepens
Fenner Roth and L H Pulliam lead opposition within the Lower Nueces River Water Supply District to a proposed 23 million dollar dam on the Nueces River at Oakville. They warn the plan will be challenged in court as residents of Three Rivers oppose, while supporters push Congress for funding to serve local industry.
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Dust Gamblers Florida Law Warned
Tallahassee Fla Aug 8 Sheriffs and constables warned by Gov Warren that they will be ousted if gambling is found in their counties after 30 days. Governor sent personal letters to 67 sheriffs and 185 constables announcing a tougher policy now under study by the Kefauver committee.
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Stephens Board Bill to Bexar and Backed by Voges
Wilson county attorney D. Richard Voges billed Bexar county for a 51 dollar room and board charge for Lynnn Stephens. The refund request notes Stephens’ trial moved to Wilson county on a venue change from Bexar county. After his murder conviction of Prohibition Agent Charles Stephens, he was returned to Bexar county jail awaiting a motion for a new trial.
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Bexar County
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Milk Prices In New Hikes Across Texas Cities
The Associated Fresh Housewives report shows milk prices rising in multiple Texas cities. Houston and Galveston saw a 2 cent retail uptick from 22 to 24 cents and a 19 to 25 cent wholesale shift respectively, while Marshall and Beaumont noted 1 to 4 cent increases. A general 2 cent retail raise is expected soon.
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General Electric Course Opens in San Antonio Zoo Names Gorillas Contest
Disabled veterans hired as police dispatchers in Alamo Heights will cover 24 hour duty alongside a fireman. A gorilla naming contest sponsored by The San Antonio Light runs with prizes a TV set and a washing machine funded by local firms. Zoo officials, Fred Stark and Richard H. Friedrich, oversee submissions from San Antonians, with the male and female infant names to be chosen by postmark priority. The GE Consumers Institute course in appliance demonstrations continues in the Public Service Building, led by Miss Alkire, focusing on refrigeration and home freezers for Texas residents eligible to enter.
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Fred Stark
Richard H. Friedrich
San Antonio
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Bill San Antoniang
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Philco
Sutherland Springs
Ray Neal
Igann Antonien
Madison Xt
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Ma' Earliest
EB Consumers’ Institute
Bridgeport
Conn
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General Electric
City Public Service Board
Southwest’ State Teacher’s College
General Electric Consumers’ Institute
Cotton yields fall as drought halves production in region
Local cotton growers report yields at one third to one half of normal due to spring and summer drought. A large farmer previously harvesting up to 1000 bales yearly estimates 600 could be achievable this year, while a small farmer notes at least 50 percent decline. Prices rose from 22 to 29 cents a pound, helping offset losses as picking continues.
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Burglars Steal TV From Ray's Place Display
Police report a burglary at Ray's Place 2213 Flores where a new 199.50 television was stolen along with 75 from a jukebox and 10 cartons of cigarettes. Joe Sanchez of 105 Leona St. fired at a prowler behind his tavern but did not hit him amid a recent break in at the same location.
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Draft boards plan third greeting card issue in Bandera County
Tuesday draft boards in Bandera County prepared a third batch of greeting cards for about 560 men. The combined calls total 1,120 inductees by Sept. 30, with calls scheduled across boards 6 through 9 and others in late August and early September.
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