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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1944

Page

7

Coliseum Plan For San Antonio After War

Preliminary discussions and architectural sketches outline a multi use coliseum for San Antonio aimed at completion and presentation to Afsyor Mayermann in September. The chamber of commerce committee and architects studied Houston and Fort Worth coliseums, detailing financing and adaptable design for sports, conferences, shows, and livestock events.

iPtelimiary San Antonio Afsyor Mayermann Chamber of Chamber Cononittes Archifects Houston and Fort Worth Mauerman Ely Association of Architects Chanier

Coliseum committee shapes ecolscape plans with city support

Ravtetti Borke and a panel of architects including Phelps Reaves and Bimons, with Ayres, oversee a coliseum project. The executive committee maintains contact with the city since February to evaluate plans and coordinate group work, with ex officio chamber leaders McGimsey Freeman and Van Auken. The farm and ranch committee is tied to a former Southwest Texas Fat Stock Show project dissolved in 1943, now slated as a key future event under the chamber’s banner.

Narptes Cniiseum Mcluie Ravtetti Borke Fentach Apehitert Phelps Uyor Conseut Commalites Chal van Bhankle W. Bickett Henry Pbreant George Maggard Bent Pumphrey Joe Straus Gol Chamber McGimsey Joe Freeman Hy Mf. van Auken Chamber of Commerce Sowthwest Ile Chamber

School Budget Provides for Pay Raises

School budget announces 1931 salary restoration for teachers at 100 percent, with total revenues for 144-45 projected at 3,000,078. Includes state apportionment, local funds, and transfers. Anticipated cash on hand 634,377 with 214,000 from state aid increase. Plans include higher janitor and maid salaries, maintenance costs, and capital outlays for building improvements and equipment.

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School and Machine Firm Plan Additions

Building permits were issued Saturday for a $10,000 addition to the Peagonk Military Academy armory and physical training building and a $14,000 addition to the Acme Iron and Machine Company plant.

Hs Peagonk Military Academy Bull Gullingee Acme Iron and Machine Comany

Postwar Group Moves Into New Offices in City

Postwar planning by Mayor Gas toward rebuilding begins as the committee chaired by Alex Thompson moves into new offices in Nae Tran sib Lower. Over 50 members. $100,000 available for work. committee showed $190,000 in funds from Transit company and local subscriptions. About 20 new members named as representatives of recently annexed areas. Projects include a civic coliseum, city widening works, and highways link to San Antonio.

Gas Iegdors Dan Antonie ‘Transit! Company Jacachizore Ehady Cis Colistum Commerce Coliseum cancer peautull+eatin Atreeta San Antonio Pennsciety

Mexico Music Story Traced In Local Pageant

A pageant planned by We Girls Club of Ban Ate features about 160 members performing in an Articsay River theater setting. The program explores Mexican music and cultural influences from Spanish and other idioms, with local Mexican composers showcased through costumes and dance. Generated for a community Chest supported event by Say A tonia Community Chest.

Mexico Myusip Articsay River AL Apete Cyhan Say Atonia Community Chest

Navy Veteran Writes From Jap Prison

Navy veteran First Class Howard Goetz, captured after the fall of Guam, has written from a Japanese prison camp near Tokyo. In a December 17, 1943 letter his family reports his health waning, requests basic supplies, and notes the limited number of letters allowed.

Léa Ana Howard ¢. Goetz Mes W. E. Goetz Avant Avenue Lagi Moraug Zenbnji Tokyo Iin Guan Geela Kewa Ned Vielt San Ciero Goetz Fmily Maren United States Gaptz Jans Tils Pauline San Diego Henry x Marie

Grocers to Decide On Convention

Fort Worth based grocers association board plans a Dallas meeting to decide if an annual convention will be held. Fort Worth chairman Lesing Rogiemore says a meeting was called to settle whether the event proceeds, with August 1904 discussed for Galveston.

Grocers Fort Worth Terys Grogors Dallas Tomorow Lesing Rogiemore Galveston

Survey funding debate grows amid budget shortfall

City officials clash over a proposed 30 000 survey budget to update tax maps and prepare block maps. Alten Callaghan criticizes the 18 009 allotment as insufficient, saying crews need salaries and equipment to conduct surveys, while proposals target county records and shared data despite incomplete archives.

Alten Callaghan Uist Traniette Hest Anderson Proposta Gatoghan Yim Sant Do Anderag Guts Mauerann Tie USA County

Dewey Silent on Roosevelt Hawaii Trip

Dewey remains in New York at Quaker Hill as campaign events wind down for the weekend. He may golf and swim with neighbors and plan a speech before mid September while Brownell and aides stay in Albany without comment on Roosevelt’s Hawaii war conference trip. Mississippi Democrats pledge to support Roosevelt Truman, with electors promising loyalty unless party shifts occur.

Pawling N.Y Thomisa E. Dewey Hiltom Herbert Brownell Jr Jengus Albany Pyulla Roosevelt Hawaii Allock Miss Demos Mississippi Roosevel Truman Pathy Herbert Holmes Fiyeeel Mlesissippi Judee Russsolgaitie R.inwa Willinen

Texas Oil Quota Hiked For September Production

The Petroleum Administration for War raises Texas oil allotment by 66 003 barrels for September, on top of a 15 000 barrel increase, reaching 4308 000 barrels including condensate. Chairman Beau Jester of the railroad commission notes the figure as an all time high, while the wire telegram confirms the adjusted target without field specifics.

Austin Petroleum Administration For War Texas Haypel Aletish Akily Beau Fiyd Radroid Commission Tester Ata Ald

Summer breathing danger and asthma warning text

A garbled note warns about asthma symptoms in heat and the risk of choking or difficulty breathing. It urges prompt action if breathing becomes hard, noting heat and weather can worsen conditions and suggesting immediate care if symptoms escalate.

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