Binding contract storm brews over city bookbindery
City officials clash with Library Board over the binding contract awarded to Versal Bookbindery. Critics cite out-of-city disruption and potential impact on local payroll while officers consider tracking habitual traffic violators tied to the dispute. The mayor and council weigh actions amid looming legal and procurement questions.
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San Anes
Roland Bremer
John S Tovle
Kan Galli
Roy Padilla
Jocal Uni
Versal Bookbindery
Gerald Universal
Henckel
George Pivhsel
San An
Machio Manufacturers Association
eKert An
Beta Masco
City traffic, politics mix in sprawling county report
A long, fragmented item details efforts to tighten moving violation rules and driver license suspensions while outlining local political shifts. It notes DA Jim Harlow denying no‑deal talk, mentions traffic enforcement plans, freeway debates, and community projects, plus municipal officials and a Conan ally’s visit.
Suburban Mayors Raise Stakes in April Election
San Antonio area towns plan elections April 2 with 17 municipalities voting on mayor and aldermen. Details list candidates in Alamo Heights, Olmos Park, Shavano Park, Castle Hills and others, plus notes on park plans, fire services, and possible switch to a council manager government.
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Wilbur Davis
Harry
Nunleipy
San Antonio
Hopi
Bexar
D. A. Ty. Feischmuth
W.H. Geissler
St Mehmsoth
R. D. Spencer
Roy W. Mingum
Leon Valley
Henry Daughtry
Charles Morella
Bill Helmning
Eb Rancher
Carl Statler
Wavtt Ten Olfers
Live Oak
Olmos Park
HL Maxwell Parkes
P36
Clarkson
Gerald Dubinski
Robert W. Marding
James Hutchins
Winchester Kelso
John Catto Jr
Scerts
Ralph Tickels
Elgin Beck
Willie Ebert
Shavano Park
C. C
Brever
Aldersen Ben
A Meyer
Napier Rogers
M. E
Iiley
Terrell Hills
Meermen F. 1
Poland
Pauli Ce. Casseb
Universal City
Jane Luetcke
F.C. Dobie
William Smith
Mayer Weare Henry
Oscar Westendorp
William Sweet
Warren Woods
Edward Trayter
Joseph Rossi
J. C. Gibson
Hollywood Park
Schweppe
B. Moyle
William Davis
Alamo Heights
Hartman
Castle Hills
Water measures eyed by Edwards Underground Water District
Directors seek legislation to authorize regulating underground water withdrawals if needed. Chairman Paul Jahn of New Braunfels said no regulations are in place now but authority may be sought. At the Gemiran- Tum meeting in San Antonio, directors planned to study reducing leakage in Medina Lake to stabilize its level, with a Medina District meeting to advance the project.
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Fdwards Underground Water District
Paul Jahn
New _ Braunfels
Jahn
Medina District
San Antonio Youth Nominated for Annapolis Exam
Paul Vernon Watkins Jr of San Antonio has been chosen to take the competitive Annapolis appointment exam with five other Texans after passing the Civil Service preliminary test last November. He plans to graduate from Edison High School in May and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Watkins of 472 Loreley.
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San Antonio
Royal Academy At
Annapolis
Sohn ‘Tower
Paul Vernon Watkins Jr
Mads
Paul Watkins
Loreley
Clyb Service
Young Watkins
Edison High School
Texas Poll Shows Kennedy Favored by Texans Again
Polls indicate John F Kennedy leads in Texas, with Republican contenders Goldwater Nixon Romney and Rockefeller trailing. The survey notes Kennedy's broad appeal among state voters and suggests an uphill fight for GOP rivals in the 1960 race, highlighting shifted support and regional dynamics.
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Texas Pail
Kennedy
Texas
Texas Art
Mi Po
Couse
Nelson Rocke
Republican
Berry Goldwater
Art
George Romney
Prestiwell
Goa
Richard Nixon
Cahantas
Romoey
John Kennedy
Hossi-Sport Kennedy
Wilfo
Goldspit
Rockefiler
Nie
Romney
Traffic Island Removed From Fifth and Ue Streets
City public works crews removed a traffic island at the intersection of Fifth Street and Avenue 3 to ease turning and stop drivers from wrapping around the island. Manager Shelley said the island created a hazardous situation and was six years old, built to route traffic eastbound. the change aims to improve flow and safety for motorists on the route.
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Siew Thei
First Baptist Church
BoCillough
Shelley
Fifth Street
Yomoifth
Raf
eCullough
City campaign touts $25 million in new permanent improvements
Don Politico outlines Good Government League aims as spring campaign hinges on a record of building. City statisticians report $25,000,000 in permanent improvements completed or started in the past year, including parks, roads, sewers, and stadium lighting across San Jose area locations like West Side Park, Riverside Golf Course, Olmos Basin, and Main Plaza.
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Bexar County
Passo Chapter
Holding & Contah Monlay
Perry Salinas
New Max Chamber of Commerce
Abe San Miguel
Jose San Martin
Joe Pirro
Dan Quill
U.S
Ernest Morgan
Jesse Tores Amons
Gov. Connally
Wea
Benton
Big Harlow Seman Doast
Stephen Chamber of Commerce
Standard
Zersehansky
Good Government League
Univeil
West Side Park
Stacre
San Jose
Concepcion Park
Pablo's Grove
Normoyle Arswin
Brackenridge Park
Pala Heights
Dellcrest
Riverside Golf Course
Hig den Chamonship
Olmos Basin
Top Travis Park
Lincoln Park
City Council Eyes Liaison With Bexar Legislators
Wednesday council session will discuss naming a liaison between the city and Bexar legislators. Top contender Efron is favored for as Assistant City Attorney. A joint meeting at the Ginter Hotel noted Efron likely to be named, while Gilbert Pompa is dropped from consideration after joining the District Attorney’s staff.
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Seston
Bexar
Efron
Ginter Hotel
Mfron
Gilbert Pompa
Cot — Prescenssor
Pompa
Slath
Mayors Back Honorary Titles for State Legislators
State Rep Ishasan plans a resolution asking the Texas Legislature to grant honorary calles to San Antonio officials. The City Council approved at a Saturday coffee meeting with Bexar legislators and city leaders to discuss a pension fund proposal. Johnson noted other Texas cities have similarly honored lawmakers and argued the move would build goodwill for the city.
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Jake Ishasan
Texas
San Antonio
Suove
Bexar
Johnson
Texas lawmaker targets extracurriculars with cap on activities
A Texas House bill from Rep. Howald Roberts would limit student participation in school sponsored activities to two evenings per week and two days per semester of absence for class time. Supported by fellow former teachers Isaacks Woods and Grover, the measure aims to reduce home work and conflicts with pep rallies and games.
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Apeeisa
the Light
Austin
Hes
Texas
House of Representatives
Howald Roberts
Hillsboro
Robeerts
Schonhyork
Titusle
Reds Riot After Labor Demonstration In Bogota
In Bogota a labor demonstration against the high cost of living escalated when Communist agitators incited a riot. The unrest lasted through the night, leaving one dead, one wounded, 180 arrested and 43 cars burned before dawn.
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Bogota
UPI
Knight Stirs EmUp In County Office Changes
Knight takes over county office duties opening new filing system and extended hours. He implements a two shift philotostat machine and plans a photocopying unit with Commissioners Court approval. The marriage license window will stay open Saturday through noon. Cupid’s week prompts policy on Saturday hours.
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Cynles
Eck
Jimmy Knight
Bovis
Jimmmy
Knigh T
Verk
Knight
Commissioners Court
Jimmy
Episcopal Women Elect Mrs Wallace Thomas President
At St David s Church the Daughters of the King Episcopal Diocese of West Texas elected Mrs Wallace Thomas president during the 49th annual assembly attended by about 175 people. Ten year terms were set for the new San Antonio officers with installation by Bishop Everett Holland.
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Wallace Thomas
Daughters of the King
Episcopal Diocese of
West Texas
St. David's Church
WL Canterbury
Texas
Everett Holland Code
San Antonio
Grover Cleveland
Willis W. Allis
Paul E. Brite
Sretary
E.R. Kirkpatrick
Hugh Romine Fr
Stanton P. Bell
Ray Graham
Seven Bexar delegation split over speaker race noted
Special to The Light reports all seven Bexar representatives signed an open letter denying discord among the delegation while acknowledging tensions arose during the speaker race. The memo says unity now guides actions on Texas County welfare and notes caucuses formed but no formal plan to caucus. Committee dynamics and Loyalties linger as the session progresses.
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Austin
Bexar
House of Representatives
iBexar
Democratic Coalition
Wither
Glenn Rothmann
Thiis
Idcepation
Franklin Spears
Lallory
Alani
Spears
Joan Shark
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