Heat and pension fight stirs San Antonio budget talks
City officials wrestle with financing the police and fire pension fund as accountants project a 42 million dollar annual gross revenue base. The plan could shift payments to the next budget year with a target near 51 million overall, while library binding contracts and court appointments stir debate among local leaders.
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Pena
Anuc Police and Fire Pension
Charley Albidun
Dees Jr
John Benayldes
Rudyi
Msquivel
Local Officials Debate District Court Seats and Names
Vague notes suggest County Judge Chaney and Anderson tied to a new district court race. Observers mention Gillin Volitan and others as potential players in the contemplated council bench planning. The fragmentary report lists Anderson, Hat Reeves, and judge A NS among recurring names in the district court saga.
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Vos
Mloeh
Warr Hach
Redeed
Chaney Ane Iderson
Selleh
Gillin Volitan
Anderson Willl
Gf Fireless
Fim
Tyak
Anderson
Hat Reeves
Dudge
Secant New District Court
Home Rule Convention Echoes From 1934
Don Politico recounts the county home rule convention era of March 1934 with figures like Charley Dickson Morris Stern and C. A. Gealh. He recalls the tense machine politics, a disputed charter process, and a dramatic meeting as Citizens League clashed with the county organization.
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Vale
Clydee Barrow
Maury
Johnny Shouk
Biller
Ainsee Me
Pherson
Skeeter
Hedi Berry
Coulter
Charley Dickson
Morris Stern
Old City
C. A. Gealh
Carl Wrighteagan
Alvert Stoyes Sr
Oni
Johnson and Gaethalee
Olena Naned
Rob Borle
J. Brooks
K. B. Cleag
F.C. Davis
J. RB. Davis
Alarigh Crowpht
Bob O'Grady
Alamo Heights
Garland Owens
Sniterset Wanker
Lamar Seeligsson
WB. Tuttle
Martin Wreht
Boyle
Wright
Hielé
Johnson
Local Officials Question Taxi Meter Violations and Safety Roles
A fragmented report describes a chaotic scene with references to honorary chiefs, a state patrol car, and constables. It mentions expired meters on streets, a courthouse event, and a discussion about traffic enforcement and a speed limit. The text also alludes to legal figures and municipal concerns without clear chronology.
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Mericy A
Bill Hauck
Richards
Houston
Parkelle
Olive
Fred Tal
Mer
Funeral
Cleanup Effort by UD Set Faces Financial Hurdles
A chaotic city cleanup drive led by UD set cleanup manager Skelley and assistant unit leader, with the Mushroon Chihitensive group, plans for the year’s work amid a $174,700 city project tab. The drive aims to raise funds, reach goals, and boost morale while coordinating with the City Water Board, the Fire Department, and the Planning Council.
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Skelley
Unitertuml
Henckel
Hudson
Sai
Avlights Westmimh
City Water Board
San Antonio
Tidsom
Coun
Sroups
Mudson
Manila
Italy
Africa
New Zealand
Lucia
Bennie Cant
Eller
Finmw
Ketnedy
Qeganiaing & “Sembradores le Amistad
Sim Antonia
TR. Saundes
N. Deieht Allison
The
Light
Tex
Allison
Staf-Linal
Jennike Veaest Paessen
Foxas Associ
Heattie Vigitation, ‘Association
Austin lawmakers clash over bills and publicity stunts
Texas legislators push controversial measures as Rep Red Berry basks in headlines with a bill aimed at taxing. Rev John Alaniz addresses City Mall opposition ticket. Rev Jim Segrest targets business and anti importing bills. a board ruling appeal bill circulates, signed by Rep Stanford Smith.
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Seasson
Austin
Foxarl County
Red Berry
Jim Segrest
Alse Brent
Stanford Smith
Tower Seeks Probe of Congo Conflict
Washington reports a request for a reassessment of UN military actions in the Congo amid ongoing violence. The call comes as officials debate who bears responsibility for civilian casualties and seeks international accountability.
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Washington
Congo
United Nations
Moise
Tshomibe
Katan
Governor Power Push Aims at Texas Agency Overhaul
A House Bill 139 proposed by Rep Maurice Pipkin would shift budget and personnel control to a new Division of Finance and Administration in the governor’s office. The plan would transfer classification and salary authority from the Legislature’s payroll system to the governor, altering oversight of state agencies and potentially expanding executive power during a governor’s term.
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Legislatuire
Maurice Pipkin
Brownst Vile
Solnain
Texas
Ero
Agenci
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Tipkin
Ujay Division of Finance
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Tns
Cameroy
Coanalytas
State Treasury
Fehnnivy
Senate
Hscaikol
Werner
Browzer
Vna
Pipkin
Rep
Dall Allen
Longview
Kt. C. Slick
Erway
Peeas
Thaniel
Connally
University of Texas to Aid San Antonio Fair Efforts
The University of Texas plans to assist the San Antonio fair through its center for international conferences. John W. P. Dalles will lead coordination, with Wenty B. Gonzales and other UT officials leveraging experience in Mexico and Brazil to foster cross‑border relations during the event.
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University’ OF Vegas Jatorises
Wenty B. Gonzal
Rillansony
Tatcher Brown
San Antonio
Fair
San Ane
Tonia
Gonzalez Sal Hansom
John W. P. Dalles
Sohe
Alvining
Tiling
Mexico
Brazil
Americas
Raisont
Divorce Law Study Ends With Proposals On Remarriage Ban
An interim legislative study committee recommended tightening divorce laws to bar remarriage within six months after divorce for a person who has previously remarried. The report also notes proposals on common law marriages child support enforcement and attorney representation for children in divorce cases.
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Aubiin
Ceparl
Gov. Connally
Iboth
Connally
Nvne
Special Lobbyists Rise in Austin Lawmaking Scene
The Austin legislature discusses growing use of hyper specialized lobbyists. Representatives note some firms push single issue agendas while others, like Mint and Davis, identify as salaried workers. Antiblvaphemy bills have appeared this session.
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Seecat
Austin
Tarwell Thais
Mint
Davis
Auto Safety Bill Aims at Passenger Seating and Fines
Austin lawmakers push auto safety legislation via the Meuseinheim Committee to require seat belts for each passenger and restrain drivers from adding safety laxities. Officials from San Antonio Brady Raymindville Jal Sevres and others back stricter regulations with Penalties up to five dollars per violation when the bill becomes law.
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Austin
Sumner
5Ath
Nanan
Spembers
Meuselnheim
Grant Lahar
Ynitrutnt
Msewives
San Antonio
Terry Townsend
Brady
Bill Happ
Raymindville
Jim Marker
Untidy OCR Dispatch From Nevada and London
A damaged OCR item reports scattered phrases about police, tickets, and legal matters with unclear names and nonstandard spellings. The fragments mention a person named Vavriale or Vavriale and references to taxes, bail, arraignment, and a disorderly conduct charge.
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Bchemictaty
Nev
UPI
Me Parker
Gol Snather
London
UPYG
Patralnag
Hevoine
HemisFair tour ends with civic leaders' praise
Mayor McAllister and San Antonio officials wrapped a goodwill Central America tour in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua. He cited strong local reception for HemisFair ideas and urged a new port of entry to display goods while noting no promises of industry.
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McAllister
Ameri-Antonio
Charf
San Antonio
Sak Hie
Guatemala
el Salvador
Honduras
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
McMlister
McMister
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