San Antonio residents back county consolidation idea
Six San Antonians advocate merging Texas small counties to cut costs and streamline government. They argue reduced administration expenses and taxes, noting overlaps between city and county authorities and the potential benefits of larger, unified governance.
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Gladys Thornhill
Fifth. Street
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Fredericksburg Road
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Goliad Street
Parley Ends That Fighting on Indo China Border
Thailand announces cessation of hostilities on the French Indo China frontier except for minor skirmishes as peace talks begin in Saigon. Frontier casualties reported by the high command: about 100 killed and 300 wounded, deemed insignificant next to French losses.
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Willkie Visits London Pubs During Unescorted Tour
Wendell L. Willkie walked London pubs chatting with patrons and playing darts, drawing cheers from soldiers and laborers. He expressed willingness to testify on the aid to Britain bill before the Senate committee as he heads home next week.
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San Antonio Pupils Enter National Essay Contest
San Antonio high school students will take part in the sixth annual essay contest sponsored nationwide by the auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The theme is One Nation Indivisible, drawn from the oath of allegiance to the flag. Local winners reach state finals, then national competition with 2000 in cash prizes. Top prize 1000 with gold medal. others 500 250 and 100 plus ten 10 and ten 5 awards at the nationals. Local entries go to Mrs. Henrietta Offer or Mrs. Florence Nicholson. essays must be 600 to 1000 words.
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Santa Barbara Street
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Mexican Congressman Visit Sparks Optimism in US Relations
Gen Profiria Neri of the Mexican congress met Mayor Mary Mav Erick at City Hall on Wednesday. Neri, from Morelos, said President Avila I Gasnachio is taking steps to curb fifth column activities in Mexico and improve cross border ties.
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Profiria Neri
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Civic Center Sought in Heights by Civic Leaders
A committee of the Alamo Heights District Recreational Center proposes a civic center. Plans call for a 7:30 p.m. meeting Tuesday at Alamo Heights Junior High School with leaders from church, school and civic organizations invited. A mass meeting is planned later.
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Southwell
Alamo Heights Junior High School
Rumanians arrest 2600 leaders in week long revolt crackdown
In Bucharest and Thicknrest authorities say over 2600 rebel leaders including 52 women were seized. The seizure list names 498 von muRrdists. Security forces also captured 32,035 firearms and nearly 400,000 rounds of ammunition. Vice Premier Home aims reportedly involved in the crackdown.
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Darby Ordered to Duty in Army Service
First Lieut Warren Homer Darby of the military intelligence reserve and San Antonio newspaperman is ordered to extend active duty until February 12. He will report to the commanding officer of the Second Division at Fort Sam Houston for duty at division headquarters.
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Blindfolded man booked for drunkenness in city
Found walking blindfolded in the 200 block of East Commercy Street. Joe Valasquez, of 502 Elm Street, was arrested by Patrolman Paul Hugo and booked at the city jail for drunkenness. Valasquez said he wore the cloth to protect his eyes.
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Joe Valasquez
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Soldier Found Severely Beaten in Texas City Street
Joe T. Kimble of the Anti-tank Company Twenty-third Infantry was found unconscious in the 1960 block of North New Braunfels Avenue. He is at Station Hospital at Part Sam Houston. The incident remains unclear and is being investigated.
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Sam Houston
New Braunfels Avenue
Freight Train Wreck Destroys 30 Cars in Marshall
Marshall reports 30 cars of a Texas and Pacific freight train derailed near the city. The wreck disrupted traffic and forced rerouting of passenger service while crews cleared debris. Three transients were injured in the accident.
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Ex New England Editor Edward J Gallagher Dead
Lowell Mass January obituary notes the death of Edward J Gallagher longtime editor of the Lowell Sun for 43 years until 1933 retirement He died at his home after a week confined by illness leaving a typewritten notice for reporters as requested by the paper
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