GI Forum Urged To Aid Civil Rights Drive
Vicente Ximenes of the EEOC urged the American GI Forum to join civil rights groups in pushing for federal legislation to grant the commission power to issue cease and desist orders against employers discriminating. He spoke at the 19th annual GI Forum state convention banquet in San Antonio. He cited complaint totals and called for improved job opportunities for Mexican Americans, backing bilingual education legislation by Senator Yarborough.
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St. Anthony
EEOC
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National Org
I Marui Io
White House
San Antonio
Wn the Sky
Ralph Yarborough
Police Inquiry Put in Recess
The court of inquiry paused as it investigates claims of police brutality by East Side residents who allege rough arrests by San Antonio vice detectives. Testimony previously heard included a 24 year old Black woman recounting W. J. Harlow’s beating during a past arrest in a women’s restroom at The Big House on East Commerce Street. The inquiry resumes after July 4 holidays and a State Bar Association meeting in Dallas.
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East Side
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Big House
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Center
Hig House
New Braunfels
Harrow
Mary Ann Love
Benjamin Preacher
Fargo
Preacher
Ayyalt Earp
Gonzales pledges for postal clerks sparks Texas event
US Representative Gonzales backed six federal employee bills at a Texas United Federation of Postal Clerks event. He proposed retirement and sick leave reforms including a 30-year retirement option. Senator Yarborough attended as a speaker, amid a convention at the Gunter Adel.
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Texas United Federation of Postal Clerks
Gonzales
Gonzalez
Congress
U.S
Yarborough
Gunter] Adel
Birthday Cake Honors HemisFair Site's Last Resident
Mrs. Florence Eagar Roberts celebrates her 100th birthday at HemisFair Exhibit showroom near her longtime home at 434 S. Alamo. About 40 guests, including HemisFair officials and local leaders, gathered as cake and drinks were served. Roberts, the last resident on the HemisFair site, plans to move before the site is restored for HemisFair use.
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MentisFair
Alamo
Pean Ker
David Carter
Roberts
HemisFair
Jake Johnson
Reler Michael Curry
Henry Gonzalez
S. Alamo
Watson
Florence Eagar Roberts
Wedge
Peter Michael Curry
Police Pay Hike Reach Seen By City Officials
San Antonio police pay rise appears likely as Police Chief Chorpe Biehsel says City Manager Jack Shelley supports a raise, with a suggested 20 percent figure from the union and Associated men. A formal resolution cites wage criticism and calls for tighter penalties under state law, while noting public scrutiny.
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Don Heath
Chorpe Biehsel
San Antonio Police Association
Biehsel
Jack Shelley
Bichsel
Shelley
Joe Mendara
Associalian
Hichssi
Mendoza
Police Department
State of
Texas
Revision calls for federal registry to run public office
U S Senator Ralph Yarborough urged revising the Hateh Act to allow federal employees to seek public office. He spoke to the Vexas United Federation of Postal Clerks at their fourth annual convention at the Gunter Hotel, with about 100 postal workers in attendance. He pressed for higher pay, better benefits, and the right to negotiate with management. Earlier, the federation endorsed aid for Lower Rio Grande Valley farm workers, raising 226 dollars in climations and pledging 256 dollars from the state treasury.
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U.S
Ralph Yeirborough
Yarborough
Vexas United Federation of Postal Clerks
Gunter Hotel
Rio Grande Valley
Austin Connally approves $4.2 million federal grant
The federal fiscal year closing saw approval of a $4.2 million grant earmarked for a concentrated employment program. Officials in Austin and San Antonio reported the measure would fund 2200 positions, aiding job creation. The governor’s veto risk was considered as part of the final decision.
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Austin — Gay, Connally
Closad
Touxtay
Polish shrine dream grows for Panna Maria area
In Karnes County Texas discussions push toward making Panna Maria a Polish national shrine. Local leaders like Felix Mika Jr and Jasmo Gora pursue water access, a Polish museum expansion, and elder housing near the shrine. The effort, aided by Polish organizations, hinges on drought relief, land division histories, and fundraising.
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Hart Stilwell
Panna Maria
Texas
Karnes City
Anthony Matuda
Matula
United States
Mt Nestls
Tocces
Panne Marin
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