Bitter school fight over new South Side high school
A factional showdown within the school board intensifies as one group pushes immediate construction on the South Side high school despite a UT survey backing four new city high schools. Opposition led by Roger Stokes proposes converting Brackenridge to a junior high and argues for swift action and expanded federal grants.
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South Side
University of Texas
University Committee
Don T. H. Shelby
Extension
Deaa B. F. Pillenger
Schioal of Education
Menefee
VLAN
R. S Menefee
Wn- Gersied
Sccoo's
Scienefee
Ethoas Board
Woodslawn
Jackson
Roger Stokes
Stokes
South Pine
Piedmont
Brackenridge High School
Page
Brackenridge
Texas
Futher
Ses
Board Adopts Plan For Recreation and Sanitation Committee
Stokes urges formation of two joint committees to work with the board and school administration to ease overcrowding in Westside schools. The proposed recreation and health programs would involve officials from PTAs recreation councils the City Federation of Women’s Clubs Latin American league and local medical welfare and anti tuberculosis groups among others.
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H. T. Ochs
Maury Maverick
Dan Quill
R. W. Morrison
Albert Steves
Joe Sheldon
GC. A. Goeth
J. R. Davis
Stokes
Westside
University of Texas
West Side
San Antonio
Parent-Teachers’ Association, Recreation Councils
City Federation of Women’s Clubs
Latin-American League
Bexar County Medical Society
Chamber of Commerce
Bexar County Welfare Board
Bexar County Anti-Tuberculosis Association
Irs
J. C. Wyneken
Knoyn
Taxi Cab Bond Rule Drafted For City Cabs
Following a complaint by the Retail Merchants Association and chamber of commerce the city attorney under Mayor Quin was ordered to draft an ordinance requiring taxi concerns to be bonded individually The blanket bond system used by multiple companies was deemed insufficient Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Wright also instructed Chief Gwen W Kilday to clear taxi stands and ensure cars are parked in lots as speeding cabs and wreckers were protested by the group
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Retail Merchants’ Association
Chamber of Commerce
Quin
Phil Wright
Gwen W. Kilday
Association Plans Fall Market Week in San Antonio
The San Antonio Wholesale Exclusive Dress Association will sponsor a Fall Market Week starting August 5. Joseph A. Friend, committee chair, says a dinner dance and style show will be held at the Plaza Hotel on one night of the event.
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San Antonio
Four hundred Texans trained for WPA administration at Plaza Hotel
About 400 Texans received thorough WPA administration instruction at the Plaza Hotel as H P Drought organizes 20 district directors who will staff local offices. The aim is to transfer roughly 160,000 destitute individuals from relief to work projects, with experts guiding discussions on labor management, finance, and intake.
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Works Progress Administration
Plaza Hota
H.P. Drought
San Antonio
WPA
E. E. Hale
Division of Labor Management
S. Tucker
B. A. Baurd
Val M. Keating
M.K. Taylor
Kentucky Plans Two New Buildings At Cost 2.5 Million
The University of Kentucky outlined plans to construct two new buildings at a total cost of about 2.5 million dollars. If a proposed PWA loan is approved, funding would cover part of the project.
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Dings
University of Kentucky
Fete Arena Data Sought For 16000 Seat Project
Col W B Tutule to report estimated building cost for a 16000 seat arena to the San Antonio Centennial committee sub group. Vote on timing and location to influence a bond election. Hart elected to succeed Guenther. Alspett named vice chairman. Loring secretary. Morison urges early election and publicity plan. meeting set for Friday at the Express Building.
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San Antonio
Col. W. B. Tutule
Tutte
John N. Garner
Srical
wWrek
Harry Hertzberg
Colonel Tuttle
Morison
Hart
C. A. Goeth
St Antonio
Studebaker Champion sedan touted as big value
An advertisement argues the 1955 Studebaker Champion sedan offers luxury, performance, and roominess at a modest price. The copy claims Studebaker delivers far more car for money, aims to capture fourth place in the auto industry, and invites readers to test drive to prove the claim.
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Studebaker
Steel Reinforced Construction From Wheels to Tool Panels
Steel reinforced by steel construction from wheels to tool panels. notes emphasize durability and integrated design across components. The description highlights cross member usage and enhanced load distribution within the assembly.
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Baxter
United States
Ty Coltor
Willigas
Bigs
Summers Surgical Shop
Losoya
Fete Arena Data
Crosley Stewart-Warner
Geesar Fet
Thasree Warren
Sttlnway
Bianoy
San Antonio’Music
Go RC
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America
Ludebaker Champion
Relaw
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Austin
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Coe Motor Company
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WerAllen Motor Company
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