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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1959

Page

2

New Metro Mail Plan to Speed San Antonio Service

The metro plan for U S mail aims to speed delivery in the San Antonio area after July 4, per George A Gray regional operations director. On-the-spot sorting and reduced bottlenecks would cut handling time, delivering mail in the same area the same day and cutting previous delays to several days.

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Four men charged in Paul F. Wienix slaying probe

Oscar Leon Wilkes among four Ft Worth and Houston suspects tied to the murder of Paul F. Wienix, 48, a San Antonio police character, after a night of clubbing. Witnesses say Carmichael and Hammond plotted the robbery of $3267 and returned with gunfire when Wienix entered his apartment. Wilkes claims no part in the crime and says the others warned him to stay quiet as they “were playing for keeps.” The men admit taking part in the robbery. all face murder and robbery charges.

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Jail contract fight rages as county court stalls

The Commissioners court debates a Weldner and Walter jail project, with Ole to Warebnehs and rivals clashing over staffing and costs. Charles Weldner cited a $2.5 million project with about $150,000 in architect fees, while legal notices and substitutions shift the plan to Wednesday, delaying a decision.

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Unclear text from Texas union meeting highlights

Fragmented report describes a Texas state employees union convention with names like Anderson Ware and city hall disputes. Officers, speakers, and a county land grant issue are referenced amid chaotic prose and probable misreads. The article mentions lunacy hearings, mayor pro tem, and county commissioner tensions without clear outcomes.

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Man 82 Found Dead With Plastic Bag In Home

In Taylor township William Morila, 82, was found dead Sunday with a plastic bag over his head. Carbon monoxide involvement is being investigated alongside possible self harm. Relatives say he lived alone and left no note.

Wiliam Moryla Taylor Township Eira

Military Order Installs Officers in San Antonio Chapter

The Military Order of the World Raymon Russell pack installs officers at an 8 o clock meeting. New commander Captain Ray A Pennyeulokis is named. Brass include Brig General Edward C McCall and Col Souy Stubbs as vice commanders, Teenie Singer adjutant, Lt Col Roy CG McMurtray in the office.

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Weather Bureau Introduces Discomfort Index

New York The Weather Bureau began reporting a discomfort index using hourly temperature and humidity readings. At index 70 about 10 percent feel uncomfortable. at 78 more than half. at 84 everyone should seek shade or shelter as conditions become physically dangerous.

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Paris Subway Strike Plunges City Into Traffic Chaos

Paris faced severe disruption as a citywide subway strike halted most lines. Only about a fifth of trains operated while conductors walked out, leaving passengers to cope with delays and relieved fare collection.

Paris

Four San Antonio Teens Chosen for Summer Biology Study

Four San Antonio students from Alamo Heights Harland High and other schools were selected from 120 applicants for a Texas university summer science enrichment program in modern experimental biology. Named are Stephen Bailey Judy Barrett Ivan Krowl and Marshall Vola. The program director Dr Irwin Spear said the aim is to spark long term interest in science careers.

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Victors Demanding Singapore Government Formation

A fragment reports that the left refused to form a government unless Gov Sir William Goode and the People's Action Party were removed after tense riots. The note cites statements by victors claiming victory in the elections and mentions jailings and political upheaval from three years earlier.

Singapore People's Action Party William Goode Legislative Assembly

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