San Pedro Pool to Open July Fourth
San Pedro swimming pool expected to reopen on July 4 under Don aid Day in charge. Bacteria counts planned to stay under control with two fluorinating machines operating hourly. If readings rise, the pool may close again. other pools receive hourly tests, water tested weekly in lab, and Brackenridge pool remains closed due to river-fed water. State inspectors praised city pools as excellent.
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Bennett Heads New Reserve Unit Activation at Brooksfield
Bennett named head of the 44th Bomb Wing reserve unit at Brooksfield. Col John M Bennett Jr appointed wing commander by Maj Howard E Shari of the San Antonio air reserve detachment. Bennett, UT Austin alum, served five years in World War II with 29 combat missions and earned the Silver Star and other decorations.
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City to Sell South San Antonio Recreation Center
City officials consider selling the South San Antonio recreation center building at 1003 Quintana Road to the federal government from whom it was purchased two years ago. Parks Commissioner Henry Hein and auditor W. B. Hamilton sought mayoral approval for a 5600 payment due June 1, noting the property has produced no income since acquisition.
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Sat Porter Plans Appeal After Suspension by San Antonio Police
Porter says he will appeal to the fire and police civil service boards and resigns as president of the San Antonio Police Officers' Association after a suspension for willful disobedience and for violence to a prisoner. He admits slapping a Marine in April and says the action was not politically motivated. Porter's Army service included three years as first lieutenant and air corps duty during World War II. he earned the Purple Heart and Good Conduct Ribbon.
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Fire and Police, Civil Service Board
San Antonio
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Police Offiners' Association
Paving Pacts Valid Under New City Policy
Street Commissioner James W. Knight said contracts already committed for street paving under the prior policy will not be affected by the new plan. Three contractors protested commitments for paying 58 blocks. The city will now cover one third of costs with property owners paying two thirds.
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Knight
Chamber sports committee to meet at Gunter Hotel
The Chamber of Commerce sports and athletics committee will meet Monday at noon at the Gunter Hotel to plan a recreation program for the city in cooperation with the city recreation department. O. I. Laui, chair, a state legislator, announced on Wednesday.
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San Antonio Chamber Opens Public Interest Drive
The chamber began informing interested people about San Antonio. Colored folders mailing to inquirers was launched after reading city ads in national publications. Although first ads ran in February, folders with pictures and facts were ready by Wednesday. Officials expect to answer about 3200 inquiries quickly.
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San Antonio
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