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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1938
Page
16
Dallas failed to force Highland Park and University Park into annexation after threats to raise water prices. Suburbs stalled and revealed plans for their own water plant worth 2.5 million dollars, signaling independence from Dallas.
National Commander Daniel Doherty faced denials and protest at the NEA annual convention in New York as he attempted to address delegates. He was blocked by NEA officials including retiring president Miss Caroline Woodruff and faced prior refusals from other NEA leaders, while a Columbia University Teachers College study accused the Legion of domination of NEA activities. Doherty claimed he had permission to speak after securing clearance from NEA executive secretary Willard Givens.
The San Antonio Light invites readers to submit photographs and negatives for the fourth of six weekly Snapshot contests. Prizes include a holiday camera from Fox, $5, $3, $1, and cash awards. Entries must be sent with prints in a self addressed stamped envelope to the Snapshot Editor.
Veterans employment will be discussed at a meeting of the Shadows of 17 at Turner Hall Friday at 8 p.m. Commander W L Clark announces the program also features a floor show by Vinan Dackery and company.
Alpine hosts numerous peaks near the western city with Twin Sisters peak a famed landmark. Fort Davis lies about 25 miles northeast, Fort D. A. Russell at Marfa about 30 miles northwest. Sul Ross State Teachers College students once visited Twin Sisters for outings before ranchers built fences. Alpine’s cool climate attracts students during summer terms compared with other colleges.
Twenty five early arrivals among the 344 students bound for Randolph Field for the July class visited the field Thursday morning. Preliminary flying instruction is set for July 14 with regular flying starting July 13. The new basic class of 204 students opens July 9 for preliminary instruction and July 13 for regular flights. The class includes seven regular army officers and 196 cadets.
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