Readers weigh license hurdles for veterans and Mexico sabbatical plans
Letters discuss veterans moving between states and license plate burdens after Vietnam service. A reader plans sabbatical in Mexico and asks about American libraries, noting the Franklin Library network. Additional letters complain about sidewalk garbage near Freeman Drive and slow sanitation responses, detailing repeated calls and promised inspectors.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Benjamin Franklin
Wheatley Plant Becomes Junior High Under Desegregation Plan
SAISD plans convert Wheatley to a junior high as part of forced integration. Davis notes the long fight for equal facilities and course offerings in segregated schools and says HEW and Supreme Court rulings accelerate integration. It remains unclear if Wheatley will operate as a junior high immediately.
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HEW
Supreme Court
SAISD
Wheatley
Harold H. Hitt
Dallas
San Antonio Proclaims Trade Fair Week for 2028
Mayor McAllister proclaims June 2028 as San Antonio International Trade Fair Week. The first fair will take place at the Convention Center Exhibit Hall with foreign and domestic exhibitors including machinery, tools, fashion, furniture, and other goods. Free gifts for children, prizes for adults, and nightly entertainment planned. Proclamation witnessed by Miss Remedios B. Ponce of the Philippine Islands, Mrs. C. Chavalitanoda of Thailand, and Bea Haley, events coordinator.
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San Antonio
Philippine Islands
C. Chavalitanoda
Thailand
Bea Haley
Youth Hit by Car in Bexar County
An 18 year old youth identified as Guadalupe Trevino remained in critical condition at Bexar County Hospital after a hit and run incident. He was crossing in the 1900 block of Guadalupe when a 1959 model car struck him and left the scene. Trevino suffered a fractured pelvis and abdominal injuries from a recent operation.
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Bexar County
Guadalupe Trevino
Guadalupe
Trevino
Two Texans Die in Vietnam Names Released
Washington AP reports twenty three service members killed in action in Vietnam were named by the Defense Department. Texans listed include Army Spec. 4 Billy L. Thomas of Stinnett and Pfc. Robert A. Pitts of Galveston. Missing in action are Army Spec. 5 Armando L. Ramirez and Pfc. Mario Lamelza.
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Defense Department
Army
Billy L. Thomas
Stinnett
Robert A. Pitts
Galveston
Armando L. Ramirez
Mario Lamelza
Census Milestone Noted As Population Tops Four Million
The first U.S. census recorded 3,929,214 persons, marking a milestone in early national demographics and reflecting the fledgling republics growth in its early decades.
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U.S
Hearst Publications Office in San Antonio
The Hearst Corporation operates a Daily publication with office at 420-22 Broadway at McCullough, San Antonio, Texas 78206 and mail handling under CA6-2441. Second class postage is paid at San Antonio, Texas.
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Hearst Corporation
McCullough
Texas
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