Bonds for Bexar County roads gain broad support
Editorial notes wide approval for a county bond issue to finance 300 to 400 miles of improvements including highways and bridges, a modern county hospital, and courthouse expansion. It argues bonds with a sinking fund enable timely work with modest tax increases, benefiting San Antonio and rural residents alike. It stresses nonpolitical county auditor continuity and calls for transparent, competitive bidding and clear project details to taxpayers.
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Bexar County
San Antonio
Davis
County Commissioners’ Court
San Antonio Express
San Antonio Express Attack on County Bond Vexes Voters
Editorial from the San Antonio Light blasts the San Antonio Express for opposing the county bond issue. It traces ties among publishers and Huntress brothers, notes George Huntress ran for county judge, John Huntress was county auditor, and recounts Judge Davis’s vote for Van H. Howard despite threats of Express support. The piece argues the Express seeks to thwart the bond to punish Davis, while claiming to act for the people.
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Bexar
Robert Green
Wiggins
Green
Ramsey
Shirley Johns
John Huntress
Huntress
San Antonio Express
Olmos
Davis
the Express
Frank Huntress
The
Express
George Huntress
James R. Davis
Judge Davis
Couse
Bexar County
San Antonio Light
Bond Issue in Bexar County Urged by Citizens' Committee
The Citizens' Committee rebuts San Antonio Express editorials opposing a general improvements bond. It defends county finances, tax levels, and road-bond spending, noting past overdrafts have been fixed, salaries justified, and bids to be let per road. It urges voters to approve the $1,000,000 county bond issue next Wednesday for progress in Bexar County.
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Citizens’ Auxiliary
Davis
Commissioners’ Court
Bexar County
United States
the Express
Bexar
San Anstonio Express
Shook
San Antonio
Citizens’ League
The
Express
Board of County Commissioners
Bob Green
J. H. Savage
William Cassin
George C. Saur
Alex Joske
Henry L.halff
A. M. Fischer
T. N. Smith
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Lrank C. Davis
Frank C. Huntress
James Davis
Citizens’ Committee
National Bank of Commerce
A. L. McGruder
Peter P. Hoefgen
Colquitt
Commission
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