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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1932
Page
6
An editorial argues tax free securities drain revenue and shield the rich from taxation. It advocates a constitutional amendment, the Bingham plan, to tax federal and state bonds alike by ending new tax free issues. The piece urges Congress to act and states to ratify the amendment.
A feature discusses Pearl S Buck and her path from Hillsboro to China, noting her books The Good Earth and The Good Hapth, with advice on writing simply. It emphasizes clear seeing, plain description, and the role of imagination in engaging readers. The piece cites Cosmopolitan April issue and quotes classic lines while urging writers to focus on clarity over embellishment.
A whimsical 1932 vent about spring invading winter’s realm. The narrator, a wry observer, laments fashionably late warmth, crocuses, ruffled fineries, and a longing to retreat to winter’s comforts while mocking society’s cheerful awakening. References include Times Square, Central Park, and cultural figures.
The piece offers wry guidance for love seekers noting fate often misthrows partners and intelligence can shape attention. It argues marriages endure when patience and understanding replace vanity, while lampooning modern contrasts between freedom and old ideals.
The proposal would impose a 16 percent income tax on all bootleggers, aiming to widen the taxpayer base. The plan adds to the existing number of taxpayers and targets illicit liquor profiteers.
In Devine Texas a money dispute case between J Hester and C W Allen in the justice of the peace court required two trials and hung juries before a verdict for the plaintiff. The evolving tale notes juror divisions and rising costs, highlighting local tension and community familiarity with the parties. Later, a separate wreck story mentions Jones and Brown in a highway collision, Smith dying on impact and Brown later dying in hospital, with Jones informing his wife from his hospital bed.
By HARRY WILLIAMS a man lies dead and another badly hurt while a tale of court procedure and village rumor unfolds. The piece follows hospital scenes, a wife’s urgent call, a dramatic phone exchange, and speculative local politics as townspeople speculate on mayoral prospects and personal feuds.
Stomach ache in children may signal appendicitis or other issues. Nervous mothers misread symptoms. exam reveals tenderness right of the navel. Avoid laxatives. bright cold and reflex pains may mimic abdominal problems. Proper care includes abdomen support, bowel relief, and preventive exercises for digestion.
A large turnout at the Norwal Presbyterian Church enjoyed a turkey dinner prepared by the men with help from the women. The event ran from 1 to 4 PM and attracted residents and visitors from Norwal and nearby areas.
Elsie Robinson depicts a New York hotel room where city clamor mocks human striving. A sudden, steady call of the sea rises above the bedlam, offering a glimpse of inner depth and the enduring mystery that binds humanity to nature.
A glimpse of old San Antonio from April 2 issues lists players and staff for a baseball club, including Hubbard B. Northern and Ewell Gross, plus other names and positions. Also notes the San Antonio Traction Company bond dispute with the International Fair and a mining rock explosion near Meding farm, detailing the blast at 12 45.
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