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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1932

Page

5

Poll Tax Totals Show Rises Across City and County Precincts

Bexar residents hold 67 556 poll taxes this year with a 6 783 rise over last year. City precincts total 55 889 votes while rural outside units tally 11 863. Aliens hold 1 167 poll taxes. many are marked not entitled to vote. Precincts vary widely with 17 city wards over 600 taxes, and Precinct No 75 leading with 650 voters.

San Antonio Bexar County Maury Mayesick Bexar County Commissioners’ Court Noine

Only Young to Get Suspended Terms, Jurist Indicates

Judge R J McMillan said there will be no suspended sentences in Federal District Court except for young people. Henry Boggang, a former city policeman, faced a second liquor offense. his health and work status were noted and clemency sought. The court imposed a $200 fine and a 90 day suspended sentence as a corrective measure for youth.

Federal R. J. McMillan Henry &. Boggang Bogkans Wagenald

Stepfather Tries to Assume Blame in Aquor Case

In federal district court Ramon Dominguez pleaded guilty to a crime involving his stepson Feitelatia Rendon. Rendon was tried without a jury. the court found Rendon guilty and deferred his sentence for 90 days. Dominguez received 90 days in jail.

Ramon Dominguez Dominguez Feitelatia Rendon Tler Nuyldadl Street Randon

Favorable Trends in Wholesale Optics and Home Prices

Favorable trends in business point to stability in wholesale optics in the last weeks and a revival of confidence in home prices during February and early March. The Commerce Department report notes improved conditions and renewed consumer sentiment as the month progresses.

Washington, D. C Doe Dts

Veto talk clouds Democratic tariff plan in Senate

Washington April 2. President veto of the Democratic tariff act is predicted as certain by Senator Brokhart who says the bill will be redone and veto sustained. Senate passage 42 to 40 sends the measure to conference to reconcile with the house. The bill would grant tariff commission duties and consumer counsel access, but the Senate struck the commission’s binding power.

Washington, D. C INS Hoover Brokhart Senate House U. S. Tariff Commission Congress Sendle Commission Tariff Commission

Actress Lucille Ince Granted Divorce From Ralph Ince

Los Angeles April 2 Lucille Mendex Ince winsome actress wins divorce from movie producer Ralph Ince. She alleges he harmed her career by blocking theatrical engagements. The court granted the divorce today in a case stressing professional reputation and marriage harmony.

Los Angeles Ralph Ince Lucille Mendex Ince

Senate fights over Reconstruction Finance loans bill

In Washington on April 2, a Senate split over the Couzens bill would strip the Reconstruction Finance Corporation of railroad lending power. It would transfer authority to the Interstate Commerce Commission and limit loans to maturities and interest payments. The dispute centers on a 12.8 million loan to Missouri Pacific, with 4.585 million reserved to repay a J Pierpont Morgan Kuhn Loeb loan and other Wall Street financiers. Senators initially sought to rescind the loans, only to learn the action was authorized by the Reconstruction Act.

Washington, D. C INS Reconstruction Finance Corporation Senate Interstate Commerce Commission Hts Missouri Pacific Railroad Yiich J. Pierpont J. Pierpont Marg20 Kuhn, Loeb and Company Wall Street Et Ivez Joans

Al Smith Denies Vote Understanding

New York April 2 Alfred E. Smith head of the Democratic party calls as false reports that he has an understanding with any other presidential candidate or will withdraw before the national convention.

New York INS Alfred EB. Smith Tibular Democratic Party Tose

Florida Congresswoman Ruth Owen Struck by Flu in Atlantic City

Representative Ruth Bryan Owen of Florida contracted influenza while staying at an Atlantic City hotel. Her office reported the illness not serious and said she is resting. The news came from her office today.

Solon Washington, D. C Tsi Ruth Bryan Owen Florida Atlantic City

Gary Cooper declines Baum $3 dance offer at sea

Vicki Baum, author of Grand Hotel, says Gary Cooper refused her $3 dance offer aboard the ship Inez Europa. Baum notes Cooper sent a firm refusal citing insufficient compensation against the perils of sea travel. Baum comments on American men and citizen aspirations during the port arrival.

New York Vicki Baum Gary Cooper Miss Baum Inez Europa Cooper Aeril Ito Dmb

Grain Board Keeps Price Down Claim

Grain board keeps prices down as Peter B. Carey, president of the Chicago Board of Trade, says wheat prices would rise 10 cents per bushel if the farm board and the grain stabilization corporation suspend operations. The remark was made in Minneapolis on April 3.

Grain Board Minneafolis Minn Farm Board The Crain Stabilization Corporation Peter B. Carey Chicago Board of Trove

Gerard Quits as Treasurer of Democratic National Committee

James W. Gerard of New York, former ambassador to Germany, resigned today as treasurer of the Democratic National Committee. The notice was given to the House clerk. no reason was stated for the decision.

Washington, D. C James W. Gerard New York Germany Democratic National Committee House Gerard Baye

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