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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1931

Page

4

Six Robbed in Dalhart Depot

Dalhart Texas April 14 a Fort Worth and Denver railroad station hold up by six bandits netted about 73 in cash and watches. The men confronted railroad employees W C Grampton Harold Tate and W B Gill while the office till yielded 34. A ranch hand named Balfer of the Grosset ranch near Voss AM was robbed of 7 and struck. Brakeman Ivey and salesman Byran were relieved of small sums as the robbers fled.

Dalhant Texas Fort Worth Denver Tate Ubree W. C. Grampton Harold Tate W. B. Gill Bal Fer Grosset Ranch Voss Tie B. Byran C. Kk. Ivey Ivey

Gliders Take Over National Air Show

Gliders dominated the national air show at the city’s airport with power planes kept grounded for a two hour demonstrations period. The crowd witnessed the new, simple flight type as gliders staged the aerial display while other aircraft stood aside.

Dewrovw Pi—inidora Cits

State Income Tax Bills Are Killed in House Action

In Austin on April 11 the house revenue and taxation committee killed two bills proposing a state income tax. The measures, introduced by Representatives Terrell of Alto and Hansen of Tyler, received an unfavorable committee report.

Austin House Revenue and Taxation Committee Terrell N € Alto Hansen Tyler

Women rally at city hall in endorsement and denunciation clash

About 50 women gathered at City Hall Monday to endorse the administration while denouncing opponents. Speakers, led by Alex Adina, cited progress under Mayor Chambers and attacked rival leaders as self-serving, urging continued support in the May city election. A pointed critique came from Charles M. Tobin accusing league leaders of corruption and elevating themselves to fat jobs.

Teaguers City Hall Wich Overtowleg May Mira Alex Adina State Federation of Women's Clubs Charles M. Tobin League Sbi Impresa San Antonio Tobin Adams Sal Mase Joby Tobin Chambers ORIN Olmos Dam Sen. Zeelandead al- Texed Nira Adorn Adams Mayer Josephine Golson Ean Campalen Max Gost J.T, Ile Jr W. Salterfield Recreation Board Palic Je Canally Nomer Coty F. George J. van Nese Street Xegru Mattie Waiters Alands Ranedolph Field Martie

Unfavorable on Gas Waste Bill Reported by Committee

In Austin on April 14 the oil and mining committee rated a bill aimed at prohibiting the unnecessary use of energy in oil ore production. Representative Song of Wichita Falls backed the measure amid a minority deficit discussion.

Austin Tae Monee Oil, Gan and Mining Wichita Falls

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