Texas Senate Tax Plan Eyed Increases All Round
Austin April 29. The Senate approved a broad tax bill after six days of debate. The plan raises taxes on insurance, automobiles, gasoline, pharmaceuticals, matches, liquor, and various utilities. It also imposes a tax on stock market trades and expands pension funding through higher taxes on production and transportation costs. The piece portrays a common citizen weighing higher living costs against broader fiscal goals.
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Senate Enacts Omnibus Tax Bill With Wide Revisions
Legislature approves a broad tax package altering rates on utilities alcohol and fuel, adds 11.5 million yearly to pension and general funds, funds public education and aid programs, and expands taxes on oil gas and telecommunication revenues as lawmakers weigh broader fiscal policy.
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Sarrier Motu Fehicle
National Guard Dance Fund Divides Ball Profits
The governor's ball profits, totaling 42318, were split between New Hampshire's two national guard regiments. The event occurred in Concord on April 29, and the funds support guard units.
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Concord
N.H
INS
New Hampshire
National Guard
Membership Drive Kicks Off For Fort Worth Chamber
Ben Smith announces the Fort Worth chamber Prepare for the Forties program at a Plaza hotel breakfast. 250 members hear Texas will become the richest state with active participation. The 1940 budget is $65,000 versus Fort Worth's $125,000, with the 1941 budget raised to $87,000. The drive runs to May 6 with 18 daily prizes and a roving cup grand prize donated by Ben Schwarts.
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Ben Smith
Chamber of Commerce
Plaza Hotel
Smuth
Thomas Jefferson
Texas
J. H. Calvert
Chamber
Fort Worth
Qemoval Chamber
Howell Jones
Ben Schwarts
Smith
Isional
Forg
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J. Co. Mad
van Aven
St. Anthony Hotel
Agreement on aqIPS QOUGHT amid wartime shipping debates
Washington reports the United States and Britain seeking an accord to govern seizure of foreign ships commandeered by American republics as legislation to authorize government takeovers of idle vessels advances. Viscount Hallas and Sir Arthur Salter discuss with Sumner Welles. no formal promise indicated.
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United States
Arky
House Rules Committee
Britain
Hiey
Viscount Hallas
Britkn
Sador
Sir Arthur Salter
Heilish
Cod
Sumner ‘5
Turks Nazis Sign Trade Agreement
An Ankara report says a Turko German trade pact involving 11 million Turkish pounds was signed, trading tobacco and agricultural produce for German machinery, cellulose and glassware. A second 5 million pound agreement was reported pending, as Germany presses for Turkish collaboration.
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Turkey
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Geneva
Swisse Plated
Berlin
Germany
Grange Plans All Day Meeting on Farm Problems
Texas Grange to convene at Use Plaza Hotel on May 16 to discuss troubles facing farmers. TW Stiner presides. speakers include Wilinchida Harold W. Gawl sapp master, Mrs. Roamie Playnstell matron, Mir. Lauta Boots state lecturer, Texan A land MM faculty, and officials from state and federal agencies. High point is the nulling of the Grange's 1941 program.
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Texas Grange
Use Plaza
Stiner
Era Wilinchida
Harold W. Gawlsapp
The
Grange
Roamie Playnstell
Converse Juvenile Grange
Mir. Lauta Boots
State Grange
Texan A. Land MM
College
Gaukapp
County Farm Head Ousted Amid Mismanagement Claims
Gilbert accuses Commissioner Anderson of mismanagement at the county farm, noting low raises and limited oversight. He says Anderson plans to serve out a two year term while detailing salary disputes and a neglected county dairy and feed operation.
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Anderson
County Inc, éUbutors
Coun W
Aod
Allber
Fred Evins
Hhe
Anderson Gilbert
Pakssinger
Landry
Patman seeks dormant Savin seizures to fund treasury
Washington April 29 44 Representative Patman Texas proposed a bill to turn over to the treasury funds in dormant bank accounts. He estimated about 100000003 dollars may be involved and warned the move would curb idle balances.
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Washington
Patman
Texas
Treasury
Paige control move studied in Washington
The White House disclosed a discussion on potential legislation to grant price fixing powers during a conference in Washington. President Roosevelt and Leon Henderson were involved, with Stephen Early noting Henderson sought to brief the president on price stabilization measures tied to the defense setup.
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Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Leon Henderson
Stephen Early
Henderson
Defense
Dewey to Lead Army Camps Service Clubs Drive
Thomas E. Dewey will be drafted Wednesday to head a ten million dollar campaign by United Service Organizations to establish service clubs near Army camps and naval stations. The drive, supported by editors of the Kansas City Star, aims to promote recreation, hospitality and welfare.
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United Service Organizations
Rey A. Roberta
The
Kansas City Star
U.S. C
National Travelers’ Aid Association
Army Lodge Sets Anniversary Fete
George E. Hancock, noble, will be master of ceremonies when Army Lodge No. 95 meets at Crockett Hotel Wednesday at p.m. to celebrate the Odd Fellows one hundred twenty second anniversary. In America, Rebekah Lodge No. 256 will handle entertainment and refreshments.
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Noble
Erand
Army Lodge No. 95
Crockett Hote
Odd Fellows
America
Rebekah Lodge No
Hollers Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in Dental Corps
James P Wollers matronal president of the Reserve Officers Association and San Antonio school board member has been promoted from major to lieutenant colonel in the dental service.
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James P. Wollers
Reatrve Officers Association
San Antonio
Rolonel
Dental Yeseye
Gentleman's understanding for Pacific base use disclosed
Washington reports an informal pact among the United States Britain Australia and the Netherlands for mutual use of Pacific bases. If Japan attacked any one, American bases would grant access to their waters and airfields. retaliatory access would be reciprocated. Details emerged from Manila talks among Brooke-Popham Hart Grunert and Macarthur, with the understanding reasserted in Washington.
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United States
Brittain
Australia
Netherlandes
Pacific
Japan
Manila
Robert Brooke- Popham
Alford Faces Trial As Jury Selections Proceed
Attorney B F Cone argues Alford may be gambling with his client's life as he seeks severance and a change of venue in the fatal beating case. Judge McCrory orders separate trials. Rupert to be tried after Alford amid contested pre trial agreements and court motions.
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James B. Alford
AOL
Agnew
San Antonio
W. W. McCrory
Criminal District Court
Alford
Tein
Jack A. Tiport
Seyfrance
Gene
Ripert
Fasont
Rupert
Betty K. Alford
Armold
Frank C. Raeber
Edward N. Flack
East Harding Boulevard
Duncan Field
Conway L. Bouller
Pasadena Street
Ford Staffel Company
McCrory
Seversnce
Jack A. Rupert
McGrary
W armUar
Brotherhood Week designation sought from city mayor
A delegation including Protestant Church Women, National Council of Jewish Women, Catholic Women’s groups, and Catholic Daughters urged Maury Maverick to proclaim Brotherhood Week May 4. Speakers listed include E. Stanley Jones, Tae Jala, Rabbi David Tamarkin, and Rev. Albert Shirkey, among others.
Club Members to Tour Stock Market in San Antonio
Two educational tours are planned for the San Antonio stock market this week. Leaders Real Pumphrey and A. H. Willard will guide 40 boys and advisors from Zavalin County 4 H clubs through the market on Wednesday and Thursday. J. L. Donaldson leads Cotulla group with A. Chay ter in charge.
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San Antonio
Real Pumphrey
Zavalin County
A. H. Willard
Amos Sors
Cotulla FP
A. Chayter
J. L. Donaldson
War Department Awards Contracts for Planes Engines
The War Department announced a total war contract of 17 201 352 for airplanes and parts to Boeing Aircraft Company in Seattle. An additional 1 749 630.46 contract was granted for aircraft engines to United Aircraft Bott Corporation Pratt and Whitney Aircraft division at East Hartford, Conn. The notice also hints at highway safety and advertising classifications.
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War Department
Boeing Aircraft Company
Seattle
United Airbott Corporation
Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Division
East Harryford
Conti
Democracy and welfare urged by Archbisop at Austin
Arch bishop Robert Emmett Tacey of San Antonio urged lawmakers in Austin to extend social welfare, praise Roosevelt’s progress, and back federal labor and WPA support. He urged Texas to fund job training and intake facilities to unlock federal projects, insisting religion and state work together for welfare while defending voter freedom from coercion.
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Robert Emmett Tacey
San Antonio
Roosevelt
Pranklin Delano Roosevelt
Syscey
Renre
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