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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1935

Page

5

Investors unite in tax battle in New York

A non political group Investors and Policy holders Inc launched in New York to protect American investors and life insurance policyholders amid the Roosevelt administration tax bill. Frank Nelaper, global counsel, says the organization will act to shield 24,000,000 policyholders with 60,900,000 policies and about 12.9 million small investors owning under 101 shares each, urging Congress to reconsider the proposed tax changes.

New York Washington Investors and Policyholders, Inc Frank Nelaper House Senate Congress Thrifl

Sooner Observes 111th Birthday in Oklahoma City

James ed. Allen, a long time resident and member of a local matrimony school, celebrated his 111th birthday today. He fathered eight children, two of them twins with his second wife at age 2. He reportedly has a fourth set of natural teeth and eats cornbread with meat and strong coffee. In Borger, three workers died when a high travel bank caved in west of town near Cave-In-Knolls.

Oklahoma City Okla INS James Ed. Allen Borger Here V. P. Harp Casper Jones Sanford Leonard Kolan

Simple Home Remedy for Swollen Veins

Advice promotes Emerald Oil as a home treatment for varicose veins. Recommends Sommers Drug Co. to obtain Emerald Oil in original bottle strength and apply twice daily until veins shrink. Claims the product is a powerful antiseptic with a refund guarantee if dissatisfied.

Moane Sommers Drug Co

Quints Swim In Big Bathtub At Callander

CALLANDER Ont Aug 9 Four of the five Dionne quintuplets can swim in the big bathtub Dr Allan Dafoe announced all except Maria are becoming great swimmers Marie not strong enough Dafoe said Theyre born swimmers They have outgrown their wash basins and are now bathed in a good big tub with a nurse assisting as they float around excitedly

Callander Ont Dionne Allan Osfoe Little Maria Marie de Dafoe

Trinity River Canal Studied Fort Worth Hearing Date Set

Fort Worth officials and engineers debated a Trinity River canal from Fort Worth to Corpus Christi. The seven member board promised speedy action after hearings ended, with a Washington meeting planned for August 26 to review briefs and staff information before reporting to Army and War Department leaders.

Fort Worth Trinit Corpus Christi Woulh Earl J. Brown New Orleans Washington Army Secretary of War Imembers

Democrat Predicts F D R Re election Amid Slump

Representative Drewry of Virginia predicts Roosevelt’s re election by overwhelming margins despite a party downturn. He cites a confidential 50 percent response from 319 Democrats in the House in Rhode Island revealed by Republican Charles Risk as a freak anomaly not reflecting a national trend.

Washington Roosevelt Rep Drewry Virginia Dressy Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Charles Risk Rhode Island

Seven Treated for Accident Injuries

Seven people received hospital treatment after separate traffic incidents. Ham Schneider of 12215 Meck sheal suffered leg injuries when a motorcycle collided with a car. Essle L. Terrell of 19, Pyren avenue, and Frnestine Smith of 1718 West Laurel street sustained cuts in a West Poplar street crash in the 1494 block. Bertha Vasquez, 21, of 511 North San Saba street. Luis Bernia, 207 Bay avenue. Freda Diaz, 620 Camaran street. and George Flores, 1228 Ruiz street, were injured in a collision on Blanca road.

Rol Green Hospital Ham Schneider Freda Diaz Camaran Street George Flores Ruiz Street Blanca Road

G Men Arrest Two Bank Gangsters in Kansas City

G men seized two alleged members of the OMaley gang in Kansas City in federal custody. Virgie J. Jon, 27, and Red Re sembed by U. Maurice Mf Milligan are named as major figures in the bank gang case.

Kansas City Aug. S Omaley Gang of Bank Virgie J. Jon Red U. Maurice Mf

Plane Lands Safe Despite Bad Gear

Plane lands safely after gear malfunction as crew and emergency responders coordinate a rapid landing. Firefighters, ambulance crews, and surgeons prepare for possible injuries while the aircraft positions itself for a controlled descent. Emergency services stand by at the scene.

Treasury Position Report Fragment from Washington

Treasury position notes August 3 detailing August 7 figures with receipts and expenditures. Mentions year totals and wire transfers. includes figures like 043 907.98 and 7115.77 and totals around 80,957 and 78,878.53. Data appears garbled but indicates monthly receipts for the fiscal year and expenditures.

Treasury Washington, RD

Republicans in Cook County vote to oust Roosevelt in historic petition

In Chicago Aug 9 Cook County Republicans presented 108100 agreements from American citizens to vote a president out of office. They adopted a resolution denouncing Roosevelt as repudiator and blasting the new deal as the raw deal for taxpayers.

Chicago Coox County United States Roosevelt

Friday Wing champion Martin Howard to defend San Antonio title

Friday Martin Howard of San Antonio, national junior Birdmen air races finalist in Los Angeles, returns home with support from the San Antonio Light. A fall local Junior Birdmen contest will select a San Antonio representative for the next national contest. Start now to build model airplanes and enter the indoor contest by purchasing the Indy Birdview handbooks from the Junior Tirdman Library Bureau in New York for 10 cents each.

Martin Howard San Antonio Ational Birdmen of America Los Angeles Cail Howard Junio Tirdman Library Central Park West New York City

Pledge Drive Targets Chicago Area with Large Card Totals

Volunteers canvassed Chicago and Cook County districts collecting pledge cards. Aiming for 108,000 cards, the drive proceeds with goals of 250,000 by April and 590,000 by November as part of a stand-up campaign.

Chicago Cook County

AEDS SKIP CHURCH FIGHT MOSCOW

Aug 9 reports an American delegate Gil Green from the American Communist group says the united front movement will not attack religious beliefs. He states the front targets political reaction and fascist tendencies, addressing concerns about religious rights in joining the movement.

Moscow America United Front Gil Green Communist Internationale Green Tie American Com Somo

Classifieds Offer Quick Cash From Unneeded Items

A local ad service promotes turning old possessions into cash with simple listings. Dial F. 1231 for adwriter assistance and quick posting.

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