Taxpayers Seek Reconsideration of Community Property Tax Plan
Taxpayer groups from California Louisiana and Texas pressed for a halt and rehearing on a pending 3.5 billion defense tax bill provision that would require husbands and wives in community property states to file joint income tax returns for property income. Senator Tom Connally urged delaying action for public hearings as Ways and Means weighs a companion bill. The issue could move to the Senate floor next week when the measure is reported out.
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Cole E. Morgan
Wertz
Washington
California
Louisiana
Texas
Connally
Finance Committee
Tom Connally
Ways and Means Comlitee
Connelly
Waittee
Joan C. White
James I. Ingrebretzen
Charles Dumber
Finance of Ways and Lans
Ouens
Senate
SIH
100 Percent Dividend Due At Consolidated Aircraft
The Consolidated Air Craft Corp directors announce a possible 100 percent stock dividend and an amendment to increase authorized common stock from 320000 to 2400000 shares. A September 16 stockholders meeting will decide on the charter change and 33 percent preferred stock redemption status.
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San Diego
Alrerath Corpora
Fim
Mare
AW. S. Anti
Conir Beny
Kockwolter
Ramman Mock
Beard Meetig Geyslewicher
Rain Made Mushrooms Grow in a Railroad Tunnel
H F Eisenreich, a Missouri mushroom farmer, grows in an old railroad tunnel outside St. Louis. He creates his own rain by cooling rock to 58 60 degrees, keeping constant moisture. He supplies restaurants on advance orders, harvesting about 73 pounds daily from beds covering 150 to 750 square feet.
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Bry J. & Lawson
BT. Louis
H. F. Eisenreleh
Eisenreich
Frisco Raltronit
Eigenreich
Ireich
Aisenreich
St. Louis
Mora
Eisentelch
Business Men For War Entry Urges Immediate Action
Travis Wallace of Dallas, president of a trainees' group formed at Camp Bullis last year, urged Americans to enter the war promptly. He said the country must not wait on others and volunteers would serve once war is declared, stressing pride in air and naval strength while noting the United States is not fully prepared. Local organizers for a reunion include Tom McNamara, Rosy Leary, Milton Fink, Claude King and Dewey Strauch.
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Hobris
Camp Bullis
Travis Wallace
Dallas
Gunter
Wallace
Voluntee
United States
Tom McNamara
Rosy Leary
Milton Fink
Claude King
Dewey Strauch
Car Train Crash Kills Six in Harrington
One night a teenager and four younger siblings perished when a Pennsylvania Railroad freight train struck their automobile two miles south of Harrington. The victims were William Gerrickson, 42, of Harrington. his sister Violet Salmony of Farmington. and the children Laila 10 Grace 8 Charles 6 and Stelle 2.
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Harrington
Del
Pennsylvania
Wiliam Go Terrickson
Violet Salmony
Fermington
Ler
Lailae
Grace
Charles
Stelle
Meat Strike Stalemate Halts Negotiations Between Plants
No talks since last week as Mission Provisions and Redgéley Packing firms fail to restart negotiations with the Amalgamated Meat Cutters union. International organizer Frank Chadelick of Houston cites stalled talks. About 20 workers did not report to work Tuesday after walkouts, while plant management says operations run normally. new hirees added and orders processed without delay.
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Mission Provision
Redgéley Packing Companies
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers Union
Frank Chadelick
Houston
Imlen
Moray
Leen
Mesquite Beam Aids Cadets at Randolph Field
Mesquite planting creates a landmark strip north of Randolph Field used by student pilots for navigation. The strip parallels a highway and has assisted students mapping routes. Nearby crops and growing activities support community jobs and classifieds.
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Randolph Eld
Goran
Avablilons Ghd Iin
Randolph Field
POUM Strike Agreement Reached After Mediation
Washington leaders announced a settlement between the Defense mediation board and the International Gypsum union ending a strike by about 3000 workers at 17 gypsum plants. The Gas By Products Coke and Chemical Workers union said the walkout involved 3000 employees returning to work.
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Washington
Fifense Mediation Board
Anc
Ind
United States Gypsum Company
By Products, Coke and Chemical Workers Union
Marine Returns to Corpus Base on Way Back to US
An 18 year old youth arrested by San Antonio police in the 260 block of South Concho Street Thursday faces investigation. Police Sgt. Sam Gantu said the end of the stoppage in the interest of youth admitted going AWOL from the National Defense. A detachment at Corpus promised a special representative would be appointed to investigate four unsettled issues.
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US & Marne Corps
San Antonio
Bouth Concho Street
Union
Sam Gantu
Ofj
Corpus Tard
Christ
San Antonio Taxicab Permit Hinge On Poll Tax Rule
In San Antonio a taxicab permit was refused to driver N Bryant 66 amid a poll tax requirement under city ordinance. Bryant appeals arguing the poll tax does not justify driving permit denial and that the higher court has ruled on poll tax receipts versus juror qualification.
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San Antonio
N. Bryant
Bryant
Frank Vogler
Vogler
R. Briggs Irvin
Victor Keller
Irvin
High Court
Anderson
Crash on Highway Hurts 8 A.M. Woman In San Antonio Area
A crash seven miles north of San Antonio on Freterichsburg road injured eight year old and Mrs. Pace. F B Pace, 86, and his wife Mrs. Pace were passengers in one vehicle. Altheide of the Builders' Exchange led the other car's driver, while Mrs. Pace received treatment at Robert Green hospital for race and head injuries.
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Pace
Fridey
Rober.t. Green
Iscera- Uotis
Freterichsburg Road
San Antonio
Roosevelt names Hersh to lead Moscow aid delegation
President Roosevelt announced W Averett Hersh will head the American delegation to Moscow to coordinate aid to Russia. John Biggers will take over Hartmann’s production duties in Britain, as the Moscow group may be named within days. The delegation, likely six members, will work with British and Russian officials on aid and supply matters.
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Roosevelt
Jae
W. Averett Hershwa Iead
Amerian Siregation
Moscow
Espaldes
Ruussia
Hartimayy
London
John Biggers
Gfftee
Hnartsmen
Britain
Marrimian
Ciiely
Liquor Permit Renewal Grace Extended Under Forti
Aug 29 announcement from Bert Forti states permit holders who filed renewal applications may continue operating under existing licenses past midnight. The grace applies to those seeking renewal before Sunday midnight, due to physical inability to issue new permits by Sept 1. Helene, All-Bush, and Eatengion noted specifics on affected operators.
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Wastin
All- Bush
S. Linuer
Bert Forti
Forti
Newerty Helene
Pension Molla in Bexar County Aged 85 Get Payments
About 450 men and women aged 85 and over in Bexar County now receive monthly Social Security payments through the San Antonio office of the Social Security Board. Office manager F McCarthy notes many more eligible applicants exist. He adds many currently employed would be able to work in plants or in commercial jobs due to defense developments.
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San Antonio
Tee
Social Security Board
F. McCarthy
Sash Pridtay
McCarthy
Nmber
Restaurants Seek New Chefs Amid Hiring Rush
Amid a bustling culinary market, hotels and resorts in multiple cities seek top chefs to fill head cook roles. The scramble follows staff shortages and rising demand for refined menus, with operators like Howard Bias of Natell Aga Test resort evaluating candidates across regions.
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Ghezes
Winl
Maer
Howard Bias
Natell Aga Test Resort
Fdinbury
Pexas
Antonio
Dohn T. Ringer
Hymogeney
Uncle Baars Dean
Ike
Garane
Seo Amid
Foo Fong
Young Attorneys Honored by Bar in San Antonio Chapter
San Antonio Bar Association honored young lawyers licensed within the past three years during a Friday morning meeting in the Sev enty third District courtroom. Merrett Steger, the association president, led the proceedings in charge.
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San Atlonio Bar Association
Merrett Steger
Theassociation
Plans To Train Civilians In City Defense Initiatives
Fire and police Commissioner FL Anderson announced extensive civilian and firefighter training plans in San Antonio and nearby towns. Fire Chief C A Hart and Capt G W Fulbright join in defense work as Fulbright becomes a full time instructor, with salary shared by city and state, to run a reserve training course for firefighters and volunteers. Police trainee Orvic Springs at the national police academy will return to train officers in defense measures.
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Pire
FL. Anderson
Anderson
C. A. Hart
G. W. Fulbright
Mart
International Fire Chiefs' Association
Boston
Fulbright
Edgewood Arsenal
Maryland
Anderton
Tie
Orvic
Nationin
Washington, D. C
Motorists Block S A Fire Trucks In Late Night Jam
Town scuffle delayed firefighting as motorists crowded streets while a blaze on Granada Street caused $100 damage to a residence. Police and fire officials blamed prank alarms and traffic and pledged arrests for future incidents to prevent repeats.
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Priday
Binze
Paradse
L. Whidden
Granada Street
Digze
Tadeytorists
Motorista
District Five
Ohlef
Dowdy
Southern Pacific Railroad
Goro Missioner FP
Anderson
Aubrey Hopking
City council grants Gulf Oil service station permit at San Pedro Magnolia
The city council reversed itself for the second time in a week and approved a permit for Gulf Oil to build a service station on San Pedro Magnolia avenues after earlier denial due to nearby property owner protests. Jordan Lawler owns the corner. former Fire and Police Commissioner Phili Wright had refused a filling station permit, leading Lawler to sue for rezoning.
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Gulf Oi Company
San Pedro
Magnolia Avenues
PB. L. Anderson
Ire
Jordan Lawler
Fire and Police Commission
Bor Phili Wright
Lawler
Wright
Friendship Is Costly: Crimes Reported on South Laredo Street
Police reports describe a string of incidents including a purse snatching near South Laredo Street where Miss Antonia Guerra was robbed by three men, a cash and valuables loss totaling $24, and a change pouch stolen from a platform at Lane Star station. Additional notes mention a dubious “new friend project” and a separate theft of four quarts of mukatoten from Bruce Miller on Broadway.
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Fouth
Pemingo Guerra
Nogalitas
Tia Lane Star Ie
Garolina Abréet
Bruce Miller
Josephine Atroel
Broadway
Negro Confesses to Seven Sex Murders in Washington
Jarvis Roosevelt Tateo, a 33 year old Washington man, confessed to seven sex slayings and rape cases in Washington. He implicated victims including Jensle Elizabeth Shrieff a war department clerk, Evelyn Gorothea Arlestsnn a waitress, and Rose Abranawits, with linked thefts and a watch pawning trail leading to his arrest. Maj Edward J. Kelly announced the confessions after police inquiry and days of questioning.
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Jarvis Roosevelt
Cotoe
Washington
Jensle Elizabeth Shrieff
War Department
Des Moines
Iown
Evelyn Gorothea Asrletsnn
Bronsx
New York
Rose Abranawits
Kansas City
Marel
Tatoe
Andersen
Suspect Charged in Two Burglaries
A suspect named Aeatha Marcelean Miller faced charges for two burglaries. The alleged crimes involved theft from homes on 124 East French Place and 210 Allensworth Street, with a total value uncertain. Justice of the Peace Frank Vaughan and detective Beya Vezell signed the complaints.
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Aeatha Marcelean Miller
East Courtland Price
Frank Vaughan
Beya Vezell
Governor to speak briefly at Labor Day event in San Antonio
Governor Coke Stevenson will attend the Labor Day celebration in San Antonio Monday but will not deliver the main address. Labor editor William Arnold says doctors have advised against long speeches. the governor will say a few words.
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Coke Stevenson
San Antonio
William Arnold
Althulgh
Extradition Hearing in Bond Case Tangles Chicago Ties
The Floresville district hears a bond and extradition dispute as Carl Gilver, 44, faces Texas authorities seeking extradition from Chicago. Gilver is charged with conspiracy to pass forged bonds and related crimes tied to $52,000 in forged bonds. Chicago Judge Janits P. Fardy and Sheriff J. Roberts feature in the proceedings.
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Floresville
Carl Gilver
Texas
Chicago
Janits P. Fardy Priday
Suver
Hebrise
John J. Griffin
Silver
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
DO. J. Roberts
Ploresville
Naxe
Ivor
del Rio
Jing
Roberts
Tito Extranite Silver
Things
Imymedia
Jamin Woodall
Au‘ Tin
Twas
Thomas J. Dix
Flowenville
S. B. Carr
Wighly-frst
Dix
Tve
German Ace Is Killed in Action
Berlin August 29 The German High command announced the loss in action of Captain Her Imann Jappion a fighter ace credited with 70 aerial victories Described in the communique as one of the Luftwaffes most daring and successful aces.
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Berlin
Imaann Jappion
Telch
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