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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1927

Page

7

Tax cut battle looms as Congress readies plan

International News Service reports a heated tax reduction fight in Congress set to begin in the House. Two plans emerge, one cutting revenues and another trimming taxpayers’ burdens, as party clashes and procedural hurdles threaten quick passage before the bill reaches the president. Representative Green, a Republican, is noted among early players.

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Mellon Seeks a Good President and Tax Cuts Debate

Secretary of the Treasury Mellon urges a strong Republican president and foresees tax reductions amid stalled legislation. The House tax cut plan contemplates lower corporation and admission taxes, with debates spanning a wide bloc of committee members and potential amendments.

Wind Fire Devours Jonesboro Plant, Losses Exceed Four Million

A brisk wind and fire destroyed the Jonesboro Compress Company plant in TONESBORO Ark. The blaze swept through a large unit, costing about $4,008,000 in cotton and machinery losses with extensive property damage reported.

Tonesboro Ark Jonesboro Compress Company

Clothing Sales Rise in Southwest Texas Weather Burst

In Temple Texas reports show clothing sales gain as cold weather and rainstorms across the Southwest drive demand. Retailers note higher receipts this week, with buyers seeking outerwear and warmer apparel amid shifting northern and southern market conditions.

Cold Temple Tex Dec Texas Southwest

Jury awards $12,000 in lost love case in Chicago

In Chicago on December 3 a jury awarded Libby Rabin $12,000 in damages for alienation of affection from Samuel Rabin. The case named Bertha Vinograd Rabin, Samuel's second wife, as defendant, with Libby Rabin as the divorced wife of the man.

Chicago Dev CFI Samuel Rabin Libby Rabin Bertha Vinograd Rabin

Graduates Will Wear Caps and Gowns at Ceremony

Graduates will wear caps and gowns during the upcoming commencement ceremony. Faculty and staff prepare seating, decorations, and program details for the event, with dates and locations announced by the college.

Storm Toll Rises Across Northeast and Great Lakes

A severe blizzard and gale swept the eastern U.S. and Great Lakes, causing hundreds of thousands in damage. Vessels went aground, four men lost at sea, homes flooded, and roads blocked from New York to Ontario. dozens of fatalities and widespread disruption followed as trains, ports, and markets struggled to recover.

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Amundsen Resigns Honorary Geographical Society Post

London reports Roald Amundsen explorer resigns his honorary corresponding membership in the Geographical Society. The Geographical Journal notes the resignation follows his dispute with an American magazine over alleged insults by the late Lord Curzon at a London society dinner.

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Louisiana Railroads to Merge Under New System Plan

Arkansas editor reports talks of a merger between the Louisiana Railroad and Navigation Company and the Louisiane and Rails Road. Couch, head of the system, recently purchased the letter road and announced the move.

Louisiana Pixe Bluef Ark Dee Louisiana Railroad and Navigation Company Louisiane and Rails Road Canton Couch

Duser Pins Stasiak in International Meet

Duser defeated Stasiak in straight falls at the Fee International event last night. Bostonian Stauler Stasiak, Nebraskan Fat McGill, and others were noted among the competitors in a crowded card with sharp grappling action.

Duser Stasiak Fee International Ale Dee Rady Eek Orme Heavyw Gcappler Stauler Stasiak Bostonian Toats “Mandt Galorata Cowboy

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