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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1938

Page

3

STATE WINNER a FRANCHISE TAX DECISION

Austin officials announced a court ruling upholding a state franchise tax decision. The National Biscuit Company faced refunds claimed at five to six million dollars, while the court held the tax law invalid in its application. Navinant Biscuit and other firms were allowed to seek recovery, with rulings noting taxes could be paid under protest or avoided with injunctions.

Austin Pep Wiliam McCray Slite Few Brewster Pl- Kins Yesuit National Bispuwlt Company Re. 2 Navinant Biscuit Ecmaus

Light Wins Ads and Classifieds Note

Fragmentary OCR hints a classified ads note about a light wins waterway bill and estate or waterway classifications 48 to 48. Details are unclear but suggests a notice or ad referencing a financial or property matter in a local paper.

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Gas Gets in Their Eyes Beauty Aids Featured

A brief note highlights beauty aids showcased by Ciosatt Ention 20, Light Want Ads. The feature emphasizes eye safety and brand highlights in a small local display.

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Pecan Strike Leaders Face Grand Jury Pulls Pickets Seized

Picket protests over reduced pay led to police action as marchers confronted grand jury sessions. Miss Minnie Rendon testified about alleged Communist ties while strangers questioned strike leaders. Officials described funds and support as strained, with threats and protests continuing outside San Antonian events.

Sires Stand Minnie Rendon Gshellers Quilon Taon Union Vearedary San Antonian Naraphthen Grand Jury Communist Party Miss Rendon O. Batton Lanlee Youngs Gorogk Hasonnan Ahlel Hoere Bayt Arie Nenderson Henderson TOON AL Hoon Charles D Ital Jenna

County Court Strike Cases Spark Picket Protests

Unlawful assembly charges filed in County Court against 16 San Antonio pecan strike pickets trigger protests. Officials express concern over costs and law enforcement, with prisoners feeding costs noted. Names and addresses of several defendants appear in complaints as county officers push for renewed charges.

San Antonio Ublaw Sted Luly Ranzes Nartty Larnta Puaue JW. Davis Shoritf Hin

Starved by Paines From Excess Acid Damaged Text

Fragmentary OCR text mentions stomach issues and pain linked to digestion. It references Anne, Boat, and Beleh with unclear actions. Mentions odd phrases about minds, drugs, and a possible product sale or medical note. Readers should ignore garbled terms and focus on the incomplete health context.

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Nine Picket Pickets Found Guilty At Hearings

Nine pickets were convicted of blocking a sidewalk during protests at a Becan factory strike. Most defendants faced language barriers, with several women among the convicted and $18 fines imposed. The trial covered 68 cases with 38 involving aliens, while six of 25 Saturday afternoon cases were carried over.

San Antonio Becan Corporation Court Bernardo Martinez J. Mauricio C. Ruis V. Martinez R. Sanches F. Riis Jose Martinez Juan Trulz Luis Mentano Bhil R. S. Arres Bexay Folkemen Wearley GO Buttons Pulp Montalvo Tepregent van Henry Archer MT. Gonentes U. S. Smeigration Service W. W. Knopp

Dinner to Honor High Rank Masons in Texas

Dinner to honor high rank Masons of Texas will be held February 25 by Army Lodge No. 1105 A M and A F M at the Gunter state. Following danger at 8 p m escorts will take guests to the hall of Army Judge on Grayson street. Guests include John Temple Rice of El Paso grand master of Masons in Texas Walter Temple of Dallas grand inspector general of the Shrine Joe New coht of San Antonio grand high priest of the Grand Royal Arch chapter of Texas.

Sin Alstonia Army Loxtge A. T A.M Gunter Stote Polowlng Danger Hall of Array Jqdge Grayson Street John Tempe Rice el Paso Masons Texas Walter Temple of Dallas Svereign Grant Srollah Rite Joe X. Newcoht San Antonio Grand Royal Arch Chapter

Open Forum Letter Attacks Mexican Deportation Policy

A reader denounces Donald Henderson IOG leader for appealing to Mexican officials to aid a strike. He urges deportation of foreign troublemakers, cites Mexico’s passport rules and penalties for foreigners, and argues immigrants consume relief while native workers seek fair pay and anti discrimination.

Donald Henderson I. 0 Cartenas Mexico Nat County Henderson Rio Grande IOG San Antonio Immigration Department San Antonia WPA Aity County Hemersoy Iyn Russia Mit

Recall Sir quested to Halt Tax Hike

A dated letter from May urges residents to resist a proposed 45 cent tax increase after a public vote. The writer argues for mayoral restraint and calls for calm action to protect San Antonio from unrest and property damage while praising police leadership in quelling threatened lawlessness in the factories district.

Sir Quested

Valley Cotton Crop Quick Getaway Report

Editor tro Light reports agriculture notes on February 6 about cotton ginning at the Panhandle and farmers in lower Rio Grande valleys preparing land for a new crop. The writer asserts long drives and asks if the author has left Austin, reflecting regional cotton activity and farming plans.

Tro Hoeiding of Agriculture Dala Ite Panhandle Rio Grande San Patricio County Swisher County Linton Texas Auston W. M_ STALCUB

Charities Fund Plea Renewed Seeks Community Support

A renewed plea for the annual drive from the Associated Charities urges local people to fund aid for hundreds of needy residents. Executive secretary Imogene Calloway cites cases of hardship, including a Glyzar-old grandmother supporting two orphaned grandchildren. The charity has already provided clothing, medicine, and aid after learning of the families’ needs.

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