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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1934

Page

3

Revenue Bill Restated as Congress Debates Tax Overhaul

Washington a new tent of the administration's hold on congress hung today on the 258,000,009 income tax and revenue bill. Democratic leaders predicted adoption of a stringent vote after an hour's debate on the measure and 16 hours of debate planned before a possible vote early next week. Rep Crowther of New York hinted at a fight over sales tax proposals as the bill seeks to ease taxes on moderate incomes while adjusting higher brackets. The plan aims to net 85,000,000 after depreciation and depletion allowances.

Washington D. C Congress House Crowther Republican of New York Ways and Means

Taximeter Law Plan Is Dropped by City Policy

The state court ruling declaring a taximeter ordinance invalid leads to no further steps to adopt or enforce such measure. Mayor C K Quin states the plan is dropped and no action will be taken.

State Court of Criminal Appeals C. K.J iQuin

Plans for Busch Rites Wait Sons

February 14 Bellfontaine Ohio plans unfold for A Busch Sr the multi millionaire brewer who killed himself yesterday. Awaiting arrival of his two sons the family mausoleum in the Bellfontaine cemetery is expected to receive the remains. Adolphus Busch father and the mother are buried there.

Louig Ynerat A. Busch Sy

AR Contracts To Be Restores Emphasis On Air Mail

A page one continuation reports a complete schedule for emergency air mail service, with fewer cities and slower flying due to the army’s slower pace than commercial ships. The army proposes a bid to recruit reserve officers now employed as air pilots for the emergency. The House military committee also plans an investigation into charges of collusion by an air trust that supposedly delayed army aviation by a decade, raised by James Martin of New York.

House Miliary Committee Air Trust Army Aviation Times James ¥. Martin New York

Renewal of Air Mail Contracts Probable

Washington Herald reports renewal of most cancelled air mail contracts by the president, with three lines excepted and an executive probe into contract handling. Postmaster Lucas voices confidence that San Antonio air mail service will be temporary suspended, restored as main arteries are reestablished, amid rising southern route poundage and a government shift to private hands.

Washington D. C Roose Washington Herald Herald Congress Army Senate Lucas San Antonio PG. Lucas The Inc Dallas Brownsville Felf Lutes

Air Line Demonstration Aims 45 Hour Continental Flight

Los Angeles February 14. Weston Air Inc announces a speed and efficiency demonstration for Sunday on two private lines whose contracts were canceled by order of President Roosevelt. A new transport plane, first of 43 for TWA, will depart Grand Central Terminal Glendale Som with six passengers and mail, bound for New York to prove the government can be flown in 45 hours. The present fastest transcontinental time is 12 days on United Air Liner.

Air Line Los Angeles Transcontineate Weston Air, Inc Malleads Roosevelt TWA Grand Central Terminal Glendale Som New York United Air Liner

Wedding ends with arrest in Beeville case

A Beeville wedding concluded as J C Marlin 42 of Corpus Christi was arrested in San Antonio and jailed on a warrant from Beeville alleging he made meals during the ceremony. He will be returned to Beeville.

Gustica At Peace John R. Shook Fiim Minerva Biles Range Beeville J. C. Marlin Corus Christi Bexar County

Cash register robbed of ten dollars at local store

A brief report states cash registers were rifled with small sums missing. The incident occurred on a street near Bien and Zinseni with a register at a store reportedly lifted and robbed of thirty dollars in total. Sheriff Albert Hanssen is listed as the responding official.

Bien Zinseni New Istan Fels Avenue Albert Hanssen

Letters Read In Dean Trial In Mississippi Murder Case

In Greenwood Mississippi on February 4 1998 District Attorney Arthur Jordan began reading letters Dr Saran Ruth Dean wrote to Dr John Preston Kennedy to a jury as part of evidence in a murder trial. The letters allegedly show motive for Kennedy's death by poison. The first letter dated July 17 1998 asks for a going away party and coffee with Ruth signing Love Ruth. The second letter dated July 27 1993 mentions a farewell drink and asks Kennedy to call.

Greenwood Miss Arthur Jordan Saran Ruth Dean John Preston Kennedy Pris Angush Jordan Kennedy Amy East Ruth Dean Kennedy Clinic

Special Laredo Rates Offer Washington Birthday Trip

Special round trip rate of 4 dollars and a half is offered to San Antonians for Washington's birthday in Laredo. Two special trains depart for the border city on the morning of February 22, per F L Orr assistant general passenger agent of Missouri Pacific lines.

Washington Laredo Border City F. L. Orr Missouri Pacific Lines

Dodge Trucks Offer Extra Value Through Extended Features

Dodge trucks are marketed as delivering higher value by adding eighteen premium features that cost more to produce but save buyers money. Features include hydraulic brakes, four piston rings, four main bearings, relubrication and other components designed for safety, smoother stopping, reduced vibration, and longer engine life. Dodge urges buyers to compare and learn the facts before purchase, directing to the Detroit factory post office for pricing and dealer contact.

Perebecer Dodge

Dodge and Plymouth Dealers Across Regions Name List

A long list of Dodge and Plymouth dealer names and related firms appears, naming numerous companies such as Max Lladerman Alvin, Wayne Murray Inc, Reeve Swinebread Mier Cn, Freeport Relea Service Corporation, Tunetan, and others. The fragmentary text reads like a directory of automotive distributors and service entities across multiple locations, with scattered city and brand associations.

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