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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1933
Page
5
Austin February 15 members of the Texas legislature heard arguments from supporters and opponents of a proposed new sales tax system. Opponents were given a chance to present objections before the House committee on revenue and taxation during last night session.
An old time ad promotes Grove’s Black Root Pills as a vegetable laxative and liver aid. The copy claims they ease bowel action without griping, improve intestinal cleanliness, and leave a pleasant well being, selling for 10c and 2c at druggists.
An old ad touts a product called Klutch a comfort cushion for dentures claiming it prevents rocking dropping or movement. It mentions an affordable price of 25 cents and a box at drug stores marketed by Bo.
An easy to prepare recipe promises fast cough relief using two cups of sugar and water then mix until dissolved. The mixture is claimed to soothe irritated throat membranes, loosen phlegm, and provide quick, inexpensive relief for children and adults without cooking. It mentions pine syrup as a potent ingredient from Norway.
Supporters urged the sales tax principle as a hearing began, with Governor Ferguson proposing a 9 percent rate to replace the ad valorem levy. Speakers warned of higher unemployment and wealth pyramiding, while senators advanced six constitutional amendments including abolishing county officer fees and lowering the ad valorem cap. The panel plans to probe the highway commission after Ferguson alleged misused funds.
Report from E R Tippin at 411 Spruce indicates a thief tore down and removed a clothesline Wednesday. A dropped item in flight matched laundry marks, suggesting it was taken from the nearby depot.
Prohibition crusaders plan memorial services Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at Travia Park Methodist church honoring Frances Willard and Eleanor Brackenridge. The event, supported by Woman's Christian Temperance Union Allied city forces and civic supporters, will feature testimonials and a review by Mrs. Walter Anthony.
Tokio publication notes Hearst’s telegraphic interview from Los Angeles as an alarm bell to the American public as Japan faces a critical international moment. The report recalls Frances Willard’s role in temperance and suffrage, and mentions a memorial program with Mrs Zirkel and Mrs Gill providing music.
Altoona plows into radio disturbances with a 15 member unpaid citizens commission to investigate complaints, identify causes, and recommend fixes. In Pasadena California inventor narrowly escapes gas accident while trying to carbonate water using luminating gas, becomes unconscious and is revived by fire department oxygen resuscitation.
New Orleans reports Representative John H. Overton telling a senate investigative committee that Earl Long lied when he testified of a $700,000 fund and a $200,000 share tied to a Nashville Bridge Company toll bridge deal. Overton said no fund existed and he had no share. He discussed his role in securing highway franchise power.
MB Pickett pleaded guilty today to murder and criminal tacks and was sentenced to life in each case. He had prior San Antonio attack conviction and life term. He admitted killing Edgar C. Arledge, UT student, last September 26 after DA promised no death penalty. He also faced a separate attack charge in a different incident.
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