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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1934
Page
5
An analysis argues that taxation should target productive industry and commerce, endorsing a general manufacturers sales tax as a painless, productive revenue source. It criticizes income and corporate taxes for instability and urges tax reform to protect wealth creation and employment, noting expert support and opposition from trade groups.
Attorney General Alfred announces Democratic bid strategy highlighting law enforcement as a key issue. He calls for reorganizing the state police system and creating a central identification bureau to coordinate with local officers and modernize toward better efficiency.
A highly fragmentary reminiscence traces 20th century theater life through mentions of Constance Collier, George Belcher, Benny Do Herty, Morgan Dennis Learie, and others. It notes early female elevator operators in the Singer Building, references to Latia Faust, and fleeting impressions of venues, writers, and performers. The piece blends anecdotes about individuals, venues, and social scenes with loose, stream-of-consciousness observations.
In a reflective piece, the author declares hate as a frightened gesture from within. She explains hate harms the hater more than the target, outlines steps to confront anger, and urges self-knowledge to replace hate with calm and personal growth. The text emphasizes inner control over external provocation and the power of understanding to end the cycle of bitterness.
A fragment sized essay critiques marriage norms with social satire. It contrasts aging notions of desirability, female independence, and male possessiveness. The speaker rails against superficial beauty standards and old-fashioned gender roles while hinting at evolving ideas about love and partnership.
In Ottawa on February 19, Canadian industrialists and officials note there is no organized opposition to the sales tax. The tax, adopted in 1920 and maintained through successive governments, is praised for ease of collection and minimal public impact. Projections show continued growth, with potential to exceed 100 million in prosperous years, while food exemptions keep it modest.
Serious burrs and scalds from accidents like overturned coffee pots leaks in steam radiators or curling irons can disfigure or worse without immediate care. Burns range from first to sixth degree with deep burns less painful but more dangerous, and shock can dull pain. Treatments include cooling with baking soda butter or cold cream for minor burns and salt solutions or vinegar for extensive ones. seek medical help for severe or unrelieved pain.
A 1924 clipping notes Governor Neff planning to declare martial law to enforce prohibition in Ban Antonio. Adjutant General Barton denies orders to mobilize, while a San Antonio school board bans cruel punishments after protests. General Harrison’s Texas visit is anticipated this month.
A garbled mix of names phrases and jumbled sentences references Jefferson Virginia a horse named Fit and a girl Lie Tir mentions a banner Brooklyn Mrs Gilford Pinedint a lamner a star apin gied one and a reversed score Two runs no Hits court records crooners and Professor Einstein all surface in a cluttered read with no clear single story or event.
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