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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1932

Page

2

Democrats Begin Tak Blas Inx Plan Debated in Congress

Washington January 25 The Democratic-controlled House prepared to unveil its own tax relief and budget plan The Treasury proposal to raise the top income tax to 40 percent faces revision and debate as leaders seek early passage While discussions consider broadening taxes to raise revenue and fund relief measures the approach marks a shift from administration priorities toward a balanced budget and economy.

Washington CNS House Vomnvernis Ingielation Hoover Treasury

Final Work Is Begun on City Budget Report

City officials opened talks on the 2.8 million budget as Mayor Chambers and the council plan to trim departments and possibly cut payroll. The plan includes raising revenue through taxes and fees, with a goal to balance the budget before the new fiscal year.

Mozidas M Chambers Oan Chanbers Mandy Masor

Fort Sam drainage request fuels city action

A Fort Fort Sam drainage proposal draws army response as local officials seek a formal drainage system to redirect water from Argonne border area. City nominating offices and council members weigh action while awaiting Army guidance and potential river or canal interventions.

Rxpcerca Weanesway Howeven

Freedom for Mooney Protest in Washington D C Meeting

A meeting at the Little Quaker meeting house in Washington gathered several hundred people to urge clemency for Mooney. Senators Wheeler and Dom, plus labor leaders, pressed for a pardon and for publication of the Wickersham report on his case, amid chants tied to labor battles.

Washington, D. C Inn Mooney Unover Wheeler Moodom San Francisco Warn Manner Wickersham

Autopsy Inconclusive in Fernanda Gireman Death

Fernanda Gireman aged 25 of 200 Davia Street died Monday morning from unknown natural causes after an inquest by John R. Shook. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at Mare Gaerrer funeral parlors with Rev. James E. Sullivan officiating. Survived by widow Antres Gunman, mother Petra Guan Tree, three brothers An trees Tose Mulent Gri ithree sisters Mes. Sara fepeula Mire. Inrtenge sid Miss Tydin Guzman.

Fernanda Gireman Davia Skreet San Jacinto West Martin John R. Shook James EL. Sullivan Antres Gunman Petra Guan Tree Brothers Antrees Tose Mulent Griithree Sisters Sara Fepeula Mire

Propose Limit on Futures in Grain

Washington January 20. The House agricultural committee discussed a 2,000,000 bushel limit on any long or short grain futures trading. T. O. Travel, grain titles administrator, argued the limit as far as possible should go. He warned that banning short selling would close exchanges, while limiting short selling maintains a free liquid market.

D. Gy T. OW. T. Tavel Flo

Border Town To Stage Mardi Gras In Piedras Negras

Piedras Negras plans a four day Mardi Gras celebration starting February 6 under the chamber of commerce. The event features a street parade, carnival dances, masquerades, a phantom death and burial, and a torchlight finale with participants from neighboring towns and local schools.

Piedras Negras Ueliness Tunece Plaza Had Sid Thir Plaza Vidalgo Montay

Indian Federal Allowances Made Under Bill Provisions

A report indicates an Indian federal allowance bill proposes direct payments to native Americans in the West and interior regions. It includes a $758,3330.33 allocation from federal treasury funds and an appropriation of $2,470,760 from tribal funds for works and services tied to benefits.

Washington C., Inc Gseosea T.hat Interior Depnetiagne

Democrats Prine Department Bills in Grox, CO

A government spending bill moved to the House by the Democratic-controlled appropriations committee. Chairman Rycis defended policy while the tax and funding plan faced scrutiny over the coming year. The proposal totals 15.01 million dollars below current-year appropriations.

WasuinGrox, CO Rycis’ Pelicy Mmondalloux Calimatox

Congress Deliberates on Interior and Naval Appropriations

Congress takes up passage of a bill funding Interior and Navy operations. Debate continues in committee while all agencies seek reimbursements and program support amid ongoing restructuring efforts.

Naval Stryelon Skrarte Romalders

Bids Received on Police Radio Sets

City Clerk James Simcox announced two bids for a police radio transmitting and receiving system. The bid opening will occur at the next council meeting on Monday to ensure efficient equipment for combating crime.

Annon Mile James Simpsox Conncil Agmreig

Inquest Set for Woman Found Dead

Inquest tentatively set for 20 year old Mrs. Winifred Page Williams found fatally injured beside a road last Friday. Authorities announced a witness challenged the alibi of her brother Iain Williams who is an heir incommunicado on suspicion of manslaughter.

A.geles Winifred Page Willams Tonora Shey Katt

Wets Gain Inine, Solons Told in Letter to Congress

Nancy Curran, resident of the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment, argued that sentiment against national prohibition exists. She cited petitions and recent elections where states and voters repudiated the eighteenth amendment or refused enforcement, urging Congress to consider repeal.

Wasitingson Congress Nancy H. Curran Association Ele Balt Ileen Curran Ylale Jialfarma Mage

Allied Praises Prison System Tone in Reform Plan

In Austin on January 5 the Allied group lauded proposals to improve the prison system under management. The remarks highlighted modernization efforts and praised administrators for pursuing reforms.

Allied Praises Austin Jan Sligh Manneee Lee Sinimena Aiornier Hn Ersten A Inet

Senate Works On Aid Plans In Reconstruction Finwire

Washington Jan 25 The Senate moved to wrap up congressional action on the reconstruction finance corporation and advanced the base appropriation of 300 million dollars to ensure immediate cash the corps needs. President Hamner awaited nominations to fill the directorate of the new credit agency, with Charles G Dawes among the expected picks.

Washington, D. CO Senate Great Reconstruction Finwire Corporation Hamer Roeneys Charles G. da

Roosevelt Busy With State Affairs

Governor Roosevelt remains deeply engaged in New York State matters as he prepares for a possible presidential bid. He faces a demanding week ahead, while the flood of congratulatory messages from across the country continues to arrive.

Albany N.Y. Jhn D. Roocevelt New York Staté Biel

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