Oppose Tax Increase on Gasoline Used by Army Airplanes and Automobiles
A campaign to exempt army air and federal vehicles from Texas gasoline tax will launch in Austin led by Acting Mayor Phil Fright. Governor Cody warned about fuel shortages for training at Kelly and Rockwell fields as the 1-cent tax funds decline. Moody will receive a special message arguing the state taxes federal fuel use. a bill to raise tax to 3 cents and a 2 cent delivery change also has been introduced.
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Governor Moody to Attend Fundraising Junior Chamber Revue
A two night musical revue at the auditorium will feature Governor and Mrs. Moody as guests with a box reserved. Tickets go on sale Monday morning to raise funds for the 1928 National Convention Junior Chambers in San Antonio. Jess Fehedrsals perform daily this week at 3 and 9.
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Hibernian Auxiliary Plans Evening Party
The Auxiliary of the Order of Hibernians and the Catholic Women's Association will hold an evening party at the association building Twes y night at s o'clock, announced by Hugh B. Wright.
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Stuart Star Refrigerator Ship Promises Preserved Northwest Goods
Tacoma dispatch describes the Stuart Star a modern refrigerated vessel with fifty five separate compartments able to carry fish frozen meats chilled meats and fruits at fixed temperatures for preservation. The ship sails to Europe loaded with Northwest perishable products and forty miles of refrigerator piping ensures safe delivery.
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Bity Bonds Due In City Treasury Wednesday
Acting Mayor Phil Wright reported Saturday that the city’s 5.6 million bond issue for municipal improvements should be in the city treasury by Wednesday. Expenditures will be authorized soon after and the bonds, approved by State officials, were sent from Austin to San Antonio for final legality checks.
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Dedicate New Durh In S A At Christ Church
Dedication ceremonies for the new church building occupied by the Bescon JC Christ will be held at 2 oclock Sunday with Rev T W Phillips conducting and Rev Lanier inviting his congregation to attend. Etherill will speak on This Stone and His.
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Peonage case heads to federal court after acquittal
International News Service reports in Corpus Christi that Sheriff Raymond Teller and five officers along with eight Willacy County residents face federal indictments for conspiracy and peonage. The charges stem from alleged forced labor during cotton picking and involve a grand jury action at Brownsville on December 18.
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Raymondville
Raymond Teller
Willacy County
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Frank Brandt
Lilord Dodd
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City seeks 650 foot government land strip for Dwyer Avenue expansion
San Antonio may ask the government for a 650 foot land strip through the Arsenal property on South Flores Street to extend Dwyer avenue and create two new auto outlets. Street Commissioner Paul Steffler said residents petitioned the city to extend Dwyer avenue and possibly Turner street across the river. The city commission will discuss the matter before approaching the government.
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Mrs Hunter Plans Poetry Book Release in San Antonio
Theresa M. Hunter and her son J. Austen Hunter arrived in San Antonio on Saturday to attend The Student Prince. She will remain for several days to combine business with pleasure and place her new poetry book with local firms.
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