County Budget Action Delayed by Equalization Talks
Bexar County awaits action by the board of equalization to set tax rates and adopt a budget. Auditor Garvey said valuations must be finalized after equalization, or the county could face payless paydays for county employees if payrolls cannot be processed without an approved budget. A business group pressed for a 40 percent downtown property valuation cut to lower taxes, but no agreement was reached.
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Kidney Pain Relief Promised by Cygtex Advertisement
An ad hawks Cygtex as a kidney aid claiming rapid relief for ache nights and various pains. It promises a free acidity tester, guarantees satisfaction or money back, and urges readers to ask their doctor about Centex.
Blue Star Ointment Claims Quick Cure for Itch Germs
An adpromises Blue Star Ointment melts away itch rash tetter foot ringworm eczema by soaking in quickly and killing germs. Money back if it fails, touting tested medicines.
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Feet Ailment Tips From Soaking With Hot Water
A reader describes sore feet and swelling from long workdays. They suggest soaking both feet in hot water for about 20 minutes to reduce inflammation and pain. The method aims to soften skin and relieve tiredness after strenuous activity.
Tenant finder ad sours notes in noisy rental blurb
Fragmented ad copy touts a tenant search service for an apartment, claiming expert negotiation and guaranteed results. It mentions a rate of 4.50 and promises to match tenants, with garbled phrases about TV times and a weekend window. The text includes unclear contact cues and stray names.
U S to Keep Eye on Bread Prices in New Alert
Washington July 6 The Justice Department will act against anyone who raises bread prices unjustifiably. Secretary Wallace cited Attorney General Cummings and warned laws against price hikes will be enforced. The wheat processing tax taking effect at midnight Saturday should not lower bread cost more than 13 cents per loaf.
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Justice Department
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Cummings
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Armada Waits Labrador Hop Through Fog At Sea
In Reykjavik Iceland on July 6 Italian seaplane squadron led by Air Minister Italo Balbo prepared for a second ocean hop to Labrador after foggy skies cleared. Twenty four planes arrived from Long Wonderry Northern Ireland 940 miles away flying low over rough water. The group aims to Cartwright Labrador about 1600 miles distant, with speeds averaging over 190 mph on the leg.
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Long Wonderry
Northern Ireland
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Cartwright
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Upward Course of Business Charts Season Trend
Washington, July 6. The production line on the commerce department domestic recovery chart rose despite adverse seasonal influences at the start of the month. Employment and payrolls rose less sharply. Increases in steel ingots, automobiles, electric power, lumber and other industries pushed the first indicator higher. For May and June, production was considerably higher than in 1932 and in June reached the highest level since mid 1941.
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Commerce Department
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Statisticiana
Ranger Indicted in Austin Killing
Ranger W. Byars was indicted by the Travis county grand jury for murder and assault to murder after he shot and killed J. R. Munro and critically wounded Mrs. Munro amid a neighborhood dispute over a garage right of way. Byars reenacted the killing for the district attorney claiming the gun discharged accidentally during a struggle.
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W. 5. Byars
J. R. Munro
American Exodus From France Hits Mission Work
July 6 in Paris reports Americans in France fleeing crisis as the dollar sinks. Methodist Episcopal church in France will drop activities except Chateau Thierry memorial by August 1, closing five churches, three schools and a community center. About fifteen hundred Americans have returned since January, with 14,483 residents at the start of the year per consular estimates.
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France
Methodist Episcopal Church
Chateau Thierry
Morris M. Hanis
Board of Foreign Missions
United States
Soviet French Confer on Credit For Tallitary Purchases
In Paris on July 6, Soviet foreign commissar Maxim Sitvinoff and French foreign minister Joseph Paul Boncour, with Premier Daladier, discussed a Soviet credit in France largely for Tallitary purchases, in a lengthy session.
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France
Maxim Sitvinoff
Joseph Paul Boncour
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Oil price rise boosts Texas crude market
In East Texas the price of crude rose to 75 cents per barrel, a 25 cent increase, with the Sinclair Prairie company posting higher rates and other major firms expected to follow. Belief in stronger refinery demand and possible government controls spurred the uptick, as Continental and midcontinent buyers pegged top prices around 85 cents for Oklahoma, Kansas, and North Texas crudes. Beaumont reports a 74 cent rate as of tomorrow, signaling a broader price uptick across the region.
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Slump Cuts Marriages Divorces in 1932
War Washington reports a census bureau collection through 1932 shows marriage rates fell below the willow mark for the first time in two years, with 7.67 new unions per 1000 people and 981,759 marriages. Divorces also declined from 49 percent in 1930 to 4.1 percent in 1932, signaling hard times in American home life.
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Warhington
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Census Bureau
El Paso Man Convicted for 3 2 Beet Possession
El Pasoan W T Welfinger, proprietor of 3 2 beet concentrate, was found guilty by a district court jury yesterday of possessing the contraband for sale. A one year suspended sentence was imposed.
Roosevelt to urge South to back repeal vote
President Roosevelt plans a direct appeal to the South to vote for the repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. He will send messages to Democratic national committeemen in Alabama Arkansas and Tennessee as voters head to the polls in July. Alabama Arkansas hold elections July 18 and Tennessee July 20.
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Roosevelt
South
Democratic National
Ploughs Face Powder Promoted As Best Value Choice
The ad extols Plough’s Face Powder as wise and economical, warning against high priced boxes and bargain brands. It claims Plough’s is the right powder at the right price, smooth and long lasting, and notes it is the largest selling face powder in the world, offered for 28e.
Rail Employment Increase Reported in April
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports that Class 1 railroad employment rose in April for the first time in seven months from 919,881 to 925,485. Compensation declined from 10,607,087 to 107,443,70% of income share remained unclear in the report.
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Friends Seek Release of Factor in Kidnapping Case
In Chicago on July 6, hope grew that John Factor, the kidnapped peculator, might be released soon. A cryptic note from his secretary Leon Bleat spurred optimism that guarded talks for ransom payment were progressing, with some observers believing the deal could be completed today.
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Leon Bleet
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Young Fairbanks Leaves Hospital Recovery News
New York July reports say Douglas Fairbanks Jr recovering from pneumonia ten days after returning from Europe. He was moved from Doctors Hospital to his mother's home and is expected to fully recover.
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Douglas Fhirbanks Jr
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Jack Whitlig
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