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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1931

Page

2

Tax Survey Impacts on Local Property Valuations Debated

The board of equalization discussed the value of Harry Adams's farm near Cibolo after Stoner's survey raised the assessment from 270 to 540. Witnesses testified on valuation methods, with Judge Wurzbach optimistic changes will resolve delays, and a public meeting planned at the Gunter hotel to discuss revaluation methods and new testimony requirements.

Oavis Davis Park Groner Board of Equalization Tesrimony Harry Adams Cibolo Adama Stein Adams Ken Thurman Barrett Henry Lee Taylor Wurzbach Wald Maes Taxyerg Gunter Hotel BexsroConts Fociaton Allision Real Estate Board Fudge Brooks Paul W. Adame Real Estate Bord Speahers

Navy to Enter Balloon Race at Akron July 16

The Navy enters a national elimination balloon race in Akron Ohio on July 16. Lt. T W B Settle from Wellington Li will pilot the Navy entry, with Wilfred Dosborl of Maternowns N J as helper. The Navy’s entry previously set a world record in the Jer races at Pittsburgh.

Washington, D. C Navy Akron Ohio Liewt T. WB. Settle Weslington Liew Wilfred Dosborl Matertowns Bete Pittsburgh

American Students Praised by Rector Domberg

Rector July 7 Julee Domberg of Ldege University returns from three months in America. He praises American college students as more studious and less distracted by outside influences than here. Duesberg spent the period between the end of football season and the start of baseball and track season.

Brucels Julee Domberg Ldege University America Duesberg

Virgin Islands Seeks Local Guard as Troops Withdraw

The Virgin Islands demand a native militia or national guard on the Porto Rico model after U.S. troop withdrawal. A precursor native force of about 300 under Danish rule is cited, with Secretary of War Kirley pressed for permission to raise a local garrison.

Universal Harvie, Sr. Hom Virgin Demands Virgin Islands United States Kirley Porto Rico Rendarmes Sintoned Fiere Te Andere

Printer Delivers His First Sermon in New Haven

Clarence Tremner, vice president of the New Haven typographical union, preached his first sermon in New Haven. A Yale divinity student while working as a newsman, he was ordained a Methodist clergyman in Brooklyn and will reportedly keep his newspaper job for now. Observers noted a large turnout of fellow workers. The item also notes Alabama farmers selling thousands of spring tombs through the farm bureau in its closing line.

New Haven, Conn INS Clarence Trremner New Haven ‘Orpographical Union Tremner Yale Divinity School Trooklyn Drevaner Alabama Tale Farm Bureau

City Leases Site for Job Bureau

Mayor Faul Stettler signed a lease agreement with Yeane for 208 Concho Street. The city will pay 33 dollars per month for one year to house an employment bureau serving the city and the United Farm Employment Service. The lease becomes effective July 15.

Actig Faul Stettler Yeane ‘Duesday Ls Concho Street Elty United & Farm Employment Service

Public Building Contracts Totals 88 Million Reported

The president's emergency committee announced awards totaling 38,675,076 for public construction projects. Since December 1, contracts awarded reach 1,545,106,568. The notice lists varied contract descriptions and bidders.

Waenrhart x P Bilo Strat Public Construction Erecta Aince

Tears Pianist Honored in Vienna by Mozart Festival

Miss Father Johnson a 24 year old Amarillo Texas pianist has been named Miss Mozart official soloist for the Salzburg Mozart festival marking the first time an American holds such a soloist post. She studied in Lincoln and has lived in Salzburg and Vienna for two years under renowned Austrian pianists.

Vienna Father Johnson Amarillo Texas Mozart Austria Johnson Blozart Ich Miss Johnson Lincoln Nebraska University Idool of Music Bas Co Bern Salzburz

Roasting Changes Musty Salt to Saleable Product

Roasting transforms musty salt into a saleable commodity for western mining regions. Fifteen minutes of roasting reduces odor and yields a usable salt product, aiding commercial supply. The process, developed by American Chemical with Utah bureau of mines researchers B. Brighter and Carl M. Dice, expands salt availability.

York Chemiby B. Brighter The of Utah Carl M. Dice Bureau of Mines Utah

Bail Denied in Austin Slaying

Casimeds Sanchez, 24, was bound over to the Travis county grand jury on a murder charge after a roadside shooting near Pougerville. Adelaide Torres died yesterday in Avalin hospital from bullet wounds suffered Sunday. The case stems from an argument over a car’s fate.

Austin

Brain light perception study by UC Berkeley researchers

July 7 Los Angeles reports on an experiment at the University of Southern California examining how two 100 watt lamps affect light perception in the brain. Researchers led by Dr Milton Metfessell claim each eye splits light to opposite brain cortices and a person’s brain side may dominate perception, altering perception balance when slides are adjusted until eyelids blink.

Los Angeles New Mekoil University of Huuthers California Milton Metfesse Department of Psychology

New Brunswick Gives Silver Moose to Arthur Train

In Mogose Hoof Fredericton on July 7 Arthur Train of New York was presented with a silver mounted moose head bearing the inscription presented by the province of New Brunswick. The gift, given at Porter Cove in recognition of contributions that improved recreation facilities, was presented at 2 camp in the tall timber.

Mogose Hoof Fredericton N. B Arthur Train New York Taseger Province of New Brunswick Porter Cove

Hoover Dan Mosindustry Shift to Colorado River Basin Forecast

Denver July 1 The Hoover dam center of the nation s electric chemical industry is forecast to move from Niagara Falls to the Colorado river basin due to cheap power and sites. George W Salone Nevada state engineer and Colorado river commission member says the dam will provide power at 244 mills per kilowatt hour, luring plants westward while Niagara power remains valuable for other industries. Next Electric Chemical Engineer meeting will be in Salt Lake City in October. Classified listings note directories and miscellaneous ads.

Denver INS Niagarr Falla Colorado River Froover George W. Salone Nevada Colorado Tirer Commission Colorado Malone Canada Siagora Walls Niragara Hoover Dam United States Electric Chemical Engineer Nagnciation of America Salt Lake City

Grandmother earns diploma after years of study

Mery Waite, 45, mother of five and grandmother, graduates from Neutral High School here after years of balancing family life with classes. She joined clubs and took art and literary courses along with required subjects, remarking on a mild sensation upon reporting for classics.

Mie IL Watte Eutral High School Mery Waite

Insects Imported to Battle Ticks in Montana Front Line

Two million insects imported from France are to be sent to the Rocky Mountain front in the battle against the dread spotted fever carrier. The insects proved effective in laboratory tests against ticks, but outdoor success remains to be seen. The note ends with a prompt to read the Swap Column in the Classifieds for trades.

Helena Mont Mefonce Rocky Mountain Foyer

Kemal backs cooperative co operatives for Turkey's products

President Kemal drafts a plan to unify Turkey's chief exports through farmer and producer cooperatives. He urges cooperative sale channels from farmers to consumers and proposes a government run mixed cooperative store for officials at Ankara Koy, later expanding to tobacco, silk, cotton and other items.

Angora Turkey Tayfoy Kemal Av Weli Ordnes, & Mixtel Presis¢ente Aehau-Koya Thack Bay Aw Born

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