Tax showdown in Bexar as dads push for collection contract
Commissioners court set a 9 a.m. Friday conference with District Attorney John R. Shook to decide if the county will take over the collection of delinquent taxes estimated between 300000 and 690000. Pritchard of Fort Worth offers a 1 percent collection fee with claims of efficiency and legal steps only as a last resort. several county judges have endorsed his services while taxpayers’ defense leaders urge nonpolitical handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners Court
Tore
John R. Shook
Shook
Charles W. Anderson
Pritchard
Fort, Worth
Britchard
Mcallister
Gilbert Smith
Alison
Texas
Commissioners Associationr
M. Leath
Rusk
Pat Kent
Beaumont
Robinson
Gilveston
Sid J. Caillavet
Orange
Bob Dhy
Dewar
Sam
Bennett
Auto Stamp Penalties Imposed for Missing $5 Stamp
Officials announce immediate penalties for motorists without the federal auto stamp. R F Wilson Jr says agents will tag vehicles with windshield notices and collect $5 penalties at the Internal Revenue Office, with potential warrants after May 19 and possible $25 fines or jail. Postmaster Dan Quill later allows stamp sales at post offices without penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Office
R. F. Wilson Jr
Wilson
Dan Quill
Tevenne Ngetils
Deaf Mute Boxer Admits Killing Wife and Baby
A deaf mute boxer at Peabody, David Herblit, 26, fled to police and confessed by writing he killed his wife Katherine 22 and their 22 month old baby Carolyn after beating them at home. The medical examiner reported both died from repeated blows. acquaintances noted the couple’s troubled marriage. The desk officer recorded the suspect’s statement: I killed my wife and baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peabody
Mass
Jefoce
William J. Cillahan
David Herblit
J. W. P. Murphy
James Murphy
Katherine
Carolyn
Murphy
Horblit Inc
Floods Sweep Cars Off Roads In East Texas
Heavy rainfall along Henderson Avenue East Texas drove vehicles into floodwaters. Seaman Lee Bonk Damuth of New London was hospitalized after his car left the highway between Laid Hill and Leveretts Chapel, clinging to a tree until rescue. Two women were saved from a caping vehicle near Overton. A semi truck between Henderson and Kilgore, driven by Clay Newley, was moved from the road by rushing water. Rainfall peaked over 8.95 inches in 24 hours around Henderson with broader Texas impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Texas
Seaman Lee Bonk Damuth
New London
Henderson Hospital
Laid Hill
Leveretts Chapel
Kilgore
Clay Newley
Truman En Route To Europe
President Truman travels aboard a battleship en route to the first Big Three talks near Berlin. The voyage includes a two cruiser task force and a small security group. Reports from Hendaye hint at arrival timing while aboard ship details reveal shipboard life and health checks as the president progresses toward the European conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abuarl Uhusser
Augusta
Histore
Truman
Oloser
Herlin
Churchill
Fremier Statin
Japan
Atlantic
Taid-Ocean
Missouri River
Radio Pet Works
Ohvichly
Truman Plans Tour of Europe's Freed Nations
President Truman plans a tentative tour of liberated European nations after meeting with a wartime task force. The path includes Iceland Denmark Norway the United Kingdom and the Netherlands coast ports with additional countries likely. He may inspect V 8 bomb operations and aims to visit nations where American forces are stationed while avoiding politically delicate Belgium France and a fragile Belgian cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WarSuincion
Truman
Europe
Tintland
Denmark
Rory
United Kingdom
Netherlands
Norway
London
United States
George
Engebeth
Roosevelt
Americ
Brogos
France
Lisk
Helever
Detinille
Ir. Roosevelt
Mediterranean
Iatter
Yalta
Belgium
Leopold
Substandard Homes Protested in Columbus Heights Plan
Sid Mugay, chair of the South Side Improvement League, protested a new Columbus Heights subdivision claiming substandard home construction harms the school system. Murray told Mayor Masermani about 1600 substandard homes on the South Side, with four children each, costing the district $68 per pupil annually while yielding about $2 in taxes. City Attorney Cobbs said the city could not halt the project. real estate developer Schaefer had filed a plan but no action was taken. The plan was later withdrawn and then filed with the county clerk. Murray vowed to pursue zoning action to enforce minimum building requirements for residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Heights
Sid Mugay
South Side
Legge
Tte Locky Ball Wednoedey
Murray
Masermani
Army Board frees officer drafted as buck private
Camp Blandings report says Public Relations Officer announced a war department investigation found an officer discharged for unsatisfactory service who had been drafted as a private. William I Dobson of Atlanta, 28, was released after a board reclassification. The case notes that commissioned officers discharged for medical reasons revert to inactive duty and may be drafted with automatic waivers in certain circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Blanding
Pla
Jilly Jr
Caph
Leon Theil
Camp
Theil
Dobson
Ursatl
Adjutant General
de Dobson
Dallas Bank Expands Capital to Boost Lending
Republic National Bank of Dallas announced a capital and surplus rise to 20,060,000 dollars. The increase enables a single loan capacity of 2,000,000 dollars, marking a strong postwar expansion cited as second to none in the region outside Chicago and Los Angeles corridors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
INS
Republic National Bank of Dallas
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Los Angeles
Local Weather Outlook: Clouds, Thunderstorms Midweek
Considerable cloudiness with scattered thunderstorms possible Wednesday afternoon and early evening. Thursday expected to be mainly cloudy with warmer temperatures. Wednesday afternoon highs near 42 degrees, Thursday morning around 72. East Texas faces unsettled conditions with showers along the coast and moderate southerly winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Texas
Chinese Fifth Old U S Airbase Reclaimed In Kiangsi Drive
Chinese forces announce recapture of the former Bincheng air base in Kiangsi province and move on toward Kanhalon, 210 miles northeast of Canton, as troops pursue Japanese retreating toward the abandoned Maj. Gen. Clair L. Chennault air field. Other bases at Moro, Si Chan, Yungang, Live chew, and Tauchung cited. In Kwángsi, Chinese forces advancing on Kwellin capture Chungtu, 30 miles northeast of Livehow, along the Line cupwa Tevellig highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bincheng
Kiangal
Kanhalon
Canton
Chinese High Command
Kanhsion
Sincheng Wen
Thwan
Claira L. Chennault
Moro
Sichan
Yungang
Nanning
Live Chew
Tauchung
Kwangsi Provints
Kwellinae
Chungtu
Livehow
Jap Fliers Seen Over Indo China
Chungiing July 11 A first time in the war the Japanese air force in Southeast Asia has opposed American planes, according to Lieut Gen Albert Wedemeyer. An OSS 14th unit force of 38 fighters was attacked by four Japanese fighters yesterday near Tinh Cam southwest of Vinh in French Indochina. One enemy plane was damaged, the commander reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chungiing
Japan
Southeast Asia
America
Albert Wedemeyer
Xh Tinh Cam
Vinh
Group Seeks FEPC Liquidation Funds Allocation
Washington July 1 The House appropriations committee recommended an allotment of 250000 to equalize the fast employment fineties committee. The plan aims to end a six week deadlock and move the bill toward floor action, amid controversy surrounding the FEPC liquidation effort and wartime agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Lyate
Uy Pitts
Balikpapan Bay Area Falls to Allied Forces
Allied troops report control of the Balikpapan bay area including the harbor and Pandangarh refinery complex after hard fighting. Australian Seventh Division units also attack Japanese positions on Mt Batochampur north of the port, as enemy hold remains strong elsewhere in Borneo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balikpapan
Borneo
Atl Phatn
Manion
Borteo
Balikpapas Bay
Pandangarh
Lery
Tony
Ima
Balikpapi
Blentert
Analisi
Mt. Batochampur
Allied Balkan Air Force Disbanded
Rome July 11 the Allied Balkan Air Force was disbanded in an order of the day praising the work of squadrons from eight nations Britain America Yugoslavia Italy. Air Marshal Sir Guy Gerrard led the formation's dissolution and the removal of units from service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
INS
Balkan
Fort Worth Soldier Feels 90 Percent Better
Fort Worth corporal Newman, who was sent home to die after three years in a Japanese prison, reported he feels about 90 percent better. His sister Mrs B S Long of Houston visited him and saw clear signs of improvement, bringing relief to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Jimmy Newroar
Anderson Outlines Firm Policy
Secretary of Agriculture Clinton B. Anderson told the Advertising Federation of America that America cannot feed the world and must inform citizens about food supplies and shortages. He urged state that excess demand is depleting reserves and proposed decisions on how much food to spare for Europe while ensuring domestic plenty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ins
Clinton B. Anderson
America
Europe
Anderson
Advertising Federation of America
United States
Telr
Department of Agriculture
Berlin Zones Agreed Upon
The Allied governing body reached an agreement in Berlin authorizing Allied commanders to assume control of Berlin at 9 am tomorrow as Soviet forces withdraw their occupied zones. Moscow reports indicate all Allied zones will be evacuated by then and food pool coordination continues. A foreign source in Berlin predicts cooperative postwar administration despite anticipated challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eell
Berlin
He Komineandatur
Garning
Teri
Uno Kommandatis
Berit
Moscow
Halling
Up-Draft From Wires Terrifies B 29 Bombers In Flight
A Tokyo War Front dispatch reports an incendiary raid on Wakayama by Superfortress B 29s led to intense updrafts from fires. Maj. Robert H. Langdale of Houston commanded a bomber that flipped over backward after bombs were dropped, with bombardier Lieut. Richard R. Baskett recounting the sudden midair reversal and crews seeing stars and the moon through the bomb bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japany
Wakayama
Robert HH. Langdale
Houston
Texas
Langdale
Bomber Command Headquarters
Guam
Richard R. Baskett
Holton
Kan
Lipit
Labts
Atlantic MN
Lo ‘Nairn
Py Mchow
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bexar
Ae Aggue
Laxpayers Defense League
Artur Michael
Walter W. McAllister
Frederic G. Oppenheimer
Fay
Sam Antone
San Ay Fonio
Topas
Ruby Stappenberck
Benton Davies
Dis
Wether Shook
Wil McAnister
Michael
Dmadria Radio Today
Hendaye
Wratington
Newport News
Arid Havel
Harey
Vaughan
James K. Verdana
Charles G. Ross
WH. Frees Nnn Matthews
State Department
Nate Sales
Charles &. Holden
Russia
Benjamin V. Cohen
Ayres
Tard Cant
State, War and Navy Department
Germany
Jong Lady
Antonio Water Company
Mang
Army Board
Nord
Polten
Jow
Thessalq Dobson
Thell
Witr E Dacharge Review Board
U.S
Indo-China
FEPC
Balikpapan Bay Area
Cpl. Newman
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!