Audit of Hut TM books sparks county audit demand
Pab O Shaughnessy representing a group of taxpayers demanded an audit of County Tax Collector Albert V Huth. They claim illegal fees by the Veterans office and back tax charges, while Huth says fees are lawful and asks for disposition of improperly collected funds. County officials describe the move as political, noting prior audits and finding accounts proper in parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pab O'Shaughnessy
Bexar County Commissioners’ Court
As- Bresor
Albert V. Huth
Aldes
O'Shaughnessy
Huth
G Slaughnessy
O'Shaugnessy
Comptroller
J. W. Blappenbeck
Hull
Money and Metals Mixed Global Exchange Report
Foreign exchange values in New York show uneven movement with quotes in cents and percentages for currencies including Great Britain, France, Belgium, Germany, Holland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Portugal, Greece, Austria, Brazil, Argentina, and Canada. Metals section notes copper, tin, lead, aluminum, and wool prices, with London and New York market levels and brief shipping and store updates lingering in the text.
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Foreign Exchange
New York
France
Germany
Holland
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Phwland
Switzerland
Unntiolid
Portugal
Greece
Jaenhonon Kina
Austria
Bary
Urania
NGS
Brazil
Teklo
Shanghini
Monon
Beneo
Montreal
Vari
Sunas A. xNolnal
Obituary of Mrs Mageleine Stanton 84 at 112 West Theo Ave
Mrs Mageleine Stanton 84 of 112 West Theo avenue died recently survivors include her doxb and two sons Vir R and Walter DL James a brother Scatoy and sister Mrs Garrett Blanton. Services at 4 p m Friday from Akers chapel with Rev Jesse Sewell officiating. Burial in Missloyy Burial Park.
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Mageleine Stanton
West Theo Avenue
Robin Stanton
Johnson
Vir’ R
Walter DL. James
Scatoy
Sistor
Garrett Blanton
Akers Chapel
Jesse Sewell
Missloyy Burial Park
Defense costs the seven nations war cost 1946 summary
The League of Nations Armament survey shows in 1946 seven nations spent about $9.0 billion on defense. Russia led with $2.983 billion, Germany spent about $241 billion, per capita costs ranged from Germany at $38.77 to Italy $14.33 and Ethiopia campaign included. United States defense outlays averaged $7.10 per person.
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Rusgia
Germany
Italy
Japan
United States
League of Nations
San Antonio Livestock Market Report Mixed Prices on Cattle
San Antonio livestock market shows steady tendencies with calves and yearlings trading near Wednesday levels. Cattle receipts around 3,500 with prices ranging from 4.50 to 7.50 per hundredweight, plus breakers and feeders holding mostly firm. hogs and sheep noted lighter demand, with varied price movements across regions including Chicago and Kansas City markets.
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San Antonio
Nova Servicty Hocevity
Phareslay
Sau Antonio Kvaulueke
Draiays
Mont Olferimen
Maree
Nicady
Ulern
Cmcago
Chicago
Bengler
Wulk
Catia
Yriokura
Louis Livestock
East ST
Lou
Ap-Usda
Aloga
Suarkmelys
Jap Duake Monk
Willem
Yashink Tower
Wendy
Cotton Market Amid Mixed Global Signals and Weather
Market faced decline with prices 21 to 26 points below prior close as demand wavered. Dry hot weather across the belt threatened to quell sentiment while overseas, Liverpool and Boston reports noted modest spot activity and futures shifting, with various grades and months outlined in scattered price cues.
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Ortrans
Aalye
Totton Priver
Innit
Hensy Wali
Duis
Giant Swordfish Rams Fishing Boat Off Black Island
A giant swordfish rammed a 2 foot blade through the hull of a dory crewed by Isyre Bondzeru and Clie son about 200 miles southeast of Black Island. The vessel Andrew and Rosalie of Ginuvester harpooned the fish. bystanders watched as the sword broke off the weapon and the fight continued for life.
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Boston
Dory
Isyre Bondzeru
Clieson
Boudrens
Watllie Pate
St Lindbert
Andrew and
Rosalie
Ginuvester
Haudreau
Two Fined on Liquor Charges in County Court
Five more defendants were bound into county court for liquor violations as Epi menio Cervantes and Levis hiarexia of Yoakum joined Li Mauer and others in the case. Each was fined $100 plus costs for the charges.
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Jily
Fiies of
Gio
Tive
Li Mauer
Stata Tquor Agetts
Epimenio Cervantes
Levis Hiarexia
Apple Day Belief Sparks Odd Food Parade
Muddled notes describe Helen Troy championing apples as a health creed while a film production team disperses fruit to players and extras. The text blends film studio chatter with scattered phrases about past projects and stage life, leaving a fragmented scene of a big city set and unrelated details.
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Helen Troy
Big City
M-G-M
Fly Get
Wes
Wille
Chinese and Japanlines gird for North China battle
A crisis in North China prompts Chinese and Japanese authorities to mobilize. Nanking rejects settlement deals while Beijing signals reinforcement plans for the Twenty-ninth Army. Tokyo declares dispatch of troops from Japan to aid regular garrisons as tensions rise. Military leaders urge readiness amid possible mobilization and material requisition.
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Ghing
Dapan
Artic
Olin
Aca
Peiping
Ent
Forel Ulflee
Nanking
North China
Twenty-Ninth Army
Tue Spokcsman
China
Toklo
Japan
Uie
Joan
Ching
Hopeh Aod Ghahur
Ehuria
Ghirat
Manchukuo
Ger Suglyammn
Seytye Grist
Nort China
Gell
Teutaro Tue
Army and Navy Resurgib Association
Govirmment
Canton
Kress Leases New Building Deal Revealed In Court
A court action reveals Kress and Co will lease a new building on Houston Street next door to its present store. The 50 year lease with Life Insurance Co of Virginia pays 12,000 yearly plus 11 percent of gross receipts over 1,200,000. The filing seeks to compel the county clerk to file the lease and stamp tax disputes.
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Kress and Company
Houston Street
Life
Af Virghata
Te Kress Company
Albert
Trawalter
Wan McCraw
Contai
Texas
Charles M. Dickson
Life Insurance Company
Petiion
Gordlens
Ume
Diate
Kress
Kress Company
Dickson
Robert Lee Hobbit
N. A. Quittantiia
Enemies Warned of Soviet Planes Near Capitals
Moscow dispatch reports the Communist party newspaper Bravda warns Soviet Russia's enemies that their capitals lie within range of Soviet war planes. The notice highlights two flights from Moscow toward the American Pacific coast and is viewed by foreign observers as intimidation aimed at Washington and Tokyo.
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Moscow
Communist Party
Bravda
Soviet Russia
Tle
Pacific
Derlin
Tokio
Taxi firm adopts loudspeaker dispatching in Texas
Silver Blue taxi in San Antonio installs a loud speaker and micro phone for dispatching. The system relays driver requests directly to the central office at 560 Dole rue street with the option to cut out the device. Owner L G DeFrates oversees the line. Paul Saylor says Silver Blue is the only Texas firm using this method.
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Silver Blue Taxi Company
San Antonio
Severnl Horn
Dole
Roug Street
L. G. DeFrates
Paul Saylor
Texas
Grain Market Closes Mixed As Wheat Futures Fluctuate
Chicago grain market shows early gains fading as wheat futures retreat. Prices for wheat futures edge up and then slip while reports cite mill interests and Canadian border tensions affecting trade. San Antonio grain receipts list varying prices for corn, oats, and mixed yellow varieties with hay and forage values provided by local sellers.
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Chicatio
Chicago
Aldhrur
Ravites
Anl
Canadian
Tate Wayne
Wheat Way
Farm to Market Road Fund Granted in Dewitt County
A WPA grant of 7437 dollars for farm to market road improvements in Dewitt County was announced by the San Antonio WPA office. Sponsor funds total 5084 dollars and the project will employ 48 workmen for labor.
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Cubro
Works Progress Administration
Dewitt County
San Antonio
WPA
Stock Market Slips in Late Session With Mixed Rallies
New York July 15 stock trading showed a slow retreat with some resistance in Ralls and most major shares edging lower. Declines in fractional portions dominated the floor while U S Steel and American Smelting faced selling pressure as several industrials and rail issues drifted, leaving a cautious tone across the market.
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New York
Ney— Steels
Moter
U.S. Steel
Hethichem
Republic
Dangcal Motors
Ghtvaler
Douglas Aircraft
Tuferns- Hoan Mperbele Westerns
Union
Tee Ave
American
General Electric
Standard
T. "Foxe Corporation
Santa Sa
Northern Pacific
Baltimore
Ohio
U. S. Rubber
Goodyear
Sears
Power Peat Tihdaint Yeatinghouse
Donda
Poultry and Produce Market Report Chicago July 15
Chicago reports large mixed inventory with steady prices in poultry and produce. Receipts for hogs and poultry shown, with assorted grades and weights. New York market notes and price ranges for dairy and cheese. Chicago wheat and potato figures also recorded amid variable demand and limited gains.
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Cincago Lroduch
Chicago
APJ
Buiter
Inghorn
Plymouth Rock
New York
Shortage of corpses sparks call for more donations
Tokio reports a shortage of corpses in private university labs. Prosecuting attorneys are urged to supply equal shares of unclaimed bodies from criminals or victims for post mortem examination. Private school doctors seek corpses to advance medical jurisprudence for students. Winters funeral set in New York for Raymond O. Winters, 47, WWI hero and former Texas American Legion commander, buried Monday.
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Tokio
INS
Justice Ministry
Adiverdtiea
Zahool
Winters
New York
Taymond O. Wintora
American Legion
Texas
Hearst Praised by American Dental Association
The American Dental Association with over 40,000 licensed dentists telegrammed William Randolph Hearst to thank him for editorials and coverage supporting the Army dental corps legislation pending in Congress. Leroy M. S. Miner, president, lauded Hearst for recognizing dentistry’s role in public health and praising his newspapers.
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Allanric
Congress
Dempsey Protégé Wins Technical Knockout Tilt
In Richmond Indiana on Wednesday Red Burman, heavyweight protégé of Jack Dempsey, defeated Slami Ketchell of Newark New Jersey by technical knockout in the later minutes despite a 35 pound weight disadvantage. Wendell Rupp, Indiana middleweight champion, knocked out Paul Cortland of Newark in the second round after Cortland’s jaw was broken.
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Corbinna
City Hall Closed by Court Subpoenas in Del Rio
Del Rio witnesses in the Europe trial of City Clerk F. Howard and Commissioner Otto Koog were subpoenaed. City Hall closure followed as leading businessmen Belun Montague and other officials were also summoned to testify about alleged embezzlement.
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del Rio
Europe
F. Howard
Otto Koog
Tre Closuys
Dudge Belun Montague
Lylete Botests Edge Deving In Close Baseball Game
Lyte Botests beat Deving 2 to 1 on Afseon Field in La Co Ste region. Large crowd watched as the Bobcats prepare to play LaGeste Sauz next Sunday afternoon at La Coste.
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INELE
LA Coste
Lytle
Texas
Lyte Botests
Anotter
Deving Nine
Tig Afseon
Bobcats
Nex Sungay
LaCoate
LaGeste Sauz
Pather Arrested in Lansdowne Fire Arson Case
Albert Knight, 83, arrested for arson after being found at his Lansdowne home. He was jailed again on new charges of attempting to murder his three daughters to collect life insurance.
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Pather
Lansdowne
Albert FR. Knight
Abe
Sheep Mask Case In Court Seeks Damages Over Infringement
In Thirty-seventh District court Ttigation, TtJ Drajoo and Paul Peoples, operators of Rock Mask Distribuling company, seek 10000 in damages against James A. Caldwell and Willie Ruby. They allege infringement of rights in the manufacture and sale of sheep masks. Caldwell allegedly broke a five year non compete, previously selling Buck Mask products. Ruby is said to assist Caldwell in producing similar masks.
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Thirty-seventh District
Paul Peoples
Rock
James A. Caldwell
Willie Ruby
Drejoo
Peoples
Caldwell
Ruby
Jnasmuch
Espage
Schooner loses head sails in storm off Washington
In a stiff westerly gale near Bellingham the five-masted schooner Vigilent, an ancient lumber trader, ripped back three sails and left one of her 14 crew injured. Captain Charles Melberg gave a brief reply when asked for details of the 26 day Honolulu voyage, saying only unevertfat.
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Bellingham
Wash
Thly
Pork
Josh
Honolulu
Charles Melberg
Interior Department Funds to Be Argued
Washington July 1501 legislators forecast a lengthy parliamentary date in the house to consider the 16,000,000 interior department supply bill. The senate added about 15,600 to the 120,000,000 fund approved by the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasiington
House
Senate
Interior Department
Australian Team to Debate Japs in Asia Tour
Australians on a debating tour expected Aug 15 to participate in a series of exchanges with representatives of Japanese colleges. Two Melbourne University students are slated for a mock tour of Japan, Korea and Manchuria. Topics have not yet been disclosed.
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University of Melbourne
Japan
Korea
Manchuka
St. Louis Teemen Ready for National Public Links
Led by Ray Gates the golfing policeman who had 151, four St. Louis golfers qualified for the national public links tournament to be held in San Prondena August 0 to 16. Those accompanying Gates and their scores include Frank Maloney and Spencer, Bers ey 150.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Louis
Ray Gates
Gates
Frank Maloney
Bersey
Taylor Golfers to Play Open at Lost Pines
Taylor golfers plan to enter the open tournament at Lost Pines golf course in Bustrop state on July 26. Entered are MM E Williams Wilson Armstrong T S Brunner John L Brunner John H Miles Crawford Booth A Privatmeyer and Job Griffis.
Horbby Report Details US Border Traffic by Ports
Custom collector Harry P Horbby released a fiscal report showing 974642 people entered the United States through ten entry ports in his district. The data lists 1493506 Destrians, 284701 buses, 78,401 passengers, 1787 ILI passengers, and 860368 vehicles including 424 airplanes carrying 3198 passengers. Trade and duties totals appeared, with a 90280 tollage and duties around $54940, plus a tollage tax of $22 20468.
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Harry P. Horbby
United States
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