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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1935
Page
2
A statewide special election in North Dakota turned back a retail sales tax plan that began May 1 for a two year period. Opponents claimed victory as a major tax policy shift unfolded, following a contentious campaign. The outcome, announced last night, reversed a measure backed by supporters and marked a political setback for those who promoted the tax.
The San Antonio manufacturers' association endorsed a measure to prohibit prison-made goods in interstate trade, backing Texas prison-made goods law to enforce state restrictions and aid federal governance. Malaria deaths reach fifty four thousand worldwide with reports from Colombo noting 49,000 children dead from malaria in the current year.
Reinforced student groups press to oust Tomes Garrido Ganaval from Tabasco’s dictatorship as four students die in clashes. Bodies flown to Mexico City for burial while Villa Hermosa hosts burials of followers and leaders amid rising tensions and planned new protests.
A mass meeting in Houston drew 1060 attendees to oppose the state dry amendment repeal scheduled for August 24. Bishop H. A. Boaz of the Methodist Church and Bishop George V. Trutt of the Baptist church spoke as leading figures in the rally while urging action from Texans to defeat repeal.
Belfast reports another death from disorders following Orangemen’s Boyne anniversary celebrations. Gunfire claimed a sixth life as unrest continued, with officials tallying casualties amid the protests and clashes.
A reader report notes car owners tested Gulf Gasoline for three weeks comparing mileage starting pickup power and overall performance. Most testers found Gulf inferior to a rival brand on several metrics while a minority praised certain gains.
An American observer recalls the Kharkov tractor plant where workers face strict passes, guard posts, and a hostile hiring process. Tourists praise Soviet labor while locals suffer hunger and bureaucratic control, noting poorly trained engineers and chronically failing machinery.
Examiner Jeving L Koch urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to set future rail passenger fares at 2 cents per passenger mile in coaches and 3 cents in Pullmans, with a 4s 4 reasonable maximum basis. The present rate of 2.6 cents per mile was deemed excessive. full commission action is expected in months.
An official from the corps and advisor group supervise educational and welfare activities in Austin with officers including Captain Robert J. Seared and Second Lieutenant Harrell G. Mal. The event involves coordination with local welfare offices and a focus on civic engagement.
Epic Democrats of Bexar County plan a meeting at the Gatater hotel at 2 p.m. Thursday. J. Waitten, national EPIC official from Los Angeles, will be guest speaker. Chet C. Hayington of San Atha will preside.
The readable fragments reference a coating or medicine named VEAL pusotaten with claims of immediate effect. Other garbled items mention a person or place likely associated with a product or remedy and a vague discussion of purchase or use in a dated context.
Secretary Hull faces Senate criticism over a Soviet Russia trade pact described as illegal. McCarran and Dickinson charge the pact lacked proper announcement and raises questions on reciprocal tariff act authority. State Department says tariff reductions were authorized by law and asserts the agreement is under statutory power.
President Roosevelt endorsed the new Ruslan and Itra aan trade agreements, expressing belief they would raise employment. He discussed tariff reductions and noted more Americans could be put to work making steel products under the pacts, speaking at his regular press conference.
Soviet Arctic hero Levanevsky plans a nonstop flight from Moscow to San Francisco to aid stranded Chelyuskis survivors. Navigator Levchenko and Assistant Pilot Baidukov will accompany him, with Levanevsky familiar with the route as he scouts ice fields during the rescue effort. Weather conditions will determine the launch window for this high profile Arctic mission.
In New York July 19 1 Clen diay Ryan Jr winner of an annulment action against former Countess Marie Anne Wurmbrand Stuppach in Supreme Court yesterday refused to comment on a report he asked the Roman Catholic Church to approve the action Both Ryan and his former wife are devout Catholics.
Reported clashes erupted today in Meshed between Persian government forces and civilians amid protests over a royal decree demanding European dress. The unrest follows the retreat of conservatives who oppose the order in the 45,000 population city. A two story center-room furnished house at 501 East Evergreen is for rent at 40 dollars a month.
Fragmentary line notes the largest ngrels are Tound ls in Florida and Cuba, with unclear context and no readable dates or events.
An advertisement touts Zemo as a soothing cooling healing remedy for eczema, itching, and dermatitis. It claims relief and rapid results with tested approval and availability through druggists at one dollar.
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