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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1947
Page
1
Davis Wednesday announced a budget increase is needed for a reassessment program. He said more employees including appraisers and a qualified supervisor are required to begin immediately to address inequalities this year. An auditor experienced in dising was sought to oversee personal property assessments.
Humidity at 11 am Wednesday 63 percent, June mean 65 percent. No precipitation in past 24 hours. month total 0.33 inches, year 7.51 inches. Sunsets 7:31 pm, moon phase Sulut, moonrise Tuesday, winds south 12 mph at 11 am. Tides at Armsad Pass: highs and lows listed. mean temperature 84. Tourists weather table lists multiple cities including Amarillo, Denver, Houston, Chicago, Newark, and more. RANCHERS WIN: Third Court of Civil Appeals affirms permanent right of way across Carlton ranch for William Dierks and farmers.
President Truman will not act on the 4.0 billion income tax cut bill before leaving for Kansas City Friday morning. Secretary Ross said the bill has not reached the president's desk, with Congress having completed work yesterday. Truman plans to address the 35th division in Kansas City, a unit he served with in World War I, after which he may go to Canada. Army funding battles loom as House Democrats push to restore 40 million for new aircraft procurement. The Senate-House Economic Committee schedules a June 23 hearing on a business outlook survey showing expected price drops and wage increases for the rest of the year.
Washington reports details of weekly wage withholding under the tax bill sent to the White House. The chart lists tax brackets based on income, with rates ranging from 3 to 40 percent and specific dollar thresholds for each bracket. The document outlines amounts withheld for different weekly earnings and mentions implications if President Truman approves.
San Antonio Teachers council executive secretary C Walker said reports from Texas towns show maximum salaries from Trouston at 4600 to Galena Park at 42000 and Pasadena to 4200. The minimum is not listed yet but a $2000 floor is provided by a recent legislative bill. Portwood cites top San Antonio pay may exceed 3000 for a 4 MLA degree with 12 years' experience. Light want ads offer cash or job help at Dial F-2231.
Civic Opera group seeks expert dancers from Chicago to audition in Los Angeles for parts in Sally in Our Alley. Auditions led by Lawrence Carra from Carnegie Hall begin 7:30 p.m. in the east wing of the Municipal Auditorium. Enquiries via Dial F-1231. Enrique Romay, Mexican consul general, heads a 16‑member Chicago delegation touring San Antonio.
A ceremony in Mexico City will present a medal to President Mis Jenel Aleman at the national palace. The event highlights official recognition by national authorities and reflects continued cooperation with Mexican leadership.
An advertisement claims quick eczema relief with Blue Star Ointment. It asserts the product calms pimples and itching in a single application. A testimonial credits Paulie with helping healing and warns against money-back failures.
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