States push limits on federal income and inheritance taxes
A coalition of fourteen states led by Massachusetts and Pennsylvania seeks a constitutional amendment capping federal taxes on personal incomes and inheritances at 25 percent except in war or major emergencies. New York Legislature also considers the proposal, arguing the 16th Amendment lacked a check. Proponents warn of centralized power and loss of local self-government, while criticizing the New Deal and asserting the need to preserve free enterprise.
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Walter Winchell On Broadway Gossip Roundup
A long column of society chatter reports amicable settlements and weddings in high society. It mentions Lieut. Connor Doug Never a dull moment Bob Fairbanks and a former stepmother, plus fears and rumors about FDR era connections and Hollywood marriages.
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March of Events Warns of Domestic Fascism Rising
The piece argues that regulation and governance have shown bias at Washington over the past decade. It cites Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1932 and John Flynn’s As We Go Marching to warn that fascism could emerge in America from within, cloaked as patriotic reform. Flynn predicts fascism will be driven by Americans who distrust the current system and fear economic collapse.
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It Can Happen Here A Historic Day for Americans
An essay by Benjamin DeCasseres warns against centralized bureaucratic rule and global planning. The piece argues Congress would become a debating society while a strong executive controls states and markets. Polls open November 1 2, signaling a historic voter moment amid circulating views on democracy and tyranny.
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From L A Light Files March 6 1934 and 1924
The 1934 note cites the San Antonio Public Service Company report praising the shift from streetcars to buses as beneficial to the public and stockholders. A 1924 item discusses county tax collection disputes over fees dating back to 1914 1915 and 1919 rulings, with Judge Terrell's palloy noted.
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Col. W. B. Tuttle
John A. Bilter
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Teryell
Roosevelt Barkley break seen as historic political rift
Washington commentary traces the impact of Roosevelt Barkley events on the Democratic party, noting mass telegrams and letters, fears of dictatorship, and calls for congressional power. It discusses Barkley’s influence, McNary’s passing, and Republican leadership bets between Vandenberg and Tait, with Dewey as favored candidate by business leaders.
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Child Growth Treatments Show Gland Link
Doctors Rite Finkler and George M. Cohn of Newark studied 200 children with growth disturbances. About 20 percent lacked thyroid secretion and improved after thyroid extract. another 20 percent had pituitary issues treated with gland extract. Half of those treated with growth hormone showed better growth rates and well-being, while a fourth group received gonadotropin with notable gains in growth and vigor.
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George M. Cohn
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Growth and vitality gains from glandular extract treatment
Dr. H. N. Bundesen reports on bes-eterone, an extract from genital glands, used on children up to 18 years old. Treatments lasting one month to four years showed growth rate increases and improved vitality in about four-fifths of the group, with weight gain and stronger muscles. When growth lags, endocrin gland disorders specialists may find suitable glandular extract therapy brings improvement. Copyright 1944 by King Feas. Syd. Inc.
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Final Assault Ends the Alamo Defenders
Texas memoir redraws the fall of the Alamo narrated as a last stand. The last commandant, Big Travis, prepares to blow the magazine to thwart the Mexican assault, but a stray musket ball ends his hesitation. The final act closes as defenders fall to enemy swords and bayonets.
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Jim Bonham
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These Days By George EB Sorolsky
The Twenty first district of New York election analysis notes Roosevelt as sole issue in a by election. Bennet the Republican led with 10 136 votes while Torrens the Democrat won 8481 on the Democratic line and 3226 from the American Labor party.
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Lehman
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Navy Ferry Command Delivers About Three Thousand Planes Monthly
The Naval Air Ferry command reports a monthly delivery rate near 3000 aircraft to the Navy. The SAN ANTONIO LIGHT lists its publication details and Associated Press copyright notice, noting exclusive use of its news dispatches and local coverage.
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San Antonio
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Mail Subscription Rates in Texas and Mexico City
The notice lists daily and Sunday mail subscriptions across Texas towns and Mexico, with rates by year and month. It specifies various plans including daily and Sunday delivery, with prices and geographic coverage, and notes the matter is entered at the San Antonio post office under the Act of Congress of March 2887.
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