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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1939

Page

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Cosmetology Files Probed by House Committee Inquiry

Austin March 9 records end files at the state cosmetology board were ordered brought before a special house investigating committee. Rep Lan Alsup demanded the records after questioning Mrs Faye Stewart a board member. Stewart said opposition to pending regulations tied to abolishing the board amounted to lobbying. She denied actively aiding action against the bills due to pressure from citizens and testers. Carmen Callahan testified she was briefly employed in the board's office but resigned when assigned to undercover work in East Texas.

Austin State Cosmetology Board Brfore Special House Lan Alsup Faye Stewart Steward Carmen Crllahan Bboerd’e East Texas

Alice Man Sentenced Fifty Years In Murder Case

Barney Wallace was found guilty of murder with a deadly weapon in a case tied to the Nicholson theft and cart arson on January 21. He received a 60 year sentence, described as the heaviest in Tiny Wells County history, with testimony noting involvement of Jill Wells and Vic Nicholson amid chaotic events around Alice.

Alice Barney Wallace Jill Wells Nan Bert Nicholson Cay Wallace Nicholson Pacis Vic Nicholsons Tynan

Bill to legalize dog baiting advances in Austin

A March 3 report from Austin states a bill to legalize dog fece belting under total option advanced by the state affairs committee after a prior favorable report. Opponents voiced no immediate action, while advocates had not yet moved on the horse race baiting aspect.

Austin

Distillery Control Sparks Global Debate

A fragmented report claims secret control by a powerful ruling faction over a major distillery. The piece notes the world’s largest production facility facing unprecedented management, stirring international concern about energy and trade influence.

Spears Court Wall Voted By Committee

A March 6 report from Austin notes Genstor J. Franklin Spears proposes court reforms in Bexar County. Aimed at special practice provisions and calendar changes, the plan envisions four district courts with rotating terms and limited judge vacations. Competing bills in San Antonio seek concurrent jurisdiction and revised jury rules.

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Backache and leg pains may signal danger

A garbled health note warns that persistent backache and leg pain can indicate a serious condition. It mentions seeking medical attention, noting possible connection to age and other symptoms. The text references potential heart and rheumatic issues and suggests evaluation if pain persists.

Solons Debate Chain Store Tax Impact in Texas

March 6 dispatch from Austin reports a Texas House debate on a discriminatory tax aimed at chain stores and consumer goods outlets. Proponents argued the levy would shortchange chains, while opponents warned it would harm independent merchants and raise consumer costs.

Austin House of Representatives Texas Bis Gamp T. H. McGregor Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company McGrager George Purl Dallas

Doctor Responds to Indian Medicine Man in Mountain City

Dr George D. Waller, agency physician, rushed to Palita Indian village after a messenger cried that a man is very ill. He finds Publy, Paiute medicine man, in urgent need of aid and attends to him, delivering care longer than anyone can recall.

Mountain City Male George D. Waller Palita

Measures on Salary of Judges Reported

AUSTIN measures on judge salaries move to the senate after a favorable committee report. The bills aim to compensate special probate and related judges for services, modeled after regular judges. Provisions note governors appoint prolife judges.

Austin Marek Sve WsiMs Orowdite Tor” Sa Senate J. Franklin Boekve Sam Antonio Prolife

Munich Police Bars Jews From Carnival Procession

A garbled report suggests Munich police prohibited Jewish attendees from a carnival event claiming safety or propriety. It mentions prior prohibitions and references to attire and theater attendance, but the text is fragmented and unclear.

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