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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1939

Page

12

Tax Proposals Stir State Legislatures Across the Nation

The piece surveys rising tax and license proposals in multiple states as governments face fiscal pressure. It notes stern rebukes from governors over spending, shopper and voter backlash, and organized taxpayer groups pressuring to curb levies. It highlights proposed increases in tobacco, gasoline, and professional taxes, plus new border duties and targeted levies on goods and services.

Forbes Federal Treaty Department Henry Motgrothin Jr Congress Roosevelt New York State Empire State A. Harry Moore New Jersey East Jersey Washington Georgia Kenneth ©. Frazier National Consumers Tax Commission All Indiatons Kansas Store Asilong Incom

Oil Leaders urged to check college records for hires

Harr od Vance of Texas A and M urged oil industry delegates to rely on complete college records rather than impressions when hiring engineers. He argued that a student’s class records show performance across varied work and that good college work typically translates to success in the industry. The two day session in Houston opened with B P Hubbard presiding and featured talks on oil development and pipe standards.

Harr Od Vance Texas A And College Station Ance Southwestern American Petro Jeum Institute Product Lion Plaza Hotel Vance Vatice Hubbard B. P. Hubbard Houston Tire F. A. Hall First National Bank At Dallas Upgrafser Oi Properties Texas San Antonio R. Y W. BicLemure Housto Bowlby Edgar Tobin Terrell Road

Oil Survey Notes Seeps and Tests Across Wide Texas Areas

Report details drilling activity and test results across multiple counties including Refugio Medina Nueces and Victoria. Engaged operators Morgen Gulf Gravis Doran McCampbell among others report sand tests gas shows salt water notes and varying production at depths from about 5200 to 6300 feet with choke restrictions and high pressure readings. A Texan gas and oil industry gathering at St Anthony hotel features speakers on gasoline tax and rationing.

Humble Oil and Refining Feek Wilduaé Habbronville Makine Cde Ciseecseeny Pis Stegeenarnree Aesence Morgan-Gulf, Oil Corporation Birdie D. Rooke Um Aransas Fass R. B. Bryant Losoya Ot Frank Grole Douglas Corgey Mc Campbell Sin Patricios Gravis Duval County Wildcat Parc Sweden Field Jim Wells County Tom’ Graham Oil Company N.C. Adams Grayls and Dorat Clark Denal Coole Gak County Harry Hotchkiy C. Wade Oakville Pettus Mcmuleen Holbrook and O'Farrell Company Tilden Elending Medina County Morgen-Gulf Ol Cooperation Birdig D. Rooke Ha Rosai Sax Patricho County Tom Gratam L. Robinson McCampbell S.J. G McCamphbell Victoria County Rarnsdal Oi Company McFaddin Estate McWaddin

St Marys Orators Plan Louisiana Debate Trip

St Marys University debaters will depart Tuesday for Katehiloches to compete in a speech and oratory event with teams from Leutisians State Normal College. The squad includes Joly Luter Wal Wells, enines Wall, Richard Carr, William Arkson, Bertined Pravza, Acklen, Franza, Garr. Arkson teams with Lattin, Lac ey with Wells. Impromptu speaking, after dinner events, and later discussions accompany the trip as the team debates across nine southern colleges in two weeks.

St. Mary's Louisiana St. Mays University Richard Carr William Ark Bertined Pravza Acklen Franza Garr Arkson Lattin Siti Lacey Wells

Fragmented Real Estate Transfers Across City Parcels

A sprawling OCR of property deeds lists transfers across numerous lots in multiple blocks and neighborhoods. Names such as Delfins Rubio Henry Seothey Lyda A Starr and firms including Crane Development are involved, with dates spanning March to December and values noted in dollars and installments.

Delfins Rubio Henry Seothey Les Hilerk Weer Lawn Park Von Lyda A. Starr Soinbwest Auartey Ieom Burst Park Theorice I. D. Anstey Trusting Abe Life Insurance Altuna Alpen Sipele H. Neweaher Frank Vloal Jake Tainon Heinen Roper Jr Meek Adlamon Mares Lewis Te San Tanway Ig Donia Ro Bunn Nogalitos Lumber Southland Life CM. Harves Alamo William S Williamsns Williamson Krack van EL Ete Antonin Ro Trevinn Marshall S. Pogut Dt. Olier Jou'k Alnyin Sity Ele Paw Vyilarer Carmichael East AL Blank Mae Heights Ron Ate ACF Moss Roy M. Horthysii Marche At Yead Pinkle M Boman Duncan Oember Steed Edgar R Wolf Prteus Et Ag Dereihen Mack Heaaty Mack SIAOD Leo Echnipker A. Go Williams Ruptes Feneral Farm Steries Corporation Marely TZU Packer Enc Vietatia Buthting Company T. Parnes Jr Maren Tei Total Nee, Sie RIO and Nly Sabww Ty Lay Ortheh Phock Eta Bedward Om Temce Et x Hawley

Marriage Licenses Listed with Names and Addresses

Vital Statistics records show numerous marriage licenses issued to individuals and pairs, with names including Hines with Tar eld, Salas with Martinez, Williams with Byirsiy, and others. The list cites street addresses, hospital references, and dates in March.

Jemes Rex Supe Mie Viuel Jighme C. Hines Zola M. Tareld Jose Salas Geenyora Marinez Lis Uranize Amd Cresencia Marinez Myre Pontaft 81S Hospital ST Mer Evins Jonetiny Williams Fort Sam Seilann de Ta Oni Imeere Stvert Diel Marc Santen King's Courts Fleamsia Criiy Seush Walters Bas Miles Damen Egnuce Mesanne Aireet Snes Pedry Cueils Stainel Hoerta Alvies Uae Duran Street Eh VleTa Arty Rance Atel Eaal Mem Krauetsiee Meena Thomas Uo Kay Iohin Roberta Yinane Larspiya Fey Ste Burnie Geonine Mmstebak Roberte Plan Wiel

Writer's Wife Death Probed In Beverly Hills

Police probed the death of 41 year old Mrs Edward Doherty wife of a prominent magazine writer. Her body was found in a sloping thicket in Benedict Canyon after a hike Tuesday night likely from a fall on the rocky trail. She had phoned her husband earlier saying she would take a walk from the Caron home.

Beverly Hills Edward Doherty Benedict Canyon Rocky Lneme Rewari Carron

Fire Alarm Reports and Minor Damages on City Streets

Fire alarms reported Wednesday across multiple streets including Herll, South Pine, Mast Moyston, and Cumberland. Small damages noted at several locations with no major fires. several addresses show $10 to $25 losses. National Used Gate-Exchange Week promotions appear in the period’s listings.

Herll Street Black Horse Street Agile Fire Imoyston Street Brush Sire South Chercy Street Liffard Cumberland Road Duwita Ais

Building Loan Meet Opens WSK

H Morin Smith of Kansas City addressed delegates at a convention session on Thursday. He urged associations to spend up to one half of one percent of assets yearly or four percent on advertising and service to boost institutional character. He warned most purchases result from buyer initiative rather than active selling and praised creative selling as honest, optimistic, and informative.

Bross H. Morin Smith Kansas City Cos Ibie Sally Rand

New Railroad Retirement Board Office Planned for Southwest

A regional office to serve five Southwestern states will open by June 15, possibly in Dallas Texas. An executive said the move aims to streamline retirement benefits administration for rail workers in the region.

TLAN Washington Railroad Retirement Board Dallas Texas

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