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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1931

Page

4

Revenue Decline Pushes Treasury Shortfall Ahead

Washington March 21. Income and corporation tax receipts through March 19 show a $145,000,000 drop versus last year, signaling a likely monthly shortfall of about $815,000,000 or more against a $3.450 billion target. Weekly and daily figures indicate steep declines in receipts, totaling about $1.25 billion for the year to date, while expenditures run higher by roughly $220 million.

Washington, D. C Treasury Id Mellon Oll Cources

Estimated receipts and expenditures in historic budget figures

SPEAKER estimated receipts at 4,177,041 410). But probably tary will pot exccut 3, 570,000,000. Expenditures probably wil reach S4,574,000,000.

Bridge expert Culbertson slated to speak in San Antonio

The Bridge World editor Culbertson arrives Tuesday for a lecture at the Casino club at 2 PM on the forcing system in contract bridge. He will be greeted by Mrs. William C. Ryan and introduced at the dine. A luncheon at the Menger, a city tour, and a charity proceeds event follow with Brownsville’s Mrs. St. By Creager among prominent guests. Culbertson departs Tuesday night for New York.

Fly Cullertson Bridge World National Bridge Association San Antonio Casino Club Mra William C. Ryan Jeaing San Antonin Culbertson E. A. Wilson The Menger Mre. St. By Creager Brownsville National Republican Texas Alovabers Atutisesip Hay New York

Archbishops Palestine Visit Faces Vatican Warnings

The Arch bishop of Canterbury plans a Holy Land voyage aboard J P Morgan’s yacht as part of a health cruise. Vatican officials warned Britain to cancel the Palestine trip or face grave complications, while noting no attempt to stop the journey.

Tou Universal Srevice, Inc Atican City March Canterbury Holy Sepulchre Jerusalem Vatican J. P. Morgan Holy Land Palestine Holstechen

Wilbur Aid Named to U.S. Oil Board

Washington March 21 Northcatt Ely was named executive secretary to the Interior Secretary Wilbur as a member of the technical and advisory committee of the federal oil conservation board Fry succeeds Georgette Smith who resigned to join the federal power commission The board plans an April 6 hearing for the states advisory committee on stabilizing the industry.

Washington, D. C Northcatt Ely Interior Wilbur Federal Oil Conservation Board Fry Georgette Smith Federal Power Commission

Lamont Predicts Fewer Jobless in 10 Day Bermuda Tour

Secretary of commerce Robert T. Lamont forecast a drop in unemployment during a 10 day Bermuda vacation sailing today. He said the nation’s jobless total was around 0,02, 000 and noted European trade is holding its own.

New York Unem Wid-Sroomer Robert T. Lamont Forness Bermuda Lamont

Capitalist Ends Life as Wife Approaches Home

In San Francisco on March 2, Liuitenant Emory Winship, 89, a prominent capitalist and war member, shot himself as his wife Dorothy Winship, 35, arrived at their front steps. Dorothy stated he had drunk heavily for a month and that they had separated. He was brother to Maj. Gen. Glanton Winship and managed the Katherine Dillon Winship estate valued at $1,500,000.

Ban Francisco INSJ Liuitenant Cormander Emory Winship Teliret San Francisco Hert Dorothy Winship Vocietr Macon Ehe Pollor Winship Glanton Winship Pdsocnte United States Army Katherine Dillon Winship

JARRATT CASE POSTPONED IN INTERIM CERTIFICATES HEARING

Intervenors and receivers attorneys agreed to a later federal court date for a hearing on a proposed compromise of interim certificates in Jarratt affairs now under receiver control. Some unsecured creditors urged more time to review the plan. receiver Th. J. McMillan was appointed February 7, 1940.

J. B. Jarratt St. Jarrait Th. JT. McMillan

Ex-Wife Seeks 40 000 in Suit From Wife No 2

Dethroit March 24 The Rev Frank L Fitchett a Methodist clergyman and former editor of the Michigan Christian Advocate is involved in a 10000 alienation of affections suit brought by his divorced wife against his present wife. He is also party to a suit by his stepson to annul his second marriage. Names include Mia Lottie Fitchett Blanche Lightbody Fitchett and Matthew Lightbody Jr. The first wife seeks 40000 alleging prior misconduct by Fitchett.

Dethoit Frank L. Fitchett Michigan Christian Advocate Ault Fitebett Mia Lottie Fitebett Allion Mich Blanche Lightbody Fitchett Matt Lightbody Matthew Lightbody Jr Lightbody Jr Fitchett

Insurance tax hearing set in Texas legislature

Austin March 21 Representative PR Anderson schedules a hearing on a bill taxing insurance premiums of domestic life insurers. The measure proposes a tax of no more than percent of gross premium receipts with a potential reduction to percent of investments. The move is seen as an opening wedge in efforts to repeal the existing law requiring out of state life insurers to invest 75 percent of Texas reserves in Texas securities.

Austin OL. Anderson Aguessment Sraus Axes Ife los_the Anderson Reberlson Insurance Texas

Besutiful Sueshing Dase Dy Pitchnaing Used Car Ad

Classified note notes a used car sale with a promotional claim. No firm details on model year price or contact are provided in readable text.

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Owners Must Pay for Dogs' Damage

Marion Ohio March 28 residents must pay 114 for sheep killed by dogs under a ruling by county dog warden Dale Nheads. Elmer Parish and Brank Shreek allegedly failed to preserve fund as per county provision.

Marion Ohio Marion County Dale Nheads Elmer Parish

Woman in Critical Condition After Poisoning Attempt

Minnie McMullen aged 48 of Boutb Ban Marcon Street is in critical condition at Trobert BE Green hospital after suspected poisoning. Police found a note near the unconscious woman saying she planned to join her daughter Iljian, who died last year.

Minnie McMullen Boutb Ban Marcon Street Trobert BE. Green Hospital Hosmtal Iljian

Negro Sentenced to Die in Chair

Tease Amanilio reports Will Moore, a condemned man, was sentenced to death by the jury in district court for the March 4 slaying of 14 year old Munt Pete Moore in Tucumcari. The boy was shot as he entered a downtown hiring office and was lured by a friend who registered there.

Amanilio Will Moore Munt Pete

Mad Dogs Ravage Los Angeles Streets

Reports say vicious dog incidents surged in Los Angeles with 19 cases recorded in the past week. Dr George Tarrleh, city health officer, filed complaints outlining the danger and calls for action to curb the attacks.

Los Angeles Wirenan Service Tos Angeles Aleroth Perenne George Tarrleh

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