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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1934

Page

2

Revenue bill revision offered after Senate Finance Committee vote

Washington March 22 prolonged congressional debate over the quarter billion revenue bill as the Senate Finance Committee approved broad changes. The plan shifts taxes toward big corporations and estates while easing for smaller incomes, with an estimated revenue near 300 million dollars. Estate taxes rise by fifty percent and several provisions extend until July 1 due to repeal timing.

Washington, D. C Senate Finance Committee House Harrison Neriscrat Mississippi Senate

Planes Ferried to Guard in Florida Amid Base Changes

The report notes planes ferried to the U S Coast Guard in Florida after orders to consolidate with the coast guard. Conner, former chief at the customs air patrol, now in San Antonio, delivered two planes to the Florida coast guard station. Virgil Smith and Robert Deuel, customs pilots, each flew a plane. It is believed the remaining six planes will be delivered similarly by Conner to the new base, dated with the present 43. The text also outlines tax policy changes including nuisance taxes on soft drinks and furs, foreign tax deductions, and a 2-cent bank check tax slated for repeal later. The income tax provisions cap at 4 percent up to $4000 with surcharges up to 9 percent above $1,000,000 across 28 brackets.

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San Antonio building plans rely on economy in office space

San Antonio building owners hope for favorable bids as federal building personnel shift. Officials expect only small offices or scattered space across the Post Office, with economy as a prime factor in housing selection. The Smith-Young tower was added as an unofficial applicant, the largest city building near park space for loading and unloading mail.

San Antonio B. G. Lucas Lucas Licas Pact

Uruguay Re elects Terra President 1939 Date

Uruguay reports Gabriel Terra re elected by the constitutional assembly he appointed to serve as president of Uruguay until 1939. The March 22 notice places Terra’s return in Montevideo with the constitutional body confirming the term. Terra previously led the nation and his continuation signals political stability.

Uruguay Terra Montevideg Gabriel Terra Urnensy

Lilyan Tashan Dies at 34 in New York Hospital

New York March 22 Lilyan Tashan screen star known as the best dressed woman died after an emergency operation at Doctors Hospital. She was 34 and had worked actively in film with recent projects including Jesse and Frankie and Johnnie. Edmund Lowe her husband was at her bedside.

Hollywood Lilyan Tashman New York City Edmund Lowe Int'l New York Lilyan Tashan Brooklyn Doctors’ Hospital Frankie Johnnie Nellie Biy Floreng Ziegfeld Broadway Chums

Hunter to Address Labor Temple Meeting in Wichita Falls

Wichita Falls candidate for governor Tom F Hunter will address a business audience at Usher temple Thursday discussing out of state owned chain stores. His platform calls for strict regulation and a sales tax on gross chain store sales. About three local merchants expected to attend. Hunter plans to open a campaign HQ at the Gunter hotel soon with Frank Haines in charge.

Tom Hunter Labor Temple Tom F. Hunter Wichita Falls Usher Temple P. mm Hunter Gunter Hotel Frank Haines Une Ban Athenin School Board Daign

Austrian Republic Dead as Gazette Proposes New Name

An official government bulletin declares the Austrian republic dead and outlines a new constitutional approach. It states the word republic will not appear in the state's name, referring to Austria as the federal state or simply Austria. The report notes discussions on the future formal designation.

Menna Republic St. Austria Austria

Delaware and Hudson Wage Dispute Ends Strike Threat

Albany dispatch reports the Delaware and Hudson railroad and its trainmen settled a wage dispute today, ending the threat of a strike by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers members. A Brady chamber of commerce banquet is announced for April with Dr Jack Ragsdale presiding.

Albany N.Y Delaware and Hudson Railroad Big Pour Brother Brads

Why You Should Never Cut a Corn

An old antidote claims cutting corns is risky and painful. It urges readers to buy Toe-Mint at the druggist to ease pain and remove corns quickly. The ad-like text promises immediate relief and healthier feet, touting safety and comfort.

Painful Piles Offerings From Quirk No Crulling No

Fragmented ad style notice touts internal remedies for hemorrhoids. Claims a Dr Leonhard Fax proved internal circulation causes venous stagnation and promises relief by internal medicine. Mentions historic names, dubious discoveries, and calls readers to seek cure through claimed safe methods.

Black Draught for Biliousness and Bad Taste in Mouth

Fragmentary OCR notes describe Black Draught as good for biliousness and bad taste in the mouth. A person, possibly Mary Curner of Ulureen, recalls using it as a laxative and claiming relief for cramps. The text blends historical brand mention with dubious remedy anecdotes.

Mary Curner Uurleen Anandi Aldon

Grant pardon to Bexar man says 1982 plea

A conditional pardon was granted Thursday to C. J. Beyer of Bexar County who faced a five year sentence for robbery by assault. Records show Beyer pleaded guilty in two cases in the Thirty seventh district court on May 17, 1982. Your copy of the Light's Free Rental Directory is waiting at all Piggly Wheely stores.

C. J. Beyer Bexar County Assait Austin Beyer Thirty-seventh District The Light

Burglars Rob Bank in Texas Night Break in

In Gainesville area burglars entered the Muenster State Bank at Muenster fifteen miles west of Gainesville during the night and obtained about $4208 in currency and silver after burning into the inner vault. The report notes ad copy and radio prompts irrelevant to the crime.

Gainesville Texas Muenster State Bank Muester

Kidneys and Rheumatism Advertises Cyptex Remedy

An old time medical ad touts Cyptex as a guaranteed prescription remedy for kidney and rheumatic symptoms. It warns of pain like nervousness insomnia headaches dizziness and skin eruptions from poorly functioning kidneys and claims a money back guarantee with a fairplay promise.

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