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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1945
Page
15
Representative Reed leads a House Republican tax study panel in proposing rapid corporate tax slash from 85 to 60 percent to curb excess profits and a complete levy elimination after Japan's war ends. He also urges a 20 percent reduction in individual income taxes to apply at war's end.
Ration board in Bexar county appeals for volunteers to assist with office tasks and distribution of second quarter ration coupons. Missing postcards and torn notices delay processing as 8000 plan owners await release of April 1 ration validity.
Street Commissioner Stetfler aims to close the year in the red by about 60 000 with police funds aiding. He seeks council approval for a west avenue paving project from Tredericksburg road to Gremlawn drive costing around 15 000 and a further 50 000 for Hilldebrand Pacific Shupson Hays Pale EY Mante and Zazzi Mare street work.
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Public discussion of the proposed snow city building code will be held in the municipal auditorium Ler 4. Christy, chairman of the planning board, announced Monday night. Each section of the code will be reviewed and voted upon by the council for enactment.
About 1800 orchids arrived from Mexico to San Antonio on Monday night aboard American Airlines planes for a local sale during the Easter season. District Graffle manager Ban Urquhart said the plants would be sold locally, with Betty Hindes announced as ticket agent at the Gunter hotel office.
Olive Kenner Reving Witherspoon dies in Gallatin Tennessee daughter of the late Joseph F. Devine of Andons. Funeral services held at a local church in Gallatin with burial in the Gallatin cemetery. She is survived by her husband and four sisters.
A 1908 Red Cross fundraiser exceeded previous records with a total of $16,300 raised in the midwestern area. The campaign was led by local officials who called the effort outstanding for military installations and relief work during wartime.
A constitutional amendment proposal to create a state redistricting board to redraw districts if the legislature fails is backed by the South Texas Chamber of Commerce. Ray Leeman, executive vice president, says the plan mirrors California’s 1826 measure and has committee approval. debate continues as lawmakers consider Senate and House positions.
Oil reports show multiple wells in Garlick County extending depth toward 2000 feet with perforations and new casing. Operators including Pan American and Arkansas Fuel report tests, pay zones, and one dry hole while others continue to grind deeper to reach productive formations.
Fragmented OCR describes a May 27 sale listing poultry and produce in Kansas City, with references to livan and deeesed souls. It mentions a March 22 date, a Voultry Chtcaro, and a satin reenints event, suggesting a local market or auction notice with unclear items and limited readable details.
The San Antonio livestock market report lists varied cattle data, prices, weights, and categories. It shows receipts, calves, feeders, steers, heifers, and stockers with prices ranging from about 10 to 44 dollars, plus miscellaneous notes on yields and consignments.
Fort San Houston Tuesday denied an AFL Nazi labor protest alleging use of German prisoners of war in construction. Army officials stated POWs would be used as helpers under supervision if available while civilian workers on site remain paid at union scale.
A third complaint accuses artist J. Ivesley of Kansas variations and worthless claims. US Commissioner A. V. Knight set a $4000 bond. A trench doctor from World War I era Colorado Springs claims invention of a town plan dubbed Unlantown, Pa.
Representative Oodle appeals to President Roosevelt to urge Sister Elizabeth Kenny to remain in the United States to continue her medical work in polio treatment. He argues her presence would bring hope and improve medical care while Congress plans with Speaker Rayburn on modernization of health procedures.
An OCR readout describes a March cattle sale with active bidding. It notes prices for calves and steers, fat cattle, and lambs, listing figures around 24 000 to 33 000 for various lots, and mentions terms like feeder calves and heifers. Strong entities include Fort Worth, Kansas, Chicago, and multiple price points.
A flawed OCR sheet lists burial permits and vital records with scattered names, ages, and addresses across multiple cities. Entries mention March dates, varying ages from infants to seniors, and numerous personal identifiers, underscoring a chaotic public notice row from a historical newspaper.
A cluttered page shows furniture sections with beds chairs dressers and tables, plus radio and piano ads. A mix of product listings notes prices, finishes, fabrics, and delivery, with several named firms and locations in San Antonio. The dense copy resembles a classified catalog of domestic goods and appliances.
Texas Trails Texas Trails reports the New Braunfels Future Partner of America charter will tour the San Antonio area Wednesday with about 40 members. They recently finished class projects on livestock and crops and will showcase a sheep and goat shearing machine mounted on an 8 foot trailer to aid ranchers.
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