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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1944

Page

4

Political Roundup Primaries to Reflect Choices for President

WASLINGTON May 1 41 In the greatest burst of political activity the presidential campaign has seen thus far Democrats will name delegates representing 476 national convention votes and Republicans will select 451 this month in 26 states Beginning with the Morida and Alabama Democratic primaries to Moron when states to cast 18 and 24 votes respectively will be chosen the two major parties will hold almost daily conventions and primaries By June 1 the Republicans will have selected 1006 of their 1059 Chicago delegates and the Democrats 906 of 1176 Governor Thomas E Dewey and President Roosevelt likely will continue their harvest of pledged delegates MacArthur will not accept the nomination and the drive to draft him ends Ohio Maryland Florida Alabama South Dakota vote on delegates and senate races with House and governor contests also on ballot.

Waslington Alabama Chicago Thomas E. Dewey Roosevelt Douglas MacArthur A. L. Miller Rneb Mac Arthur Pam John W. Lrcker Ohio Wills AR. Jones Baltimore Maryland Eumbert Uns Florida Claude Pepper Pepper Lister Ali James A. Stmpsot Birmingham Hill Q .Roosevelt South Dakota Glan Gurney House

Empire Meet Opens War Dominions Conference

London May meeting opened by Prime Minister Churchill with dominion leaders including Curtin Fraser King Smuts and Huggins present. Details of Western Front preparations discussed in secret session as war plans advance.

London May Lourerie Nanister Churchill Dominion Jon Curlin Australia Peter Fraser New Zealand W. L. MacKenzie King Canada Jan Christiaan Smuts Union of South Africa Sir Godfrey Huggins Southern Rhodesia

Government considers large family tax breaks to boost population

The Senate backed a simplified tax measure to cut large families' bills, offering up to a $500 deduction per family member. Senators argued for stronger exemptions to ease child-rearing costs and encourage growth, while others urged extending dependency allowances through college. The Ward seizure case sparked cross party ire, with inquiries and protests rising in Congress and among Texas lawmakers.

Washington Senate Jeni Eenmator Magnane B. G Ferguson R-Mich Downey D.-Calif Chanter Ward Case

Council Hears Letters on Annexation

City council Monday heard letters for and against annexation of surrounding territory. Twenty five anti annexationists sat in the audience but did not speak. A petition signed by seven homeowners in a three mile tract bounded by Olmes Park US 281 and the Jones Mallsberger coach urged rejection of annexation to avoid higher city taxes and burdens with no city benefits. Tax Commissioner Henry Hein supported deletion of certain land south of the city from consideration.

Senas Sam Bennett Olmes Park Jones-Mallsberger Henry Hein

Inaugural Rites Delayed for Continental Ceremony

Delays hit the inaugural rites for Continental's new audent as executives including Paul Carmichael and Jine to El Paso faced travel setbacks at San Antonio Municipal Airport due to weather. Plans for the first night in El Paso will be finalized on arrival. reception and dinner were slated for 7 p.m. at the Plaza Hotel.

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