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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1933

Page

2

Sales Tax Bill Consideration Doubtful in Texas Legislature

In Austin on May 2 prospects for a general sales tax bill are dim as the House refuses to consider the proposal. The 73 to 51 vote against suspension delays action with few session days left. Representative Harold Feyton of San Antonio authored the bill, criticized as badly drafted, and it now lies before the Senate. The executive urged passage to bolster the treasury, while other tax measures proceed amid unemployment relief talks and mortgage relief proposals.

Austin Taras House Harold Feyton San Antonis District Court Oil and Gas Conservation Agency

Breweries Strain to Meet U S Demand in Mexico City

In Mexico City May reports from all Mexican breweries show capacity operation as demand from the United States for 3.2 beer presses breweries to keep pace with domestic trade. The economy minister received word that breweries struggle to satisfy both export and home markets.

Mexico City Mexico United States Republic

Peru Under Army Guard After Assassination

Lima May 2Under a state of siege mourning prevailed for President Tats M. Sanchez Cerro who was assassinated Sunday Civil courts kept functioning autopsy showed two shots to the back with one bullet hitting the heart Abelardo Hurtado de Mendoza the assassin was killed by troops near the scene Thousands filed past the bier as the body lay in the cathedral

Lima Tats M. Sanchez Cerro Serge Martie Thessassin Abelardo Hurtado de Mendoza

Banker and Judge of San Angelo Is Claimed by Death

SAN ANGELO May 2 Judge W C Blanks sixty died at his home here late Tuesday He was chairman of Central National Bank and former president and a member of the commission of appeals at Austin He wrote the citys present charter and helped organize the city manager plan He served as park board chairman and is survived by a widow two sons and two daughters Burial will be Tuesday afternoon

San Angelo W. C. Blanks Central National Bank Commission of Appeals Austin San

Bayer Aspirin Relief for Neuralgia and Head Pain

Relief from neuralgia and head pains is claimed from Bayer aspirin tablets made by the Bayer process. The text asserts rapid relief, safety with no heart depressants, and universal usefulness for neuralgia toothaches and general pains, noting quick dissolution and dependable dosing.

Doe

London hears for coming Roosevelt may attend world conference

Special dispatches from the United States noted Roosevelt might attend the world economic conference, startling members of Norman H. Davis's mission in London. The Washington government gave no statement and American officials in London doubted any plan.

London United States Roosevelt Norman H. Davis Washington

Nine Questioned Over Stoning Incident Near Davilat

Police questioned three men Wednesday in connection with a Monday night stone attack on Davilat at 526 East Hul Sache Avenue as he returned home from town. Savila reports being struck near his home while a barrage of stones hit him under threat. Patrolmen collected the three suspects at the scene.

Davilat East Hulsache Avenue Savila Wadia

Marriage of Archbishop Offesh and Miss Namey in America

A marriage contract between Archbishop Offesh of the Syrian Orthodox Catholic church in America and Miss Marian Namey of Wilkes-Barre Pa was disclosed in Niagara Falls May 2. The contract signed on Saturday was witnessed by Louis Shahin and may violate church rules against clergy marrying. Church leaders plan to meet to discuss the situation as the archbishop, 55, and his 22 year old bride begin a honeymoon on a farm near the city.

Niagara Falle Afiimiog Offesh Brooklys Buceh America Miss Marian Namey Wilkesbarre Louis Shahin Ofiesh

Boy's Ear Bitten by Unknown Attacker in El Paso

Police hunt B Tan after a year-old Faustino Mendiola sustained a partially torn ear in an assault on the 800 block of South Laredo street. The boy, treated at Robert B. Green hospital, said the stranger attacked him while he walked home Monday night.

B Tan Faustino Mendiola el Paso Street Robert B. Green Hospital South Laredo Street

Elevator Shaft Fall Claims Life of 80-Year-Old Man

Geronimo Cavazas, 80, died after a one story fall into an elevator shaft at A C Toudouze Hardware, 1211 West Commerce, Pearsall. He entered the store Tuesday afternoon asking for directions to the restroom and was heard screaming before the fall. He died soon after at Robert B. Green hospital.

Geronimo Cavazas Pearsall A. C. Toudouze Hardware Company West Commerce Street Cavazas Robert B. Green Hospital

Treasury Receipts and Expenditures For April Recorded

Treasury receipts for April 29 were 22878 473.90 dollars with expenditures of 12946 771.28 dollars and a balance of 240 752 591.92 dollars. Customs duties for April totaled 17 400 022.59 dollars.

Treasury Washington, D.C

Bomb blasts rock Chicago area amid Teamsters war

May 2 Chicago area bombs target union leaders as May Day nears in a gang war over Teamsters control. A blast damaged the Lake Forest home of Arthur Metzger business agent of the local International Brotherhood of Teamsters, with no injuries reported. In Madison Indiana a 23 year old man was shot when a rifle discharged after being bumped by a limb, injuring John Dahlem.

Chicago Teamsters’ Union Mto Arthur Metzger Lake County Jocal International Orderhood of Teamsters Lake Forest Metoger Madison Ind John Dahlem Dahlen

Positive Relief For Itchy Skin Ointment Ad

Cooling and soothing Blue Star Ointment claims to deeply penetrate skin to relieve itch and eczema. It advertises quick relief from foot itch ringworm and other skin conditions with a money back guarantee if it fails.

Vores

Oil men plead not guilty in Burns attack case

Arguments wrapped up late in the Texas house where three oil men faced contempt citations. Charles F. Roeser of Fort Worth Bryan Payne of Tyler and W Straube of Corsicana pleaded not guilty to charges linked to the hotel lobby assault that injured Representative Gordon Burns of Huntsville.

Aubiin Texas Prélioinery Charles F. Roeser Port Worth Bryan Payne Tyler Straube Corsicana Gordon Burns Huntsville

Hear Mary Lou Over KONO Describe Cholos Rental Property

Mary Lou broadcasts on KONO each Monday Wednesday and Friday morning giving remarks about cholos rental property.

Mary Lou Kono O'Chek

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