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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1931

Page

15

Deficiency Problem Plagues Texas Legislature Check

Austin May 2 An Inland press summary notes the Texas legislature faces a projected deficiency of 7 508 515 dollars at the end of the next fiscal biennium August 1 1033 Threats of a 120 day session extension arise as lawmakers seek to pass key operating budget measures While cigarette and natural gas taxes are raised the deficit and new revenue projections push lawmakers to consider tax and appropriations changes Under conference scrutiny the comptroller and auditor offices outline spending and revenue estimates for the next two years with education and public safety bills still stalled

Austin Texas Iis Senate Wtrstegy Comptrollers Department RTS

Woman backs Butler story licensing for all motorists

A Joy Keller backed plan seeks licensing for all automobile drivers. Opposition centers on a 10 cent annual fee for private drivers while the Senate moves through truck regulation bills. The body approved a 7000 pound maximum net ford limit for motor trucks and awaits action on a house bill setting truck license fees. The railroad commission track regulation measure has been enacted.

Joy-Keller Senate House

Prisoner escapes on train amid Chicago to Hinsdale chase

Walter McCoy, a federal prisoner, fled a moving train between Chicago and Hinsdale at 47 mph. He had been handcuffed to two other inmates and was en route to Fort Leavenworth for transporting stolen autos. The breakout occurred after McCoy asked for the wash room and the train car sash opened.

Chicago Walter McCoy Hinsdale United States Fort Leavenworth Talen Crown Point Ind Dugene Alejandro Geurg Xengeler McCos Sinlow

Wife and Lawyer Slain In New York Office Row

In New York a dispute at a lawyer Israel Beigel's office led to the fatal shooting of Amy Schuster, 26, by her husband Roy Schuster, 38, who fled. Attorney Seigel was wounded, dying en route to Bellevue Hospital. Schuster faced a pending divorce and alimony battle.

New York INS Lew Husband Blea Amy Schuster Roy Schuster Israel Beigel Mark Row Schuster Seigel Dellevue Hnspital

Farm Board Grain Sold at Seaports on Gulf and Atlantic

The grain stabilization corporation, backed by the Farm Board, announced sale of hard winter wheat stocks at Atlantic and Gulf ports. Grome and Milner said sales free space for new crop export business, with about 35,000,000 bushels of wheat remaining unsold for export contracts.

Farm Board Gulf, Atlantic Chicago Federal Farm Board Atlantic Gulf Porta Grome & Milner Espork Busihens

Russian Lumber Prices Go Down in England Trade

Carryover stocks of Russian lumber in England total 15 percent of expected sales and are selling about £4 per 1000 feet under announced prices for 101. The Commerce Department said price restrictions on Russian lumber to England will be lifted on May 15, and buyers expect bargains.

Wiicersat Mervice Washington, D. C England Department of Commerce

Gunman Fires Five Shots in Adjoining Room Fleeing

A man sprang to a door and fired five shots while fleeing into an adjoining room. One bullet struck his wife in the ball, another pierced the attorney's lung, and two round the air as bystanders ducked for cover.

Tornado Strikes Rio Grande City Border Area

A May 2 tornado swept Rio Grande City and nearby areas causing extensive damage. Warehouses and officers’ quarters were wrecked, roofs shattered, and homes damaged. No injuries were reported though property losses ran into thousands of dollars as the storm moved through between 4 and 5 o clock Friday.

Rio Grande City Teres Yort Ringgold Guadermaster Orler Fort Tinzgoldswas Tito Grane Orlock

Mabrite Elected President of Christian Foilenwir Society

Martel Mabrite has been elected president of the Christian Foilenwir society of the First United Presbyterian church. Officers include Jewel Hudspeth vice president Clor Bosse secretary Joy Jones assistant Rey James corresponding secretary and Phyllis Pollack treasurer. Real Katute column features light classified ads with daily promotions.

Martel Mabrite First United Presbyterian Church Jewel Hudspeth Clor Bosse Joy Jones Nist Rey James Phyllis Pollack

Former orderly greets Pershing in Paris return

In Paris on May 2 the first person to greet Gen. John J. Pershing on his return from the United States was his former orderly Ellard Jobin. The moment marks a ceremonial welcome as Pershing arrives amid triumphant reception.

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