San Antonio Aims For One Convention Per Day
San Antonio plans more conventions says Arthur Pfeil head of the chamber of commerce conventions department. Through January 1 the city will host 235 conventions this year with an estimated 111 38 attendees and visitors spending about 3 558 140 by year end. The Knights of Columbus convention drew about 10 000 delegates and visitors, the largest single gathering, as the city hosted seven national and one international parleys in 1937 including the International Master Painters and Decorators.
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Corporate tax revision plans spark Roosvelt support
Washington observers report advocates of immediate corporate tax revision expect President Roosevelt to not block a vote at the special session. Some feel he may back early consideration if talks with executives yield compromise on corporate surplus and capital gains taxes. Treasury voices doubt revenue from substitute measures yet to be detailed.
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Fire department aided by jammed door at rector's home
Firemen rushed to the home of Rev. 4.R. McKinstry rector of St. Mark's Episcopal church after a heater in the servants quarters was lit and later jammed the door. Firemen forced the door, shut off the heater and prevented a possible fire.
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Appeals for More Polo Fields Renewed Efforts
The San Antonio chamber of commerce renewed efforts Thursday to secure two polo fields at Exposition Park. Mayor G. K. Quin was asked to expedite city funding to match WPA funds, with R. Willam Archer noting 150 polo ponies will arrive after field completion. He said better polo facilities would attract tourists. plans have federal approval and about 34,000 for labor will be allotted by the WPA once the city appropriates 6,800 for materials.
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Airport Work to Be Luncheon Topic
Proposed plans for Gibson Field improvements will be discussed at a luncheon Monday at the airport by Mayor C. K. Quin and field manager Fred Harmon. City employees who have worked on the plans are invited. Harmon says improvements include extending runways through land purchases surrounding the airport. Government funding must await enlargement.
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Fire Burns Curtiss Field At San Fernando
Eight plates were destroyed today by fire at the Curtiss air field near Buenos Aires San Fernando. Loss was estimated at 90000 dollars.
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Services Held for Burleson First Texan in Presidential Cabinet
Austin Nov 25 Albert Sidney Burleson 74 buried in a family plot after private rites funeral yesterday limited to family members Survivors include his widow Adela Steiner Burleson three daughters Mrs Negley of San Antonio Mrs Grimes of Dayton Ohio and Mrs Bryant Smith of Austin two sisters and six grandchildren
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