Ex-Senator grilled on sales tax lobbying in Austin
In a heated session the senate investigating committee questioned ex Senator George Purl about his ties to chain store legislation during the Forty Fourth legislature. He discussed efforts to aid a son-in law and reactions to potential job loss, plus letters on chain store tax bills and enlistment of regional business groups in the lobbying effort.
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Washington
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Bay
Tax Proposals Spark Testimony in Texas Senate Hearing
In a tense session, the secretary of the Texas Retails Dry Goods association and the Citizens Anti-Sales Tax association spoke about opposition to extra tax proposals. Morris demanded to be heard as Chairman Poage said he would allow comments after adjournment. The committee pressed on with Purl regarding the matter after the Senate adjourned.
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Knights of American Chivalry Plans Nation Drive
The Knights of American Chivalry, a non political group, will launch an intensive membership drive Thursday aimed at building a nationwide association. Mayor EK Quin to speak. founded by W B Chapman, group now over 1602 strong, meets at 1241 Losoya Street. TREASURY RECEIPTS Washington figures show September 30 balance 4 7 985 53 85.
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Jr Chamber Group to Visit Monterrey for Good Will Meeting
Four members of the San Antonio Junior Chamber of Commerce will travel to Monterrey for a goodwill meeting November 9 to 11. The party includes BE Stevens, president, James Wilmot, Joe Bettencourt and Bheley McNeel. Classified ads note rental at 224 Carolina for four dollars a week.
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Advance sales boost for Vagabond King opera in San Antonio
Workers report strong advance ticket sales for The Vagabond King ahead of the November Civic Opera production. Mrs. Louis Krams Beck notes active public interest as committee head Richard Wall leads the drive. Edward Neil of New York to reprise Francois Villon role, a part he has played five years.
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Ickes Threatens PWA Delays Put Funds At Risk
Secretary Ickes ordered a speedy start on federal housing and relief projects. He warned that any projects not under construction by December 15 would be canceled and funds reallocated, leaving related work stranded in the $200,000,000 work relief allotments approved by the president.
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Army health standards keep typhoid and smallpox at bay
Army health measures for CCC enrollees in the San Antonio district report only two typhoid cases contracted before enrollment and no smallpox cases. Maj Jenkins commands 20 camps. Enrollees are inoculated, vaccinated, and provided sanitary housing with tested water and pasteurized milk to meet Fort Sam Houston hospital standards.
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Plymouths 3rd Annual Radio Conference Preview
Plymouth announces its 38 great radio conference with Amos and Andy and Lowell Thomas as hosts. The nationwide broadcast in 34 cities invites nearly 50,000 Plymouth dealers to hear behind the scenes details of a new Plymouth car before public reveal, promising an engaging automotive history moment.
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