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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1936

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Omnibus Tax Bill Outlined In Texas Legislature

The document sketches an omnibus bill with multiple tax hikes and new levies. Proposals include 3 percent admissions tax on theaters and dances, higher gasoline and wine taxes, licensing fees for machines, and increased taxes on insurance, utilities, and crops. It notes adjustments to tobacco, alcohol, and railroad-like bets, with thresholds and rates specified for various sectors.

Austin Allred Ize Weck

One Canadian Mother Enters Stork Derby by Accident

In Toronto a 33 year old mother Mrs Meldrum may share in a $150000 prize from Millar’s will for the most births in 16 years. She entered unknowingly after learning details from a nurse about the contest and has borne nine children with one dying at birth. She, her husband Tim, and other mothers compete as official counts rise with multiple birth certificates on file.

F. Armstrong King Feas Toronto Canada Myx James Metrum Millar Wall Imarathos Charles Vance Millar Mrs. Melddrum Fey Taronto Millar Meldrum Tim James Meldrum Edinburgh Forty-fourth Battalion Cavan Ireland Gle Billie Henry Pareline Mae Martane XI Clarke Arthur Imleck Alfred Smith Murhers Bavith Grace Bagnato Madame Kenny Clarke

Mother Warned to Leave Race in Toronto Derby

An ominous note disrupted Toronto's hotly contested stork derby as Kathleen Na fle, one of five mothers tied for first, received a personally delivered warning to exit. Police investigate possible threats amid the tense race for recognition and gift prizes.

Congreht Universal Servier Torono Toronto Kathleen Nafle Fips

Coercion probe charges against Michigan highway staff

Clare county prosecutor Tinodore G Bowler announced warrants charging two state highway employees with coercion under Michigan election laws. Fred Bingham and Victor Pinch are named, with alleged threats and dismissals of workers, and Bowler plans to seek a state investigation led by Attorney General David H Crowley, a Republican candidate.

Clare Mich Tinodore G. Bowler Clare County Michigan Fred Bingham Highway Department Victor Pinch Fore Lan Howler Alvity Wells Tony Shitting J Glen Amy Bingham State Highway Department Prisitinus Rooseevlt Frank Murphy David H. Crowley Crowley

Erik Rhodes Portrays Multilingual Skills on Radio Show

Erik Rhodes shines as a linguist on Radio's The Smartest Girl in Town. He speaks French German Spanish and Italian fluently and holds a college honor.

Erik Rhodes Ian Erik Gerspanish College Honor Séndotit

Weather Weather Precipitation and Tourist Forecasts Across Regions

The weather column reports four hours of rain accumulation at Tam Wednesday and multiple daily readings with temperatures and precipitation. It lists forecast highs and lows for Abilene and other cities, noting clear or cloudy conditions and regional variations for travelers.

Tam Fanuay Rele Watnentay Thurstay Jvy Aransas Pasa Hook Abilene Terae Amarin Teana Clear Alanis Quiily Brotten Brownsville Tach Claud Bailay RI Puen Fordima Ark Cindy Cialveeran Helens Miami Theudy Shine York X.Y Oklahoma’ City Galenaa Neleee Phoonis Pittshuegh Port Arthur Tenay

One Killed In Rookie War In Dallas

In Dallas on October 24, 192? a shooting linked to bookmaking left Dean A. Bill dead and John Dilley, 29, arrested on murder charges. Dilley surrendered to Chief Deputy Sheriff Will Decker after the event. Decker was armed with a .38 pistol. Bill leaves a wife and an eight month old son, along with two brothers and a sister. The Green Beetle cafe nearby ties into gambling activity in downtown Dallas.

Dallas

Mother Fights for Custody in Court of Errors appeal

Mrs Mebel Eaton describes herself as destitute and broken while appealing to regain custody of two children taken by a court order. She opposes her husband Warren Eaton’s motion to dismiss the appeal as recision on Liemolton is expected noon. Warren Eaton, 54, seeks divorce and custody. Mabel Eaton, 40, and Warren Jr, 14, are among seven children connected to the case. Carmencita Johnson, 13, pursues journalism and illustration while acting in a film. she appears in RKO productions These Three and Quality Street with her siblings.

Trenton Nod Mebel Wafit Vilem Liemolton Eaton Carmencit Johnson Custrator RKO

Gargan Aids Unemployed Grads With Idea For Work

Hollywood Oct 28 William Gargan, laid up by ear abscesses, envisions a plan to employ unemployed college graduates by creating a new film industry job field. He says once recovered he will recruit graduates to turn his idea into practice, after his stint on You Quly Live Orie delayed shooting schedules.

Hollywood Wiliam Gargan Palletts Bill Gargan Walter Wanger Orie

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