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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1955

Page

4

Tightening housing credit tests building boom

New York August reports tighter FHA and VA mortgage terms to curb no down payment loans and 30 year spans. Analysts say higher monthly payments and shorter terms may slow housing demand and investment, though government insured loans remain exempt and some builders expect a delayed impact on construction through year end.

Sam Dawson New York Tae Sang Howsing Credit FBA Washington FHA Dan Berge Moet PeTeNtenti Mae Tuliders Biteri Apiiner Une

Bank says business rise may end this year

CHICAGO Aug 2 Uns Americans were hinder pay checks this year totaling more than 310 million dollars, the highest in history. The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago said employment and output of goods and services rose to record highs but warned that even the most optimistic forecasters see risks ahead as inflation and other factors could later temper gains.

Chicago Fererer Reserve Bank of Chicago Ris Ails

New York Stocks End Mixed Amid Utility Slide

The Dow Jones averages drifted in thin trade as utilities fell about two tenths of a cent, with overall U S market activity muted. Stationed on Wall Street, traders watched for clearer guidance on inflation and corporate results.

New York Ave Indi Vinn-Jones Fédusteiale

Market quotes from Texas and New York securities listings

Unofficial bid and ask prices gathered in Texas and New York by the National Association of Securities Dealers and other routers. They are not actual transactions, serve as a guide to approximate ranges, and are furnished on request. Names and figures are partially garbled but indicate quoted prices around one to two dollars for several stocks.

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Investment Trusts and Livestock Market Report

Investment Trusts tout tax free municipal bonds and fiduciary terms while Worth Livestock Market lists cattle prices by class from steer calves to heifers and cows. The cattle section notes steady but variable prices with medium and top grades described alongside movement and shipment details. Poultry and produce listings show demand notes and price references. A miscellaneous column references a gas pipeline and market chatter with scattered figures.

Commission Mart Price List From Growers Market

Verbal price list entries with commodity names and unit prices include beans cabbage cauliflower peppers onions potatoes spinach squash tomatoes and miscellaneous items. Mentioned brands and crates show varied pricing such as onions per dozen and crates of cauliflower with prices around two to four dollars.

Tom Hug Tursins

Mixed trading across sectors as GM dividend aids optimism

New York stocks opened modestly down then recovered while several sectors showed divergent moves. General Motors rose on word of a $1.50 per share dividend. Peabody Coal remained suspended in New York after a merger vote delay, trading only on Chicago's Midwest exchange.

New York General Motors Peabody Coal New York Stock Exchange Midwest Stock Exchange Chicago Midwest Peabody I Stock Exchange

Tax Collector May Get Income Boost Under New Act

A legal opinion signals a salary increase for Assessor-Collector P.E. Dickison of up to 3000 a year, retroactive to volume 13, while the act also lets county officers charge for title certificate applications. The Commissioners Court would set fees between 240 and 400, boosting Shwe Olvikson’s pay to at least 13,200, surpassing district attorney and sheriff salaries. The county auditor asked the district attorney to rule on constitutional validity.

P.E. Dickison Dicktson Texas Supreme Court Commissioners Court Shwe Olvkison

National Forecast Showers Head North East

Weather summary notes showers in the northeast with humidity around ninety percent and minor precipitation details. Monthly and yearly rainfall figures are listed, along with sun and moon data and sunrise set times. Obituaries follow with several local names and funeral arrangements across multiple parishes and homes.

200 Arrested In Morocco Riots

In French Morocco on August 21 nearly 200 people were arrested after a violent weekend of riots during the Aid El Kebir festival. About 30 individuals were reported killed in the unrest as authorities worked to restore order and investigate causes.

Morocco Casaymlanca French Morocco Aid El-Kebvir

Marriage Vital Statistics List Includes Dozens of Names

A crowded vital statistics list records numerous marriages and names across multiple individuals in a regional register. The notice mentions Johnny Mindoes and Anita Garza among many others, with scattered surnames and locales, reflecting a broad marriage roster and related social notices.

Tyler Opens New Courthouse

Tyler's Sarith county dedicates its new 1.2 million courthouse featuring a maximum security jail and Wieland County courtroom. More than 1,000 people toured the building after the ceremonies on Aug 2.

Tyler Sarith County Wieland County Morethan Imd

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