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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1942

Page

12

Cattle and Sheep Prices at Major U.S. Markets Aug 3

Receipts at St Louis and Chicago show cattle and sheep markets mixed with gains. Feeder steers and heifers rise to about 14.50 to 15.00 per cwt while top vealers reach near 15.00. Slaughter steers fetch around 16.00 to 14.75 with varying regional strengths, and hogs and sows climb modestly amid active demand. Kansas City and Omaha reports indicate broadly steady to higher prices with light gains on lighter weights and strong demand from shippers.

AT. Louis Heceipte Anning Tamba Chicago USDA Heceipta Idaho Trong Carly Top Hanbas City Livestock Kansas City Hawa Anlabio Taely Ach Igen

Grain and wheat prices drift with mixed corn futures

Grain quotations show mixed movements in Antonio and surrounding markets with corn and wheat futures. Prices range with white and yellow corn at various bushels, wheat fluctuating early to near unchanged, as traders hedge on Bolling wheat and futures activity in Chicago and national centers.

Antonio Hat URAIN Whole Tale Ae Eral Hitees Qhemed Onta Ted Johnson Stinehey Eniqago Grate Chicago

Helpful Hosts Pull Knife On Soldier

Two Latin American youths who offered to show the way from the Southern Pacific station to the Missouri-Pacific station attacked Gonzales with a knife on a downtown street. Two bystanders assisted. Conaway and Jones are named as helpers. A separate stabbing complaint and robbery were reported, with suspects identified or described as youths, and a man claiming chest wounds later recanting.

Rupaco Southern Pacific Gonzales Calforna Commerce Street C.J. Conaway North Center Street Arthur Jones Delaware Street Louds Lope Aust Worden Epsifano Rodriguez Paso Street Richard Castillo Potosi Rodriguez Referino Zamora Madrid Street Inis Kauke

Livestock Market Report Highlights Hog and Calf Prices

Livestock market data shows hogs trading with varied grades and weights, including feeders and sows at multiple price points. Calves, yearlings, and cattle display steady to firm values with occasional drops, while slaughter figures and feeder bids indicate mixed demand across categories. Seller notes reference grass cattle and early spring offerings with regional price ranges and adjustments.

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Cotton market quotes from San Antonio market news service

State market news service data from San Antonio shows August 2 quotations for cotton and feeder cattle futures. Prices span med. steers and heifers with shifts in futures and spot values, noting demand and price movements across different grades and weights.

Tu Feders Ion San Antinto Auorten Hiris New York Corton’ Gaurdaze New York Stesha SAGA Son

Colton futures open steady in New Orleans grain market

New Orleans cotton news notes steady opening as Colton futures start near unchanged ranges. Market chatter mentions October and December positions with minor price adjustments and scattered trading activity amid a light volume session.

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Explosion Victim Dies of Injuries Near McGregor

Elmer Leroy Spencer a 45 year old carpenter from Waco died from injuries suffered in the explosion that wrecked the newly completed cafeteri a building at the Binehonnet ordnance plant near McGregor last Thursday. Waco carpenter Frierson remains hospitalized with a severe knee injury from the same accident. Authorities theorize a gas line leak caused the blast.

Felmer Leroy Spencer Waco Binehonnet Ordnance Plant McCtregor Doin W. Frierson

Fire Alarm and Crash Reports From Saturday News

Fragmented OCR document notes multiple incidents including an overheated water heater fault and a traffic accident on Laredo highway. References to locations North Drive and Cherry and Houston, with names Hammond, O. Anviggte, J. Lopes Brit, and Mary Ellen Hear. No clear narrative or dates clearly provided.

Travia Thalleg Hiro Rosaun Ameebos J. Lopes m—Cherry Houston Fans Tire

Local Hotels To Register in San Antonio Rental Area

Fred Gorth, director, announced procedures to register hotel and rooming houses in the San Antonio defense rental area. Deadline for registration is August 31, with over 10,000 dwelling places already completed. Owners of houses and apartments for rent must register by August 15. rental office staff will assist at listed city locations. Call not advised. apply in person for rental act inquiries.

Antonio Defense Fred ©. Gorth Gorth Joske’s Victory Center Municipal Auditorium Almie Heights Ity Bell Goeth

Elephant and Whale Event Stuns Ventura Traffic

Bonnie the elephant reportedly towed a floating creature described as a baby whale or similar dolphin dog onto a farm road near Ventura. Onlookers halted traffic as Bonnie’s action cleared the scene before officers and officials organized a response and residents expressed relief.

Ventura Onlif Bonnie Llon Farm Benett Bonnig

Teachers' Council and Board to Discuss 1942-43 Budget

Members of the Teachers' Council were invited to a meeting of the school board at the Mie Board of Education. The discussion will focus on the tentative budget for 1942-43 and the possibility of restoring salary rights on an experience basis.

Teachers’ Council Svtect Mie Board of Education Pan

Poultry And Produce Prices From Chicago To Kansas City

The list shows unsettled and current receipts for poultry and produce including hens, broilers, and roosters with varied prices per pound and per dozen. It notes weights from under 4 pounds to over 6 pounds, with color and breed distinctions such as Plymouth Rock and White Rock, and includes regional references to Chicago and Kansas City.

Torent Irudl Chicago Cantraligad Cariotg Plymouth Rock White Rock Wymosh Rock

Money Money Rates Now Work Ang A-(aP)-call s

Fragmented OCR text outlines banking rates, per cent figures, and references to New York Reserve Bank policies. Details include monthly and quarterly percentages, mixed terms, and varying interest levels, though the exact figures are unclear due to text garbling.

Ateniye Reciaconsii N.Y. Reserva Bank

New Branch Post Office Approved for San Antonio Area

Postmaster Dan Quitralumnea announces approved plans for a new branch post office and several classified stations. Beacon Hill on the North Side will cost $8000 yearly to maintain. Kelly field opens August 1 and Duncan field August 18. Classified and contract stations to open by September 1 at the San Antonio Aviation Gadyt center and at Stinson. City mail carriers switch to six days weekly with one overtime day. Ramon Brilaiter, 14, drowns at Fania ranch tank near Riverdale. burial in Berclais. Surviving parents, a brother and a sister.

Dan Quitralumnea San Antonio Geeson Bers Beacon Hill Quill Kelly Field Duncan Field San Antonio Aviation Gadyt Center Stinson. Neta Doddeld BeeviLle Ramon Brlaiter Fania Ranch Riverdsle Berclais

Cancer Hospital Aims of Research in Texas Plan

In Fort Worth on August 3, Dr. B W Bertner of Houston was named temporary director of a new cancer research program to be set up by the University of Texas. The project, one of the most far reaching in medical teaching, will be organized over several months with a $800,000 state appropriation matched by the Anderson foundation of Houston. A hospital will be established in Houston, and Dr Bertner with Dr Homer P Rainey will guide the plan, while committees from the state medical association work on verineer research and other tasks.

Fore Worth University of Texas B. W. Bertner Houston Berkser Exon Delat Bertner Homer P. Rainey Tuue Anderson Foundation of Houston Alata Medical Association

Inter-American rubber debate at Mexico City conference

At the inter-American agriculture conference in Mexico City delegates from 21 republics discussed rubber development. Secretary Wickard urged mutual cooperation and a plan to produce what each region needs, while avoiding tariff barriers that raise U.S. rubber prices and hinder trade with neighboring nations. The group did not reach a definite solution on expanding natural rubber versus synthetic programs.

Mexico City Claude Wickard Washington United States Corttral Wickard Americas

Stocks Slip on Open as Markets Edge Lower

A sparse New York stock page shows mixed early action with slight declines. Names like United Afroraft, Sante Fr, Bethlehem, American Tetenhona, and Yoursatawe Sheet appear in uncertain listings amid fragmented quotes and small-hope figures for consolidations.

New York Aus Waa Atick United Afroraft Sante Fr Hethlehem Tetenhona Ami Consolidated Balvon, Law's Saare Steal Neynulia Tobacco

Fruits and Produce Prices Across Regions and Markets

A diverse list of fruit vegetables poultry and dairy prices from multiple markets. Includes Avocados, Bananas, Peppers, Tomatoes, Okra, onions, potatoes, citrus and greens with varied regional quotes and producer totals. Data shows price per crate per bushel per dozen and per pound across Texas California Central America and Mexico with weekly wholesale notes.

Vodomishon Maliert Avogades Laban Apple Anbeats California Bayanes Basle Foe Dozer Greve Cuemishgra Ereplant Texas Michel Gninhe White Onious Fellow Opanees Mexico Mauhket New Mexico Gravetrutt Arizona Bermuda

Weal Markets Boston Wool Prices Show Mixed Week End

In Boston the wool market opened with mixed demand as sales closed. Texas and New England lots traded around 105 to 107 cents clean, while French combing wools hovered near 9120 to 103 per bag.

Weal Boston Monte Texas Rome Wevilum Wiels Aqme Jahon Chane Taal Press

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