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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1936

Page

11

Knox Defends Free Enterprise Against Government Control

Hagerstown Md Aug 20 Knox Republican vice presidential nominee addressed the United Retail Merchants conference urging that competition be guaranteed by government regulation not directives. He warned of rising government expense and group favoritism, citing failures of New Deal policies and stressing free enterprise as America’s foundation.

Hagerstown Frank Knox New Deal Unites Relat Pasode Van Maryland West Virginia Vina Pennsylvania Knox United Tales Naid Local Anplause Busi Bese Hiss Enor Roose- Teh Philadelphia NHA Jesiem & Gin

Car Buying Trends Signal Shift to Installment Plans

The article notes 60 percent of cars sold in the United States in the 1930s were on installment plans while cash buyers gained leverage in the early 1930s. Autombile sales hit a low and dealers sought business amid weak confidence as prices fell and buyers avoided debt.

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Currency and commodity marketings in mixed U S trading

The market reports wide FX moves with the dollar near 35.034 against the pound, while the franc firmed around 6.58 to 1. The AP wiring notes varied commodity prices, including potatoes and white meats, with mixed shipments and steady demand. Local sports note: Bobby Wilton, Southern Methodist halfback, signed over 1000 autographs in Hollywood for REG Basio’s film The Big Gemini.

Bobby Wilton Southern Metiedise University Hollywood Reg Basio

Stock market mixed as profits taken amid dull trading

U S stock activity drifted with few specialties, aviation names advancing slightly while leaders retreated. Brokers urged profit-taking and patience for stimulus, with grains and bonds showing limited moves and major manufacturers like Boeing and General Motors among varied gains and losses amid broad caution.

New York Aux Turner Boeing Sherry Curtiss Whient Goodrich General General Motors Chesster Montgomery Ward Sears Roabuck Schemiey National Distillers American Telephone Consolidated Edicon North American Standard Oil of New Jersey American Smelting New York Central Pennsylvania Fasifie Southern Pacifi Sane Fe Keanecott Anaconda ULS Smeltioe Ligecit & Myers Ie Combsat Revenue Department Ate Thas

New York Poultry Prices and Freight Terms

A garbled poultry price listing from New York shows live poultry selling at various prices and freight terms. It mentions broilers, fryers, and hens with values around 1.6 to 3.39 per unit, and notes unchanged or quoted prices for certain items, with minor references to express delivery and packing.

York Poultry New York Broil Lowls Valores

Grain Market Fluctuations Reflect Drought Strain

Chicago Aug 20 grain prices show wild shifts with September delivery dipping to 243 1/4 cents a bushel and briefly rallying above 343 1/4. December and May futures softened by about 7 cents, and the market faced nervous trading amid large volume. Moisture relief in drought areas and fears of imported corn moving into supplies influenced sentiment, while evidence of consumer resistance to high prices appeared. Reports from San Antonio list local prices for white corn and yellow corn at around 1.35 to 2.50 per bushel, with wheat and barley prices also noted.

Chicago Tom Corte Antonio San Antonio Henan

All-Costs Wedding Flight Offered by United Air Lines

United Air Lines announced an all costs wedding flight to Reno to become a regular part of the U A L schedule. The package for couples includes round trip flights from San Francisco to Reno, marriage license, minister and fees, wedding dinner, hotel accommodations and breakfast for two. The line item for the last is nominal around $75.

San Francisco United Air Lines Reno Nev Howleement Reto

Hull Expected to Attend Peace Meet

Washington August 20 The president is expected to designate a ranking cabinet member to represent the United States at the All-American peace center opening in Barnes Arms on December 1. Secretary of State would oversee Latin American affairs as Hull’s choice for the post.

Hull Washington Roowevelb Dy Stave Mith Teer United States Barnes Alras Bumner Welles Sate Ald

Diez y Seis Festival Attracts 15 000 In San Antonio

Diez y Seis de Septiembre festival in San Antonio expects 15 000 to 20 000 attendees for two evening programs September 15 and 16 at San Pedro Park. Morales predicts free admission this year with a water parade, gondola pageantry, races, and a flag ceremony, plus a Mexican independence tribute by Consul Ezaguirl.

San Antonio Andrew Morales To Sale Association Morales Frstival Eptember San Pedro Lauro Ezaquiry of & O'Stock Miguel Aldalgo Y Costilla

Cotton Market Reports Mixed Prices and World Factors

Market notes from New Orleans and Arkansas describe steady demand for cotton amid drought in Oklahoma and a tentative outlook for dampening exports. Futures closed steady with October at 6.19 and December at 6.02. Prices for various grades ranged from good middling around 8.85 to strict low middling 6.95 with near term activity muted by wider market forces.

LeyeRront Coryns Dales Met Atealy

Carey Leads G O P Wyoming Races

A Wyoming primary report shows Carey leading the Republican field with updated tallies from 378 of 676 precincts. Officials caution early results in sparse districts may shift. Schwarts leads Democratic centrant with 12895 votes, followed by Dr. John DGlach 6978 and others.

Cubyenne Wyo Feneier Robert D Garey Lord Todey Akir AY Brahiker Townsend Unie Hoh Schwarta Centtera Centralian Retwensrain Ite Sckwarts John Dglach J. Kirk Baldwit Anthony Rada Charles, Trenars

Plaine Cooper Yacht Production Amid Wild Hicks News

The Plaine r is cited with production details involving Cecil De Milly and Gare Cooper. The producer’s yacht and weeklong events are mentioned, with Wild Bul Hickox in Life Hin as a location reference. Missing clearer specifics.

Wees DE Mille Thay Cecil de Milly Gare Cooper Gaile

San Antonio cattle and hog market mixed activity steady gains

Livestock market news reports in both San Antonio and Chicago markets. Fat calves and cows sold mostly steady to firm with light supplies keeping activity fair. hogs and lambs showed varied demand while sheep receipts were moderate. Prices ranged widely by grade, with better calves and fed steers drawing support from buyers.

San Antonio Pedepal State Market Serviser Voice Seoues Imatuca Aba Wednessiay Cdle Attech Lamba Stetn Gan FI. En Chica Livestock Chicago Tavestock Lary Anne Tederal Kansas Stu Idaho

Fort Worth Livestock Market Report Highlights Receipts

Fort Worth market centers show varied week activity with USDA local receipts around 2300 Thursday trade. Hog receipts near 1000 with top hogs around 10.65 and packer bids rising to 10.75. Cattle and calves steady with moderate demand. calves and yearling offerings mixed. slaughter cows and lambs in moderate supply with varied prices across categories.

Fort Worth USDA Inger Rand

Father jailed after attempting to throw baby into furnace

CHlLlauy Aug W-1LA8 A 62.year-old father accused of throwing his baby daughter Violet 2 into a furnace began serving a sentence in Hen of a $200 fine to say. John Hriltain, on relief, threatened to get rid of his daughter, his wife testified, and Tuesday night she struggled to restrain him from carrying out the threat. Charged with guardianship conduct, a fine of £200 and costs was set.

Chllauy Iather John Hriltain Violet Ebettalntalay

Roosevelt urged farm group conference after election

Louis Taber of the National Grange said President Roosevelt proposed a conference of farm organizations after the November election to develop an intelligent plan to cope with drought relief insurance and credit issues. Taber led the Grange program during the summer White House gathering with the president and Secretary Wallace.

F.D.R Uyde Park Louis Taber National Grange Couny Roosevelt Sue Slingley Taber Grange Tara Wallace White House

Acquittal Protested in Sterilization Case

In San Francisco August 206 the district attorney said he will appeal a not guilty ruling in a sterilization case. The judge dismissed charges against four doctors and a guardian after finding no proof of malice or lack of consent. The DA vows to seek extradition for Miss Hewitt’s mother from New Jersey and argues the decision sets a bad precedent for parental authority over a child’s body.

San Francisco Doc United Roayhem Tea Docton Hewitt Buardian Ann Hewitt August Fournier Maryon Cooper Tiewitt New Jersey E. Tilman Samuel G. Boyd California Fourner

San Antonio School Board Faces Resignation Vote

Two board members, Peter P. Moergen and Mrs Edwin M. Lewis, oppose accepting President ROS Mennier’s written resignation as the board prepares to review it next Tuesday. Hoefgen argues Mennifee should remain until the new building program is finished, warning it could burden the incoming president. Other members indicated varied positions while several could not be reached for comment.

San Antonio Board of Education Ros. Mennier Isa Peter P. Moergen Edwin Menefee Suarnitttg Reaten Tersday Kagor Shokus Iis Ho O. Wynseken End Son Mary King Rubble L. Hogan

Non Moslem Trek Across Great Southern Desert 1930 31

A historical note records the first crossing of the Great Southern desert of Arabia spanning about 300000 square miles by non moslems during 1930 31. The trek marked a notable exploratory achievement in the region's early 20th century history.

Great Southern Arabia

Nursing fee must be covered by public schools alone

Champaign officials sought guidance on Himéls law clarifying that the public school nursing service cost cannot be borne by sectarian schools. The state education department advised by legal adviser T. A. Heynottis from Springfield.

Champaign Himéls T. A. Heynottis State Department of Éducation Springfield

Money and Metals Fourion Exchange Update

New York August 20 AP foreign exchange rates list Great Britain and others in dollars and cents with mixed bids and asks. The report covers sterling, francs, marks, guilders, and various currencies, plus gold and silver prices in New York and London markets with notes on treasury and banking rates.

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