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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1933
Page
8
The session showed narrow ranges with limited activity and few notable buyers. Major stocks including General Electric and U S Steel rose fractionally while distillers and solvents lagged as bonds and utilities faced subdued demand amid inflation worries and ongoing prohibition debates.
The United States Bureau of Mines reports softer coal stocks, down from April to July, amid rising industrial consumption and continued reliance on coal for power. Industry expands energy use while some firms face production slowdowns and delays in new furnace investments.
Helen Hayes denounces Hollywood, urging actors and authors to return to the theater to balance the industry. She argues government taxes fund schools and theater remains the nation’s primary teacher, warning that Broadway faces strain without star talent.
Report notes bullion and currency movements with references to London, Paris, and Berlin markets. Mentions British sterling demand, American interests, and European rate quotes. Includes scattered figures for currencies and metals and local price observations.
New York aut 22 market action mixed with nervy trading and faint optimism as wheat fears spill over. Industry recovery codes keep hopes alive while anticipated earnings drive buying in rails and farm equipment firms, with price moves foreshadowing earlier level protection.
Cotton market opened steady with slight gains in October and December contracts as traders noted a quiet morning. Prices firmed modestly in the morning session while livestock and wheat showed firmer tones. late afternoon activity indicated cautious buying amid broader market softness.
Hugh Wolfe, 20 year old college athlete and football fullback at the University of Texas, stopped a would be robber near Temple. The assailant forced Wolfe into a car, but Wolfe struck back with an auto jack, captured the attacker, and turned him over to police at the nearest filling station before being taken to the temple. Wolfe is noted as captain of the basketball team and had been enlisted by Coach Glyde Littlefield to alert Texas this fall.
The issue reports hogs selling at 24.20 to 4.10 per hundredweight with some price strength in choice animals while common grades lagged. Cattle and calves show varied results across weights and grades, with buyers at the Union Stock Yards and Fort Worth market noting steady to lower bids for several classes.
Jefferson City reports optimism among farmers business leaders and state officials that agricultural and industrial conditions are improving. Mayes predicts the adjustment act will raise farm prices toward prewar levels in months, with wheat corn and cotton among the commodities covered. Bankers note new capital flowing into Missouri as conditions improve and prices strengthen.
Germany plans to legalize games of chance to curb foreign gambling revenue loss and attract both German and foreign players to regulated casinos. Authorities expect border resorts near Alsace and Belgium to remain a challenge, with strict operating rules and penalties for violations.
In Colorado Springs a remote mountain area radio signal is weak and noisy. Residents report the mountain top is hard to reach and voices carry poorly. The situation hinders conversations and communication among locals amid extreme conditions.
Frome August 19 A report from Rome states Count Wanárea, vice governor of Ravye and president of the committee for the Rome Opera House, is pursuing Mussolini in private, with the committee receiving three million liras deferments. Prices for operas were notably reduced to attract patrons, with several performances drawing large crowds.
Controversy swirls around expenses of the American delegation to the London Economic Conference amid accusations of favoritism and waste. Senators and congressmen discuss rides and perks at taxpayer expense as pressures grow for investigations next winter. The piece mocks officials, naming figures in state, labor, and war departments while lampooning patronage and extravagance in the administration.
The Pennsylvania Department of Forests and Waters calls on farmers to replant hickory trees and other forest species. Hickory is valued for fuel wood and is among North America’s 18 known hickory species. Planting guidance favors birch or other hardy trees, scattered in young forests or gaps, noting hickory transplanting is difficult.
Washington report notes a quirky will leaving a woodland area to the public. The text references dwellers and visitors in cryptic phrases, mentioning flowers, shade, and greetings from the “chanced to meet” group, with a plea to share the site broadly.
Grain market in Chicago opened with light activity as buyers and sellers paused. Wheat slight gains and corn steady, with overall quiet trading and prices mixed amid uncertain demand and weather risks ahead. Farmers received prices for various wheat and corn grades, with notes on movement and near term prospects.
Fragmented OCR text describes a military burial, noting a burial with honors and praise for long service. The garbled lines reference a unit, boots, and a ceremonial gesture, but key names, dates, and places are unreadable.
A terse, garbled report notes a legal dispute where a husband seeks control or advantage in a contentious matter with his deaf wife. The fragment mentions court action and a desire to win a final say, with unclear details but suggests a domestic legal clash and possible custody or property concerns.
The article lists arrivals of Colorado and California fruits and vegetables at San Antonio markets with brisk demand for locally grown produce. It details prices for oranges, melons, peppers, lemons, okra, tomatoes, apples, grapes, beans, cabbage, cucumbers, potatoes, and dairy items, reflecting a wholesale market snapshot amid a heatwave. Strong figures include California oranges at 9.25 and 3. vy per bushel, various per bushel and per dozen rates, and Arkansas baskets at 2 per dozen.
Springfield reporter notes Roward Wilson pursues an odd hobby tracking down wired insects with deadly poison powers. The piece sketches his interest and local reactions while describing the unusual obsession and city curiosity.
An unreadable fragment references a women producer and a company, with garbled names and phrases about a court or decision process. Key entities are unclear but suggest a dispute over production or partnership involving a female producer. The text lacks coherent facts to specify the event, date, or location.
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