16 Dec 1937
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1937
Page
1
A survey of Bexar County road and bridge funds reveals tight balances as commissioners report large year to date changes. Precinct 2 shows a drop from 1936 to 1937, and Precinct 4 under Stappenbeck faced near zero funds upon taking office, prompting inter-commission loans.
Weather notes indicate total rainfall of 24.19 inches for December, with a defined monthly accumulation and related forecasts. The report mentions times, lunar phase, and celestial conditions, noting a full moon approaching and associated light observations at specified locations.
Washington date not clear but a world trade peace move unfolds as FDR expands the diplomatic corps and tightens focus on economic policies. Leaders consider an Anglo American trade pac to balance new global tensions while Japan and fascist powers push for regional gains.
Interlocutory restraining orders issued today against two McAllen citrus shippers for alleged violation of the Texas citrus fruit marketing agreement. South Tuxad Produce Co. and Dale Baldridge, Inc. must appear in federal court at Brownsville on January 3 to show why an injunction should not issue.
San Antonio chamber of commerce reports rapid business growth with new offices opened for Champion Pecan, Co operative Pecan Sales, Ramson Davidson Bond, Bradley Oil, G K Frates Insurance, O Brant Floor Covering, and Equitable Life Insurance plus other firms.
Local notices and brief items from San Antonio list community figures and events. Mentions include Rober Ourda ex-San Antonio writer, Misa Vienna Satulant city clerk secretary aiding a needy family, Park Commissioner Jacob Rubicla injured, Henry Graham of Fourth Estate and International Supper Club, Mrs Mabel Sawyer Lions Club, Walters, Sparks and bank president A I Rathke. Includes chamber official Howell Jones and ads for personal notes and real estate.
Griswold vice president of McGraw Hill and publisher of Business Week told the American Management Association conference that the business recession shows signs of an upturn. He predicted a slow in the next week, a first rise in three months, and a firmer recovery by the end of Q1 1938 continuing through the year, attributing the downturn mainly to fear.
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