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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1950
Page
2
New York futures opened with slight gains and declines across contracts. Prices showed modest activity as traders weighed near term and distant delivery months with March at mid range and May and July continuing to trade within narrow limits. Orleans market reports indicate similar unsettled conditions for cotton futures.
The air force public works bill before Congress requests 14.348 million dollars to expand training facilities at San Antonio bases. It allocates 4.742 million for Lackland, 3.513 million for Randolph, and 5.093 million for Kelly, with Kelly receiving 3.043 million in the coming year. Congressman Paul J. Kilday manages the bill on the House floor amid secrecy.
Stocks eased with some gains as bargain hunters reappeared amid mixed signals from the market. Encouraging activity in chemicals, metals, and rubber shares supported prices while auto and airline equities faced firmer but cautious trading. Toward the close, major names like Bethlehem Steel and General Motors saw modest advances, with a general tone indicating a tentative recovery amid a volatile week.
Dispatches describe heavy naval air bombardment around Hungnam and Kaesong as IUN units hold a tightened perimeter. U S X Corps positions shift south of the Tongchi river behind constant naval and air fire while clashes occur near Kaesong and Seoul region.
A potential 4500 Pan American World Airways mechanics and ground staff strike looms as demonstrations are planned at various stations. CIO Transport Workers Union official James F. Horst declined to specify strike timing while seeking a wage boost of debt cents per hour above current scales of $1.16 to $2.08.
San Antonio and Worth reports show receipts of cattle and calves with steady to active demand. Prices vary by class with feeders and stockers steady to higher and beef cows and slaughter cattle in modest ranges, while hogs and sheep exhibit solid to modest activity and prices across markets in Kansas City and Chicago.
Green onions and celery quoted by weight and crate. Prices cover asparagus, beets, carrots, beans, potatoes, parsnips, peppers, squash, tomatoes, turnips, sweet potatoes, apples, grapes, persimmons, limes, grapefruits, and more. Includes grains, seeds, and livestock notes. mentions paying farmers, market rates, and general farm trade context.
City announces Christmas Eve and New Year's Ave dance with music by the Peitting Texans at Sadie Club, 733 S Alamo. Dance begins at 8.00 PM on December 23 24 25, with exclusive rights for a New Year party advertised by Sunset Hawke. Call U.09228-4 for lease details.
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