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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1936

Page

7

Medics Study Disease Tests At Conference

Washington meeting on venereal disease tests for expectant mothers raised concerns that testing could degrade motherhood. Dr J M Stokes of the University of Pennsylvania argued against stigma, while Dr Paul De Kruif warned the medical profession must improve detection and treatment to prevent a public backlash and curb contagion.

Washington Dea J. M. Stokes University of Pennsylvania Br. Paul de Kruif

Grain Market Notes Across Cities and Wheat Prices Rise

Chicago reports firm wheat values as buyers in North America and Europe show strength. Argentine purchases and Argentine wheat demand bolster prices while European buyers slow slightly. shipments for January to March remain active amid higher overall commodity prices. Local Texas grain prices show steady bids and notable regional activity as markets export demand shifts influence the wheat complex.

Chicago Der Abgentena Buenas Antes Liverpool North America Cables Argtalina Italy Friuda

Grain trading volume on Board of Trade rises slightly

VEICAGO Dec 29 The volume of grain trading on the board of trade increased slightly as aggregate turnover neared the year low. Government figures show total purchases of grain futures through December 24 at 10 194,419 bushels versus prior years, with the lowest yearly volume since records began in 1821 and the high in 1923.

Board of Trade Vollume

No Glamour Girl Off Screen Charm Shines for Zasu Pitts

New York profile of Zasu Pitts portrays a practical glamorous actress. Pitts, born in Parsons Kansas and based in Hollywood, discusses her family, kitchen book plans, and views on stardom. She rejects being a rigid star, likening herself to a domestic, married woman with a sharp wit and enduring screen presence.

Zasy Pitts Barbara LaMarr Miss Pitts Ugler Zasu YaSu Stege Emily Fié T Dial Elremar Parsins Kan San Francisco Hollywood Ywoyse Marie Dressler Greta Garbo Merle Dressler Fannie Brice Bee Lille

Fruits and vegetables market notes from Texas shipments

A fragmented report lists numerous Texas origins for fruits and vegetables, including potatoes, citrus, apples, peppers, lettuce, and tomatoes. It notes prices, car arrivals, and market conditions across South Texas, Tower Valley, Savoy, Detroit, and Chicago with steady to weaker trends and varied crate prices.

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Cotton Market Opens With Small Losses In New Orleans Trade

Cotton prices moved lower at the opening in New Orleans with March at 12.43 cents, off 2 points, and December steady near 12.03. Declines eased as the market shifted to later options, while foreign demand weakened and trading showed scattered activity in Liverpool, Calcutta cloth markets, and Manchester branched sales.

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Sterling Lifts Near 1 9 Cent As Markets Edge

In London on Dee 29 AP reports the dollar slipping by about one ninth of a cent to 4.0 per year, while New York averages show the rate near 4.90. Paris also notes the U S dollar closing slightly firmer at 4.676 to the franc amid mixed European FX activity.

London Dee Daugr New York Branca

Wool Market Trends Amid Strong Wool Prices

Boston buyers report vigorous selling of fine territory wools at robust prices. Prices show scoured basis around 1.05 per unit with demand for high quality combed wools. Market notes indicate limited supply and steady prices for merino and 3X-blood blends.

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London Money and Metals Roundup December 29

London money markets report a pound value near 534.75 with spot and futures quotes for gold, silver, zinc, and copper. Rates show steady or mixed moves, with foreign exchange bid and offer levels across major currencies and markets noted, including New York and international centers.

Market update notes mixed dividends and industrial activity

A 1940s stock market summary reports uneven trading with slower price movements in many issues while gains are seen in copper and rubber. It notes a sit down strike at General Motors Fisher Body and mentions dividends, including a $4.09 quarterly payout, with various company names and a context of larger anticipated 1940s debt and rainfall related price shifts.

General Motors Fiaher Body Company Taimoe Deche i Chivaier Een Stenderds En Ferses California Indiana Nexaa Corporation Seaheerd Olbera Wonglas Aircraft North American Aviston Sears Roebuck Weolworth Detre Interna- Ponal Horceter Atierear Can Aeneatan Johneatanville Canada Dry Paettle Northern Puite Great Armour and Bambary General Fonds West Inenouss Airbrae Montgomery Ward Macy Hyelng Auburn U. S J. J. Case American Telephone Western Union Edison Anasonds Kenneratt General Brectrle DuPont Satafs New York Central Union Facil Mada Moral Niatriete Belist Bulldiie Mia Igs Tormers

53 Carloads Turkeys Shipped From Cuero

Cuero shipped about 83,000 turkeys in November and December, more than the rest of Dewitt county combined, with Cuero totals for 1934 around 900 birds and 4% of and county shipments. County totals estimate 140,890 birds for 1935, with top price at 12 cents for 1936, compared with 12.8 cents for 1935.

Cuero Cuero Guerg Dewitt Comly Cuero Fifa Yealey Moniay

McCRAW NAMES ATD AUSTIN Assistant Attorney General Stout Named

Attorney General Willam McGraw announced the appointment of R. A. Stout of Houston as an assistant attorney general. Stout is 30 years old and a Harvard alumnus, with the news coming from Austin on December 28.

McCraw ATD Austin INS R. A. Stout Houston Willam McGraw Stout Harverd

Poultry and Produce Markets Report from Chicago

Chicago market notes show poultry and produce prices. poultry receipts at 68 briarks and mixed quotes for hens, springs, broilers, and turkeys with steady to firm market. Butter and creamery prices steady. potatoes traded on track with U S ship tonnage and market steady. New York money rates unchanged.

Chicago Prodiuge Chicago Jedora Springs Colaced Plymouth Leborn Ehletrns Gra Letshorn Vanster Henry Young Toms Ife Ald Routhen Iain Ganon Bonads Lave Thain Dendy Revelvic U. S Rusaer Burbanks New York Bie Sfarsland Massachusetts Iess Agi

Market Prices for South Avionid Growers Listed Prices

A dense list of produce and dairy prices follows. Items include berries, beets, broccoli, cabbage, celery, lemons, lettuce, oranges, grapes, pears, peas, peppers, potatoes, onions, greens, squash, strawberries, turnips, and poultry. Prices are given per unit: pound, crate, bushel, or box, with many items in range or per unit. The item list blends fruits, vegetables, and dairy derivatives with no clear market summary or totals.

Grant Cesarean Halim Texas Letrice Arizona California Utah Avenage Hagas Sepound Borshum Syruy Hondo Benavi Lomans Sauash Bryers

Public Works Need Denied by Group in Report

CHICAGO December 3 The public works committee of the American Association for Labor Legislation said there is no further mention for extending public works in the United States or for federal construction subsidies to states and cities Private construction especially of residences requires the skilled labor which should now be released by the curtailment of all but the most urgent public works There is a short age of skilled construction labor in many sections.

Chicago Tos Public Works Committee American Association For Lebor United States

Dallas Man Held for 1934 Murder

Dallas authorities arrested Carlos Breazeal in Dallas on a murder charge linked to the July 23, 1934 killing of Hope H. Hard grove, a recreation porter operator. Breazeal had fled for questioning for two years and was brought back by Deputy Sheriffs Charles Gant and Jusy Plorey.

Longview Carlos Breazeal Dallas Hope H. Hardgrove Breazeal Move Anan Charles Gant Jusy Plorey Gant

Industrial stocks and production in the early 1930s

The record notes inventories of raw materials and manufactured goods from 1926 to 1929, showing sufficient turnover to support high industrial production. It highlights rapid stock increases during downturns and a current peak in industrial output, with manufactured goods stock levels around ten percent above normal.

San Antonio Market Largely Steady. Hog Prices Hit New High

Livestock prices at San Antonio show steady to firm trade across cattle calves and hogs. Receipts include 300 cattle, 2000 hogs at St Louis and 2400 cattle plus calves. hogs rise to 10.65 with some bids higher. cattle and calves mix of steers, yearlings and cows steady to higher amid strong demand. lambs scarce.

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Chicago Livestock Market Report From Regen Livestock

Livestock auction data from Regen Livestock Chicago shows mixed cattle and hog bids with varied demand. Cattle receipts around 70,000 head and bids mostly steady to weaker on general classes, calves and yearlings mixed. Hog prices range near $10.25 to $10.45, with top bids around $11.60 and steady tone on select cuts. processing and feeder cattle demand described as uneven but improving in spots.

Regen Livestock Chicago USDA Elise Enlves Fey

Marriage Licenses Test Shock at Wood County Office

In Bowling Green Ohio on December 23 Judge Dr Bietilpe kept offices open for business as usual while others closed. He processed 45 marriage licenses for Michigan and Ohio couples in a single day amid reports of local activity and a notable reference to Professor D dies in connection with the day’s events. Berlin professor Stumpf dies at 68, noted as originator of lone psychology, with school assignment details and a student translating a stanza of a famous poem referenced in the text.

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