Soviet Plane Plant Reported Hidden in Spain
An alleged Soviet air factory near Alicante between Vila and Viewste is said to assemble fighter and bomber models for Franco’s forces, with underground workshops and camouflaged facilities. Claims note shipments on Soviet vessels, and that the plant will produce new downward-firing plate-equipped fighters and standard Soviet bombers using Wright Whiglyind type motors.
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Soviet Union
Spain
Franco
Alicante
Vila San Viewste
Iet
Aviglion
Wright Whiglyind
Market report of fruits vegetables and grain prices
The report lists Texas and other state bean, beet, carrot, lettuce, cabbage, pepper, and fruit crates with prices and arrivals. It notes vice weaker prices for several items, with mixed market activity across Boston Philadelphia St Louis and Chicago regions and various carloads on track.
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United Staten Ond State Department of Agriculture
Texas
Lower Bailey
Mlaredasul
Philadelpnia
BET
Téxag
Market
Texag'tisacls
Savoy
Slivistiy Wesker
Texas Buchela
Lawis
Texes Washele
Sacny Gap
Yorks
Virginia
Bhavke
Savox
Topshc
Rostoay
Oleay
Best
St. Louis
California
Philadelphia
Nso
Siam
New York
St. Loui
Tex
Chicago
Sam
Model of San Francisco Bay Bridge on Display in San Antonio
A scale model of the San Francisco Bay Bridge spanning the bay between San Francisco and Oakland was shown in San Antonio at Carroll Cartwright Inc. The exhibit, built by J B Noble in seven and a half months, measures one inch to 630 inches. The original bridge cost 77.2 million dollars and took three years to complete, with total length eight and a quarter miles. The display closes Wednesday night according to Cartwright.
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San Francisco
Bay
Oakland
San Antonio
Carroll Cartwright, Inc
Broadway
J. B. Noble
Yerba Buena Island
Carewright
Blum Plans Peace Appeal On New Year Eve
Premier Leon Blum announced plans to broadcast a peace appeal as Europe faces crisis. France’s budget totaled 48,146,525,573 francs, about 2.247 billion dollars, with 64 percent for war expenses. Foreign offices voiced impatience over replies from Germany and Italy to neutrality demands in Spain. Moscow offered volunteers if other powers acted, and Britain’s neutral stance failed to ease officials fears of Beria and Rome responses.
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Faris
Leon Blum
Europe
Blunt
Foreign Office
Germany
Italy
Moscow
Pressiminm
Elveles
Beria
Rome
Voliteers
Spain
Bar silver listing and London price notes
The item reports a London price for silver and notes barter timing with a brief mention of a bar and market timing. It references money and metals in a London context with an unnamed price and date cues. The fragment mentions silver, the city London, and a late December timing reference.
Construction permits dip but costs rise in 1938 year
The report shows a decline in building permits issued in 1638 from the prior year, while total construction costs increased. During 1938, 2064 permits were issued, totaling about $4.304 million, compared with 1025 permits yielding $4.191 million in 1925. Fincham notes delays and timing affect figures, with August pending revisions.
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Fincham
Rity Buildings
Tor
Fineham
San Antonio Livestock Market Report Mixed Strong Trade
The San Antonio market showed active trade for feeders and cattle with receipts around 300 cattle and 400 calves. Prices ranged with calves cashing at about 575 to 640 dollars, heavyweights around 4 50 to 5 10, and lambs selling slowly. dairy progeny and various poultry and meat items listed with mixed demand and quoted ranges.
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San Antonio
Serglen
iMay
Dty
Ayr
Saul Vounits
Wiss
Fire Alarms FikAD AY AZ Gon SHR Detendu
A disrupted alarm event spreads confusion as responders coordinate at an East Alicon site. The situation involves multiple agencies and local units working to assess the risk and secure the area. Witnesses report a series of alarms triggering simultaneously across nearby facilities.
Poultry and Produce Prices in New York Market Notes
Fragmentary OCR lists New York poultry and produce items with creamery references, pricing notes, dairy terms, and distributor mentions. The text includes vendor names and unclear codes, offering a glimpse of market listings and standards without complete data.
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SEY York Druvistons
New York
Dee Murtap
Aeceinin Bris
Mytha
Statdarsd
Air Conditioning’s Birth and Growth Through Hard Times
The article traces air conditioning origins in the hard years, noting early ideas for homes and small businesses, rapid industry enthusiasm, and later progress. It cites a 1925 sales volume of 48 million dollars and outlines lower costs and better equipment driving growth by 1935.
Liverpool cotton market mixed bids amid steady trade
The Liverpool cotton market shows muted demand with prices near steady. American middling quotes hover around 7 to 7.5 pence, while lower grades test buyers with limited activity and buyers report cautious sentiment across the prompt line.
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Liverpool
Dollar Market London and Paris Exchange Rates Note Change
In London on December 30 4 p m dollar buying eased against the pound at 4.04 percent. French franc held at 1 0515 francs per pound while Paris quote shows the dollar closing at 21 4914 frames per dollar, vs an overnight New York rate of 679 cents per franc.
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London
United States
Farain
Gates
New York
Unclear Uniform Change Described in Fragmentary Text
A garbled OCR passage references changes in uniforms or attire including navy and aviation outfits. The text mentions Conntapsey, a pay change, and phrases like Sails ab Sea and Buil cog irimmond Escapes, but lacks coherent details or identifiable entities to form a complete news item.
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Conntapsey
Builcog
Irimmond
Nueces Valley Authority seeks funds for flood control dams
The Nueces Valley authority plans a federal loan or grant request for about 180 million dollars to fund 21 dams in the Nueces Watershed. Dams would aid irrigation flood control recreation and central water needs on the Nueces Frio Sabinal Leona Seco and Houda rivers. Members met at the Plaza hotel with attendees including Corpus Christi mayor Dr J R Giles South San Antonio’s J S Fowler and Congressman Milton West.
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Nueces Valley
Plaza Hotel
J. R. Giles
Corpus Christi
J. S. Fowler
South San Antonio
Milton West
Corpus Christi Seeks WPA Grant for Airport Improvements
Corpus Christi mayor Dr. H R Giles announced plans to seek a $65,000 WPA grant for airport improvements. Proposed plans include two 1000 foot runways and related facilities to upgrade the municipal field, with details shared during a San Antonio visit.
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Corpus Christi
Air Field Fund
H.R. Giles
San Antonio
Corps Christi
Divine Miracle Heard In Shanghai After Sikh Prisoner Survives Hanging
Atma Singh a British Indian Sikh convicted of murder survived a hanging after a brain concussion. Thousands of Shanghai residents hailed the event as divine intervention while his wife Shakur spoke of heavenly saving grace. British consulate and police disputed tampering theories, noting rope and equipment explanations.
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Shanghat
Atma Singh
Potlee Hospital
Briish India
Shanghai
Atema Singh
John Brennan
Consi Gereral
Grain Market Prices From San Antonio on Wednesday
San Antonio grain market reports show hay prices with prairie hay at 42.40 per ton and local prairie hay at 10.50. Grain prices list corn white 95 cents per bushel, corn on ear 85 cents, yellow corn 95 cents, mixed yellow and white 63 cents, millet 1.83 per bushel, hogari and kafir values, and wheat ranges from 1.19 to 1.23 per bushel with No 2 at 48 to 5 percent per bushel and barleys noted.
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San Anyoreo
San Antonio
U. 1
Johnson Grain
Johnson
Stock Market Advances Amid Tax and Strike Influences
New York stocks rose modestly as investors sought profits ahead of income tax season. Rail, steel, and oil shares led gains while auto and tech issues stayed active. manufacturing and energy sectors showed tentative recovery amid ongoing strikes and plant slowdowns. Notable movers included United Aircraft, General Electric, DuPont, Goodyear, Chrysler, and Consolidated Edison, with Industry outlook buoyed by a favorable weekly review and progress in electric power demand.
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New York
Ufder
Edad
Jesus
Vainere
Tech
Belkenem
Ceeiol
Ludiura Bupcior
Sana Fe
N.Y. Cantyal
Chesapeake
Olin
Union Parish
St. Paul
Senterd Avioline Prferred
Anaconda
Kennecott
Inspiration
Mini
Howe Sound
Chrysler
General Aircraft
U. 3
Consolidated’ Edison
Hectri¢ Power and Light
Standard Owl
New Jersey
Midcontinent Petroleum
General Electric
DuPont
Cotinental Can
Goodyear
Mills
Edison Electric Institute
Sterling
Stunning Marian Martin Pattern Ad Promises Easy Sewing
An old pattern catalogue piece promotes Marian Martin designs with a twist collar and cuff details. It highlights Pattern 9172 in multiple sizes, fabric options, and simple sewing directions, urging readers to order from The San Antonio Light Pattern Department.
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Patiern
Matin Martit
San Antonio
Social Security systems outlined for Texas and nation
Henry P. Seidemann described Social Security workings before San Antonio business groups. He cited that by December 1936, 45 states plus D C and Hawaii had plans for aid, with 27 states for dependent children and 26 for the blind. Texas began programs serving 28,000,000 workers toward independence, while the state still lacked provisions for public assistance to the blind and dependent widows. Population shares 1870 3 percent aged 65 plus, 1930 five percent, and 1915 estimate nearing 19 percent by 1950s estimates.
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Henry P. Seldemann
Social Security Board
Wedness Gay
San Antonio Eo. Blegers
Sedemarin
San Antonio Manufacturers' Association
Chamber of Commerce
Gansler
District of Columbia
Hawaii
Seidemann Ald i
Texas
Seidemann
Milburn Storie lands tier role in A Tractor's Diary
Milburn Storie, kin to a famed screen star, secures a tier character part in B. P Schultwre's Paramount drama A Tractor's Diary as his career gains momentum and the film industry opens new doors for him.
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Milburn Storie
B. P Schultwre
S. Paramount
New Year’s Eve Dances Across County Halls
Readers plan all night New Year’s Eve dances at multiple venues including County Line Hall Braun’s Hall Hill Top Hall and K T Hall with 9 or 10 piece orchestras, floor shows, and admission from 40 to 50 cents plus coffee. Promoters advertise meals and live bands with festive promos and local acts.
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County Line
Braun's Hall
South's Nest
Sam Blaze
Ady
K-T Hall
Duncan
Binnéer Brass
St. Hedwig
Macdona
Vivian Vordenbaum
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Cai
B. Noble
San Francisco Bay Bridge
Noble
Arlee
FINCK
Jess
White Rock
Pymouth
Vewllers
Plymouth Reel
Lewtonn Eitkens
Rounters
Turkuss
ST. Lows
Steady
Smal
Small Stores & Shape
Ome
Nhw AB
Catton Talens
Steele Dues
Wativary
Pere York
Rose
Owen
Janpaty
SEK USA
OHM
Jouy
Hollywood
Lenk Bey
BN An Wat Tan
Lee
Tits Ian
City News
Angle's
Dante
Paul Raiseh
Chris Stemn
Jerry Mehae
Rulphur Springs
W. W. White Rd
Joe Harmann
Hetotes Inn
See Springs Ridge
Fay. Wardell
Dlack
N.Y
Woodlawn
Arzt
Dreki
Selected American Shares, Inc
Beene
Frosprctus Deschiting Tins
Edwin Chamberlain & Company
Alamo Nall, Bide
San Allonte
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