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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1937

Page

9

School plan trouble looms as budget tax cited

Oley Tax Commissioner pranks, students protest tuition rise from 44 to 130 per year at junior college. Youngblood argues the San Antonio school system cannot fund the college deficit and warns a tax election may be required to cover operating costs. A 20 cent levy on 3100 valuation is discussed, with revenue collection logistics and agency funding debated. A student strike at the police gates coincides with a natural death scare as 45 students enroll for Tuesday classes.

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Texas Vegetable Market Reports Mixed Prices and Arrivals

The South Texas spinach market opened with light demand and many buyers selling cash at around five cents. Cabbage in Tower Valley was dull with bagged sales. market for lettuce, peppers, and tomatoes showed varied activity. Texas arrivals varied by city with mixed track market results and steady to weak pricing, including notable celery and carrot volumes.

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Knitted Stripes Bedspread Pattern Sale Advertisement

Pattern 1384 and 1784 offer easy knit strip designs for a bedspread or decorative piece. Instructions describe shifting striped panels, materials, stitch illustrations, and assembly. Send 1 cent to the Sir Autunia Tight Needlecraft department with name and address.

Sir Autunia

Plane Leaves for Maj. Gen. Brees

A transport plane departed Brooks Field on Wednesday September 30 carrying Lt. C. G. Gorten and others bound for Maj. Gen. H. J. Brees area commander. General Brees has been directing reconnaissance of the district and emergency evacuation work. Gordon and the commander were to retire to San Antonio.

Pab C. G. Gorten Brooks

British naval incident near Malaga and unrest in Spain

London reports suggest a British battleship near Eurona point Gibraltar was attacked by small bombs while Spain faces insurgent pressure in the south. Meanwhile Valencia notes pro-German influence amid renewed insurgent activity along the southern coast, with Spanish officials confirming arrests of alleged Italian spies.

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Cotton Market Slips as Trade Uncertain in New Orleans

The New Orleans cotton market shows weak tones with midweek quotes easing. Prices for March, May, and October deliveries drift lower amid limited loan movement and vague official validation of early trading, while demand remains subdued and overall market mood stays cautious.

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Livestock Market News From San Antonio Area Sale

A cattle and calf sale report describes bids in dollars per hundredweight. Prices range from about 4.00 to 7.50 for calves and feeders while steers and yearlings attract variable bidding. Cows and bulls show broad activity with feeding beefs trading around midrange values and buyers seeking top grades.

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Malt Fiquor Production Vice President in Washington

Internal revenue burnout statement lists names and positions connected to a Malt liquor production firm. The report mentions Washington based executives, including a vice president, with obscure phrasing about corporate roles and regulatory notes. The text is garbled but centers on production leadership and tax authority context.

Washington Internal Revenue Anite Lignor Haggers AL Crease Hanis Vear

Stock Market Reports and Steel Demand Trends

The New York stock scene opens with a cautious pace as steel demand signals lift activity and optimism. Major producers like Crucible and National Keel show interest while autos and railroad contracts hint at steadier orders. uncertainty lingers over prices and labor, yet a rebound in reconstitution and steel output appears to support broader market hopes. The piece notes fluctuating bonds and early gains fading into a tempered, uneven trading day amid industry-wide reassurances.

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Poultry and Produce Prices and Supplies Decline Noted

New York market reports show mixed color poultry and white and colored chicks priced around 13c to 21c with various weights. Eggs and cheese receipts remain steady while potatoes and other produce show uneven activity, with overall market tones unsettled and several items carrying higher or lower quotes.

New York

Market Prices and Fresh Produce Probed in Florida Front

Market reports from Florida and California list prices on fruits vegetables and dairy. notable quotes include lettuce at 1.59 per crate California and grapes Emperor at 2.79 per meat, with meat poultry and eggs pricing also captured for local sale.

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Wall Street Briefs From New York Feb 3

Otis Steel company announced bond payments totaling 1684 and accrued interest in March with a 15 000 protest from event gaty. The company, headquartered in Meeeland, plans large scale railroad siding and trunk line construction. Major orders include box cars and tram parts from multiple firms and a 300 car shop build. Missouri North Texas announced high stock and car output with wages in Texas.

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Dollar Markets Report From London and Paris

Dollar markets showed mixed results with the pound near 1.0, the franc at 243 frames to the dollar, and the pound closing around 1.0509 francs. Overnight New York rates indicated slight shifts, while Paris fixed the franc at 4.862 francs per dollar and 84.90 cents to the franc.

Lomndon Tech New York French France Paris United States Tedus

Frilly Dress Pattern An Easy Kiddie Fashion Pick

Frilly Dress pattern 9300 promises a grand thrill for children and mothers alike with gay cotton fabrics, Marian Martin style, and easy spring fashion tracks for kids juniors and mothers. Send 15 cents to order pattern catalog and write size name address and style number.

Marian Martin Seychar Marian Martin Roatan Martin Patters Isons Howl Shack Tito Sparks

Public Debt Per Capita Rises to New High in U S

The United States public debt reaches record highs with preliminary estimates for the year ending June 20 1936 showing about 416 per person. Comparisons with England France and Germany show differing per capita debts reflecting postwar conditions and currency valuations.

United States England France Germany

Grain Market Signals Shifts In Wheat Outlook

Grain market reports show new shifts in wheat sentiment with traders citing potential supply risks. A London to Great Britain demand tone remains upbeat, while North American weather and harvest expectations hint at tighter earlier than thought stocks. Prices for corn and oats are mixed as Chicago and San Antonio bids reflect regional supply conditions and local notes from Winnipeg and Liverpool markets.

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Pacific Lighting reports annual earnings with per share figures

Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturine also reported figures for the year ending December with net income and per share data. The releases cite consolidated results, tax impacts, and outstanding shares, noting comparisons to prior periods and headquarters in Los Angeles New York and Paris.

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LaFollette Inquiry Funds Given Amid Protests

The senate labor committee recommended a $50,000 appropriation to support the La Follette inquiry and its investigation into general smokem numbers and reform. The committee, after a six month study of strikebreaking and label espionage, was granted $15,009 by the institute.

Senate Labor Committee LaPollette Committee Insteatt Gress

Foreign exchange and metals market roundup in New York

The New York market reports show steady currency and metal activity with multiple currencies and metals quoted. Prices for British sterling and other foreign exchanges, along with gold and silver, are summarized, noting steadier tones and varying bid and ask levels across London and New York exchanges.

Six Evacuation Teams Held Ready at Fort Sam Houston for Flood Duty

Six operation teams remain on alert at Fort Sam Houston Texas with orders to move Wednesday to evacuation districts in Southeast Arkansas to assist the Arkansas National Guard and Red Cross. The teams include radio and medical units and are supported by the Eighth Corps to aid population movement to higher ground amid flood conditions.

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Maintenance Flight Trip Delays for San Antonio Students

Thirty-two students from the Advanced Flying school at Kelly Field undertook an eight day maintenance flight to visit major educational centers in Louisiana, Texas, and Georgia. Delayed by bad weather, the group began their journey Wednesday under Col. EB. B. Laliman’s direction en route to sites and activities ahead of graduation later this month.

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Mexican Customs Officials Visit San Antonio to Discuss Trade

Mexican customs officials from the Mexican customs service visited San Antonio on Wednesday to confer with local authorities about tightening up border controls against smuggling. They were accompanied by V Bailey, a U S customs agent based in Brownsville.

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