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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1936

Page

8

San Antonio fete group aims for $400000 drive

An Autonians Monday celebration drive seeks $400,000 from private sources to fund a San Antonio centennial fete. Mayor Quin and Mrs Kamynum head a new control group to organize the effort, with support from Dr. H Bascom Watts and others.

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Roosevelt Budget Setback Shapes 1936 Financing Outlook

The article outlines a major setback to President Roosevelt's budget plan after the Supreme Court challenged the AAA. It notes revenue shifts, potential tax changes, and the impact on the 1936 budget estimate. It cites a financing chart tracing federal funds since 1929 and mentions totals around 2.38 trillion dollars in a broader historical context.

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Grounded Vessel Is Pulled Afloat

A grounded vessel was pulled afloat near Are Pes on a day described with limited readable details. Authorities or crews reportedly managed the maneuver, with no injuries or further developments noted in the fragment.

Grain Market Updates and Regional Prices in Early February

Chicago reports show wheat futures edging higher on new crop expectations with December and July deliveries cited. Canadian export trends soften demand while Roosevelt administration signals support for reform of the commodity exchange bill amid hopes of a strong spring wheat crop. In San Antonio, hay and grain prices move with local markets showing mixed quotes for prairie hay, Johnson grass, and corn futures alongside general commodity activity.

Chicago Miotims Wiverneet Bears Washington Roosevelt Senate Commodity Exchange Canada North America

Poultry and Produce Prices from New York and Chicago

Fragmented market notes report various potato and dairy prices, receipts and shipments, with scattered figures and vendor references. Entries cite New York and Chicago markets, including mixed poultry, milk flats, and cheese pricing, plus brief notes on quality and quantities.

New York NMA York

San Antonio Livestock Market Opens With Mixed Demand

San Antonio market reports an active start with cattle and calves showing varied demand. Stronger calves bring about 5.00 to 6.25 per hundredweight. fat steers and yearlings steady to 6.80. beef cows around 4.50 to 4.75. hogs trading steady with lighter numbers. Kansas City and Chicago cattle and lamb markets also noted with higher prices and steady demand. Receipts include cattle, calves, hogs, and sows from local producers.

San Antonio Slaunhhler Kansas City Livestock Kansas City Uspa Rldsw Siudy IBSO Fey Chicago Shicagg Ap-Ugpay

Pittman Flays Japan In Senate Speech On China

Senator Pittman of Nevada condemned Japanese policies toward China and warned of threats to U S interests. He urged strong naval and air forces to protect the United States and criticized Tokyo for violating international treaties including the Nine Power Pact and the League covenant.

Washington, DC Japan China Atmarlen Pittman Lemacrat Nevada Senate Foreign Relations United States Senate Chita Sil Sa Eas Congress Fileroy Manchuria League of Nations ongTlSs Pillman I Nausie Tegisla Pithman Hirgai Sake Ohr Almeria Monroe Salem Reed Ablaz London Mapan America Mararish

Money and Metals Market Notes From London and New York

A wartime money and metals report shows currency, bond and commodity notes from London and New York. It lists discount rates, gold and foreign exchange movements, and prices for pounds, francs, lire, and other currencies with various bids and asks.

Old Age Bureau to Be in Courthouse

Bexar county commissioners voted to allot the courthouse space to the Texas Old Age Pension Bureau. County officials debated rent versus private building costs, with Commissioner Robert Dar noting current high expenses for free renters. The plan aims to have the bureau established by next Monday, employing about 23 staff.

Bexar County Texas Oll Age Pension Bureau Robert P. Dar Robert Took Jourdinton Gonk Nave Yoon Shive Gladet

Lt Col Richards to Duty at Washington

Lt Col Richards ordered transferred from Arms Air Cars Advance Flying School at Kelly Field to duty in the office of the chief of staff in Washington. Effective February 15, the move places him in the central command structure in the capital.

Col. Richards Washington Wadshington Harrison TC Richards Air Cars Kelly Field At Corps Washigton

Knitted Set Pattern for Spring Wear

A vintage notice promotes a pattern from the San Antonio HOIRE Needlecraft department. It features a water-yoke sweater, lacy sleeves, and beret with a Shetland floss colorway. Includes sizes 6 and 8 with required materials and complete directions. Bend 40 vents $9.1 or different payment options requested.

San Antonio

Cotton Market Holds Steady Amid Washington Farm Bill Talks

Cotton prices showed little change from Saturday as traders awaited Washington farm bill developments. May and July contracts fluctuated around opening quotes while receipts from Liverpool and Cairo influenced sentiment. Reports of a potential soil conservation bill passing the Senate and the Smith proposal created mixed outlooks as buyers remained cautious. Weather conditions remained unfavorable with continued dampness.

Washington Bete Mayme Ord Cate Liverpool Bamibay Guteres Orleans Ieke Senate Anil

Florida markets list vivid mixed produce shipment

Florida markets received Lizards and assorted vegetables in a first cartload including wax beans peppers squash and excellent produce. Additional carloads followed with melons bananas and brown beauty potatoes as the supply expanded. Crowders market showed strong stock of greens onions peppers and tomatoes with prices listed for beans edibles and fruits across broad regional offerings from Sartoall to Carrizo Springs and New York.

Florida San Antonio Crowers Bane Cartage Cariona Texas New York Alimandy Pune Hugh Appins Dora Colony Marv Haisiik Vallny Aluahionms Walle

Unclear OCR summary of market prices and futures data

Fragmentary OCR text shows mixed market terms such as futures, prices, and commodities with inconsistent handwriting. It mentions prices like 6.80 and 6.12, terms midling and ordinary, and references to futures for CL GWE Marek and dates around December or May, but details are garbled and not coherent enough to extract a clear news item.

Myerecot Cation Liverpool Atoderate Bus Atriel CL Gwe Marek

Oliphant Withdraws From Assessor Race

R J Oliphant withdraws from the county assessor race after a recent primary. The move comes as a challenge to opponents including Albert and Huth, with the Weber campaign seeking to position Jen K Weber for Congress.

R. J. Oliphant cSmMay Jen K. Weber Congres

Committee Denies Passamaquoddy Fund in Canal Project Fight

Washington DC committee opposed the administration and rejected funds to advance Passamaquoddy land and related canal work. The action halts planned Malin and Florita Ship Canal projects amid funding disputes and political wrangling.

Washington, DC Pet INS House Appropriations Committee Gizwee Earry T He Passammiguoddy Malin Hitra-Electric Florita Ship Canal

Daily Tax Facts From Forbes On Payroll Tax Burden

Noted financial writer B C Forbes calculates the tax burden on employees in the pacific coast region, noting taxes exceed three times the base rate. He outlines annual figures showing a company would owe $1 152 in taxes per year per employee, with distributions that would have reduced take-home pay by $576 if the tax were lighter.

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Leaders Plot New Farm Bill in Congress

Washington leaders push the new farm bill with aim to pass in both houses before adjournment by May 4. Senator Wiltsy of Massachusetts criticizes blanket authority for the secretary of agriculture, calling it dangerous and invalid in tas and economics. Democratic senators echo concerns, arguing the nation’s welfare requires safeguards.

Washington, D.C Wiltsy Inva Agrculturs

Radio Men Again Seek AFL Entry

Washington DC delegates from a工 counted 40,000 workers at a convention of the Allied Trades to form a new national union and refile for a federation charter amid bitter infighting over the AFL.

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Delivery Boy Robbery at City Drug Store

Police report a delivery boy was robbed while making a delivery to a drug store. The store manager Cunningham told investigators the boy was sent to the address with no change, reprimanded for not bringing the money, and then sent back with the money.

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Thieves Ravage Highland School in Park Elementary

Thieves raided Highland Park elementary causing major damage. They reportedly stole candy and ice cream from the cafeteria and tampered with a costume closet. Mrs Ave W. Rain, the principal, said the mess and scattered items disrupted classes as staff began investigations.

Highland Park Rigsby South New Braynfols Aventin Ave W Rain Tate Lee Aly

Andrews to Speak on Gobi Experiences

Andrews Lobe will discuss secrets of the Gobi desert at p m Monday in the Thomas Jefferson High School auditorium. Directors of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City will relate rare experiences and results of explorations in the Worgolion wastes. The Open Forum sponsors Dr An Brena pan yarillee hore.

Coy Gnapman Andrews Gobi Desert Thomas Jefferson High School Auditorien American Museum of Natural History New York City An- Brena Pan Yarillee Hore

Traffic Club Hears Boy Scout Talk

In Dallas area, a bi weekly Traffic Club meeting at the Plaza hotel heard a Boy Scout day talk. Gooren Appel of Rock Island lines Fort Worth and other officials attended as Walter Walthill chaired the meeting. Scouts were present and discussed scouting activities.

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