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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1937

Page

10

New York Racketeering Trial Sways With Inside Testimony

A dramatic courtroom reveal outlines the nation’s famed rackets. Prosecutor Thomas B. Dewey presents an inside view of unions, threats, and organized crime that controlled major New York eateries and nightlife. Witnesses describe killers and collectors linked to the Gambler Hermat Rose case.

New York Hermat Rosethalen Charles Becker Charles 5. Whit- Mal New York State Lowie Bertenet Thomas B. Dewey Geitcher Dutch Schulte Dewey Harves New Trelins Merkly Mr. T Salus Beicher Sam Krauts Krante Sells Dewey Schulls Ninwark Martin Loum Tay Availanle Tanis Vicely Jack Demipsey the Hatlywood Bleubon's Act of Manhattan

Lock Hill School Honor Roll Named Principal Sam Yoong

Lock Hill School announced the first semester honor roll under Principal Sam Yoong on Wednesday. Readable names include Beatrice Kaldzik Theatare Van Delden Marit Kalb Evangeline Valdez I desis Rico Thango Alvarez Bill Hamilton Josephine Gonzales Barbara Wolfe Rebeccs Reo Raimond Alqueseve Ruby Nengelus eptsy LaVerne Strock Marilny Liebe Lucille Wolfe Carmen Salas Wrens Beis Bottle Jo vretericks She fey Hageis Irene Wolfyegul Lawise Sint Alia Dickson

Lock Hill Sam HH Yoong Lock Hit Beatrice Kaldzik Theatare van Delden Marit Kalb Evangeline Valdez Idesis Rico Thango Alvarez Bill Hamilton Josephine Gonzales Barbara Wolfe Rebeccs Reo Raimond Alqueseve Ruby Nengelus Eptsy LaVerne Strock Marilny Liebe Lucille Wolfe Carmen Salas Wrens

Hays County Farm Survey Planned for Feb Report

Hays County agent Jack Williams prepared in San Marco on February 1 to launch a comprehensive farm survey. About 1,200 questionnaires will go to ranchers and farmers this week to gather data on current production and potential increases in output.

Hays San Marcoe Jack Willaims Heys Tsilttles

Fire Alarms Reported In 1945 Wy Incident At 12:30 PM

An unclear police or fire blotter item notes multiple alarms and locations around 12:30 PM in the 200 block area near San Salvator and Alamo. The scrambled OCR yields mentions of vehicles, addresses, and names, suggesting a municipal emergency report with multiple brief entries and timestamps. The fragmentary text references several streets and blocks, with scattered references to people and organizations, but lacks coherent narrative or outcome details.

Avanie Alamo Mt Tage Srickshine

Construction indexes for United States and Canada 1936 comparison

The document compares construction activity in the United States and Canada, noting similar overall trends with Canada trailing since 1932 and a 1936 spike in the U S while Canada rose little. It attributes 1936 changes to Canada relying on private and municipal aid rather than direct government stimulus.

United States Canada Jniex Caneds Mivale Erro Jlanding Damintoh

Cotton Market Shows Small Rise at New Orleans Start

New Orleans cotton prices edged 1 to 2 pence higher at the opening today amid thin trade. Factors cited limited Western demand and steady river reports while weather in the region forecasts limited plowing activity.

New Orleans AeraKh Sellin Felers Inital Voluzns Howe Willy Suly Washington Ellis Civecpool Jing Amarin Cation Warner

Stock Market Turmoil and Major Firms Move Prices

In a chaotic trading session, steel, aircraft, and auto stocks led broad gains and losses. Major companies such as Bethlehem Steel, General Motors, Ford, Packard, Chrysler, and IBM saw notable activity as market sentiment shifted amid rising deliveries and industry tensions.

These People Think Vs Interationst News Srovide

Fragmented OCR style item references actors and figures like Parker and Barker, with scattered quotes on language and public sentiment. Mentions New York, Baron Craig, Mullonm, and a European focus. The passage blends entertainment buzz with political and social topics including aviation and public discourse.

Noisywoul

Mayor Asked to Halt Show Entered at Municipal Auditorium

A city event proposal faced mayoral review after a request by the Women’s Benefic association to stage a baby show at the Municipal Auditorium on February 2. About 600 children were entered, and the matter was referred to Dr. W. A. King, the health officer, for action.

Dile Henze East San Atitanin Hmel Meyer C. Quin Women's Benefib Association W. A. King Tieallts

Cadet Parade To Be Staged Across Local Schools

Cadet parade planned as part of Defense week with students from Jeffer son Urackenridge Central Catholic St Mary's Peacock Institute and Tyxis Military Institute marching. Five 15 minute demonstrations include infantry, artillery, medical, chemical warfare, and aviation detachments. A final issue occurs at 2:20 a m before Gen James K Purser.

Mare Lway Arthi Jefferson Urackenridge Central Caholic St Mary’s University Peacock Norse Areilfield James K. Purser Secon

Widow Receives Slain Policeman's Home in Will

A probate court bequest shows Mia Edwards and the widow of patrolman John W. Vaughn shared in Edwards property. The Tour-room house at 102 Delaware Street went to his parents J. Edwards and his wife, with cash on hand also directed to them. Dendy Edwards and Olga Negra receive the remainder of estate upon parent death.

Policetown Ewards John W. Vaughn Iis Mia Ue Edwards Delaware” Street J. Edwards Dendy Edwards Ai Aister Olga TR Negra Shire Shire Qike

Carpenter and King Confirmed in Posts in Texas

Me confirmed today appointment of Orville Carpenter as chairman director of the Employment Compensation Commission and Tom C. Ku as state auditor and efficiency expert. Carpenter succeeds R. B. Anderson, who resigned to become attorney for the W. T. Waggoner properties.

Carpenter King Austin Orville &. Garpenter Tom C. Ku R. B. Anderson Beromn W.T. Waggoner

Seek Legalization of Marble Tables

Austin reports Representative Ben B. Cubbey of Quitman introduced a bill to legalize marble machines in which skill is involved. He noted he would prefer their elimination but acknowledged continued operation in many places without molestation, arguing the state should obtain revenue from them.

Austin Ben B. Cubbey Quitman

Flood troops return to Fort Sam Houston duty

Troops stationed at Fort Sam Houston on flood duty near Monticello and Hens ture are expected to return to San Antonio late Friday or early Saturday. Thirty officers and enlisted men remain on duty as evacuation efforts continue under the Army Corps area guidance. Only unforeseen flood developments would delay the return plan.

Rei Fort Sam Houston Arkansas San Antonio Monticello Hensture Sitk Elth Corps Houston

Crochet Afghan Rugs Pattern from San Antonio Society

Pattern notice offering crochet and afghan rug designs with instructions and color ideas. Includes material lists, quantities, and directions for various rug arrangements. Send 10 or 20 cents with pattern number and address to The San Antonio Wife and Home Department.

San Antonia Tigh Dept Abd Uddreys

Valley trip at mounts valley trip at mounts

Twenty one business firms signed up for the annual Rio Grande Valley goodwill tour organized by the Valley Chamber of Commerce. George Geyer, chair of the trade extension committee, set March 11 to start the party, which will return March 19 at 10 p.m. on the Missouri Pacific. The itinerary includes Kingsville, Raymondville, Rockport, Bishop, Lyford, and more towns including Harlingen, Mission, Pharr, San Juan, Alamo, Weslaco, Mercedes, Elsa, Alice, and others.

Hai bin Antonio Commerce Rio Grande Valley George Geyer Chamber Geaye Missouri Pacific Leip Kingsville Roynondvile Ronstown Bishop, L

New U S Building Occupants Move In

The citys new post office and building welcomed occupants as A W Kutsche and company moved into offices on the second floor temporarily. The firm prepared to occupy a future space while construction continues toward completion in May.

U. S Post Office Fim A. W.kutsche and Company Thy

United States Egypt Pact May Be Open to Change

Washington February 17 The United States may consider proposed alterations to a 1930 treaty granting trade and security rights in Egypt Bert Fish envoy to Egypt presented to Cairo Washingtons openness toward joining a conference with Egypt and other powers in Switzerland beginning April 12 to discuss the issue

Washington United States Egypt Bert Fish

Boy Saves Cousin From Fiery Death

Fort Worth report says a 12 year old saved his six year old cousin from flames when gasoline soaked clothing ignited. The child began to run as the cousin pulled off the burning pants and urged help.

Cousin Fort Worth Lomay Hur Robert Kier Drs W. T. Ruey Robert

London and New York Money and Metals Report

The report notes sterling and dollar exchange shifts with silver and lead prices, listing London and New York quotations. It cites AP and various market figures for pounds, dollars, and metals, including futures and spot prices, and indicates稳 24 hour movement across currencies and commodities.

London Indy New York Uichang Wean

Grain Market Mobility Shaped by Rain and Prices

Grain prices fluctuated as rain and sleet weighed on Chicago wheat and Kansas futures, with export demand and funds influence cited. Wheat showed limited gains while futures in Winnipeg weakened. U.S. grain markets reported mixed prices for yellow and white corn and oats with regional hay price shifts noted in San Antonio and Texas markets.

Australs Tony Motion Tun Nzaer Lions Eléson Liverndol Williesdis Cortree

Texans Need Relief As WPA Reports Workers Left

About 24,000 Texans are unemployed and not yet aided, says H P Drought state WPA administrator. After a Chicago trip, he cites 75,000 assisted in February and 11,500 aided by other agencies. Private industry adds seasonal work, and remaining funds will address flood relief efforts.

Works Progress Administration Droz

Wool Market and Beauty Contest Win Report

Wool market reports show limited domestic demand and cautious interest from mills despite price talks. A beauty contest winner is Marla Shelton from Houston who won the festival affection of Roderic Taylor for MGM's The Man in Possession at age 14.

Aston Woo Boston Mills Wales Marla Shelton Harlan Roderic Taylor MGM Wvon Houston Texas

Market Prices Show Fluctuation at Worcester Fair

Market prices at Worcester show wide swings across many commodities. Apples Delicious sell at 3 a box, while Green corn, tomatoes, and celery display notable gains. beets stay near 26 cents a crate and onions list at 6 for a dollar. Local dairy and produce quotations reflect volatility with peppers at 1.25 a pound and strawberries around 2.50 a crate.

Commission Parket Wocuester Alia Rott Valley Ae Borrlea JS Conta Geen Grover Dell Weppers Selery Adele Winggap Bezier Texas Calif Garona Sunkist Tieng

Victor Moore Declines Sing in New Film Role

Victor Moore refuses to sing a proposed number in a Ben Holmes directed feature. Moore recalls a past remark about his singing and warns he would rather not perform. Alan Brook is mentioned as a co star in the project.

Victor Moore Holly Woon Ben Holmes Moore Alen Broecick Mr. Moore

Rights Restored to Chiang's Kidnapper in China

The Waniking government ordered the restoration of civil rights for Marshal Cheng Fiuch-Liang, previously stripped of park rights after abducting General Chiang Kai-shek last December. The decision restores eligibility to hold political office and military commands in China.

Chiang Nanking Chiang Kat-Shek Cheng Fiuch-Liang Waniking Materal China

Texan Killed as Car Crashes Into Tree

A Texan identified as Butler of Raccoon Bend was instantly killed early today when his automobile left a highway and crashed into a tree, according to a state highway patrol report.

Austin Butler Raccoon Bend

Fierce Aerial Battle Reported in Spain

Madrid February 17 official communique says loyalist air fleet engaged seven rebel planes over Tangier today. The Joysliste reports insurgent losses with four insurgents brought down.

Spain Madrid Tat- Tuncon

Europe's Arms King Leaves Estate in England

European arms dealer known as the mystery salesman died in Monte Carlo. Officials disclosed an estate valued at 965 515 pounds in England. The American Weekly illustrated feature previews Rajah opening a temple to the untouchables with India’s social tensions.

Europe London Liam—Sir Ba India

Livestock Market Reports Across Texas and Midwest Regions

Reading from San Antonio to Fort Worth and Kansas City, cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep move unevenly with buyers resisting high asks. Prices show steady to slightly higher trends on some weights, while others drift lower. notable ranges include fed steers near 9.00 to 12.50 per hundredweight and hogs around 9.60 to 10.25, with calves and lambs varying by class and weight.

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Poultry and Produce Market Reports Across Cities

New York and Chicago market notes show steady poultry receipts with prices firm. Kansas City and Chicago potatos and other produce also report unchanged trends amid steady shipments and limited demand in mid February.

Chigagd Chicago Poultey Amar Ata Mharkat

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