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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1936

Page

9

Supreme Court Affirms TVA Power Plan in Eight to One Ruling

The Supreme Court upholds the Tennessee Valley Authority power program in an eight to one decision. Chief Justice Hughes writes that the government may build transmission lines and hydroelectric plants, affecting vast development of river power. Justice McReynolds dissents, warning the move pressures private utilities and risks undermining competition.

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Supreme Court Yes and No Listed

Washington box score shows how Supreme Court justices voted on major constitutional issues. The fragment records a tally of decisions marked yes or no, highlighting judicial divides on key cases.

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Cotton Market Mixed Narrow Early Trading In New Orleans

Cotton futures opened barely steady with small losses and narrow ranges in New Orleans trading. March around 11.24, May 10.87, July 10.6, October 10.23 with other months near first-call levels as traders stayed on the sidelines amid limited Washington news and tentative demand.

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Bank Credit and Federal Reserve History 1928 to Date

A chart outlines the Frephic history of federal reserve banks from 1928 to present, detailing rising reserve bank credit, money in circulation, and gold stocks. It notes 1935 banking fragility, compares 1934 and 1996 suspensions, and highlights rising member bank reserves amid calls for tighter credit control to avert inflationary pressures.

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Money and Metals Market Report From London

London metal and currency notes show prices for gold and silver steady with little change. The report lists bar prices, shipments, and currency values across several metals and markets, noting advances and declines in different strands of the market, including gold, silver, and related commodities.

Fragmentary OCR Note Signals Sparse Details

A highly garbled OCR fragment mentions dates and numbers with unclear context. No coherent events or identities are readable beyond scattered terms like March May and various numeric tokens. The source yields insufficient, non-actionable data for a fuller summary.

San Antonio Market News Reports Mixed Livestock Prices

Federal Market News notes a tight cattle and calf market at San Antonio with steady to lower trade. Fed steers and yearlings eased. medium to good steers around 86.50 per 2078 pounds. calves sold mostly 6.09 or lower. cows and bulls sold irregularly with cutting cows around 3.50 to 4.00. Hog and lamb values varied, with hogs steady to 25 cents lower and fat lambs steady to 25 cents down. receipts listed for multiple categories.

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Better Wool Paige Hold On To Del Rio Ranch Clip

Del Rio ranches resist offers of 20 to 31 seats as wool contracts loom for the season. Producers warn shrinkage rates affect returns while around 206,000 pounds have already been sold. Johnny Willems and Bussey contracted for spring clips at 30 cents, marking the largest individual clips in Texas. The Texas Sheep Raisers Association votes to investigate nontrade issues and protect Del Rio’s range.

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33 Cent Bid for Wool Refused

SAN ANGELO Feb te With 40 cent wool price markups this week, wool growers announced they would not sell at 33 cents. Frank Wilhelm Brady ranchman refused a Boston buyer’s offer. Mohair prices held around 80 to 60 cents with large sales. Texas Sheep and Goat Traders association head Teager Gults urged congressional wool market investigations as beneficial. Local counties offered rewards for theft information and raised funds for inspector salaries.

San Angelo Aronia Robert L. Studley Neonal Wool Trade Association Menioning Frank Wilhelm Brady Ranchman Boston Teager Gults Wel Rio Texas Sheep and Gent Traters' Association Bostont Weal Trade Association Mtmbers Wade

Prison Site Tour in Bexar Stated

W. T. Mamiack, resistant dr prector of the United States sirenu of prisons, Tuesday accepted the invitation of the gen Antonio chamber of commerce to inspect a possible tie here for g. proferred, Texas aduition to the federal prison, system. He will arrive Wednesday afternoon. Six prisons are to be 244ed, the chamber has been informed, and phe has definitely been astlened to Texas. Location has not yet been decided. Estimated cost of each of the Prisons and its attendant farm sill .

W. T. Mamiack United States Sirenu of Gen Antonio Chamber of Commerce G. Proferred Texas Phe

San Antonio Schools Face Influenza Absences Rise

Many 5S A students report sick at home as influenza spreads. Of 16 084 pupils, 2378 are ill while 9 percent stay home due to damp weather and colds. Superintendent J G Cochran notes 148 substudents in elementary strains and 500 at San Antonio Tech Voc Vocational list with many in sickbed.

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Carloadings Report Across Weeks In St Louis Area

The carloadings data covers a week ending January 45 with comparisons to the prior year. It notes totals of ARAL cars and a larger figure for the week around February V8, indicating shifts in volumes and activity in the St Louis market.

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Grain Market Reports from Chicago and San Antonio

Market summary shows Chicago wheat and corn prices steady with new crop deliveries delayed. Reports indicate renewed demand abroad, double dressed rope and lower prices in some grain quotes as winter wheat purchases appear, while domestic oats and barley show mixed activity and prices. Local San Antonio hay and corn receipts noted with specific price marks and tonnage. conditions point to a cautious demand ahead of spring export runs.

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Stocks Waver as Utilities Lead Market Slope

New York stocks closed mixed with utilities advancing while rail and motor stock gains supported a fractionally higher overall. U S Steel Bethlehem Pacific Western Union and International Harvester posted gains. Santa Fe slipped, commodities and foreign exchanges faced uneven moves. Call money steadied at 4. to 1 percent, rails and auto equipment demand rose amid speculation on spring orders.

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Poultry and Produce Prices and Freight Notes

In Chicago on February 1, 1919 AP report lists poultry prices and freight details. Quotations cover fowls, hens, turkeys, and dressed birds with weights and color varieties, noting firm market status and varied grades.

Chicago Potatoes Report Faces Erratic Trading

A garbled Chicago potato market note reports receipts around 51 and 70L totals, with limited early trading data. Sparse references to prices, varieties, and broker activity suggest a cautious session amid unclear futures and local supply notes.

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Broadcast to Tell of Texas Fete on NBC Network

NBC will air a special Texas Centennial program Thursday night featuring Lanny Ross Captain Henry and Conradi Thibault in readings. Eddie Peabody will perform The Yellow Rose of Texas with Texas songs Way Out West in Trans and The Eyes of Texas Are Upon You. The show includes Gus Hienschen's Show Boat band and other Texas tribute acts across the United States.

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WPA Requisitions for Labor Filled in Texas

State Administrator H P Crought announced 120000 workers allocated to WPA projects. He directed district directors to collect all outstanding requisitions and transfer workers as vacancies arise through new private industry jobs and project realignments.

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Fruits and Vegetables Market Reports from Texas

Wholesale market notes from Texas and other regions cover prices and movement for lettuce, cabbage, carrots, beets, potatoes, peaches, apples, oranges, and onions. Reports mention market softness in Texas and New York, with crates and carloads selling at varying prices and on-track arrivals across multiple cities.

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Dividends Declared by Kennéco Copper Corp

New York stock notes show Kennéco Copper Corp approving a quarterly dividend of 4 cents per share on common stock and a prior 20 cent payment. The board also set a 92 cent per share rate for the new interim distribution amid ongoing earnings and tax considerations.

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Earnings and earnings data from Baldwin Locomotive and rail firms

A New York February report shows Baldwin Locomotive and related firms posting mixed earnings with detailed figures for dividends and profits. Consolidated Gas and the Pennsylvania Railroad report 1933 and 1934 net income, noting per share outcomes and rate adjustments amid regulatory changes.

Foreign Markets Show Mixed Activity on February 1

Market summary from Paris Berlin and London notes irregular activity in Armament shares and durable goods with profit taking seen. Nickel and allabsras up while others weaken. Paris exchanges close heavy on Decimate and domestic commodities slide. London discount rates ease with short bills at 2.16 percent.

Mexico Kidnaping Victim Alive and Well

Mexico City reports Samuel C Fangul, an American pipeline engineer, was kidnapped last Monday near Bleattan Jaligco and remains alive and well, with consular efforts ongoing to secure his release. Grates H. Winter, American consul at Guadalajara, said details are limited and efforts continue via a messenger to bring funds for contact.

Mexico City Samuel C Fangul Faneut Auparo Mining Company Etzatlan Rensam Wrbgande

Ordnance Service Unit Organized at Port Sam Houston

An ordnance service unit is organized for the Eighty Corps area with headquarters to be at the camps area. The company will maintain its offices and personnel at Kelly Field Randolph and Fort Sill. Detachments will be paid and attached at these posts.

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Vegetable Group Plans Corpus Christ Organize

Coastal Heat Vegetable Grugers Association to form a permanent body at a meeting set for 7:29 p.m. Wednesday night in Rotstown. Temporary chairman Wayne J. Mavis of Banquett announced the plan, with invitees listed from Nueces Klébers and Patricio counties.

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Oklahoma Pension Ruling Divides Court and Governor

Oklahoma City Feb 18 The Oklahoma Supreme Court voided the $200 monthly old age pension act, eight to one, saying Governor Marland acted beyond lawful authority by calling an election before petitions were validated. The ruling centers on legality of the governor's act, not the pension law itself. Austin Feb 18 Texas Attorney General McCraw called Texas old age assistance constitutional and ready to defend, citing a constitutional amendment and potential parallels to Oklahoma ruling.

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Helpful Henry Blamed in Driver Crash Punishment

An unnamed director of a vehicle in uniform was blamed in Corporation court by participants in a crash on February 24. Fire Company No. 38 rushed from 441 Charles Street toward Carson Street. Snowdon testified the traffic director veered north and failed to see a car driven by Mrs. Michie, causing over 1200 in damage and near injury. Michie paid a fine for negligent collision.

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Chaplin and Goddard Sail for Orient

Chaplin and Paulette Goddard depart on the liner President Coolidge from Los Angeles for the Orient. They plan to proceed via San Francisco toward possible Tahiti or other Pacific destinations, hoping to make a brief voyage before determining next steps.

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Free Italian workers get theater shows in Rome

Rome reports free performances organized by the Dopolavoro for Italian workers to ease theater costs. Theaters donate space on Saturday afternoons with seats priced up to three lira. A separate note mentions a girl severely burned while attempting to start a fire. ten year old Lynn Hernandez of 605 North Trinity Street was hospitalized at Robert and Green.

Rome Dopolavera Plandyéra Lynn Hernandez North Trinity Street Robert &. Green Hospital

Wall Street Briefs Support Share Changes and Exchange Notices

New York February 4. A syndicate file shows changes in stock holdings and proposed capital adjustments as recorded by the New York Curb Exchange. G S Murphy reports a chain of stock transfers with a plan to increase outstanding shares and adjust prices per share amid a complex restructuring. The filings reference February 1 and February 10 dates for stock listings and capital movements.

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