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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1936

Page

8

Garner Keeps Post as Party Director

Myron Blalock of Marshall, chairman of the state executive committee, announced Joins will renominate Vice President Gramec and elect him for another term on the national committee from Texas. Blalock said Roy Miller of Corps Garsh will serve under the directorate and organize efforts as campaign director under Garner.

Austin Myron Blalock Marshall Bennerali Jemen Vv Allred Gramec National Committee Texas Allied Washington Blalock For the Nations Wes Roy Miller Corps Garsh Hr. Gamer Sem Rayburn Blalack Miller Iatre Maller Gerner Alfred ix

Motorcycle crash injures man on Presa Sorrel street

A motorcyclist, Edward Edwards, was thrown after a collision with a car driven by Mounties of 717 North Backberry Street on Presa Sorrel College Street. He landed on his head, was revived, and taken to Nix Hospital with serious injuries.

Land of Nod Presa Sorrel College Street Edward Mounties Korth Backberry Street Edwards Nix Hospital

Special Cadet Plan for Alamo Anniversary Stamp Event

A garbled report describes a planned special cadet made for the Alamo centennial on March 4 involving two machines in the Alma area and messages to Postmaster General assistant Cristien B. Filerberger. Dan J. Quill and ROD are named in telegrams about waiving stamps and arranging a commemorative cancelation and ceremony.

Alamo Sar Antonio Alma Dan J Qiu Cristien B. Filerberger Terd Washington P. c

Six People Held in Skeleton Slayings Case

Eastland February 25 Despite garbled text six individuals including Africa Raymond Henry and mass Raymond Henry were held in a bizarre skeleton murder case. State highway employee H L McBee Joemer is linked to the investigation. Henrys are charged with the killing according to officials.

Eastland Srict Gray Owen Seid Afr Raymond Henry Dizarre H. L. McBee Joemer

Turbulent Wall Street Notes and Market Reactions

Unclear market report references New York gains and losses with mentions of Iron Age, Western Union, International Harvester, and various bonds. Describes price movements, investor sentiment, and global influences amid unsettled conditions, highlighting economic indicators and sector shifts.

New York Pari Generel Bernese Myrycier Union International Harvester PaCchelwrty Ateraes Sumswee Evulstive Onvestmant Toccer Tyentarre Tate

US Trade Trend Shows Decline In Favorable Balance

The Commerce Department notes a shrinking favorable trade balance for the United States over the past year due to seasonal shifts in imports and exports. Exports rose seven percent while imports grew fourteen percent, cutting the annual balance to about 234 million dollars in 1909, roughly half of 1984. December saw export declines while imports rose, with net gold imports reaching a record 17 billion dollars for the year.

United States Department of Commerce

Amelia Wil VI Aland lecture in San Antonio

Amelis Hathart Putnam wife of New York publisher G P Putnam arrived at Braniff Airlines terminal in San Antonio at 12 25 p m on Wednesday She will lecture at Ene Thomas Jefferson High School on Elving For Man The San Antonio club sponsors the talk After arrival Mrs Putnam was to be taken to the Alamo where a Centennial official would present her with Texas flags Putnam may join his wife later in New York City

Amelis Hathart Putnam United States sYisitlx Winbam Dield Braniff Airlines G. P. Putnam New York Thomas Jefferson San Antanio Sinalyix Alamo Ike S Kamp Mann Centensial Association Texas Ismou Ner Antonio Yvel

Two Boys Arrested for Pulling Fire Alarm

Two boys were arrested Wednesday for pulling the alarm box at the Union Stockyards on South Sant Marcos streets. They were picked up by Marcus L. Buller, assistant fire chief.

Union Sant Marcos Marcus L. Buller

Grain Market Reports Weather and Wheat Price Shifts

Weather turns volatile with 43 hours of cold and warmth ahead. Wheat prices rise with moisture, while Southwest and eastern sections show strain. Corn and oats mixed, barley steady. farmers note potential crop damage in western Keo region.

Fruit and Produce Shipments and Market Report

Shipping point information shows spinach and mixed vegetables moving from Texas fields with notes on market softness in South Texas. Wholesale prices vary by crate and region with detailed carlot figures from Texas, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and New York markets and bids on Savoy and lettuce.

Texas Carmita U. S Onianz Tankerinen Shepfing South Texas Lowe Valley

Cotton Market in New Grarans and Liverpool Openings

Cotton futures opened with a downward tendency in New Orleans and Liverpool, with March and May positions showing slight declines. Prices faced modest losses across markets, while futures in Liverpool eased as market activity remained moderate and prices reported lower by several points.

Taverpool Sanisry

Earnings rise for railroads in January across lines

AP reports St Louis San Francisco and Missouri Pacific earnings show sharp year over year gains. For January 1936 the St L S F revenue rose to 1333,510.97 with about 200 percent increase from 1935. Missouri Pacific net income reached 25,870.00 versus 101,000 in January 1935. Gulf Coast lines, International Great Northern, and others posted varied improvements in net income and total operating revenues.

ST. Eauis Java al Tun Inl St Louis San Frencisco Missouri “Paritic Railroad Tae Gulf Coast Lines

Duke Power Bonds Private Placement and Refund Plan

Wall Street briefs describe nearly 50 million AISh bonds refunding tied to Duke Power. Bonds sold privately with a 18 percent rate. A cash distribution on common shares is planned, with a quarterly 6 percent rate for 16 years, as authorized by December actions.

Duke Power Company Duke Diversity Duke Foundation Wall Street New York An Mons Weslinghauce Air Sinckhulders Zuko Wry Galt

Dollar Market Gondon Exchange Rates Reported

The page notes foreign exchange rates with the United States dollar and the pound, indicating a rate around 9s 5d per pound and comparing to New York values. It mentions French franc and other unsettled figures, reflecting a volatile currency snapshot from the period.

United States Fiays Yara

Money and Metals in Post War Market Roundup

Market notes show steady call money and bank rates with Treasury and commercial paper activity. Prices quoted include gold, bar silver, and London bullion figures, while currencies and futures in Tokyo, New York, and London reflect mixed demand and modest gains.

York Money York Fel N.Y

Anti Red Plans by Legion

INDIANAPOLIS February 2019 The American Legion completes a year review of communism in the United States and urges Congress to pass three measures to curb the doctrine. The plan calls for a ten year immigration halt, immediate departure of aliens in groups seeking to overthrow the government, mandatory fingerprinting for all entering aliens, and expansion of education as the key weapon against communism.

Indianapolis American Legion United States Legion Congress United States Immigration Service Deper Immigration Service

Conviction Upheld in Gas Violation Case at Counts Court

The court affirmed the conviction of FW Vanosdal de Grese of 2104 East Houston Street on motor fuel law violation Counts Court Jah Law No 2, fined 825 plus costs. Vanosis charged with selling inferior gasoline not labeled as such to state investigator B. K. Bradfield. Date April 4, 1935.

Vanosdal de Grese East Houston Street Court of Criminal Appeals Austin Vanosis B. K. Bradfield State Comptroller

Bethlehem Sells Shares in Delaware Merger Approved

Newark stockholders vote to approve a merger involving the Bethlehem Steel Corporation of Delaware and four subsidiaries under Bethlehem Steel Corporation of Lehigh, with the Bethlehem concern in Newark noted as the approved entity.

Okeh Bethlehem Newark, N. J Béthicheg Sleet Corporation of Delawere Bethleehem Ethel Corporation of Leleaware Bethizhes

Amazingty clear intentions chart inspires new spring pattern

Fragmented text describes spring fabrics and pattern selling, advertising beginner and child patterns, novelity designs, and sewing tips. Mentions Marian Mary Crock, Trace Fourheul, Garéd, and Brow warmer motifs. Offers pattern sets, chiffon fabrics, and budgeting hints.

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Fort Worth and San Antonio Livestock Markets Slump

San Antonio and Fort Worth cattle and hog markets show reduced demand with prices down across fat cattle feeders and hogs. Receipts stayed heavy as buyers pulled back, with weaker wholesale quotes and price declines noted in steer, heifer, and lamb categories amid sparse late sales.

SAN Antonio Livestock Aglory State Market News Service San Antony Tsu Ty Dai Palaucia Wold Binind Dawe Recsipis Howe

Byrd Named Chair Of Special Committee To Cut Government Costs

In Washington on February 3, Senator Byrd, a Democrat from Virginia, was named chairman of a special committee by the vice president to study and reorganize government departments with the aim of reducing operating costs. The committee will have a $20,000 budget for supervision. Other members include Senators Robinson of Arkansas, O Mahoney of Wyoming, Moors of Oregon, and Townsend of Delaware.

Washington, D. C Byrd "Demircrat Sintal Vine Gasprr Rovinson Arkansas O'Mahoney Wyoming Moers Oregon An ‘Townsend Delawares

Divorce Impends for Film Couple in Hollywood

Hollywood divorce notice reports Margaret Sullivan and director William Wyler as a film couple facing separation after years of marriage. The couple, previously living in Yuma Arizona, are amid a pending divorce action with details noted from the local court.

Hollywoov Margaret SuMavan William Wyler Yuma Ariz Sullavan Heley Fonds Sceren

Seek Way to End Western Dusters

Washington D. C. Yob 95 reports the relief administration announced a long range survey to determine how to end dust storms across five Western states. The survey, coordinated by Tugwell, targets the Amarillo office and spans Colorado Kansas New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas.

Washington, D. G Tugwell

Hundreds of toys were giving their pet livestocks last

Hundreds of toys and livestock were paraded at the opening of the Texas Boys' Fab Stock Show on Wednesday. Fred Herndon said twenty prizes will be awarded, with many tied to per-pound sales and premiums funded by the American Hereford Association. Featured displays included hog and swine exhibits, with a panel by the U.S. Department of Agriculture illustrating meat yield. Distinguished visitors from agriculture departments planned to attend.

Texas Boys San Muneecs Street Tnited States Department of Succulture Wallace Vestock Department of Agriculture Washington E. McDonnald State Nommincanera Agriculture G. E. McCormick The State Department of Agrieuare

Two Women Arrested for Red Literature Aboard Ship

Los Angeles reports two young women, Licey Wilkes aged 92 and Carol Brandl aged 24, arrested then released after charges of distributing defamatory pamphlets on a battleship. Police chief James E. Davis fortified a crackdown on communist material aimed at U.S. armed forces.

Los Angeles Pallee James E. Davis United Sales Licey Wilkes Carol Brandl

Poultry market updates and fruitless price reports

New York wholesale poultry prices shown with mixed quality notes and regional receipts. Market firmer on some items, fresh shipments variable, with price ranges and regional inventory details across Chicago Cleveland and Western markets.

New York Freignt Express Broilers Uthier BBC

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