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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1935

Page

9

Fraternity Hell Week Outlawed At Several Campuses

A university wide crackdown ends hazing in hell week as the Istlerfraternity council at Town University creates a dictatorial court to punish violations. 23 fraternities face loss of social and intramural privileges amid investigations into probation tactics. Other campuses including Wisconsin, California and Virginia Military Institute report voluntary abstentions and discussions on reform guided by student and editorial voices.

IGWA University of Town Ce Darkde Toya Hazers Virginia Military Institute Univeristy of Michigan Philo A. Singleton Interfyatemity Council Pei Michigan Daily

Ancient trilobites reveal growth from youth to maturity

Smithsonian curator Dr. G Arthur Cooper reconstructs the life story of trilobites from Colgate fossils. The 90 specimens trace development from larval stages to adulthood, showing babies about one third of an inch long and adults up to ten inches, illustrating how these Devonian creatures grew as they thrived for millions of years.

Washington, D. C Smithsonian Colgate University Hamlyn Fife

Gaelic language bounty program expands in Free State

Dublin reports the Free State government will continue its Gaelic learning bounty scheme for another year after paying about 60,000 children across Gaeltacht counties five dollars each for speaking Gaelic at home or in language homes. The drive aims to strengthen Gaelic use and reduce language loss amidst government efforts to replace English with Gaelic nationwide.

Trish Free State Dublin Arsevies Ireland Free State Thomas Derzig Cetlon Ramon de Valera Englich Weland Lange Tir Connuill Mayo Gallay Utare Eeny Cork Waterford Tipperary

British Mother Airplane Takes Mail Ships Aloft

A newspaper item describes a giant mother seaplane designed to lift smaller mail ships aloft. The craft would release carrier planes from its back while under test in Sunn. The plan involves a single motor and gets complex involving gas payloads and steering devices. The system aims to increase aerial carriage capacity and efficiency.

Nideas Sunn

Government fiscal chart shows rising spending through 1956

The text outlines treasury estimates for the next two years, noting rising federal expenditures and strong government bond demand. It cites a 1954 period with about three billion dollars in receipts and similar general outlays, plus four billion in further spending. The overall trend shows expanding emergency and miscellaneous government operations.

U.S Fecelpis Bithus Teccinty

San Antonio Livestock Market Prices Report

The San Antonio livestock market shows higher bid activity with record prices for calves and hogs. Buyers test steady to higher levels across cattle calves hogs and sheep with mixed lots selling at improved rates and several categories pushing toward recent highs.

San Antonio Plath Choi

Dollar quotations update from London and Paris markets

The U S dollar fell against the pound closing around 4.63 with the day opening near 4.68. The French franc weakened to about 0.1209 francs per dollar while the yuan continued rising in value, affecting Chinese exporters and foreign markets. The dollar in Paris closed near 18.05 francs, little changed from yesterday.

London United States Neanda Seanghal China

Cotton Market Opens Steady in New Orleans Trade

New Orleans February 27 AP Cotton market opened steady to firmer with Liverpool bids near yesterday's levels. Early sales showed gains in price with May and July futures around 12.11 to 12.42 cents and some buying interest noted in the spot market as trading began.

New Orleans

Grain Market Reports Hint at Wheat Strength

Grain market notes from the Southwest highlight firmer early prices and renewed interest in wheat as traders push for winter and spring contracts. Argentine corn offers remain limited while corn to oats ratios support sustained activity. Chicago elevators and futures show cautious gains with March not typically a wheat decline month. Prices in San Antonio and Kansas City reflect general upward sentiment amid varied local quotes and farm prices.

Cori’ Alto Benday Atl Laree Quantilien

Unreadable OCR fragment from local page item

Fragmentary OCR text mentions places and numbers but lacks coherent facts. It shows scattered names like Ariel cen Delage and Fatorees Cloven along with dates and codes, but no clear event, person, or outcome to summarize into a news item.

Foreign markets mood shakes Paris as unemployment weighs

The market tone in Paris shows weakness as unemployment rises abroad and investors fear price pressures. Analysts note heavy selling in France equities while energy and industrial shares lead declines, with traders eyeing stimulus signals and currency effects amid global tensions.

Euler Seriritier Grand Industrials Impresten Bubing Howser France Coares Cfooies

Wall Street Riefts Save York Feh 27 Stock activity summary

Stock market brief notes Parker company stock actions amid low volume trading. Authorized common shares increased to about 130,060 from 48,250, and a portion of preferred or other classes discussed. No final figures or clear outcomes due to garbled text.

Parker 3 Root Company Incresee Fe Torartivide Shiek Ork Atvidenda Jax Be Pal

Dividends Declared By AmarycinSatory For MIOMITA Stock

The AmarycinSatory reported a 1.00 per share dividend with an extra 22 cent special dividend, followed by the regular quarterly payout for MIOMITA Inc. January payment was 1.00, February 25 paid 2.00. US law aims to curtail dividends quarterly rather than monthly.

API Amaricyn Satory Rawr Careratsin Miomita Tetaerat “Machina Company Tanotactiters Copeny

Fixed Bayonets Guard Huey Longs Special Session

In Baton Rouge on February 21 Huey Longs special session opened with fixed bayonets guarding the Senate as 87 measures were introduced. Lt Governor Wingate resigned due to illness but remains in the Senate. James A. Noe was named to succeed him and declared retirement from politics after his term.

Baton Rouge Seldiere Lang Leuten Senate Huey Long House Ways and Means Committee Thomas B. Wingate Meyer- Nor James A. Noe Noe Long Wingate Shreve~ Park O. K. Wlten Enuta

Snowplane Carves Logistical Path Through Deep Snow

WALDRON COLE reports a snowplane contraption built from an airplane motor and skis is used to carry food and supplies to isolated areas. The craft skims above heavy drifts four to eight feet deep, enabling travel where roads are blocked.

Waldron, Cole

Market notes drift as pound prices show tentative gains

Foreign exchange and precious metal markets show small moves with the pound hovering around readings cited by AP. Traders absorb London and New York signals as activity lags and yields remain steady amid thin turnover.

Markets Show Mixed Prices On Fresh Produce

Readable market list details wholesale prices for fruits vegetables and staples. Entries include apples oranges onions beans greens lettuce and potatoes with varying crate and dozen rates, plus poultry eggs and other staples. several items show price ranges and unit measures.

Ing Talio Mineries Vail Iforaia Sucratis Commissio Artichanes Exag Se Die Barney Aneen Bess Maine

Fruits Vegetables Poultry and Produce US and South Texas

Market notes detail shipments of fruits vegetables and poultry across Texas and the U S. It lists prices and arrivals for apples peaches beans cauliflower celery cucumbers lettuce strawberries oranges pears and more with per crate and per bushel figures. The report mentions track arrivals at Washington Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati New York and Savoy and notes market conditions as steady or slightly stronger in several regions.

South Texso Chamber U. S Texas Néela Cabbie Texan Texan Basia Biwiker Carrela Hocla Washington Nanning attHdy Holt Alurkot Savoy Davay Cincianati Carson Cleveland Cerson Stronaler Philadelphia Strongey Kekkrot Bo Capiot Fey Trersat Hse U.S Dy Beaton Raring Vexay aVoaee New York Bate En Care Fanesithee Ss Cincinnali Dail Rositerc Califhrnia Chlema Algadys Altarpa Terns Crater St. Lovins Atteriny

Chicago area food and poultry receipts reported February 27

Receipts show butter fresh creamery eggs and creamery items with varying center prices. Poultry section lists live weights including broilers turkeys and various cuts with quantities and prices, noting shortages and color distinctions.

Cmicaga Poultry Reek Capone

Market show gains as rails lead early New York trading

Wall Street indices rebound from yesterday with rails and industrials turning higher. American Sugar and railroad shares rise while central stocks show limited gains. total weekly activity reflects mixed sentiment as dividends and profits are reported against a holiday-shortened week.

New York Mantral New Haven Santa Ps Pacific Beare Rochirk Conway Smelting Inital Molar ALT & Point Land Efetele Thas Much Ag Cqeinte Ag Tn Howard Pain New York, New Ifa Martford Sailrad

Three Year Old Triggers Fire Alarm Incident in Boston

A three year old girl activated a fire alarm in Boston on February 27, sparking a small blaze scare and drawing responders. The incident occurred amid a cluster of events involving two year old Lerins Curran and a related matter at Brightea, with no injuries reported.

Boston Pear Det Lersins Curran Brightea

School Children of Austin to See Alamo and Missions

More than 700 Austin school children will tour San Antonio on Saturday including a city sight-seeing trip and a visit to the Alamo and missions. Arthur Pfeil said the group will be greeted by Antonia band and Mayor Quin will present a city key.

Austin San Antucio Arthur Pfeil Convention Bureau Raty Gan Antonia Witeyard K. Quin Alamo Meir Wemnesday Aparadd Texas

Wage Dispute Shows Signs of Compromise Over Relief Wage Plan

Washington, Feb 27 The Roosevelt administration pressed amid a wage dispute as Senator McCarran and other lawmakers weighed compromises to preserve the spirit of his amendment. Debate centered on appropriations for relief and public works while the president’s plan faced possible changes. Several Democrats and Republicans discussed options to carry direct relief, the dole system, or a substitute without the McCarran clause as the administration prepared for Roosevelt’s arrival at Hyde Park.

Washington, D. C Waster New York McCarran T Rodsevelt Wagner Palmer-Laburlte Roose Hyde Park Deimderab Nevada Roosevelt Cary Dons

Jones Tops Federal Shooting Tests in Interdepartmental Meet

Gus Jones of San Antonio led a nationwide competition, scoring 259 of 360 in a federal interdepartmental marksmanship shoot with 133 agents. The event used pistols with two witnesses recording scores, and results were sent to headquarters. A second test at Quantico barracks in Virginia saw Jones again top the pistol events.

Chis Jones Department of Justice Gus Jones San Antonio

Stockton Axson Dies Brother-in-law of Woolton Wilson

Exhibitors, friends, and dignitaries across the world paid tribute to Dr. Stockton Axson aged 67 who died of a cerebral hemorrhage in Houston. A former longtime Red Cross official and adviser to the president, he was a professor of English literature at Rice Institute and a noted Shakespeare authority. He leaves a sister, Mrs Edward Elliot of Beverly Hills, California.

Houston Worlhday Br. Btorstor Axson Woolton Wilson Jaby ‘Statesman Red Cross Its Filce Institute Axson Ja Edward Elliot Beverly Hulks Calif

Airway Teletype Facilities Urged by Texas Leaders

Brownsville and Amarillo chambers of commerce urged the installation of teletype facilities on the Fort Worth to Brownsville airway. G M Richardson said these facilities are vital to transportation contracts with Latin America and requested a terminal and two new stations at Brownsville.

Texas’ Representatives Ispr Brownsville Fort Worth Tirpuinsville Alreay G. ©. Richardson Brownaville Latin-America Richardson Tania Broynsvile

Vital Statistics Building Ferwits and Repairs Notice

Building permits and repairs are listed with locations and costs including a $460 project. The notice mentions West Mo Savane and West Trans street with gun-related warning, Nevada stress, galleries, and Topeka references. Named individuals include Vera Crave and Edna, with various names and places across the fragment.

Ferwits Sons Aesky Bailsinr West Mo West Trans Street Nevada Vera Crave Yalelvar Topeka Fytevin Thomas le Sonelerca Veltag Oat Santeest Saillenette

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