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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1937

Page

7

Planes loaded an enraged push to curb arms to Spain

Congress moved swiftly to curb exports of planes and military matériel worth over 7 million dollars to the Spanish government in crisis. House leaders urged an anti neutrality measure by tomorrow, while Senate committees aimed for action and a new embargo plan. The drive includes licensing changes, nationalization proposals for munitions plants, and stricter enforcement to halt shipments to both sides as the United States grapples with policy.

Washington Jai McReynolds Bongs Foreign Affairs House Senate Tomorrey Pittman Senate Coniitter Valencia Congress Robert Cuse Rhode Weense Dineley Gas Nuiska Unis Tuneley Wits Guar Dour Senate Munitions ACT Pragp Nye Republican North Dakota Bone Pope Memocry Idaho Clarke Sovant Socialist Party National Css Pillman Democrat Nevada Gentle Foreign Relations Committee Tie Tis Spain United States Szatyr

Borrowed Funds Use in Federal Land Bank Chart

A historic chart outlines how funds borrowed from the Federal Land Bank system were allocated between refinancing farmers mortgage debts and other obligations. It notes that in 1933-34 over 22 percent funded mortgage refinances, while by 1936 refinancings and other debts shifted. 2.9 percent funded land release in 1934, rising to 40. by mid-1930s.

Federry Land Bank Federal Jong Bank Federal Land Bank

Agent shipped Mexican arms in wartime traffic

Richard L L Dineley, munitions agent, raced to export 4507 008 in war materiel to Spain before a possible congressional ban. Earlier May shipments to Mexico were stopped by federal agents in San Antonio and Laredo. Dineley admitted sending the arms, claiming they were for General Cedilla in San Luis Potosi, amid Cuban arrests and rumors of a revolt. Later reports said the goods were destined for Spain via Vera Cruz, routed through a San Francisco contact.

Laredo Itas Richard LL Dineley Spain Congress Mexico Federad San Antonio Partes Dinney San Francisco Cedille San Luis Potosi Cedilla Nuevo Laredo Mexico City Inet Vera Cruz

Pleas to End Trike Grow In Pacific Coast Strike

San Francisco January 7 Representatives of family and state governments joined private groups in pressing for presidential intervention to end a nine day Pacific coast maritime strike. Peace talks made progress with licensed deck officers but ship owners and longshoremen remained apart. Mayors and governors urged Roosevelt to intercede and halt disruptions as workers and radio telegraphists planned to resume conferences.

San Francisco Ily Pew Angelo J. Rossi Frank Merriam California Walter McGovern Roosevelt Foxx Rossi Bridges International Longshoremen’s Association Zai Watit East Reast Curran

Fathers to Have Special Chamber in New Hospital

Fathers in San Francisco will receive special consideration in the new hospital under construction. A dedicated room is planned for expectant fathers to read about the future birth and learn about caring for the baby.

Santningly San Francisco Jae Pachowatly

Stock Market Rundown as Auto Strike Dampens Rally

New York stocks drifted lower with steels and motors leading declines amid auto sector strike fears. Despite hopes for a steel industry rebound, most major issues edged down or held steady with Chrysler and General Motors near unchanged. Rail, farm machinery, and construction demand supported limited gains while holiday effects trimmed weekly activity. Foreign exchange saw minor shifts, with the franc rising slightly and the dollar advancing modestly.

New York Lendenelys Sexsluc Pedlera Util Stike Thany Congress Nodn US 3 Steel Bethlehem Murgaenery ‘Ward International Harvester Deena Anaconda Kennecott Shell Union Oil Westinghouse Johne Manville Amecan Can North Americ Barnsdall Texas Cooporatron Seaboard OF Public Zergios New Jersey Santa Fe Unio Pasitic American Locomotive West- Inghawes Airbrake Douglas Atteratt Anne, Armour and Company American Telephone Chrysler and General Motorg Hie Automotive Roi Tnitiel Fortien Exchange Cremah

Dollar Quar tations and Market Reports

The report notes the dollar’s movement against the franc and references New York exchange rates and Paris coverage. It includes commodity receipts and market figures for New York and Chicago dairy, poultry, and other staples with varied prices and batch details.

Robbery Report From Madison Street Home Break-In

Police reported $122 taken from a closet in the home of William Gembier on Madison Street. The house was ransacked and $823 total was lost. In a related theft, $4 was stolen from a call register at Richard Evans cafe on Gil East Commence Street while Evans was in the rear early Wednesday morning.

William Gembier St Madison Jstreet Cloket Richard Evams Gil East Commence Street Evans

Freighter Singh Mam Agground Off Georgia Strait

A Japanese freighter named Singh Mam with about 20 crew aboard was reported aground off Georgia straits between Victoria and Vancouver B C. The vessel was taking on water and distress signals requested immediate assistance.

San Francisco INS Singh Mam Georgia Straits Victoria Vancouver B.C

Bones Found In Alamo Chapel Vault Continue Restorations

Workers unearthed charred bones including a four year old skull and four skulls in the Alamo chapel area amid ongoing restoration. A four foot grave will be sealed with rock to hold the remains, believed to be from Alamo defenders. Dr J Pearce and Mrs Ruth Small oversee identification efforts as landscaping and museum construction proceed with a $14 000 budget.

Wormen Alamo Chapel Ie Alle Leite Small Alama Wedgexwing J. Pearce University of Texas Museum Mame Republic of Texas Cyish Ruth Small Quitoes Smal Alamo Park Alauig Chapel Alamo State Park Dwugtters Refugie of Texas Harry Paterson Centtennial Cominté Tee State Board of Prnlso Henry I. Phelps East Houston Street Isin

Sunday Sales Charged Five Grocers in City

Special investigator Mr. Richmond of the Independent Grocers Association concluded all Sunday shopping tours and charged five grocers with violating the Sunday closing law. The court list includes Leo at 309 South Presa Street bread and nuts Valencia Criz at 2904 Broadway apples and oranges Wing Chong at North New Braunfels Avenue bread Peaches Suan Lee at 2700 South Floors Street corn Joe Latis at North St. Mary's Street and Lexington Avenue nuts and potatoes J B Dur at 404 Baltimore Street witnesses to the transactions.

Richmond Srocers Sto Sustice of the Peace Raymond Gerhardt Sat Leo South Presa Street Valencia Criz Broadway Wing Chong Sya New Braunfels Suan Lee Joe Latis Orth St. Mary's Steeer J.B. Dur Baltimore Street Lis

Houston Officers Seize Marble Machines in City Raid

Houston police led by Captain jd Keykendall, newly appointed head of the patrols vice squad, seized marble machines Tuesday. Charges of operating machine outlets were filed against owners and proprietors linked to the locations, with some disputes over waives.

Houston Jd Keykendall Patros Statttes Waite

Quill Swamped by Job Seekers Following 7 Cent Announced Hiring

Job hunters swarm Quill after the 7 cent announcement that the Sin] Antonis tadetai building enstoilat force will rise from 32 to 50 workers when the new building is reoccupied in April. Civil service vacancies will be few for some time and no openings are expected soon. A 52.30 admission with camera privileges offers a chance for writers.

Wader Donat

Livestock Market Report From Stalled Philadelphia Auction?

The market shows mixed activity with varying price levels across cattle hogs and sheep. Receipts in St Louis and Chicago area markets indicate steady to strong demand, with cattle and hog prices up modestly from Tuesday’s levels and hogs maintaining a firm tone.

New Job Rush in San Antonio Post Office

Postmaster Dan gd Quill reported a surge of applicants at the San Antonio office as 49000 new Social Security numbers were issued. The rush began with the opening of a new job posting, drawing in eager applicants and increasing paperwork activity.

Jos San Antonio Dan Gd Soci

Alamo Street Burglary Report By Austin Smith

Austin Smith of Worth Alam Street reported a burglary Wednesday at his home. A radio, blackjack, salt and a jacket were stolen. Police are investigating the theft and reviewing nearby surveillance.

Alamo Street Austin R. Smith Worth Alam Street Bia

Simpson protests articles by Newbold Noyes at Cannes

Mrs Wallis Simpson protests a series of articles published under Newbold Noyes by the Washington Evening Star. She has appointed Paris attorney Armand Grégoire to protect her interests and says Noyes is not her cousin and did not obtain her consent. She authorized only a portrait in words to correct false reports, while denying any interview with the duke of Windsor. Noyes counters that the articles were prepared with Mrs Simpson and the ex king's knowledge and approval and that he has documentary evidence of their involvement.

Cannes France Jan Wallis Simpson Newbold Noyes Washington Eveling Star Ter Cotssn Maitre Ar'imand Grégoire Paris Duke of Windsor Mrs. Simpson New York Jon Washington Evening Star Capres Ivy Hho Ami King

Wall Street Eyes Presidential Address To Congress

Spectators in New York expect the presidential message to Congress to outline the administration’s program and possibly touch on labor conditions. Traders report stocks rebounding with industrials up 1.35, rails up 48 cents, and utilities 28 cents higher as volume expands, though some investors remain cautious about a sustained rally.

New York Jen

Germany’s Income Nearly Doubles in 1933 Report

Berlin reports a sharp rise in national income to about 6.5 billion marks from 3.5 billion in 1932, with taxes absorbing roughly a quarter of income. The Reich Treasury also notes no mandatory extra levy on industry beyond a 6 percent surplus, despite government loan burdens.

Germany Berlin Gesellacham Repo

Army Navy Hero Stamps Arrival Near San Antonio

Postmaster Dan Quill reports the 2 cent army and navy hero stamps will arrive soon after January 13. San Antonio philatelists note that 180 of the 1 denomination stamps have sold in the last nine days. The local office has received 40,000 stamps.

Army Navy San Anonio Dan

Thieves Loot Houston Grocery in Unbalanced Meal

A burglary at Louis V. Segovia’s grocery on West Houston Street yielded about twenty pounds of corn, sardines, and other canned goods. Investigators say the thieves left behind disarray and a few half-eaten items. The incident was reported Wednesday and police are reviewing nearby surveillance for clues.

Louis V. Segovia Houston Segovia

Cotton Market Holds Near Steady Amid Mixed Demand

New Orleans January 6 AP cotton market stays barely steady with near month and later options unchanged. Foreign markets dip slightly on concerns over a government program, while domestic buying supports prices at around 12,504 per pound ceiling with 9 ceiling holdings noted. Lower grades show more movement, but exporters face sailing capacity constraints limiting shipments abroad.

New Orleans Ziggy

Grain market report from Chicago and San Antonio prices

Grain prices mixed in Chicago and San Antonio with wheat easing slightly on reports of domestic harvest activity. Chicago buyers faced new quotes near 40 off, while soft and hard wheat ranges held around $1.00 and higher. In San Antonio grain merchants listed bids for corn and mixed yellow and white varieties, with oats and barley prices reflected in cash markets.

Chicago Jan San Antonio

Produce Market Update From Commission Market

A tew shipments of Utah russet potatoes arrived at the commission market with bargains seen for 35 to 59 hundredweight. Prices showed wide variety across produce, including Sanna at 20 a bushel and yellow Spanish at 1.25 a bushel, with several items listed in boxes and crates. The report notes steady grower market pricing overall, with almonds, beans, grapes, and peppers among listed commodities and mixed price movements across items.

Utah Texas Sanna Brazil

Fruits and vegetables shipment notes from Agrinalene and Texas markets

Freight from U. S. ports outlines multiple produce lines including beets cabbages onions and potatoes with Texas and other regional origin data. Market notes cover prices by crate bushel and carload movements through Philadelphia Chicago St Louis and New York with relative strength and weakness in lettuce spinach cabbage and cash track basis.

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