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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1936
Page
8
The article argues for a balanced federal budget to curb waste and unemployment. It criticizes deficit borrowing, calls for spending cuts, and urges targeted relief and investment, warning that continued debt fuels inflation and undermines economic stability. It stresses accountability in government finance and opposes excessive money printing to finance deficits.
The article notes U S bonded debt surpassing thirty billion dollars and marks a 12 percent rise in average prices of United Invent bonds since the start of the period. It discusses market strength, artificial factors, and the risk to national credit from unchecked expansion, highlighting concern over federal debt expansion.
Grain market reports show mixed signals with wheat near 10 year highs, corn and oats easing as export demand wanes. Observers cite restricted wheat supply and ample Canadian exports as factors, while outlooks suggest a bearish tilt for May futures and potential price realignment to reflect average crop value. Local grain receipts in San Antonio list oats and hay, with prices per ton.
San Antonio market notes show steady cattle and hog trade with steady to higher bids on good fed steers and calves. Receipts include cattle and calves across weight ranges, with hogs active and wheatock lambs and sheep listed. Fort Worth reports strong week in demand and mixed runs across categories.
Oklahoma City January 14. Young Republicans from Oklahoma and nearby states conclude a convention with a platform urging a “government of laws not men,” defend the constitution and Supreme Court, push tax cuts and veteran bonuses, and split over state versus federal control of social security. Senator J. K. Bradley condemns Roosevelt era corruption. Col. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. closes with a rousing address to a large crowd.
New York market reports show mixed prices across poultry and produce with receipts and weights listed for eggs hens and other items. Chicago area potato and poultry prices are given with regional price steady notes and possible variations in standards and weights.
In New Orleans on January 14, better export demand and favorable consumption reports lifted early cotton trading. December futures opened mixed with January at 11.61 cents, March at 11.16, May near 10.81, and October around 10.34. Activity favored near-term months while deferreds drew interest from few traders. Domestic consumption for December stood at 498,329 bales versus 487,144 a year earlier. Liverpool noted steady futures with spot prices and various grades reported. January futures closed at 5.92.
London Jen 14 American currency moved irregularly with moderate buying and selling. Net gain cited at 4.56516 for New York close around 4.9634. Foreign exchange prices fluctuated as French political tension affected franc value, closing near 74.99 to the pound.
Fort Worth report states Mrs. Estelle Cram admitted taking part in beating her estranged husband Harvey Crit 42 to coerce him into signing over property. Testimony introduced Tuesday in District Court as defense argued mistreatment of the wife led to the assault. The alleged kidnapping and beating occurred last June 11.
Trenton reports a restricted inmate, Hauptmann, having smoked heavily in prison. Officials cite ongoing discipline measures as authorities seek to curb further pipe use. The article notes attempts to prevent contraband and enforce prison rules amid limited resources.
In Detromtime, a 17 year old girl from Petarborn township slipped into a coma during a religious fervor session. Doctors deem the condition a possible hysteria while the family prays for recovery, with medical aides monitoring her health.
Shipping point notes list numerous Texas fruit and vegetable items including spinach cabbage greens peaches pears cauliflower celery lettuce and peppers with quantities by region. Tuesday markets in Pittsburgh Philadelphia Washington Cleveland New York and other hubs show steady to dull demand with prices per crate and per bushel varying by cargo and destination.
Financial notes report call money steady at one percent and unchanged bankers acceptances ahead of New York Reserve Bank status. London spot copper and lead prices cited with futures. Foreign exchange in New York shows firm demand with listed rates for Britain France Poland and other currencies. several global city quotes and cross rates included.
Ant regnaeoatinny omsaitee under the representation plan dated August 24 extends to February for making contracts of necessities. Arthur W. Lonsby heads the General Theaters Equipment unit as the group acts to implement the plan.
A congressional investigation ordered by the House labor committee probes the deaths of hundreds of workers on a Gauley Bridge West Virginia power project. Officials say miners exposed to dust from silica rock breathed dangerous air and bodies were dumped in a nearby pit.
A mosaic of market chatter describes tepid Texas ship bids, crate prices at 1.25 and 34.00 percentage points, and scattered car arrivals. Reports from Philadelphia Cincinnati New York and Boston note limited movement, mixed car activity, and price estimates across wool and grain commodities with occasional cash bids and forward prices.
New York January 14 Mrs Tommy Manville heiress to a $50 million asbestos fortune set for Reno Nevada to seek a divorce after leaving New York by airship said attorney the divorce grounds cited incompatibility They were married in 1933 and Manville’s prior wives reportedly received settlements of about a million dollars each.
Washington scene reports a court challenge over a Louisiana law claimed to curb press freedom. The appeal, from a lower court ruling, questions a 34 percent gross receipts tax on newspaper and magazine ads and weekly publications over a 20900 circulation threshold pushed by senator supporters.
Fort Smith January 14 four Irish O Malley gangsters pleaded guilty to indictments charging them with a $22,000 robbery of the City National Bank of Fort Smith and kidnapping a motorist during the escape. The quartet will be sentenced March 2, 1939. Dewey Oliver, a Bris soils native, led the defendants and reversed his former plea to formally admit guilt.
Lampasas January 14 reports two national banks, the First National and the Beaptrs National, with combined deposits around 1 2 5, 998 20. Loans and discounts total 494,919.91 and cash on hand 551,966.07, indicating a notable year over year rise in deposits.
A recent aerial bombardment on the Northern Ethiopian front reportedly endangered Mussolini's son aboard a plane. The craft was hit by enemy shellfire, causing an internal explosion that disrupted the aircraft's armament and gun support. Some crew member, including Vitterlo, were said to be saved in a prior escape attempt.
Cincinnati dispatch reports Sheriff George A. Luly leading a squad of deputies on a southeast Hamutan county chase after a large wild cat believed to be a puma or mountain lion. The hunt, described as ongoing, follows sightings and a warning by residents.
Ilfredo Favella of 734 Argor Place received a 60 day jail term on a charge of unlawfully possessing marihuana after Deputy Constable Jon Passant testified to finding 14 marks of marihuana in Favella s backpack in Criminal District Court Judge W W McCrory presided Monday and sentenced the defendant.
County commissioners appointed Rudes as constable after a vacancy. Crane A. ran for the post as constable of Precinct Nn. The court accepted resignations, Fleming listed, with bonds of 81500. Age verified by County Judge Frost Wood. Unclear remnants suggest a local political appointment and bond posting.
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