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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1937

Page

8

Roosevelt Speech Critique Warns of Ideals Over Realities

New York January 26. Lewis Maney argues Roosevelt's address exposes three core ideas: the dominating mind set over matter, science subordinated to ideals, and centralized government. He warns the president may blur practical limits with ideal aims, risking a trustee governed state and a drift toward dictatorship if democracy is subsumed by a strong central authority.

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Grain Market Updates and San Antonio Prices

Grain market notes from Chicago show higher prices on some days with domestic mill supplies at 105,180,009 bushels, down from 189,774,000 a year ago, while European factors and Liverpool trade influence kept prices mixed. San Antonio market reports list hay and grain prices including prairie hay at 20, corn around 9 to 10 cents per bushel, and oats and other grains with varied per bushel quotes reflecting farm activity and regional demand.

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Rail Operating Revenue Gains

ST. Louis report shows December 1996 rail operating revenue of 4412312 dollars, up 824141 from the prior year. Railway operating income reaches 555201 dollars, up 332299, with balance for interest and other charges at 50655 dollars, up 268034.

ST. Louis Ian Friges

Cotton Market Sees Small Gains In Futures and Open Prices

Traders note firmer demand and steadying offers as first prices advance at New Orleans and Liverpool. March opens up 3 points to 12.476, May around 12.34, July near 12.20, with early buying interest helping steady sentiment amid floodwater concerns and cooler weather influencing markets.

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Stockdale FFA Plans Twelfth Annual Fete Event

Stockdale chapter of Future Farmers of America will hold its twelfth annual fete Tuesday in the High School building. Speakers include Gordon Worley special supervisor of the department of education P G Faines director of agricultural education and J T Rutland supervisor of agricultural education.

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Condition of Bishop Remains Unchanged in Denver

The Most Rev. Francis Jahantes, bishop of Leanvenwarth Kansas, remains critically ill with a heart ailment at St. Joseph's hospital. Early reports from the Catholic church said there was no marked change in his condition.

Denver SL. Joseph's Hospital Francis Jahantes Leanvenwarth Kan

Patent infringement suit seeks injunction and damages

The Tretolite company of St Louis sues United North and South Development and trustees Z J Hoyle and J E Movrickle in federal court over a process for removing water from petroleum and emulsions. William Barnicke is named as the inventor with a September 1823 patent now owned by Tretolite. Defendants T C Smith and Garland Clymore are also named. Plaintiffs seek injunctive relief and damages or profits from infringement.

We Tretolite Company of &J. Louis Titslay United North and South Development Company Declaree! Tigé Z. J. Hoyle J. E. Movrickle William &, Barnicke Tretolite Company T. C. Smrth Dallas Garland Clymore Ile~ Qeidants Pelibian States

Testimony on 1939 West Air crash fate debated

Coroner's Jury today heard testimony about a 1939 Western Air Express crash that claimed five lives near Saugus. The hearing questioned whether federal weather observers and transport company actions could have prevented the accident, with meteorologist Eugene Bolluy and aviation personnel cited in the discussion.

Toe Angeles Mente Vy Transport Wicely Western Air Express Frank Nance Sugene Bolluy California Instilite of Technology Saugus

Texas Law on Nepotism Sparks House Debate

Representative Ben F. Cathey of Quitman attacked job swapping by state officials as an outrage to Texans and urged printing a three year old committee report on nepotism violations. Action on the resolution was blocked and Cathey withdrew it to revise.

Solon Austin Ben F. Cathey Quitmas Texas Hose of Representatives Cathey Quitman

Pen Terms Given on Theft Charges

Kensle Davis was sentenced on his guilty plea to Lee Years in the penitentiary in two burglary cases. Indictments in the same cases against Perkins are pending. The burglary occurred at Grant Pitty's home near 202 East Huiticuete Avenue, rear of Online Hardeman at 192 West Hollywood Avenue.

Kensle Davis Cuesuay Lee Cau Perkins Grant Pitty Huiticuete Avenue Online Hardeman Hollywood Avenue

F D R Calls Confab With Labor Chiefs

President Roosevelt convened three discussions at Ishor with labor leaders and industry executives in Washington. Officials said the talks are preliminary to legislation and not aimed at settling the automobile strike.

Washington Roveeyell Ishor

Social Hygiene Day Named by Chamber with Lectures

February 3 is designated Social Hygiene Day with three lectures planned across city venues. Dr. O. F. Ger, Dr. W. A. King, and Bascom Johnson will speak, with cinema showings by the state health board. The Presidents' Club will sponsor, urging cooperation to curb rising communicable diseases in the area.

Chamber “i Sommarie Eif Hueay International Institute Heli Gt Union Hall Matamoras Pol Pecos San Padco F. Ger- Odetsi W. A. King the Rite Bascom Johnson Health Department Hexac County Medical Association State Board of Health Couch Ite

Stock Market Climb Amid Mixed Early Trading Gains

New York traders faced a rallying mood amid broader price movements on a volatile session. Heavy volume faded late as nerves over labor talks and foreign policy kept investors cautious, with gains in General Motors and several industrials offset by declines in American Smelting and automotive groups.

New York Grownne Lodey Ted Belling Citaeaee Fonda and Commodities Dn the General Botors Ghregler The Steal Crucible Youngstown Sheet and Tube Montgomery Ward J. J. Usere Tuterathoal Harveater 1Vile Gas and Electric Kenecott American Buiedting U.S. Smelting Weatinghouse Continental Can DuPont Bente Fe Bennaytania Southern Pacific Northern Pacific Loew's Senn Hudson Motors Nash Melvinator Western Union Arayhan Water Works Texas Corporation Taldwin American Encaustle Perm-Diaie Long Blar Cement Buserior 681 Bridgeport Brass Goldysar American Telephase Standard Oil Tar Iis Ita Treasury America Neoliaisons Amalgsts Washington Parle London Dla Renee

London Money and Metals Summary

London money and metals market report from January 26 and 28 notes slight declines and varied futures. Spot prices show pounds sterling values for copper, lead, tin, and zinc with futures indicated and ranges given for different contracts.

London

New York Money Market and Foreign Exchange Report

A Chicago AP style money market note shows steady prime commercial paper demand at 13% with unchanged bank rates and a stable reserve balance. Foreign exchange quotes list tensions in Britain and France with varied dollar values, plus mixed European currencies and a Hong Kong trade note, indicating a cautious global financial outlook.

New York

Dollar Markets Calm as French Pound Holds Steady

The market notes the pound at 105.19 against the franc with no change in the French rate. Stir in dollar values shows restrained activity after prior volatility as exchanges in London and New York echo a cautious stance.

New York

Wall Street Briefs reveal Mutual Life assets rise in 1936

New York reports Penvident Mutual Life Insurance assets close at 40 F915,534,000, up 17,027,000, the largest annual gain in the field. Insurance in force grows to 045,000, 5 across 1936, with in doubt at 670,090 care tran and 790,396 in, week.

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Preliminary 1936 repacts show taxes and profits per share

A 1936 preliminary report cites Gosno and other firms with income tax provisions and undistributed profits of 27.74 per common share, versus 1935 at 907.37 per share for Allen Railroad in Baltimore. Atlantic Refining reports 1995 net income of 1,347,800 after preferred dividends for three quarters, while Austin debate triggers on lame duck sessions with a constitutional amendment introduced by J. Geof Baker of Rosenberg.

Allen Railroad Company Baltimore Qhla Allnow Atlantic Refining Faual Pat Austin J. Geoif Baker Rosenberg

Militant Republican push shapes plan for Democratic opposition

The 88 Republicans gear for a militant minority strategy to thwart Democratic processes. Rep Shell of New York leads a conference to name a policy committee and craft a party program. House moves a major bill funding Teller fund through June 20 amid flood relief urgency as Senate probes railroad finance. Commitees press Chrysler over wartime labor contracts while La Follette Civil Liberties panel questions Whitney about exchange documents.

Washington Shell New York Snell HOUSE Moe John Hamilton Richard Whitney New Yorkk A Toek Exchange Exchange LaFollette Civil Liberties Committee Chrysler Corporation Aunitary Company of Cleveland

Republicans elect Martin as national committee chairman

The national Republican congressional committee announced the election of Representative Joseph W. Martin of Massachusetts as chairman. regional vice chairmen were named including William Ditter of Pennsylvania, John M. Robason of Kentucky, Everett Dirksen of Illinois, Albert Carter of California, and L. Hope of Kansas, with a secretary also elected.

G.O.P. Committee Martin Washington Republican Congressional Committee Joseph W Martin Dry Massachusetts Namert Willam Ditter Pennsylvania John M. Robason Kentucky South Bother Everett Dirksen Ulincis Mid-West Albert Carter California L. Hope Kans

Escaped Convicts Captured Near Kansas City

Two convicts who escaped the Kansas penitentiary at Lansing on January 14 were captured with a woman companion near a tourist lamp east of Kansas City early today. Sheriff James A. Williams said the men had several pistols and three shotguns. The convicts are Lloyd Faire and George P. Bradley.

Kansas Kansas City Kansas Penitentiary Lansing Here James A. Willams Lloyd Faire George PB Bradley

Three Cleared in Slaying Here on April 26, 1938

A jury Tuesday no-billed three persons charged in the murder of Frivale Xelig Haddieston found dead in Airnort city. Isa Huddleston widow of the slain Air corps private, alias Peggy W Hurdiestan, Lester McDonald, and George L Aughenbaugh were absolved of charges.

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Murder charge dismissed against Autonie Co Mathews

A murder count against Autonie Co Mathews Br was dropped by Criminal District court after Assistant District Attorney M J Gitlinger stated the motion. The indictment had accused Mathews of killing his wife Mire Bisude Mathews on January 3, 1932, with the death dated January 22. An auto killed an unidentified man near Seguin, reported by local police.

Autonie Co Mathews Br Criminal District Court Opp & Tation M. J Gitlinger Mathews Mire Bisude Mathews Seguin Rherttr A. W. Seagert

Red Cross Raises Bexar Flood Quota to 11200

Bexar County Red Cross quota increased to 11200 due to rising disaster in flood swept Ohio and Mississippi valleys. Jack R. Locke says letters will go to about ten San Antonio contributors who had previously given, and offers for benefit shows may be used if the goal isn’t met.

Ohio Mississippi Valley Red Cross TeMleg Jack R. Locke Bexar County Bexar Locke San Antonio Total Office

San Antonio Livestock Market Report Trading Activity Weak to Steady

Livestock market report from San Antonio shows Tuesday trading mixed with general steadiness in cattle and calf sales and a quieter horstock trade. Receipts: 500 cattle and 600 calves. prices varied by grade with medium and good calves totaling 6.50 to 9.50 per hundredweight, cows around 3 to 4.50, and stocker activity subdued amid overall market softness.

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Poultry and Produce Prices in Chicago and New York

Chicago market notes show live poultry and eggs with varied prices for hens, roosters, turkeys, and ducklings, including young chickens and white rock breeds. New York provisions quote butter at firmer tones with mixed cooler meat and egg receipts reflecting steady demand across grades.

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Gulf Oil declares quarterly dividend to record March fifteenth

Gulf Oil announces a 24 cent per share dividend on capital stock with the record date set for March 15. It notes previous payouts including a 40 percent stock dividend, a 23 cent cash dividend and a 50 cent special dividend in December, and references associated refinery and shipment data.

York Colrecetora Gulf Oil Company Washington Treasury

Pilots Ferry Plane to Rockwell Depot in California

Duncan field pilots Tuesday aided a transport flight destined for Rockwell air depot Coronado California Maj Eber D Perris pilot and Sgt Paul Blair co pilot flew the vane to be left at Rockwell with Sgt Tracy K Dorsett pilot and Pvt Edward T Hausatuin co pilot and accompanying ship

Rockwell Depot Duncan Field Rock Well Air Depot Coronado Calif Eber D. Perris Paul §. Blair Rockwell Tracy K. Dorsett Edward T. Hausatuin

Flood Devastates Paducah Killing At Least 20

Refugees flee Paducah Kentucky after a massive flood along the Ohio River. At least twenty people dead and a fire risk from gasoline flooding the water. Red Cross reports fourteen rescued from a capsized barge as victims remain unaccounted for. Hospitals overwhelmed.

Paducah Ohio Red Cross Inne City

DeWitt Civil War Veteran Buried

Jame Bill Pridgen a DeWitt county resident for 64 years and Civil War veteran was buried at Thomaston. He served in Hoxie n s brigade and fought in the sieges of Wickse ung and Atlanta. Native of Alabama he moved to Texas in 1872, later settling in Thomaston. Survived by two sons Dr H Pridgen of Cuero and W Pridgen of San Antonio, a daughter Mrs G W Oakes of Thomaston, four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren.

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Beauty Culturies Select San Antonio as Convention City

The Texas Association of Accredited Beauty Cultoriats chose San Antonio for its October convention. Sessions will be at the Gunter hotel. New officers were elected at the El Paso state convention January 18 to 21 with XK Antone of Galveston as president and B. J. Neal of Wichita Falls as secretary-treasurer. A hairdressing and coiffures sale show will accompany the San Antonio gathering, with Marie Gerla as a legislative committee member.

Beauty Culturies San Antonio Texas Association of Accredited Beatty Cultoriats ‘Tussaay Gunter Hotel el Paso Ffora Whinie Niner Dellas Charles Odes Houston May D. Riggan Corpus Christ

Exchange Willing to Amend Rules In Senate Probe

Former New York Stock Exchange governor Richard Whitney told senate investigators the exchange would likely forbid its governing core from participating in a security use vote on listing. He said he consulted Exchange President Charles R. Gay and board members and believed the rule would prevent possible misinterpretation of motives by officials.

Exchange Washington Richard Whitney New York’ Stock Exchange Senate Ray Ot Whitney Charles R. Gay

Publisher Enters Race for Mayor in San Marcos

San Marcos publisher Walter E Buckney Testley announced his bid for mayor in the April city election. The current commission government is led by Mayor Charles R Ramsay.

San Marcos Walter E. Buckney San Manos Testley Commission Charles R. Ramsay

GM announces $10.7 million employee savings plan distribution

General Motors announces a distribution totaling about $10.7 million to employees from the company's saving and divestment plan for 1931. Employees who contributed $100 in 1931 will receive about $256 each. Disbursement will be partly in cash and partly in Gen jet Motats rammon stock.

New York General Motors Corporation Today

Knights of Columbus Initiation in San Antonio

San Antonio council No 788 knights of Columbus will initiate 0 candidates Sunday with a 4 40 a m holy communion at Saint Paul church. Degrees will be held at 9 30 a m and in the afternoon the second and third degrees will be conferred. A dinner dance at the Gunter Hotel will close the day as state deputy Walsh and grand knight Hora lead the ritual in support of the crusade against communism.

San Antonio Knights of Columbus Dave Walsh Chatyman San Francisco di Paoiy Chail Gunterhola N, K. Walsh Welsta Falls Dani Henry A Uorra San Antonin Knights’ Crusade United States

Taxation bill would replace may with shall for tax collectors

Austin January 29 Representative A McCracken Jr of San Antonio proposes a simple tax measure to end nonpayment by appointing county commissioners to appoint tax collectors replacing the current may. He cites a state auditor figure of 1995 showing 3143 095 805 in delinquent state taxes across cities counties and school districts.

Austin A. McCracken Jr San Antonio McCracken Rennties Schioi

Prisoner Escapes Hays County Jail

SAN MARCOS Jan 26 WR Goode 28 of Wichita Falls held on car theft charge escaped the Hays county jail using an iron bar from his cot to break the cell door. He did not threaten the other six inmates, including Paul Layes 33 held in the Slaying of Martin Salazar 33 of Verde.

San Marcos WR. Goode Wichita Falls Hays County ML Wren Central Texas Goode Paul Layes

Liquor by Drink Bill Proposed by Texas Senator

A Texas Senate bill from Senator Weaver Moore of Houston would legalize liquor by the drink in bowls, dining rooms, restaurants, and similar venues, defining an open saloon as any place selling liquor by the drink outside legal establishments. The measure faces constitutional hurdles and signals a push to expand alcohol sales in the state.

Austin Texas Weaver Moore Houston

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