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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1937

Page

14

Hat-eating dare spurs comic rail from Down Under

A Far East dispatch reports Mr. Thame son of Bidbourne Australia boasted he would eat his hat if 95 percent correct on a radio quiz. A New York tale recalls a Panama hat eaten by a Republican and linked to hats from Mr. Carter, with a comical culinary fix by a chef and playful public reaction across the era.

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That That by Bruce Gustin and the Courts

A column argues against vaunted police efficiency and political influence in justice, highlighting the Ernest Mattice case where police pursued truth pro bono, freeing an innocent man after a double kidnapping and assault. It reflects on wrongful convictions, the role of pardons, and calls for careful oversight of federal advertising rules for drugs and cosmetics while noting European tensions over Spain and a rising religious vitality in the United States.

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Money and Metals London Rates Report Turbulent

London rates drift amid unsettled world markets with mixed quotations on foreign exchange. Values slide at times while several currencies show modest gains. reports list parities for Britain, Germany, Norway, Denmark, Switzerland, Portugal, Poland, Austria, Romania, and other markets.

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Market Notes Show Little Change Amid Scarce Produce

Market observers report scarce supplies across produce markets due to extended shortages of mint and other commodities over recent weeks. Lettuce rose to 3.69 per crate, tomatoes and peppers listed among notable gains, while many items remained steady with occasional price upticks across apples, avocados, and berries.

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Cotton Market Report from Liverpool and New Orleans

The article reports on cotton futures and prices in Liverpool and New Orleans with figures including middling and low middling values, noting increased demand. It lists market activity around July and presents various bids and price levels, reflecting fluctuations in international cotton trade.

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Alliance of Halldenieo Alliance at San Antonio Plea

Mayor K Quin refused a request by the Workers Alliance of San Antonio to use the municipal auditorium to present their case. Enume Tenayuca, executive secretary, denounced police raids and arrests as evidence of injustice. The alliance described itself as progressive and non partisan, citing demonstrations and police tactics during a raid on headquarters. The acting mayor and the mayor both declined permission, citing no circumstances would allow use of public buildings.

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Pardon Board Reviews Death Sentence for Ernest McCarty

In Austin on July 3 the state pardon board will consider commuting the death sentence of Ernest McCarty, a Tarrant County man condemned for criminal assault on a white woman. McCarty was scheduled for execution Friday, with a hearing set Wednesday to review clemency options.

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Texas Fruits and Vegetables Market Report Summary

The South Texas watermelon market shows prices around 24.94 per hundredweight with mixed fruit and vegetable listings across Texas and nearby states. Entries include watermelons, cantaloupes, peaches, corn, cabbage, cucumbers, potatoes, oranges, and several other fresh items with varied prices and packing details.{"analysis":""}

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San Antonio Livestock Market News Report Summary

Livestock market notes from San Antonio show mixed demand with cattle and calves trading unevenly. Prices ranged for fat cows and butcher stock, with some buyers reports around 9 to 11 dollars per hundredweight and feeder cattle moderating as receipts totaled about 14 head, market reportedly active and unsettled.

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Poultry and Produce Market Report from New York

New York markets show mixed poultry and produce quotes with a Chicago exchange report. Butter prices and freight movements noted. no poultry cotton goods today. dressed poultry listed as sixty and unbroken with nominal express charges.

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Dollar Market London Sees Mixed Currency Moves and Housing Goods

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Grain Market Slumps Press Oklahoma Wheat Prices Down

Grain prices fell across markets with wheat and corn easing. Reports note declines of two to three cents in futures, while Chicago and San Antonio grain notes show mixed results for July and September contracts. Local rains alleviate stem rust in Canada and southern Manitoba crops.

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