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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1942
Page
12
Traders report mixed advances in grains with wheat up modestly while corn and oats show small gains. Hog prices rise, stirring attention amid market hedges before a long weekend. Prices for soybeans and other staples fluctuate as traders gauge government and military demand and upcoming harvest expectations.
Readable cattle and hog price data from markets in Kansas City and Chicago with receipts, top values, and price ranges. Notes on cattle and calf classes, steers, heifers, and cows, plus lambs and wool market commentary from Boston era reporting.
The report lists cattle and calves offerings with varying weights and prices, noting steady to firm demand for feeder calves and fed cattle. Sheep receipts were mostly nominal with prices also steady.
Oil industry notes report Fort Worth area activity with tests and leases across multiple counties. Wells and discoveries are mapped in Duval Nueces Beeville and Bee counties, including Caney tract tests, Trinity Gas discoveries, and Linemnedinte driving in Nueces. Drilling is planned near Laurulen and Clareville with next steps and operators named.
San Antonio negotiators delay as Mayor Quin remains in city. closed session held in mayor’s office and another meeting planned atop to advance purchase of public service properties from SAPSCO. Officials discuss timing with American Lighting and Traction Co. and related surveys amid census order context.
Washington July 3 Brig Gen Donald Wilson combat pilot named assistant chief of staff for personnel. Brig Gen Edward Edwards and Maj Gen Joseph T McNarney also hold roles. Thomas Handy named assistant chief of staff for operations. Stimson announced changes expanding infantry divisions and air force leadership. Rules altered allowing officers to transfer without board approval for certain postings.
Texas market notes show prices rising modestly on Thursday at San Antonio, reaching levels seen in recent weeks. Receipts covered all species with sales completed, though details are frayed in the source.
Market reports show cotton futures gaining 68 cents amid rising byshas while traders await next week’s senate actions. Prices held gains as farmers and speculators awaited signals on farm legislation and inflation controls. In New Orleans, cotton opened sharply and closed slightly higher, with ongoing talks on war-related logistics affecting futures.
Darby’s Nites Nelly notes U S and Canada exchange sessions on July 4. Georgetown funeral held for Malcolm Gerald Hebbe, son of Oscar Lichbye. Services were conducted Wednesday in Georgetown, reflecting local obituaries attached to the day’s brief notices.
Beauford Jester visits Ban Antonio Friday to promote his bid for the unexpired Texas railroad campaign term. Tepter, former UT board chairman (1928–35) and NYA adviser, also known in Methodist lay circles.
The obituary notes 56 year old Deherty of 1526 West Ashby Street dies Wednesday. Services Friday at 9:50 AM at Zizik-Kearsis Funeral Home followed by a requiem mass at St. Ann's Church. Survivors include widow Emerite Deherty, daughters Miss Doe Antho Deherty of San Antonio and Mrs B Gurfin of Linton, Sister Mary Joanna of the Dominicans, son John G. Deherty of San Antonio, and sister Mrs Th Cowell of Houston.
A long OCR filled page lists prices for fruits vegetables and related goods from a market, naming apples, cauliflower, celery, cherries, lettuce, potatoes, onions, greens, peppers and more with per crate, per pound, per dozen or per bushel rates. Numerous locales and vendors appear, including California Washington Oregon Texas and Mexico.
Raw and processed poultry and produce receipts listed with varied prices. Creamery items show steady levels while cheese and other dairy products report unchanged values. Local fairs mention vendors and displays in Kansas City and Hermann along with farm receipts and market notes.
New York July 3 AP buyers faced a mixed market with motor shares under pressure and several large names extending declines. Prominent firms like Sante We and Southern Pacific moved, while retail and department chains including Montgomery Ward and Sears Roebuck saw varied results.
Jackson has been named president of the San Antonio Life Underwriters Association. L. Butler, retiring, administered the oath Thursday afternoon in the Counter Hotel. Officers include Lewis Co., Russell vice president, AL J. Bale secretary, and Amos J. Jordan treasurer. Directors for 1943: C. B. Wued, Frank I. Pahman, DJ. Parrett, Mews A. Kyat. for 1944: Judan Blair, Al Warner, W. B. Forstly, C. aAbhey. National committeeman 1943: Wiedenvann. Membership, committees listed. Mrs. Cutler installed as auxiliary officer. Harold Sharpe of the Texas Association elected Shenker.
Foreign exchange rundown lists official and market rates for currencies including Canada Britain and the United States. It notes premium and discount levels, cross rates, and currency movements in New York and international hubs with references to central banks and exchange committees.
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