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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1937
Page
6
Washington reports 126000 Work Progress Administration workers on rolls for two weeks ending June 26. Administrators Hopkins notes 1823115 total employed on WPA projects, with 1995.79 average weekly wage on June 12, reflecting ongoing federal job programs.
The American Federation of Labor noted earnings for wage earners rose from 1083 in 1929 to 1244 in 1936, a $27 real gain after a $162 rise in nominal earnings was offset by a $145 jump in living costs. The federation said three years of rising incomes showed progress despite inflation.
San Antonio ranks second to Fort Worth among Texas meat packing hubs. Eight slaughterhouses process 75 to 100 million pounds yearly, with cattle making up 73 percent of consumption. About 1200 workers are employed, earning roughly $1.5 million annually, and by product use extends to fertilizer glue leather.
Laredo hosts a two day Fourth of July program at the country club grounds honoring oil men of the section. In Nuevo Laredo two bullfights are set for Sunday at 4 30 p m at the old and new bull rings.
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