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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1937

Page

8

Inflation Risk Warns Investors Amid Currency Folly

A New York column argues inflation will not fade soon and deflation is unlikely. It urges shifting money from speculative assets to real-value goods and fixed-income securities, warns about soaring federal debt, French devaluation, and the limits of gold as a standard. It predicts higher prices for high-grade bonds later and cautions against cash hoards.

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Strikers Halt Reopening of Plant in Covington Va

Hundreds of strikers blocked access to the Industrial Bayou plant in Covington Virginia halting a planned reopening after a 14 week strike led by the Textile Workers' Organizing Committee. Fistfights erupted as a bus of nonstrikers arrived. clashes followed at the gates.

Covington Tndustust Bayou Corporation Sidehound Textile Workers’ Organizing Committee Pemnets World Clifton Forke

Live stock market report from St Louis and Kansas City barns

Receipts around 7000 cattle calves and hogs reported across major markets. Prices mixed with steady to higher trends on steers and cows, calves and yearlings showing gains. hogs and sows sold to lighter demand with farmers seeking good quality stock. Top figures included $21.75 for packers and shippers and cattle sales near $13 to $15 for select steers.

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Foreign Exchange and Market Snapshots From New York July 7

A jumble of foreign currency rates and commodity mentions from New York markets dated July 7 covers bid asks in dollars for Great Britain Germany Sweden Poland and various other nations. The report notes liquidity demand and a general price movement with silver and London market references and a Toledo library advertisement closing the item.

New York Creal Sritma Doflara Drmand Treece Rolain Germany Rewlaeredt

Teachers Pay Unchanged in San Antonio District

San Antonio public schools will gain about 162000 more from the state next year, but teachers' salaries will not rise. School board president Hult Youngblood said the state board increased the per scholastic allotment from 19 to 23 dollars, boosting funds for 88,918 students to operate three new schools Horace Mann Junior High Luther Burbank Vacational and West Side elementary. Mayor K Quin urged maintaining the 22 dollar allotment during the Austin meeting.

San Antoni Hult Youngblond State Board of Education Austin Seteal Youngblood Horace Mano Jusior High School Luther Burbank West Side Ele- Tentiity School K. Quin

Denial of Guilt Doubles Sentence in Small Theft Case

A county court at law in a misdemeanor theft case saw defendant George Moyer plead guilty to stealing carpenters tools valued at 35 dollars from W. A. Cade at 9261-2 South Alamo Street. Judge Burnett found Moyer guilty, fined 10 dollars plus costs, and sentenced him to 10 days in jail. Another defendant, Rosilio Mendoza of 10 St. Francis Street, also pled guilty to related charges and received five days in jail and a 35 dollar fine.

Teler McCallum Burnett County Court-at-Laiy No George Moyer W. A. Cade South Alamo Street Burnett Rosilio Mendoza St. Francis Street Pope Amartlo Jal

Madrid Drives to Break Fascist Lines Near Navalcarnero

Spanish government troops surge in heavy combat west of Madrid as 25 000 soldiers attack insurgent positions near Navalcarnero and Novalaroero. Military officials confirm breakthrough attempts while insisting Navalcarnero remains under insurgent defense.

Madrid Irut Boulh Francisco Franica Novalaroero Reget Iboint Tashigants Bivitete Navalcarnero

Delinquent Tax Collections Rise in Early 1997 Data

Tax Commissioner Frank Dushtek reported that delinquent and back tax collections for the first six months of 1997 totaled 81,229.31 dollars, nearly double the 40,754.39 dollars collected in the same period last year. School taxes composed 21,491.01 dollars, and other taxes 4,974.90 dollars.

Frank Dushtek Ally

U S Attorney Announces New Office Hours This Week

The U S Attorney will set new daily office hours starting Thursday, with continuous service from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. District Attorney Dr. Ww RSM notes the change, effective immediately, with the public informed of the revised schedule at Geo Previously Avenue.

U. S Geo Ana

Townsend Club Meeting Called at Eagles Hall

The S A Townsend Club meeting is called for Thursday at noon at Eagles Hall by treasurer Le. Fuller. Members from the town send club will discuss the Townsend Investment, with all interest noted and funds to be allocated.

S.A. Townsend Club Fn Lmborate Natoral Citra Townsend Club Eagles’ Hall le. Fuller Townsend Allons

Jury Holds Renz Insane After Sanity Trial

Alfred Renz sixty year old armor was ruled insane after a brief hearing in the Criminal District Court and will be committed to the San Antonio State hospital. Sheriffs said Renz borrowed a shotgun to shoot a dog and not the alder. a murder with malice charge awaited. Renz’s brother LH testified he spoke with his brother as a Tong blond beard man, handcuffed and under guard throughout. Renz cursed and sang. If declared sane later he could face prosecution on the murder charge.

Alfred Renz Johny Rene Apel Criminal District Court Widnesday San Aneonio State Hospital Hind Rena Areking Reny Sid Shanng Wilet Renz

Grain Prices Beat Down Amid Market Ado

Grain markets show downward pressure as wheat values slide under bearish export demand and futures drift. Prices for corn and oats edge lower while hay and timber notes touch varied levels. Antonio area markets report mixed activity and cautious buyers despite steady local demand.

Burhel Atlantic Mas Bretenbin

Stock Market Meantime in New York Trading

Stock prices fluctuated as readers faced a slower session after heavy turnover. Investors shifted long-held holdings, with notable activity in Southern Pacific Northern Pacific Santa Fe and other major names while utilities and industrials showed varied strength.

Huntea Seclatlion Cormer Southern Pacific Paci Santi Fe New York Gentral Chesdenke Wester Union Edinon North Ameriene Ele Trie Power Light Curyaler Dow Heblanhan U.S. Steal Convent Bonns UV Ber Anoronda Douglas Alecraft Istinghotten

Dollar Market and Farm Prices Tumble Across Cities

London reports a weak dollar trend with repatriation pressure lowering exchange, while Boston sees sparse trading and steady to higher hogs and lambs. Fort Worth notes broad price firmness in cattle and mixed results across grains, with cattle and feeder stock showing varied strength and weaker fat cattle.

Income Soars for City Treasury Report

Income for the city treasury rose to 638 Vale dollars in the last year, up from 1335 dollars, marking a substantial increase. The report attributes the gain to higher revenue streams and improved collection efficiency across departments.

Picket Dispute Baffles Shirlee Frocks Officials

Miss Rebecca Taylor educational director of the International Ladies Garment Workers unit had no explanation for unexpected pickets at Shirlee Frocks during current indor troubles. Pickets were promised but none appeared Tuesday despite 16 Motorcycls officers onsite. Taylor warned there would be picket workers. Shirlee Frocks officials claimed four employees were at work but Taylor said one plant gun is now on strike.

Rebecca Taylor International Ladies Garment Workers Unit Shirlee Frocks Company Indor Miotorcycls Bhiriea Frocks

Market produce prices around two week outlook and arrivals

Prices held firm in local markets with wholesale gains expected in two weeks if rains fail near La Antonio and Texas. Fresh arrivals include Grezlish peas green beans turnips cabbage celery and California fruit. notes on price shifts for Cuban avocados celery and other produce. Officials reported mixed gains and declines across several categories as markets adjust to new shipments and weather forecasts.

la Antonio Texas Tihe California M Wedneviey Colorado Lexus Gauilhoner Calif Florida Idaho Suinach Cantadounes Darlie Valley Bsc

Bexar County Cattle In Good Condition Report

County agent Fred W. Melly reported Wednesday that a survey found Bexar County cattle in fine fettle despite dry weather. Pastures were good and seed plenty, reducing risk of weight loss or death in heat. The county has not had a leks since December 1928, Melly said.

Exar County Fred W. Melly Mally Bexar County Bally

Missionaries to Speak at Church in Congo Experience

The Rev and Mrs Ralph G Cobb and their son Bobby will speak at the Church of the Foursquare Gospel at 427 Omaha Street at 1 46 p m about their cannibal mission trip in the Congo Africa They will relate their experiences of the Dark Continent and its scenic beauty

Ralph G. Cobb Congo Africa Bobby Church of the Foursquare Gospel Omaha Street

Garbage pail insurance offered in San Antonio

San Antonio Vigilance Committee reports a scam offering garbage can insurance for $1 a year. The bulletin warns buyers to verify the visitor before collecting against theft, while noting some cans have already been stolen.

San Antonio Omer

War Indemnity Claim Denied by Mixed Claims Commission

The German-American mixed claims commission unanimously dismissed the U S motion for a 22.4 million indemnity to Warline fire victims including Black Tom and Kingsland N J. Robert Bongnge American agent urged the award. Dr Richard Payl ie German ambassador secretary opposed. After hearings the panel refused the compromise and adjourned to review further at 7 tomorrow morning.

Washington Mixed Claims Commission Unanimera United States Black Tom Kingsland N. J Robert H. Bongnge Richard Paylie Geematt UPI BO

Dope Ring Leader Confesses to Japs

Osaka dispatch reports Sanebitte Ka chida confessed to being the ring leader in a narcotics smuggling operation. He admits supplying 660 pages of drugs bought in Osaka labeled as candies to Chinese brokers for shipment to San Francisco Seattle and other North and South American ports.

Osaka Japan Iie Sanebitte Kachida Afachida Osake San Francisco Seattle

Bobbitt Dedicates Gilmer Courthouse Ceremony

Bobbitt of San Antonio and a state highway commission official visited Gilmer on Wednesday to dedicate a new courthouse. The event marked the completion of the building and featured remarks from local officials.

Bobbitt Gilmer San Antony Lebalman State Highway Commission Wedtesday

Poultry and Produce Prices Across Markets

New York and Chicago markets show mixed poultry and produce pricing with steady to firm tendencies. Prices for chickens, broilers, turkeys, and butter vary by weight and grade, while white vealing steady demand and some stronger notes in creamery butter markets.

New York New Fyonk Ferinht Aiker Teyers

Jap Female Ginkgo Tree Sought in Cargo

Pittsburgh July shipment of Ginkgo trees from Japan revealed one presumed female stowaway among mite varieties. Scientists say sex determination requires examining fruiting, with female trees expected to bear fruit after many years.

Pittsburgh Wippon Japan

Visitors Spend Big in San Antonio Conventions

Convention visitors to San Antonio will spend 4,473,630 in the city during the year, according to figures prepared by Archne Pfeil, chairman of the conventions department of the chamber of commerce. Pfeil said 27 conventions are scheduled for this year and it is expected they will bring 149,221 visitors to the city.

San Antonio Thos City Fleeves Archne Pfeil The Chamber Or Commerce Pfeil

Watermelon Market Report From Moultrie Georgia

A fragmented inventory and price report details United States shipments of fruits and vegetables to batur bay and local markets. It lists numerous items including watermelons, melons, peaches, strawberries, cabbage and cucumbers with varied price ranges and regional sales notes across Cincinnati Chicago Florida Georgia and St. Louis markets.

AU. S. An Stile Lewis Agelentiprs Baturbay United States Texas Dean Temons Moultrie Tom Watsons Crawley Krondikes and Gelling Ab

Cotton Market Report Mixed With Rain Delays

New Orleans reports moderate cotton activity amid rain and weather delays across the belt. Prices show slight early gains with futures and spot markets fluctuating. notices mention Wall Street expectations and local reports on moisture, weevil control in Mississippi, and varying quotes for October December and March futures. The piece also notes weekly weather patterns and ongoing market speculation, with references to New York futures and Atlantic trade sentiment.

New Orleans Wattletreet Konda Liverpool Atort Tomer Missiaslnni

Ranchers Await Price Advances Across West Texas

Ranchers in West Texas report an estimated eight million dollars in cattle and sheep transactions over the past two months with down payments on future deliveries. Off-range movements to seeders in other states and inter-ranch trades remain heavy as more ranches sell and lease assets. Prices edge up with stronger demand, and numerous large sheep and cattle deals appear in Del Rio, Fort Brockton, Clovis, and California accounts as fall deliveries loom.

San Angelo West Texas Bond Wagner del Rio Kanesaa Colorado New Mexico Nelman Ranch Fort Brockton Dick Morris Clovis

Nine Fined Under City Screening Law

Nine residents faced fines in Corporation court on Wednesday for violating a city screening ordinance. Testimony stated market stall screens were not enclosed. defendants argued the screens made them too hot. Each was fined five dollars plus costs.

Tore Uempemwees Pruscy Po Ges Jrise Ordi Wenee Phil Shook Jr Wrelnusday Pines Olin Vargag J. Sniinag Estefan Lapras Valentin Martinez Jose En

Putnam Books Seat on Pacific Clipper

A tentative reservation for the Pacific Clipper flight leaving today for Honolulu was arranged by George Palmer Putnam, Amelia Earhart’s husband. A ghostly warning call from the coffin and other bizarre tales from Lord Malitax’s Bhastook are featured in She magazine.

Putnam Books Francisco iPi Honolulu Steorge Palmer Putnam Ameiia Earhart Lord Malitax Bhastook Next Gunday

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