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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1942

Page

12

Strike Halts Cattle Mart at National Stockyards

NATIONAL STOCKYARDS Ill July 13 2000 Operations of the livestock market were shut down by a 200 member A F L hindlers union strike. About 7500 head of cattle calves sheep and hogs remained outside the yards as 100 pickets blocked entry. Inside 15 000 head were fed watered and cared for. Union secretary Paul Jackson said the dispute centers on wage increases from 46 to 50 cents per hour. The U S Department of Agriculture estimated receipts of 3000 cattle 14 000 hogs 1600 calves and 4000 sheep.

National Stockyards Ill A. F. of L. Hindlers' Union HA. Powell The Livestock Exchange

Obituary Notice for Mrs Macy Shamper and Related Deaths

Obituary item notes Mrs Macy Shamper of 123 West Cypress died Friday at her home. Native of St Louis, member of Brunhside Lodge No. 7 Hermann. 50 years a resident of San Antonio. Survivors: daughter Vera M Clinkscales and Leola M Hoermerson, Teabert L Shamper, all of San Antonio. Also mentions Mrs Dow Hart and others. Burial at Smithville chapel following service Monday at St Marys.

Macy Or Asarper West Cypress Feet St. Loouis Brunhside Lodge No. 7 Hermann Ban Antonio Daightera Mit Vera M Clinkscales Leola M. Hoermerson Teabert L. Shamper Ban Antohto St. Mary's Dow Hart A. OF. Barnen Wort Asmerce

Grain prices and market notes from a historic listing

The clipping lists grain prices for Wheat Corn and Maize with several varieties and units. Prices include 2 bushel and 6 cwt measurements. Entries reference No 2 red oats and Prairie Way ton pricing, with figures fluctuating around 80 to 130 cents per unit.

Artonio Bay GMALN Pald Oy Fale Munday Gort Kixca Hele

Local Obituary and Market Notes From New York and New Orleans

July notices report various deaths and services in New York and New Orleans with names such as Mrs. Rosa Irwin and Miss M. Pascal, while market data shows copper and cotton quotes in New Orleans and New York, including July figures and price changes amid a cloudy, fragmented transcript.

Stocks Drift Moderately as Markets Open Lightly Lower

In the early trading of the session stocks NRW YONUC and several others edged down slightly. The market showed a cautious tone with mixed gains and losses as investors weighed inflation and corporate results in the opening hours.

Wantowrth U.S Atco Donglan Alregraft Santa Fe General Kleene

Money exchange rates and bank notes in New York and London

A garbled financial brief notes exchange rates for Canadian and American currencies including Canadian dollar and US dollar, with references to percent premia and discount contexts. Mentions Great Britain rates, foreign exchange markets, and various bank names, but exact figures are unclear due to OCR errors.

Nownardign Dolinsa Acini AL Iaronita Oy Camielan Dolinia New York Wi York Narnia

Oil News Snapshot of Wells Near Shell No 14 and Petitions

An oil field report details Shell operations and nearby drilling, noting No 14 and No X Jones wells two miles southeast of Prenont, with depth estimates around TAG feet. It mentions wall integrity, tubing pressure near 1500 pounds, and several prospects across Bowing fener and Roberta subdivisions.

Shell Qi Company E. Stewartea L. Jones Meetigson von Bircher Jim Wells County Shell Prenont Jone Hallevid Robert Lalvette Ray Seettott Roberta Suibdivision Ag Robret Sehallert Uct Culley Colony Bite Edinpans RAO Fant Riel HC Bredon Paul Waldor Frirov MLIR Foot Anne Roel Odorae Mrvainlla Nori la Warit Tackaol Anna Bae Anza

Census shows cottonseed crushed in six months ends June 30

Census Bureau figures show total cottonseed crushed in the first six months ending June 30 at 3,040,664 tons, down from 4,315,107 tons a year earlier. June at mill use stood at 118,106 tons, versus 190,435 tons last year.

Washington Bilheku

Son to Settle Score With Japs

MAN ANGELO wily 131) Al fred Treland Jr, whose parents are prisoners of war, has made arrangements for persopot sellienent with the Japs. Alfred's father, a petseteumsene Bineer, and Mrs. Ireland were rap ied in Lee fall of the Philippines. ALi, 19, has passed evarlaations for the ai corps. A former student at Luby Beach Junior college, hie came Neve to Ue with his brother, Lint. MR. Kelwac, Justinetor at Gonedtollawfield.

Man Angelo Alfred Treland Jr Persopot Sellienent Petseteumsene Bineer Ireland Lee Philippines Ali Ai Corps Luby Beach Junior College Hie Lint Kelwac Gonedtollawfield

House Group To Speed in New Tax Bill

Washington July 13 The House Ways and Means Committee agreed to push the new 6.25 billion tax bill with safeguards to preclude amendments. The measure would raise revenues to about 24.01 billion and shift to a 1 percent withholding from paychecks beginning January. The panel approved a flat corporate tax and higher individual rates, while removing postwar refunds for corporations.

House Group Washington House Rites Committee Worlth Morgentha

Teargas Use Starts Riot

July 14 reports two men hospitalized and several others nursing injuries after a clash between Jehovah's Witnesses and residents. Names listed: Germany Olick, 23, Graf ton. John Kikosiesky, 6, Clifton Black. Police say the riot began when Witnesses arrived to seek redress, escalating with improvised weapons and arrests during the uprising.

Sis Syyurgh Iqa If Suee Aftet OC Jehovah's Witnesses Poling Germany Olick Grafton John Kikosiesky Clifton Black Piles Trperial

Megion Post Elects Pearsall During July Meeting

Pearsall and a slate of officers were elected by Megion Post July 19. Dever Edwards led as post commander with Tyton Roberts serving as adjutant. H M Dalkowitz was chosen vice commander, Ray Hlount as adjutant, Henvy Bilhariz as finance officer, and A B Omlls as sergeant at arms.

Megion Pearsall Dever Edwards Lew Bion Lins Tyton Roberts H. M. Dalkowitz Mander Ray Hlount Henvy Bilhariz A.B. Omlls

Kansas City Livestock Market Rates and Cuts Scraped

Kansas City livestock prices show wide swings across cattle calves and hogs with weights over 240 pounds quoted near 14 to 15 dollars per hundredweight and feeder cattle trading slower. The report notes demand uneven, with strong interest in certain fat cattle and softer receipts overall, while hogs and vealers posted mixed moves and regional activity hints at market direction.

Texas Farm Short Course Highlights And Hog Production Notes

A short course near Beeville covers cotton crop summaries parasite control and range practices led by Z C Marin and Cameron Siddall experts from A and M Extension. Texas farmers boosted hog production with record spring farrowings and 1,620,000 head saved, while markets face transport delays unless pigs are finished and sold promptly to avoid peak-season bottlenecks.

Allion Beoyille Z. C. Marin Agen College Stabian Cameron Siddall M. Extension Service T.T Killouch Shecinlish M. College Burwell Paur Stefford Smith Sidml Texas Texas U.S. A. War Board BF. Vyanne Texas Board Uged

Fire at Bleck Sonn Ppean Mreet Detected

A fire incident reported at Bleck Sonn Ppean Mreet near E. L. Weltmeawith. Fire crews responded to a blaze in a vacant or unclear location, with police and emergency units on scene. The note mentions a Monday date and local ads urging classified messages.

Bleck Sonn E. L. Weltmeawith Shark Maekk Mann THA Alors Cobh Mattere Haring Li

Commission Market Prices From Avocados To Tomatoes

A long list of farm goods and prices from the Commission Market includes avocados at 2 to 3 dollars per case, cabbage at 4 cents a pound, Texas onions at 1.20 per pound, and various fruits and vegetables from California, Central America, and Mexico. The report catalogs dozens of items with per unit or per crate pricing, reflecting broad market offerings and regional suppliers.

Seamling Commission Whelennia Poultry Woninen

Negro Church Votes Se Rieh Dallasite

Dallas July 1 A Dallas businessman named Sanger faced repeated solicitations from a pastor of a negro church raising funds for a new building. Sanger said he donated only to his own group and that the church only supported approved organizations. After persuasion the congregation voted him into solidarity with no chairing duties. Sanger made a check contribution.

Dallas Sanger

Puzzle Where's the Sun Driver

ST LOUIE July 13 The police report a new streetcar incident involving a driver who could not avoid a streetcar backing into his automobile. The second car was empty and blocked by a pumpers vehicle. The incident highlights puzzling Acuity and surprise at the scene.

ST Louie Ce Pallersman

Bandits Stumble In North Side Laundry Heist

In Chicago on July 13 a group of burglars invaded a North Side laundry. After failing to open a safe for over an hour they loaded a push cart with machines and office equipment. The thieves could only move one typewriter before escaping.

Chicago North Side Stagelig Night Watch

Counties Cut Down On Expenditures

East Texas counties face reduced appropriations in 1943 budgets amid tax rate changes and conservative fiscal policy. Wood county plans a tentative rate cut while several other counties adjust values. overall assessed valuations hold steady with local variations noted.

Longview Jay East Texas Chamber of Commerce East Texas Wand Wood County Red River Pannin Las Nit Nacogdoches Brazos Roynties

Father Locks Up Bike Beats Judge in Town

Municipal Judge Charles S. Coater vowed to impound bikes for safety, telling his first customer he would lock a bike for 15 days unless payment. The boy replied his father could not pay, noting the ongoing discipline.

Des Maines Charles S. Coater Brayeles Per Ant Scotllen

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