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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1935

Page

9

Lawyers Attack New Problems At US Convention

Log Angeles hosts the annual convention of the American Bar Association where leaders debate the justice system. Judge Loftin defends the courts while opposing voices press for public defenders, criticizing the rise of lawyer crime and calling for reforms to preserve constitutional power.

Log Angels Scott Apariias Dional Goveramens Loftin Waler C. Goltman New York Rudge Chatlea Leftin

Judge Warns On Ambiguous State Amendment Proposals

County Judge Frost urges voters to study a constitutional amendment changing officer pay from fees to salaries. He notes sections about how commission courts in counties with populations over 20,000 would set salaries and audit records before approving budgets. Woodhull and Weothuis discuss implications for county officers and the fee system, stressing careful consideration before March 24.

Dearing Frost Woodhull Bexar Hine Weothui Uber

Steffler Endorses Bond Issue Despite Caution

Local official Steffler backs a bond proposal while warning against overestimating funds. The council will decide Tuesday on centennial park project plans and potential private support, with community opinions split on the city timing and priorities.

Steffler Street

Fear Missing: Texan Met With Violence

Police say a Texan named Hart-Mail was involved in a violent incident in El Pardo. The report mentions Tom Douglas, Avs in Rates, and Rater, with unclear details about a person named Hed and repeated references to violence. Further specifics are unreadable in the fragment.

Elfen Wim Nalewen Tom Douglas Douglas Heriaga

Maturing Industry AIR CONDITIONING New Orders Rise

The accompanying chart shows progress in the air conditioning industry with new orders for equipment totaling 3,208 in the first quarter. Growth stems from demand by splitters, mining and commercial firms, efficiency gains, and federal building refurbishments in Washington. Installations in theaters were widespread, and experts foresee home and office air conditioning reaching heating level popularity.

America Jong J Lee Splitands

Grain Market Weakness and Wheat Gains Dominate Currents

Market notes show wheat up in Kansas City and Chicago trading, with September contracts posting gains while corn and oats followed a steadier pattern. Weather favorability and rust pressures along the Canada US border influenced sentiment, with traders citing slight strength in Minneapolis and Kansas City markets and mixed crop outlooks across the Plains.

Liverpool Mar Kansas City Chicago Revortel Canada Munabe Sloszti Saskatchewan

Ship Channel Funding Request Details

Fragmentary OCR outlines a request involving Ship Channel funding of 32 400 000 units and mentions authorities, channels, and a financial claim. It references a body of enclosures and a specific sum of 126 08 for Hinpite Thur BLS, but the text is garbled and many names and dates are unclear.

Mbar Melis Abiies Dredey Corps of Anny Beakers Hinpite

School Board Approves Supply Purchases

The School Board approved several supply purchases at a Friday meeting. The discussion referenced district needs and included members Shia and DY, with legal counsel Babeneer present. A note cited the district criminal board’s handling of related items and a Tuesday session in Wey McCraty.

Pranraiz Shia Babeneer Simon Ioe Birvey

Opposition to Maxwell Appointment Sparks County Meeting

Commissioner Uhr opposed the hiring of WK Maxwell county landscape architect at 470 per month. Fresh Woodhull said the court would not rescind its action while Abe’s constituents urged Maxwell be given the job, and Uhr announced plans to protest at the next meeting.

Robert F. Uhr Commissioners’ Court WK. Maxwell Bey Une Gerst Maxwell Hinton Fresh Woodhull le Thas Abe Maxsell

Cotton Market Outlook and Trading Activity in New Orleans

The report notes light buying near the opening of the market with prices around late level. July opened at 11.99 with Oliver of WHE and December near. trading settled into oil and harrow ranges with small price moves. Weather and a court decision influence sentiment, but overall activity declined with losses and little rally, as October and December figures show slight drops and June/July volumes shrink.

Orleans Atlee Harrow United States Court of Appeals Horron Werlarty Uononstituigeal Brilleht Lang

Water District to Select Officers

Water district officials debated officer roles at a recent board meeting led by W. F. Buse. Directors Angob and D. Yandel discussed district expansion to 200 homes and the need for permanent oversight, while a veer of administrative posts faced vote.

Water District Roger Coahty Econ Cokie Ma A Federal Cavernient Shin Eater Control Pronahi Mré W.F Buse Vteq Cee

Livestock market report shows active cattle and hog demand

The San Antonio Livestock market opened the week with strong receipts and steady demand for calves, yearlings, and slaughter cattle. Prices ranged with calves to 50s, feeder pigs 6 to 7, hogs near record highs, and canners and cows active, while light weights and sheep saw varied bidding and limited slaughters.

Ban Antonio San Antonio Menettle Shippara Uogs Gosle Feseipis Eypire Vhnice

Market and Livestock Report from London to Kansas City

A fragmented OCR price and receipts summary covers livestock and commodity markets. Listings include cattle, veal, steer, heifer, and sheep quotes, with receipts noted at 6,000 to 8,000 head in several markets. Kansas City and London figures show prices rising and falling across grades, with notable mentions of heavy butchers, yearlings, and lambs alongside exchange rates and disk-like commodity figures.

Bargol Hulk London Kansas City Kronstay Ealers Chuice Texan

Stock Market Mixed Activity After Early Gains in New York

New York July 1 A tentative stock market showing uneven gains and many shares trading narrowly. Pathard rose after a favorable earnings report while Union Pacific and National Biscuit advanced modestly. Major names such as U S Steel Chrysler General Electric and Montgomery Ward were up small amounts. Call money steadied at 1 percent as observers noted a cloudy market horizon with some sectors showing improved retail trade and central goods. The automobile sector received fresh data from dealers while federal reserve balances rose slightly in 91 cities. The foreign market opened with the franc dipping slightly against the dollar.

New York Pathard Union Pacific Seary National Bigeult Firwrces Ile

Foreign Exchange and Metal Prices Liquid Amid Market Drift

New York July 16 reports irregular bar and metal prices with London metals quoting spot and future levels in pounds and fil, while foreign exchange rates show varied demand and cables. notable currency quotes include France, Germany, Switzerland, and Brazil with mixed day tills and nominal values across regions.

London Metals London Future Dulura Foreign Exchange New York Olhera France Janles Bede Cabres Germany Holland Norway Sweden Denmark Vani Switzerland Spain Portugal Greece Poland Czechoslovakia Austria Hans Temania Brazil Babs Ghanghai Honglian Fe Bile Adele Montreal

SUGAR AND COFFEE SW YORK SIGAN

The report notes unsettled conditions in Sugar and Coffee markets in New York amid unclear federal course signals. No sales were reported in New York, with drives non confirmed and prices near 2 and 9,000 in implied values.

York Sigan New York Poston Bow Heer Mor Fitures Heenan Tracina

Unclear Foreign Market Notes Highlight Varden Trade

Fragmented OCR text outlines foreign market activity with references to Asadon Tewiling Inseninien Duying and Winellie Varden. Mentions Gile pew iavites pinged on the mar Fee, TR KEL clozed aed Ports, Boutin, Digenealie snares, and Jepped effects. Overall appears to discuss market movements, invites, and regional exchanges, but readability is poor.

Boutin

Floresville Man Dies at Hospital

Floresville native Pauls A. Paulus 49 died at a Floresville hospital after an operation last Thursday. Funeral rites planned for 10 a.m. Wednesday with Masonic brethren assisting. Survived by widow Mrs Josephine Houston Paulus, granddaughter of Gen Sam Houston, two sons and a daughter, two brothers Henry Paulus of Yoakum and Claude Paulus of Houston, sister Mrs Ula Male of Corpus Christi, and mother Mrs J A Paulus of Tehuacana. Paulus was a member of the Alzafar Shrine chapter in San Antonio and Temple No 7.

OP Pauls Yauihkent Urugeint Floresville Furerz Masonic Ordery Mallettsville Hart Paulis Sens A. Paulus Haltettsville Josephine Houston Paulus Sam Houston Henry Yoakum Claude Houston Mrz Ula Male Compus Christi A. Battus Teanettsyily Tin Alsafar Shrine Ban Antonia Bant Anipnle Commandyz Kolshig Templa No 7

Obituary notices from scattered regional papers

Obituary fragment recounts multiple local figures: William B. Trower a 72 year old from East Ashby area dies. services in Dallas and burial planned. Mary W. McDaniel 69 of Howard Street with service at Axers appears. survivors listed. Miss Joinita Ratliff 12 a native of Elano County resident of San Antonio. private services and interment at Mission Burial Park. Several other names appear with survivors and service details across Fort Worth, Ban Astonie, and Mont womens areas.

Willam B.rower Old East Ashby Miasis- Appi Dallas Anna "M Trevette Milfred M Mary W. McDaniel Howard Street Axers Parece Anne Mintzer Mars Haiél Aavech H., Howard Ed McDaniel J. B. Spiers A .W O. J. Fort Tve Atockdale Joinita Ratliff Elano County San Antonio Hagg and McCollum de. O. Rey Angell Mission Burial Park Pacents Thomes J. Burton North Alamo Street Montwomens Ala Mayzie Enitz W. A. Dult Frances Bugiefield Fort, Worth EY Dorie Kan Ban Antonin Raky BeColfi A. G. Schwarts Tatersnent Mission Burta Duaband W. A. Fiber Catherine Lauler Willa Avery William Christy Mradeasie Nf San Antasia

Ot C Trainees Picked For Commanders Of The Military Camps

o m t c trainees selected for the Eighth Corps area to join the team representing the corps at Camp Perry Ohio for the national matches September 1 to 19. Fort Ellis Fort Logan Fort Sill and Fort Huachuca supply competitors while Camp Bulls provides the largest squad. The team comprises captain principal alternates and a coach with officials noting a strong showing for the camp’s program.

O.m.t.c Citzens Carpg Ares CO Camp Perry Ohio Camp Bulls Fort Ellis Fort Logan Colo Fort Sill Okla Fort Huachuca Arizna Thorps Princi- Pals Ewe Altemates

New Shooting Range Revealed by Kilday Tastelistion

A shooting range is announced for the basement of the detective headquarters. It will be exclusively for peaceful and pointing with small caliber guns, according to Elet of Poller Own W. Kilday.

Kilday Qttective Wis Annouces Elet Poller W. Kilday

Man Executed Murder Case Reopened in Newkirk

Newkirk Oklahoma July 18 County Attorney B Martin announced that discovery in the Earl Quinn case, once condemned for the deaths of Jessie and Zexta Griffith, has reopened the murder inquiry. Quinn, executed November 24 1939 for the sisters deaths after claiming innocence, was suspected amid a manhunt that focused on him as the gunman seen near Highway 77.

Newkirk Oktay B. Martin Jessie Wit Zexta Griffith Earl Quinn Kansas City Trkans Quinn Hilghway 77 Tonkawa Short Charis Qunn Missouri Bruce Porter Kay County Qui Guinn Gritfith Slater Jessie Gritfith

Ruling slows slum bureau in housing program

Washington reports the federal housing division faces new limits after the U S Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati affirmed that the government may acquire land for low rent housing via direct purchase or condemnation. Administrator Ly Takes said the program will slow but continue with restrictions, and an appeal to the Supreme Court is possible.

Washington, D.C BWA U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals Ab Cincinnati Bouisville Federal District Court PWA Atnither Louisville Inkes

Dollar Quotations Drift Amid Mixed London Rates

The AP reports July 18 London trading shows the U S dollar weakly bid at 4.95 in forward markets while the pound climbs to 164. The foreign exchange market is reported meager with the French franc easing to about 74.87 overnight. Paris notes the New York quotation shifts to 8.68 with the franc and related rates adjusting accordingly.

London United States France Paris Adilat Elesed Rachel Tanes Frarshan New York Rane

Wall Street Briefs Amid Market Turbulence In 1945 Era

A fragmentary Wall Street brief notes upheaval in U S markets for a week ending July 11 1945 touching price declines and reorganizations. It mentions stockholder committees and a hearing led by T I Merrill as chair with consolidation moves and a planned restructuring.

Short Gun Barrel Arrest Sparks Registration Charge

Chief Deity G. Wright of the Internal Revenue Department filed charges against Frank Munoz for possession of a shotgun with a barrel under 18 inches. If the barrel had been three-fourths of an inch longer the case might not have been written. Munoz is held in Bexar County Jail awaiting further action by U. S. Commissioner Paul A. Lackhart.

Vera Cruz Street Deity G. Wright Internal Revenue Department Frank Munoz Munoz Treaday Bexar County

Market Volatility Reappears as Major Stocks Dips

New York traders faced renewed weakness as key blue chips Allied Chemical American Telephone and DuPont yielded to selling near the close. American Telephone posted six months earnings of 3 16 per share versus 2.31 a year ago, while steel stocks led gains. copper and other metal shares rose on reports domestic production was returning to normal levels.

New York Allied Chemical American Telephone DuPont Telephone Inet Copmirs Hom Drys

WPA Begins Texas Operations Amid Staff Meeting

The Works Progress Administration in Texas plans to open on 25n Autonia Wednesday. Howard Hot drought chief leads a state-wide staff meeting at the Plaza hotel with headquarters personnel, 20 district directors, and staff. New directors named include Bonney of Houston, Thomasson of Dallas, Winfield Scott James Abis lene, David Geny Connelly of Tyler, and Charles Lave Martin.

Works Progress Administration Texas Atle Bonney Houston Guy W. ‘Thomasson Werle Whalesale Dry Dallas Winfield Scott. James Abislene David Geny Connelly Tyler

Cotton Men Challenge AAA Policy at Southern Conference

In New Orleans the Louisiana Cotton Employes Association president CL Merritt attacked government farm aid policies as unsound and urged alternatives like domestic allotment. J B McDonald proposed a plan to extend allotment plus production incentives including 20 pound cotton and 1.4 dollar wheat for domestic use, with surplus sold abroad at above production cost.

New Orleans CL. Merritt Louisiana Cotton Employes Association Enurls A&a J. B. McDonald Ageiern—Tural Teaas McDonatt

Three S. A. Women Sought by Police

Police seek three San Antonio women who left their homes Monday and have not returned by Tuesday. Fay Harrow, 24, of Atlanta Street. Andrey Armstrong, 17, Indian Nexus Street. and Alls tones, 4, of Frio City read are missing.

Anker Asesist Shen San Antonians Fay Harrow Atlanta Street Andrey Armstrong

90 Day Sentence in Car Theft Case

Lareneg Sanchez, NL Tatapies Mice, fined 90 days in County Court at Law No 2 after pleading guilty to theft under 50 dollars. He was charged with stealing an automobile owned by A Glaeser of 103 Edinberg Street on June 30. Sanchez admitted guilt following deputy constable Joe Passant testifying he belonged to a car stripping gang with a long police record.

Lareneg Sancnez Tatapies Mice FM and Riven Tueaday A. Glaeser Edinberg Street San- Schea Joe Passant Trae Tied Sanchez

San Antonio Market Prices Drift Through Varied Produce

A long list of farm and grocery prices from the San Antonio market shows Southern and neighboring states offerings. Prices range from peaches at 250 per bushel to watermelons at 1 cent per pound, with apples Duchess at 2 bushels and staples like potatoes, onions, and grapes listed across dozens of lines. Local commissioners note diverse shipments from Texas, Arkansas, and Colorado, including apples, avocados, bananas, and berries, while dairy and poultry prices appear for cream, butter, eggs, roosters, and fryers.

San Antonio Bualsi Colorado Uruwers Texas Grapeteu Co Sitapea Musiara Green Peppera Greta Calif Lée Mrodera HGS

Poultry and Produce Prices Quietly Steady in New York Market

New York brokers report fresh poultry and produce values with little change across grades. Broilers, Leghorn chicks, ducks, geese, and eggs show steady to firm trends, with slight shifts in miscellaneous items and regional quotations.

New York Express Crates

Mysterious blaze destroys AKO Radio studio tents

In Hollywood on July 30 a second fire within a month struck the AKO Radio studio site one mile north of Bets Inn. A storage area and multiple tents were destroyed with no injuries reported. Fire crews investigated possible causes as neighbors watched.

Fine Tits Stoino Hollywood Ako-Radio

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