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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1936

Page

9

Townsend Ad Rapped By Solon In Congress Row

Representative McGroarty of California accuses Townsend supporters of seeking a third party split. He questions Townsend’s motives and argues to keep Townsend clubs active to back a favorable bill, while the House inquiry nears completion.

Townsend AD Solon Juliet F. E. Townsend Representative McGroarty Democrat California Howe Townsend McGroarty Tompsend Clements R. B. Clements Iave Townsendites Townsend Alt Washington Isres Courtess Wastington Sark Congress

Custody Battle Over Granddaughter in Texas Adoptions

Attorneys for Mr and Mrs J W Treland seek an instructed verdict for permanent custody of four year old Chatmaice Vallade. Dallas adoption decree cited as valid amid testimony from George Vallade and Thelia Vallade alleging misconduct and flight from Dallas. Vallade admitted striking his mother once while intoxicated. wife denied mistreatment. The Irlands 주장 claimed they had adopted Charmerie in Dallas and sought custody in San Antonio after Vallade moved there with his wife in April.

J. W. Treland Chatmaice Vallade Dude &. G. Taylor Porty-fifth District Souri Dallas George Vallade Vallade Vallad San Antonio Air Corps Alonse Thelia Vallade Ireland Charmerie

Commanders Stationed at Kelly Field Amid Transfers

Kelly Field will host a parade of commanders as Cal Jacob B Ficke reports for duty in Washington and heads to Panama on leave. Major Voss takes charge until Monday when Maj Wolcott Hayes assumes command, then Lt Col Amola Ny Tad arrives to assume regular command on June 28.

Kelly Kelly Wield Cal. Jacob B Ficke Momfox Washington Panama Tal. Thomas Vass Coronas Ag Voss Philippines Maj Wolcott P. Hayes Amola Nytad Sie

Civilians Start ROTC Training Season At Camps

Civilians begin ROTC training with about 180 students from Texas A and M at Camp Sully and 48 others at Fort Meade under Col Folty Emmangeul. Units from the second division train in the groups, with about 220 civilians taking part overall during the summer program.

Amy Camp Sullie Fort Sea Howston Beond Rv. Tt Camp Dulles G.roup Texas A M. College Col. Folty Emmangeul RO. T. T

Corporate Dividend Payments in April 1936 Show Mixed Totals

The report compares April dividend payments across corporate groups, noting totals near 58,004,021 in 1996 versus 48,010,000 in 1935, and highlights higher frequency of special dividends this year. It cites Agri sector totals of 172, and compares 1930 and 1935 periods with various attributed sums and group classifications.

Apri Totel Barce Coth Store Group

Wholesale fruit and vegetable markets report steady or improved tones

The Tuesday wholesale market news shows Texas and nearby districts moving large shipments of beets cantaloupe tomatoes and potatoes with steady to stronger prices in several basins. Notes mention dull tomato sales at Lower Valley Points and mixed gains in East Texas Lower Valley and Yoskum districts plus varied carloads across major cities.

Azricalt Tex Tspolatess Texas U.S. No. A East Texas New York Florida Westington Philadelphia Sern Fiotida Boston A . de Cleveland Fitteburge Alabama Cicienatiz Ciro

Market Prices Reel From Peach to Watermelon Yard

Reading like a bustling market report, the document lists prices for peaches, corn, potatoes, asparagus, beans, and many other produce items. Names like Poteet, Texas, and California appear with varied per-unit quotes, showing a lively, wide-ranging agricultural market.

Dollar market slips as franc surges on fear of devaluation

In London trading, the dollar fell about 2 percent against the pound as the French franc rose amid fear of devaluation, with the dollar at 6.088 francs per dollar and the franc trading near 15.19 francs per dollar in Paris. Investors watched the three month franc forward and the London and Paris quotes showed renewed stress in foreign exchange markets.

London United States France New York Paris Sune 3 el States Crisiatly Oh Me

Court Rules Against Peace Officers in Truck Weigh Case

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ruled that constables and other peace officers lacked authority under a truck overloading statute to force operators to have their trucks weighed. The appeal by H R Bend from a $1 fine in Johnson County challenged the weighing order. The court reversed and remanded, agreeing that license and weight inspectors of the highway department only may require weighing, not other officers.

Austin Court of Criminal Appeals H.R Bend Johnson County

San Antonio and Fort Worth Livestock Markets Report

Livestock prices move unevenly on San Antonio market with calves and hogs showing varied runs and steady to lower tones. Fort Worth and Kansas City receipts reflect mixed demand with hogs steady, cattle steady to lower, and spring lambs weaker amid a broad market snapshot across multiple western and midwestern markets.

JAN Antonio Livestock Medlin Cood Slaugher Gales Aleady Garlier San Antonio Alesay Fort Worth Fonda Medias Los Tives East ST Louis St. Tine AP Usdai Aagis Pomima Tasge Saughter Sawen

Oil giant’s San Antonio visit details Beagraves ranch purchase

Continental Oil Company officials led by President Moran visited the Beagraves ranch near Kerrville after buying the property. A 36 member party toured San Antonio and other Texas areas during their annual inspection, highlighting the firm’s extensive holdings on the Gulf Coast and in South Texas.

Beagraves Kerrville Dan Moran Continental Oil Company Fanca City Oxla San Antonio Continental Ol Company Liegult South Texas Corpus Christaiserie Oklahoma Arkansas Butbe Houston Ale Tyears Fore Woerth Sger Joe Thompson Denver Conora Travel Bureau Paxton

Money and metals market summary for New York and London

Foreign exchange and precious metals report from New York and London dated June 3 to 4. Notes show mixed currency values for Great Britain Germany Sweden and Belgium with prices for gold silver and pounds. Bank rates steady with minor shifts in spot and forward quotes. bullion and coin markets quoted with standard bids and offers and minor currency adjustments.

New York Eohanne Viva Great Britain Doliare Care Great Britain Viensang Italy Germany Bastond Sweden

Cotton and sugar market notes with mixed futures data

The report covers cotton receipts of about 72 000 bales and futures quotes for December and March, with price movements in United States markets and activity in New Orleans and New York sugar contracts. It notes a favorable Senate Finance Committee report on sugar quotas and mentions Davis's birthday lambs and related livestock pricing amid broad commodity fluctuations.

New York Buxar Washington Senate

Smart sports frock patterns by Marian Martin

A San Antonio Light Pattern Department notice showcases Marian Martin sports frock designs with side closings and tunic sleeves options. It details pattern 897 in sizes 12 to 40 and fabric needs, with ordering instructions and a plea to buy the pattern book and fabrics for summer wear.

Mariah Martin Marian Martinsew Bree San An Tonio Light

Copeland Attacks Alliance Over Excise Tax Debate

Senator Copeland accuses farm leaders and fish industry interests of an unholy alliance to press excise taxes on imported vegetables and fish. He argues tax on edible oil—3 cents per pound—could open markets abroad for American butter and lard. The Senate debate focuses on income taxes over 6000 dollars and corporate taxes, while a Senate Committee statement calls the compromise bill open to serious objections with potential destructive effects on companies.

Washington Copeland Ennesat New York Senate Chamber of Commitee United States Ing House

Chicken business ends amid theft spree in city

Treving at 627 West Travis street planned to quit the chicken business after burglars sacked 200 birds from his yard Tuesday night. A kiddie bar was stolen from Mo garage of Mrs T L Auwkina at 30 South Spring. Fletcher Davis at 349 East Luliirood reported trousers and $2 stolen. A watch, pistol and rifle taken from W By 1 Biking at 526 Dupples road. Texas relief warehouse at San Fernando and Comal was burglarized Tuesday night with four cases of beers stolen.

Treving Travis Sireet Mra T. L. Auwkina South Spring Street Fletcher Davis Luliirood Avenue Dupples Texas Relief San Fernando Comal Streets

Auto Supply Fire Causes Eight Thousand In Damages

Fire at Firestone Auto Supply and Service, 205 Wesley Marlin Street, Tuesday night caused about 8000 in damage to stock. Jack Parkes estimates the loss while the fire was confined to the stock room. A fire company responded to 6 04 p m call to 414 Burleson Street where F C Cavanaugh’s bed caught fire. he said a burning end of a match re lit the mattress.

Firestone Auto Supply and Service Wesley Marlin Street Jack Parkes Sweetmettager F. C. Cavanaugh Burleson Street Cavanaugh

Worthless check swindling fines assessed

Grover C Cotley found guilty by Justice of the Peace Bat Corrigan on two charges of swindling by worth less checks. He was fined 109 dollars and costs after allegedly passing two worthless checks to Bruce Blankenship of 4522 South Presa Street in February.

Grover C. Cotley Justice of the Peace Bat Corrigan Colley Therrie Bruce Blankenship South Presa Steel

Bicycle Victim Held Under Indictment at Santa Rosa Hospital

Sam Sockler, 35, of 904 Dwycr aves Mule, remained under indictment Wednesday at Santa Rosa hospital for injuries from being knocked down by a bicycle in the 800 block of West Commerce street. Boston report details a June 3 incident. AP-USDA notes Boston sales of apat wand and French combing wool, with prices and conditions described in a fragmentary market roundup.

cHinAno0 Livestoon Chicago AP Sdai Tusiany Cintler Lance Rade Sam Sockler Santa Rosa Hospital West Conmerce Street Boston USDA Apat Olune Ayersye

Wheat and grain prices rise on favorable weather signals

Chicago and San Antonio grain markets show higher wheat prices amid expectations of better weather, with Minneapolis December wheat up and other grains mixed. Kansas City reports modest increases as cash prices edge higher and notes receip ts across wheat oats and corn.

Chicago

Crude Oil Stocks Drop in Latest Report

Washington, June 1. The Bureau of Mines reports May 23 stocks of crude petroleum at 314,395,000 barrels, down 1,156,969 from the prior week. Domestic crude fell 1,297,000 barrels while foreign crude declined 198,000. Daily average crude production stood at 3,960,000 barrels, down from 3,970,000. Imports averaged 90,000 barrels daily with a slight uptick.

Washington Bureau of Mines

Charles Looms for Slayers

Joe Austin and James Dy McAlster along with William Richard Davis were convicted of murder committed during a robbery. An electric chair death sentence was carried out early Friday, with Governor Alfred stating he would follow pardons board recommendations and not interfere. MeAlister received a second seat sentence in Hindalga county for hitchhiking crimes involving Percy A. Calkins, a traveling salesman.

Austin Joe James Dy McAlster William Richard Davis Alfred Board of Pardons Mealister Hindalga County Percy A. Calkins Hous

Four Army Planes To Fort Leavenworth Exercise Visit

Four Army planes bound for Fort Leavenworth with three observation planes and one transport. Manned by officers and three mechanics, the group departs Wednesday for exercises June 22 to 26. After Fort Leavenworth they proceed to Fort Sil, China, for sea exercises at the Artillery School. Officers aboard include Capt P D Poates and Capt W G Dajan, RS Maerum, L E Calloway, and First Lieutenants B Stewart, JA Guenther, and J A Singer.

Tom Brooksfield Fort Leavenworth Ban Fort Heavenworth Fort Sil Ohina P. D. Poates GC. Dajan RS. Maerum L. E. Calloway B. Stewart Guenther Singer

Hitler Pay Tribute at World War Remembrance

Adolf Hitler and the Reichsführer held a funeral at the family estate of General Kerk Tikes Malin. The general, once an ardent Nazi who repudiated former President Hindeneburg years earlier, died recently in his homeland.

Neugloblow Gentany Jimai vFi Adolf Hitler Kerk Tikesmalin Gernan Paul von Hindeneburg

Parley on Repairs Held at Duncan

Roscoe M M Havitony civilian employee of the materiel division Weightfield Payton Ohio arrived at Bunesfield Wednesday with officers of the Ban Antone Air depot for a meeting on maintenance and repairing airplanes.

Roscoe MM. Havitony Materia Division Weightfield Payton, Ohio Bunesfield Ban Antone Air Depot

Stock Market Dips as Investors Await Signals

The New York stock market showed a cautious, narrow swing with minor gains in select issues while most equities drifted. Traders awaited further guidance from Washington as attempts to calm fears of a possible revenue bill and output a steadying effect on brokers and bonds across sectors.

New York Suirt Deahass Coca-Cola Owen Illinois Csnadz Bm S Bonis Warren Byon Cero de Pasco Westinhouse American Telephone Coppi Edison Standard Oil Sf New Jersey Kennecott Dome Aye Melniore

Chicago Poultry Market Reports Mixed Prices and Receipts

AP dispatch details poultry and produce bids in Chicago markets. Receipts show varied car loads for hens, pullets, and broilers with price changes mostly steady. Milk, butter, cheese, and fish sections mention firm markets and steady to unchanged quotes. Distinct entities include Chicago, Plymouth, and Plymouth Rock stock amid broader commodity notes.

Chicago Poultry. CO Ture Leghora Plymouth Dlymouth Ieee Horn Tarkeva Tony Ade Mrare Kettrn WEA York Fisch Gia Bespiher Browam

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