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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1936
Page
9
By Lewis Haney of Wrotenenr, New York University, Haney argues for a strong Republican stance on national finance. He condemns Roosevelt policies as lacking integrity, warns of forced loans and deficits, and urges sound money with a definite standard to restore public trust and economic stability.
East Lansing Mich June 13 Henry Burging received the degree of engineer for work in developing industrial uses for agricultural products at Michigan State College. The entry notes graduation details and related dates with scattered numerical data.
The study compares 1932-38 lows to 1993-95, showing wage gains and faster employment recovery. Yearly indexes indicate factory desires outpaced earnings, while overall employment stayed high. Stock yields fell from over 8 percent at the 1932 low to above 5 percent currently.
A confusing report describes an alleged confrontation between a Black man and a 13 year old white girl near Hearne. Police say a sister of the girl attempted to shoot the man, officers intervened, and the suspect was transferred to another location. Prior records note a 1922 Ellis county case with a 20 year sentence.
Acute anxiety grips market expectations for the domestic spring wheat crop as Chicago prices rise over 3 cents per bushel and Minneapolis climbs 5 cents amid North Dakota drought. Reports indicate weak wheat conditions, with prices for oats, barley, and hay also pressured. regional grain futures show mixed gains and declines. Nearby futures and spot prices reflect broader supply concerns, while San Antonio and Liverpool markets list varied prices for oats, corn, hay, and wheat.
In New Orleans steady premiums limit gains as futures hover near 04.20 for prompt, with October 11,097 and December 104e on the board. Trading shows mostly trade and hedge selling with persistent demand from buyers, while Southeast weather dampens activity and prices edge higher in a cautious session. Liverpool market tones reflect varied levels across grades with futures trading mixed through the period.
London and New York market notes report currency discount rates, gilt prices, and metal quotes. Copper, tin, lead, and zinc futures and spot prices are listed with rates in pounds and shillings, noting bank rates and municipal adjustments.
San Antonio buyers opened the week with price weakness across cattle and calves, steady feeds, and light demand. Cattle and calf receipts totaled about 3,900 with prices mainly steady to $0.25 lower, feeders selective, and demand confined by thin trading. hogs steady to higher, lambs not available, and futures not cited.
Springfield honors internationally known dancer Ted Shawn with an honorary master of physical education degree. Review cites his pioneering work reviving dance as a vital interpretation of life and notes he is the first American dancer to receive the award. Advertising note mentions Light Classified AG and free KABG announcement for ads.
Washington reports Congress facing adjournment with key tax measures and a price fixing substitute for the Guffey coal act under debate. Conferees aim to resolve House Senate differences before week’s end while other spending bills and regulatory measures await action.
Laure Wheeler offers Crochet pattern 1247 for making dainty gloves in small, medium, and large sizes. Instructions cover a simple stitch, varied cuffs, and material needs with dainty illustrations. Send 10 to 20 cents in stamps or coin to San Antonio Light Needlecraft Department with pattern number and address.
The New York stock scene shows gains in American Woolen and DuPont with broader advances among Consolidated Edison, Bethlehem, American Can, Western Union, Allied Stores, and General Motors. Wheat rally follows spring crop conditions while foreign currencies ease. Airplane contracts and tax debates loom, as investors await congressional signals and soldier bonus spending outcomes.
New York market report lists fresh poultry and dairy items with receipts and prices. Includes milk flats creamery cheese and eggs with varied quotes and regional notes. mentions Pacific coast and Western exchanges, standard weights, and rough price ranges. Also notes poultry steadiness for June 15 and quoted roasters turkeys ducks and hens with typical per pound prices.
Chicago dairy and potato shipments show mixed trends with varied prices. Milk, eggs, turkeys, and butter receipts reported, with market steady to eased on different lines and forward stock numbers. Prices for white and colored poultry, early market notes, and potato delivery details accompany evolving demand across regions.
The London market shows renewed European selling pressuring currencies with the dollar easing to about 0.035 pounds and the franc around 15.39 per dollar. Paris reports the dollar at 85830 francs per 100, with New York prices listed for copper, tin, lead, zinc, and related metals.
Market listings show asparagus at $7 to $8.25 per dozen and various fruits and vegetables with mixed prices across items. Notable quotes include lemons at 87 to 37.25 per box, tomatoes at 75 cents per half bushel, and potatoes around $1.25 per bushel, with many fruits such as grapes, avocados, and oranges priced per unit or per box.
Readable segments list shipments and market tallies for watermelons onions beans corn peppers peaches tomatoes and other produce across states Texas Alabama Georgia Florida Ohio and more with car counts prices and steady to weaker tones. Wool market in Boston noted light activity with scattered transactions and specific fiber sales reported.
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