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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1936

Page

9

France currency alarm has little impact on America

By B C Forbes argues alarm over France's gold moves cites large US gold holdings and compares European promises to US New Deal spending. He notes France may transfer gold and stresses that domestic unemployment and government policy dwarf potential global gold shifts. He recalls Leon Blum and Alberta's premier.

B.C. Forbes France America Prince United States Bank of France Bank of England Germany Pollars Leon Blum Retus Aleftly Ouitens Sociailen British Labor Party Cathal Aberhart Alberta

More on his subject later. Copyright 1525.

A brief note dated 1525 indicates continued discussion on a subject later to be explored by B C Frees. The fragment preserves author and date without additional context.

B,c. Frees

Oil Drilling Rules Revised for Corpus Christi Pools

The commission announced changes to field rules in Corpus Christi Baxet Clarkwood and Plymouth Pools to prevent blowouts. The intact weight per gallon of water was raised and viscosity lowered to reduce dangers and property losses from incidents.

Austin Corpus Christi Baxet Clarkwood Plymouth

Recovery Means Business Critics Compare U S and England

The article analyzes business recovery in the United States versus England, using England as the yardstick. It notes a 1935 building boom in England and compares U S construction indices remapped to a 1924 base, highlighting higher English activity yet only slightly higher English living costs.

Beca United State United States Aimee England Fayease

Market tumbles through a choppy day for steels and industrials

New York June 16 AP stock news shows steels and various industrials aiding a tentative gain early then turnover slowed near the fourth hour. Gains of fractions to two points appeared in several issues though many were weak. Traders cited congressional tax talk and caution as factors.

New. York Steels Case U.S. Steel Bethlehem Younestown Sheet and Tube U. 5 Pipe and Foundry Republic Steel DuMont Westinehouse Coca Cola Consolidated — Edison Western Union North American United Corps Woodwori Anited Wright Homestro Power and Light Company Paap Edison

Poultry Produce Prices Mixed in New York Market Report

New York market receipts show mixed poultry and dairy prices with steady to firm tendencies. Hens under five pounds fetch 5?22c, while whites and colored birds range around 23c to 27c per pound. ducks and turkeys vary by type. Specials list high values like 28% and 28% for extras and firsts. cheese and milk prices noted with firm market tone.

Cmicagg Hicagg Leshora Plymouth White Rock Lezbrew Roosters Leghorn Toosters Youlf Zette Buller New York Creamers Cheesa Mlate

Maverick Talks at Mexican Business Club Meeting

Congressman Maury Mareeciek will address a Mexican Business Men's Association gathering on military and general projects at 8 30 p m Wednesday at the Pinza hotel James Tatelis quotes the plan Other speakers include Benjamin Hill Mexican carisul general Postmaster Dannil and Andrew Azorales at the event

Maverick Maury Mareeciek Mexican Business Men's Association Pinza Hotel James 'Tatelis Eha Ten Beniamin Hill Dannil Andrew Azorales

Cotton Market Advances and Mixed Trading in New Orleans

In quiet dealings the cotton market rose about 193 points at the first call while onlookers noted on a sidelines stance by speculative interests. July opened at 1370 cents, October slipped, December and January rose. A crop reporter warned drought in North Carolina may cut potential yield by about 40 percent of normal. Liverpool reported a steady market with some sales, while at Avertool Liverpool futures closed with gains and various names listed for December through May.

New Orleans Commission House Uy Point Oday North Carolina Liverpool Orleans Owen Adekes New York Baron EL Shrepe

Rail stocks pause as rails slip while general market gains

In New York on June 16 speculative interest waned with rails lagging as the general market advanced. Investors trimmed commitments amid cautious trading and a lighter volume of 720,000 shares. Industrials rose about 45 cents while utilities hovered near recent highs and the Dow-Jones averages softened.

New York Rails 15 ICC Jexst Rails Unie Belig Dow-Jones

Jaske's Opens Air Conditioned Store With Gala Event

Jaske's store hosts a Wednesday gala afternoon to celebrate its new air conditioning system. Mayor Guin will officiate by cutting a ribbon with the same scissors used at the Centennial opening in Dallas, marking a landmark for the South.

Jaske’s Jaske's Wil Co. K. Quin Jaske White House Guin Dallas

Market report on wool prices and sales fluctuations

Boston market notes show fine wools trading, with Texas wools around 35 to 47 shillings and Ohio Delaine sales mentioned. Report indicates mixed demand and firm tone on some lots despite overall slack, with limited clarity due to garbled text.

Boston Ap-Usda Binston Texas Ohio

Livestock Prices Mixed at San Antonio Market Week Opening

The San Antonio Livestock Market opened the week with cattle steady to down, cows and bulls weak, grass steers steady, stocker and feeder calves active and steady. Receipts included 600 to 800 calves with various grades. fat butcher calves opened around 46.45 to 55.50, with some up to 95.75. Hog receipts near 10 head with mixed tonnage, and sheep receipts about 50 head showing steady to firmer tones on some spring lambs. Chicago and Kansas City reports followed with firmer cattle, mixed hogs, and variable lamb pricing across regions.

At Antonio Federal State Market News Service San Antonio Klippers Grerwelehta Tansas Easy Favestoch Kansas City USDA Nwa Texas Arizona

St Louis Livestock Prices Mixed As Cattle Trade Slows

Receipts show 4000 cattle and 7506 sheep with steady to lower bids on light weights and low price classes. Cattle demand softens with top vealers at 3.75 and slaughter steers around 5.75 to 8.50, while hogs and sows hold near 8.50 to 10.15 per hundredweight amid a cautious market. Lambs and yearlings struggle with weak tone and sellers lingering for better bids.

Louis Packora Talking Tower Chvice Nalel Lambs Luck Lambs Fens Yeas

Grain Market Signs Mixed Wheat Gains Hit by Canada Rain

Chicago trading seen heavy buying amid Canadian downpours that raise moisture hopes for the crop. Prices hovered near yesterday’s final levels as Minneapolis values guided Chicago, with wheat down and corn oats rye easing while provisions advanced despite soft overall tone. In San Antonio hay prices strong, prairie bay and Johnson grass quoted with regional variety.

Chicago Jung Tore Chun Willrus Canada North Dakota Minot N. D James Fod Aberdeen Nso Kansas SAN Antonio Way San Antonio South Texas

Southwestern Plans Five Year Expansion

Southwestern University approved a five year expansion program under Dr. John W. Bergin. Objectives include 700 enrollment, a Coty memorial library, debt liquidation, a 160000 endowment, a top Texas conference football team, and centennial celebration in 1949. New faculty: Charles G. Rowe leads modern languages. Willard J. Funwise heads biology.

Southwestern Georgeiown Southwestern University Joh W. Bergin Texas Charles G. Rowe Durham, N.C Willard Joseph Funwise Materal Wells

West Texas Sees Tourist Boom Amid Centennial Expositions

SAN ANGELO June 16 The Texas Centennial expositions are just starting but West Texas and its cowhand country already show gains from tourist travel. Hundreds of out of state cars are on the highways and river camps in the area run to capacity due to rising river levels and unusually good fishing for this time of year.

San Angelo West Texas

Adela St John Weds Francis B OToole in New York

Adela Rogers St. John of Los Angeles writer married Francis B OToole of New York City executive of Lee United Ble Lines in a ceremony held yesterday in Harrison New York Tone 16 19.

Adela ST. Joan Harrison N. Y Tone Adela Rogers St. John Los Angeles Francis B. O'Toale New York City Lee United Ble Lines

Second Division Tours Completed

Seven Second Division officers completed tours and depart on leave from Fort Sam Houston. Maj J D Bender of the Twenty third Infantry heads to Stephenville to assume duties with RB, while First Lieuts WP Goldmin and OG Troxel depart for Fort Gill Ola to report to the Field Artillery school. Others head to Fort Benning and Ohio State University for duty and further study.

Meir Fort Sam Houston J. D. Bender Twenty Third Infantry Stephenville P. G Dona Turieton College D. BP. Grank Second Signal Company California Institute of Technology

M I Officer Sent to Active Duty in Army Reserve

Lieutenant Warren H. Darby and nine other reserve officers reported at Port of Houston for 14 days of active duty with the Second Division. Darby was assigned to the Ninth Infantry for training. Other officers listed include Captains Arnold N. Davis and Philip Yonge, First Lieutenant Bugh D. Pike, and Lieutenants Cary M. Abney, Louis Green, Noble White, Samuel T. Cooper, John K. Jones, among others in various corps.

Warren H. Darby Military Intelligence Reserve San Aum Newspaper Man Port S L. Louis

San Antonians Seek Medical Aid After Auto Strikes

Four San Antonians received medical attention Tuesday after being struck by cars on busy thoroughfares. Fletcher Davis of 493 Bash Liuwood Avenue, Bin Tilly of Fort Gain Rouston, and W. M. Stephenson of 2917 South Flores Street were hit at Losoya Avenue and Alana Commerce streets. H R Garler of 1326 El Paso Street and Robust B. Green Hospital treated a foot injury at Auditorium Plaza.

Fletcher Davis Auditorium Plaza

Gum Vending Machines Theft Reported at Two Stores

Thieves stole gum vending machines from Service drug store at 1101 South Presa and Groos and McHugh pharmacy at 1501 Nogalites. Police R. R. Lawn and W. H. Butler located one of the machines on Water Street and investigated the case.

Drg Service Drug South Presa Street Groos Ands McHugh Nogalites Street R. R. Lawn W. H. Butler Water Street

Junior Birdmen America contest venue debate and meeting notice

Wing headquarters of the Junior Birdmen of America seeks contestant input on whether the 1936 outdoor air races should be at Thomas Jefferson Senior High School or Winburn Field. A regular meeting of the contest squadron moves to Gunter's Hotel on Wednesday June 23 to allow extra preparation for the Saturday June 26 contest.

Thomas Jefferson Senior School Winburn Field Municipal Air Ral Junior Birdmen of America Model Guilders Mgnt Squadron Gunters Hotel Mstead Wing

Market notes on fruits vegetables and shipments

A fragmentary long list covers shipments from the United States of watermelons potatoes corn and tomatoes by state, with prices, car counts, and market conditions. It notes destinations including Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago and Detroit and reports mixed conditions on arrival, with some markets steady and others stronger or weaker.

Texas United States Philadelphia Georgia Carolina Washington Mississippi Cincinnati Cary Mat North Esas

New Clue in McFar Moore Slaying Draws Brooklyn Lead

Detectives tracing the “thin man” in the D McFar Moore slaying moved to Brooklyn for a new lead. Beatrice Moore, 35, daughter of the engineer, reported that a man had called on her father Sunday night and was later seen near the Moore home. She recalled the caller spoke of inventions years earlier. Authorities note footprints and 22 caliber shell casings, with the suspect described as the man who was seen leaving the Moore residence that night.

East Orange N. J Jane D. McFar Jan Moore Brooklyn Beatrice Moore Sein Thomas YA. Raizon Coccaza Bud

Market and currency roundup from New York and London

Financial notices show New York money markets steady with 1 percent base for commercial paper and a 4 percent rate for bankers acceptances, while London Bank of England sets sterling rates near parity with gold. Metals prices in London rise modestly with copper and tin gains. silver and bar gold values fluctuated in New York and London markets.

New York MONEE London Money London Bank of Ragland

Dollar Market London Update Shows Mixed Forex Rates

AP reports currency trading mixed with the dollar steady at 3.095 cents versus the franc and pounds around 3.6 dollars. French franc weakens to 0.07647 pounds as continental rates shift. U S dollar closes officially at 8.563 cents per franc, with overnight New York at 6.084 cents per franc.

Londow Sterting United States New York France Aller Foreign Exchange

Labor Leaders Toast At San Antonio Dinner

Labor leader Js Grest received a testimonial dinner in San Antonio after his election as president of the Texas Federation of Labor. Speakers included Willian McCraw Attorney General Hugo Traffner and H L Dillashaw, with toastmaster Wallace O Reilly, and other union officials from the San Antonio area.

Js . Grest William B. Arnold Texas Federation of Labor Pisa Hotel J. W. Null Electrical Workers No. 6 Wiremen Uniza Willian McCraw Arnold Hugo Traffner San Antonio Trades Council H. L. Dillashaw Belway Carmen and Federated Shop Crafts Union Dant Harper

Cuero to Burial for S A Woman’s Mother

Funeral services held for Mrs Kettle Lee, a former Old Indianola citizen, who died here Saturday. Surviving are her husband and six children: J. D. Lee of Dallas, Mrs J J Fuchs of San Antonio, Mrs W M Gump of Kansas City, Miss Normalee of Houston, and Oliver and Warren Rosenstiel of Cuero.

S.A Cuero Otero Try Kettle Lee Old Indianola J. D. Lee Dallas J. J. Fuchs San Antonio W. M. Gump Kansas City Normalee Houston Oliver and Warren Rosenstiel Cuaro

Woman Fights Off Border Outlaw Band Near Matatiotos

Mrs Pedro taardenas of Matatiotos repelled a border outlaw raid on her home Sunday night while her husband was away. Most bandits fled and one was killed in the exchange of gunfire.

Brownsville Pedro Taardenas Matatiotos

Veterans Celebrate Deferred Payment After War Bond Sale

A 1916 victory day gathering at the Municipal Auditorium basement drew rich and poor veterans, families, and civilians celebrating the long-awaited end of wartime financial obligations. The event honored 18 years of deferred payments tied to World War I bonds, with veterans, widows, children, and supporters from diverse backgrounds sharing in the relief and pride. The crowd, including disabled veterans in wheelchairs and soldiers in uniform, reflected a spirit of comradeship as the long battle for recognition of sacrifices drew to a close.

Richman Poorman Biggerman Lati Franse Bome Armistica 8S Gloria South Concho Street Flanders Fields Oniléren O. D. Cays France Hengal Lancer Yast Shir

Obituary Notice for Augustus Rage Willette 80 Tyler

Augustus Rage Willette 80 of Tyler died Monday at Hushnen place. Native of Georgia, body sent to Tyler for services and interment. Survived by widow Julia Pabet Willette Jette, a son deusheer, Mrs Make Willette Hogg of San Antonio, sisters Hire J. W. Trey and Amicus Ga, and other relatives.

Augustus Rage Willette Tyler Hushnen Place Georgia Mivors Julia Pabet Wile Jette Deusheer Make Willette Hogg San Antonio Hire J. W. Trey Big Wells Mms Oliver Amicus

Medicines to Aid Sheep Raisers in Texas

Dr J B Boughton announced at Kerrville that two new livestock medicines will aid sheep raisers. A blast fly repellant and antiseptic will curb toll from blow fly, which last year infected West Texas flocks. A new wettable sulfur dip, less costly, enables better hair growth and produces more hair. Initial use to begin with September dippings.

San Angely J.B. Boughton Sonora Kerrville Texas

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