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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1935
Page
7
In Washington DC and regional meetings, critics denounced the proposed Omall works plan and related road and public works spending. They argued the program would misallocate funds, damage recovery prospects, and fail to create durable employment, urging restraint while calling for targeted projects.
In Tahlequah Oklahoma on June 10 Lois Thompson a 19 year old co ed of Northwestern State Teachers College testified that her sister Lelia 24 did not write extortion notes blaming Daniel Shaw a Chinese man for threats to kill the 27 year old Geclatet. State witnesses argued notes were Lelia's handwriting as department of justice official Selia testified in rebuttal. Russ Thompson admitted firing shots claiming self defense.
Tacoma reports a federal grand jury will probe the Waleys and accomplices in the George Weyer kidnapping. Lindbergh-like charges reportedly loom as the parents and an unnamed fugitive are tied to a $200,000 ransom and the May 24 abduction of a 9 year old boy, with alleged moves toward trial.
A fragmented British German accord report cites discussions and official notes from Berlin and London. Names and dates are garbled, but mentions indicate high level diplomacy with possible communications through Washington and policy discussions on postwar arrangements.
Grain prices opened higher on module demand while wet weather in the Southwest delaying harvest raised caution about planting in the corn belt. Reports of export policy discussions and double digit gains in wheat and corn influenced early buying. prices fluctuated as traders weighed weather risks, with soft white wheat exports under consideration and futures showing firm strength in nearby contracts.
June 14 reports from Brasov describe King Carol facing fresh opposition from Mme Lupescu and a liberal government as speakers denounce royal authority. They call for abolition of martial law and palace advisers, warning Romania risks disgrace at home and abroad.
Texas authorities seized records of the state department after a legislative investigating committee arrived with Representative Hunter of Cleburne and state auditor aides. J. E McDonald, commissioner of sericulture, said the inquiry focused on official conduct and the investigation was welcomed at the fairgrounds with no immediate concern noted.
Receipts and quotations from Chicago and East St Louis show mixed cattle and hog prices with steady to slightly lower trends in several classes. Top wts and choice cuts held, while weaker feeder and stocker bids appeared. sheep and goats moved near $3 to $4 per unit, with calves and vealers showing broader ranges.
Wholesale advised yetmetabl Markets Tuesday rising 85 for steady shipments began in Ene. Shipping arrived from Colowalls and moved at 10 cents per pound. Raspberries from California 31.50 per tray. Cherries Bing 25 to 33.00 per 33-pound tub. Black Ogexene 33. Other arrivals expected through the day. Grocery basket items listed with numerous prices for beans, beets, cantaloupes, carrots, corn, cucumbers, onions, melons, peaches, tomatoes, watermelons and more. Market quotations include apples, avocados, asparagus, berries, cabbage, cantaloupes, carrots, cauliflower, cherries, citrus, greens, mushrooms, peppers, pineapples, potatoes, radishes, spinach, squash, strawberries, tomatoes, turnips, and more with wide price ranges.
Market notes show fresh receipts and steady prices for poultry with chickens, turkeys, ducks, and fowl in various packages. Eggs, butter, and creamery products display mixed movements with some items steady or slightly weak while frozen poultry prices remain unchanged.
The text discusses European cheese naming by country and notes the United States has no cheese named after it. It mentions large U.S. producers marketing brands abroad, while Swiss and Italian cheeses dominate certain markets. It also cites per capita consumption figures in various countries and references the influence of popular culture on consumption.
Carlot shipments and weekly forwarding data show weak sales for onions and peppers across Texas and the U.S. market. Trade notes dull activity at South Texas points with light wales. onions and tomatoes mixed in pricing, California and Philadelphia markets steady to slightly improved. regional carlots report varied demand and few cars on track amid broader market softness.
New York trading showed uneven cash flow with mixed sentiment across major equities. Banks and industrials moved unevenly as investors weighed foreign exchange moves and domestic rate expectations. The market reflected cautious activity with several sectors trading near prior levels and none delivering decisive gains or losses.
Mexico City June 18 a new administration takes office under President Lazaro Cardenas as former President Calles retires The incoming cabinet mostly consists of men with little prior office The notable exception is Fernando Gonzalez Roa and Gen Francisca Mujica with speculation that Gen Cedillo may lead agriculture
Mexico City June 11 President Lazaro Cardenas announces his new cabinet. Foregin relations minister Tellows appears amid errors. other appointments include finance Eduardo Suarez war minister Gen Andrés Pig ETO interior Silvano Bat bz Gonsalon agriculture Gan G9 reform Cedille and economy Gin Rafael Sanchee education Gonzalo Vaaiea ris.
A noisy, fragmentary report lists currencies from Britain, France, Italy, Belgium and more with values in pounds, francs, and marks. It mentions New York exchanges, copper prices, and various national figures, though many details are garbled.
Measures to cut paper work and ease reserve duty list officers for COC units. Maj. Gen. Johnson Hagood directs formation of a company commanders handbook by Lieut. Johnson Hagood Jr. covering administration, vehicles, funds, mess, camp exchange, property, and sanitation while preparing forms. Starting July 1 the corps will double its strength and many reserve officers will be called to duty to manage new units and administers.
New Orleans reports higher early prices on cotton futures amid weather concerns and thin trading. July and October show modest gains before noon. by mid-session prices narrow to slight gains or flat. Trade activity remains subdued, awaiting Senate aid talks and AAA amendments.
Lonton-Trading was quieter on the stock exchange today with uncertain demand and uneven activity across sectors. Far Eastern shares firmed while West African mines, Kaffies and trangat lantic groups fell. industrials yielded as the session ended irregular. Berlin-Larks cranes and broader industrials faced pressure amid broad declines across chemicals rubber coal and metal shares.
June 13 AP reports American Ginning and Refining company Galty Seclaret declared a dividend at 80 percent and an arrears dividend to reduce accumulation to 4 dollars. Directors also set the quarterly distribution at 178 dollars per share on the first block. Boston and wool market notes follow with mixed demand and prices across fibers and fabrics.
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