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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1939
Page
17
In Manhattan the vent chambers under sidewalks attract crowds as fishermen attempt to pull a nickel from the air shaft with a gum end stick. Spectators react eagerly while one chief fisherman struggles, then finally hoists the coin, leaving onlookers relieved and excited.
June 19 report from Yore details Dr W F Spann of Bartol Research Foundation describing cosmic ray neutrons detected at high altitude. Balloons with Selger counters measured neutron flux up to 70 000 feet and beyond, revealing 1000 fold increases vs sea level and suggesting potential medical uses in radiation therapy.
A large gathering from across the United States assembles for a national speech tournament featuring hundreds of students in oratory and debating events. The program, spanning multiple days, includes competitions for honors and recognition among participants.
Los Angeles hosts thousands of churchmen with Northern Baptists planning a major convention expected to draw about 20,000 attendees. About five thousand Norwegian Lutherans are preparing to join delegates at the International Lutheran League and Ober Union gatherings, signaling a large religious assembly this mid June.
Helena Montana June 18 the weather service reports grasshoppers threatening eastern Montana ranges. Drought relief from late May rains alleviated conditions and restored deteriorating range feed after April and early May drought.
Five thousand retailers gather as delegates to the forty second official convention of the National Association of Retail Grocers. Corel Vander Moonie of Grand Rapids, Mich is president. The organization calls itself the World's Greatest Business and claims over 180,000 members and 100,000 independent grocers with vast distribution of food across the United States.
Gary Stromberger announces a June 28 Young Citizens day in San Antonio with county and city officials invited. The program at Muntelpat auditorium will honor American born and naturalized young men and women, with emphasis on democracy and civic duty amid recent tumultuous years. Local veterans groups back the event to inspire youth toward responsible citizenship.
Turbulent market notes show price moves across fruits and vegetables with California and Texas items leading gains. Cucumbers cantaloupes and watermelons rise while Florida oranges and red lemons edge up. poultry and dairy markets stay steady amid a broad commission market listing for apples, pears, grapes, greens, and root crops.
Washington officials said southern farmers net profits of up to 59 dollars per bale by withdrawing cotton stored under government loans and selling to dryers amid market shortages. Prices rose about 11 cents per pound above the cure, allowing borrowers to pay loan, storage, and interest and still gain. Officials noted about 200000 bales had left loan stocks recently, sold to domestic and foreign buyers.
Austin June 10. The West Texas chamber of commerce asked the state railroad commission today to sweep re adjustment of freight rate charges on goods moving within the state. D J Bandeen, manager, testified that discrimination favors eastern and northern shippers, with rates between 10 and 85 percent higher for Texas shippers and consumers.
The article chronicles a freight-rate dispute involving Texas shippers and rail carriers. It notes the push to unify rates across Texas differential territories, reducing charges and removing regional differentials. Stakeholders include the Western Texas Chamber of Commerce and the Common Carriers Association.
Miss Muriel Stearns joins the Russell, Orater, and Jennings company staff, learning the cow business. Govid Russia reports vast livestock stocks: 633 million cattle, 175 million horses, 102 gallons of sheep? and 90.8 million hogs. May federal meat inspections show 81,624 cows, 500,007 calves, 1,902,088 sheep and lambs, and 3,? million swine slaughtered, with figures compared to May 1858.
Word of the death of Ed Wise, partner in J. Bache and Company of New York, was received here on Monday in a brief notice. The senior partner and others in the firm are noted as grieving. No further details were provided about the cause or funeral arrangements.
Washington June 19 The House moved to debate a tax revision bill intended to please business by shifting to an 18 percent levy on corporate earnings above 25 000 while retaining lower rates for smaller incomes The measure would extend excise taxes and the three cent postage rate and prolong the treasury stabilization fund The administration favored a broader income tax base but House members warned against delaying the bill to the Senate and vowed to block any attempt to stall it before July 3
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