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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1937
Page
11
A 1920s analysis argues labor tension, steel strike developments, and Roosevelt remarks weigh on Wall Street. The author credits margin limits, foreign selling, and tax calls as market dampeners and urges cautious stock investing, suggesting long term value in dividend stocks while warning against speculative quick profits.
The five month and year to date figures show a rise in new corporate security issues for funding uses in 1937, with total volumes far exceeding prior year periods. Analysis notes a shift from funding to financing purposes and highlights substantial year over year increases in issue activity across multiple periods.
The garbled report lists Texas harvests with cantaloupe melons apples oranges and peaches among items. It mentions market conditions in Texas and other states with prices per pound and market tone, noting weakness in some fruits and varied wholesale quotes.
A transient man, Thies day, appeared in County Court-at-Law No. 250 and was sentenced to six months in the county jail after attempting to tamper with a car belonging to Henry Gamez, a clerk to the Justice of the Peace. The arrest stemmed from an alleged attempt to steal from the vehicle and disturb the Corrigng court.
Del Rio June 24 Ira Yates real estate broker closes negotiations for the purchase of the Tron Mountain ranch south of Marathon at a price around $260,000. Yates leased the ranch to Lee Wardlaw of Pel Rio for five years to secure the transfer.
A cluster of officials from Texas and beyond gathered in Austin to discuss security policy and a proposed update to social security oversight. Attendees included representatives from Dallas, San Antonio, New Orleans, and other cities, with remarks on coordination and risk mitigation.
Col Walter F Trosser ordered to temporary duties at Mons and Palins in relation to Alghabi corps activities, serving as Eighth Corps Area headquarters.
In this forum piece from The Light the debate rages over Kathleen Nor qs and a royal couple tied to Edward’s throne. Critics accuse Mrs Norris of selfish gossip while praising the duke’s choice of love over pomp. The piece argues a queen’s role and a king’s duties amid aristocratic pressure.
William Benson protests plans to modernize the Alamo shrine calling the attempts disrespectful to its historic charm. He argues against removing or altering elements like regalia and pyramid features and urges preserving the shrine’s venerable appearance as a key part of its secret enchantment.
A garbled plea urges safety on Lake Fonte with warnings about gale conditions and drowning risks. The text references shells fish and a warning about unsafe water and the need for precautions. Names and exact actions are unclear due to OCR errors but the call is for preventive measures at the lake.
A local patron defends a teacher amid criticism from the school board and educators. The discussion centers on classroom conduct and possible reforms, with supporters urging restraint and fair treatment while expressing concern over discipline and policy. The dispute highlights tensions between leadership and teachers during a contentious period.
Austin June 24 The Senate passed a bill disposing of jacks and stations bought with proceeds of the repealed race betting act as lawmakers dash to push proposals before adjournment. Senate favored state control of animals against House county transfer plan while reform on bar exam waivers drew mixed support. House also backed a bill to appoint veterans from the Spanish American War as state service officers.
Grain market reports show wheat prices easing amid harvest concerns in the winter wheat belt. Chicago and West Central Saskatchewan notes reflect nervous trading as weather outlooks and yields influence futures. prices moved from intraday highs to softer levels with lingering volatility. Local market quotes include San Antonio and Baltimore fruit market ties, while a separate note mentions a Canadian wheat harvest estimate and a large artificial tower project for tuberculosis relief.
The narrator mutters about regulating no one's life and condemns those who influence or dismiss teachers, hinting at fear from parents and a lingering hysteria. They claim San Antonio schools lack fear about teachers’ conduct, yet doubt remains about protections for children.
In North Sweden and Duval County areas, multiple wells show activity with tests and early production notes. Wells like Geta No 2 and Arimuses report stem tests, 1300 feet of tubing, and varying casing depths. Magnolia No 43 and Others push drilling in Guadalupe, Webb, and San Patricio counties as producers and wildcats report depth milestones and initial flows. The report names numerous operators and locations across the region, highlighting ongoing exploration and testing in the Texas oil fields.
New York stocks opened modestly higher as pressure on steels faded, with early gains broadening to small fractions. Notable movers included Republic Steel, United States Steel, New York Central, Southern Pacific, Chrysler, and Anaconda.
Labor leaders will address workers Friday at 9 a m at the Labor temple 126 Fourth Street to back the labor delve and organizing movements Speakers include international vice president of the paperbangers and deportors Marchal Thomas Odell national representative Had Garders El Paso and A J Reinhard of Woustan organizer the A F of Le The drive aims to gain strength for Poof L ranks and features a unique label.
In Hidalgo county a ranch land valuation rose from 3 to 5 for tax purposes after a Commissioners' court session. A delegation of about 30 landowners from the section urged against the increase, which affects part of the King ranch.
The Weslaco chamber of commerce paid Monica Valedex a 25 cent bonus for bringing in the first 1977 bale of cotton. The bale weighed 440 pounds and was entered by Valley Growers Gin and Supply Company Plank in Weslaco.
A Shanghai youngster aged four and a half reportedly reads 641 books at the Tine 26 A library of 41 volumes. The child, hailed by Chinese press as the city’s brightest, has earned many scholarships and his dedication has drawn attention from educators.
New York June 24 A deportation attempt against writer Rotteinstein halted as Federal Judge Vincent Left ordered him brought before the court on a habeas corpus writ. The case centers on Rotteinstein’s alleged entry into the United States and German government involvement in his political writings and activities.
Market notes show buyers advancing and prices mixed as late session activity softened. Liverpool futures drifted. U.S. markets reported varied demand with modest gains through morning trading and weather data flagged as normal for the cotton region.
Reported movements in silver and bar prices with London and New York quotes. Silver steady near 44.4 cents per ounce. silver atonity price cited. money market rates vary with bankers acceptances and call money near 0.00 to 0.20.
Fragmented OCR text reports currency values and exchange rates with references to francs pounds and dollars. It mentions markets in New York and Paris, with unclear figures and scattered numbers. The readable portions indicate a financial notice about rate changes and market quotations without a coherent narrative.
AP dispatch from New York and Chicago reports poultry and produce prices largely unchanged across major markets. Hens, roosters, and turkeys show steady quotes. eggs and potatoes list minimal shifts, with mixed celery and other vegetables barely moved amid light demand.
L. B. Bishop of Wit department says town officers will force use of approved garbage containers in Gris Seattly. A second inspection shows rising compliance though many residents still use 20 gallon oil barrels. Bishop notes 5900 Latin American Civic pamphlets distributed on the West side and reports convictions for violators.
At San Antonio market receipts reached hundreds of cattle and calves with steady to weak demand. Early activity showed bulls and certain classes around steady to lower, with calves and heifers trading 23 cents lower, and prices for medium choice steers and top butcher stock reflecting softer demand amid large consignments and active shippers.
The city paid 25000 to Alaina National Bank from the metal fund to reduce debt. In June the city borrowed 101000 and by May 25000 more. The payment reduces the fourth note to 106000 with 825000 still due, and no surplus in coffers. A9000 was transferred from back tax care sections to the note payment.
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