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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1936

Page

4

Trade and economic signals from New York June week

In New York June, steady to up signals across sectors. steel and cotton show strength, auto output holds, rail freight lags. Wholesale orders rise with optimism, retail sales fair to good, commodity prices advance led by grains and hogs while tin and elk retreat. Political shifts include disbanded Congress, Robinson-Patman act effects, and growing third-party talk amid labor strife, with wage and hour rules and Walsh-Healey impacts ahead.

Roosevelt Conkiess Robinsons Patman Joss

Public execution marks first in four years in Paris

Arthur Mathieu aged 33, convicted of killing three policemen, died by guillotine at dawn in Paris. The public execution was the first in nearly four years.

Paris Arthur Mathieu Gawn

Hospital Guard Buried in Fentress

San Marcos June 25 Funeral services were held Tuesday at Fentress for Hugh Franklin Lancaster son of Mr and Mrs J O Lancaster formerly of San Marcos who died from injuries suffered while on duty at the State hospital He had worked in the kitchen and was struck by a patient Lancaster survived by his parents two sisters Heth and Mrs Darrell Rae and four brothers Porter Paul James and Fred with addresses listed in the report

Fentress San Marcos Hugh Franklin Lancaster J. O. Lancaster Fonner San. Marcos E State Hospital Lancaster Agaee Blake Heth Lancaster Ventress Darrell Rae Austin Porter Sas Marcos Paul Van James Corpus Christi Fred Rockweil

Former AAA Chief Joins Federal Reserve Board

Chester Davis, former Agriculture Adjustment administrator, was sworn in as a member of the Federal Reserve Board. Appointed by President Harrison, he joins seven on the board, completing its full slate. Weeks earlier, Ralph Morrison of Texas submitted his resignation, not yet accepted.

Washington Chester Davis Agriculture Adjustment Federal Reserve Board Hacseratl Ralph W. Morrison Texas

Comal Patrol Member Recovers Returns to Duty

New Braunfels Comal County patrol member Johnny Manon left for Pecos County to resume duties after recovering from severe head injuries near Pecos weeks ago. A June 25 report from Los Angeles notes Vine Knight of the movies applied for a federal passport, giving the name Margaret Ross Wallett and stating plans for travel with company, not alone, leaving July 22.

NEW Braunfels Jung Johnny Manon State Highway Patrol Pecos County Wednes Fey Pecos RRO Lon Angeles Vine Knight of the Movies Margaret Ross

Advertised Hot Weather Health Warnings and Remedies

A fragment ad warns of biliousness in hot weather and lists remedies such as calomel and salts. It mentions headaches dizziness belching heartburn and suggests taking multiple doses of pills. The ad appeals to readers visiting drug stores and claims quick relief for sluggish digestion in heat.

Constitution discussion hints at brief Third Reich charter

German state secretary Dr. Hans-Heinrich Lammers told the Association of Friends of the German Academy that Germany may never adopt a full written constitution. He argued constitutional rule by the state and party, with four core NS ideals, could suffice for the Third Reich, already stabilized without such a document.

Berl INS Third Reich Hans-Heinrich Lammers German Chanellery Association of Friends of the German Academy Engeland Lammers Adolf Piller Third

Jesse Jones Arrives in Philadelphia for Democratic Convention

Jesse Jones, chairman of Reconsteration Finance, arrives in Philadelphia for a few sessions of the Democratic national convention. He says he is feeling shaken by a recent air accident in Texas. Mrs. Jones accompanies him. they came from Wastundon.

Jesse Jones Philadelphia

Roosevelt Appeals to Progressive Wing for Roosevelt Reelection

President Roosevelt met at luncheon with Senator George W Norris of Nebraska leader of Western Progressive forces and Norris signaled support for Roosevelt's bid for reelection.

Roosevelt G.O.P Wasrington George W. Norris Nebraska Norris

These People Think International News Riff in England

A fragmented OCR note cites David Linyd George commenting on England's sanctions gift and a Chicago 22 date. Dr William nd argues for precise writing and history teaching across Europe. Wallace Benzy laments earning from his picture and jokes about trout fishing during a vacation.

Be International News Sersion Lawley England David Linyd George Chicago William &Nd Germany Euerope Santa Ca Calif Wallace Benzy Moe Waver

Parking Meters Baffle Drunk Durant Visitor

A Durant Georgia man complained loudly after paying two dollars in nickels for street meters but receiving no change or receipts. police explained the new meters were barking coin boxes, requiring guidance from Desk Sergeant Jimmy Vaughn to resolve the misunderstanding. The incident ended with the man reciting a song about his troubles.

Dallas Juna Shay Durant Gkla Tetore Jimmy Vaughn

Piccard Balloon Surpasses Hopes in Flight Over Minnesota

Dr Jean Piccard of the University of Minnesota led a transparent stratosphere balloon on a campus launch. The craft landed near Huntsville Arkansas after a 613 mile flight, with Denver Smith finding the bag and collecting a $5 reward for recovering the weather data instruments.

Minusavolis Jean Piccard University of Minnesota Piccard Huntsville Ark Denver Smith Smith Minneapolis

French Soldier Pay Raise Is Proposed

Paris reports the Prenon cabinet proposes increased military pay. Ministers plan to ask Parliament to double the current rate of pay, set at 2 francs centimes one and four-fifths cents per day.

Paris Prenon

Bonus bond payout tops half a billion to veterans

Postal officials in Washington said more than 500 million in cash and bonds were paid to veterans as of last Saturday. O B Ellenberger and other postmasters reported 1,874,000 veterans applied for cash across 1,248 offices, with many having cash on at least part of their bonds. The total paid slightly below a quarter of the face value of the bonds.

Washington O. B. Eilenbiiger Perural Perses Am Ellenberger Innei

Lombard Illness Delays Snow Film

Lombard illness delays production as star Lombard cannot leave for Alaska and Verree Teasdale’s role in Wives Never Know is postponed. Spawn of the North is delayed while replacements are sought for Teasdale due to illness.

Holly Wou Garde Lombard Alaska Paramount Verree Teasdale Miss Teasdale Adolphe

Oil News Wildcat Wells Near Discovery Fields

Oil news reports multiple wildcat and test wells across Calhoun Nueces Atascosa and surrounding counties. Wells include CATIIGUN WEI in Calhoun 24 black H Pedro Garcia curve, Atawosa Trust No 1 near Ataseaca, and Nueces Area wells led by J K Culton No 3 and Harmon et al. No 1. Drilling tests show varying depths, cementing, and early production notes with barrels per day and pressures cited.

Catiigun Wei Continental “Gh Company Arilum Wanienberg Calhoun County Black Pedro Garcia Curvay Humble Oi and Refining Company Plymouth Oil Company Losged Lucalion Jost Marialos Discovery Heyser Nueces Wells J. K. Culton N. J. Cantwell Nement Dhe Saeet Hetisaciae Zach Hee Joetne Oil Gan Harmon Etecd Hes Bern Westgate Oil Company Aristine Mut Stumm Aorona Fort Levet Mueces Conroe Drilling Company H. Rand Morgan Eye Morgan Lonnie’ Glasscock No Stolens Holliday Et al Griffith Caine Hutchine-Stillwell North Star Ci Eompany No Rand Morgan Thi Man Parc Ol Company No B. Weldte Meir Ivsled Alscad Hottman Plymouth W. . AteBelle, Inc Newt C A. B Moreman Humble Snd Refining Company Hole Bony

Dictatorship of FDR Conceded in Campaign Rhetoric

Chicago dispatch reports Hari son E Spangler, Republican Western HQ director, condemns Senator Robison for conceding a Washington dictatorship in his convention speech. Spangler warns benevolent tyrants are still tyrants and cites unnamed figures linked to party leadership as promoting national happiness.

Chicago Junge Harison E. Spangler Joseph T. Robison Washington Spaingler Thay Robinton Ite Ikitsn Thule Partay Democrat Coromitteeman Farley

Meanest Hen Roost Thief Strikes Douglas County Farm

A thief stole 120 chickens from a Douglas county Poor farm, a mean act said to harm Tennessee residents who relied on the fowls for food. The incident highlights hardship at the local farm.

Douglas County

Merchant's Abductor Thought Fugitive Carham Johnson

In Muskogee Oklahoma on June 25 a merchant named Johnson, 42, reports being abducted in the Cookson Hills by a man believed to be Carl Janeway, a fugitive. He forced Johnson to take him along, then released him unharmed. Authorities said Janeway was hunted by state and county officers as car thieves were pursued in nearby areas.

Muskogee Okla Walter Boatright Carl Janeway Arkahgas Tongicl R. Vs. Johnson Cookson Hills Bourages Boutrighé Johnson Cookson Jaraway Cherokee County

Bean Salesman Sought by Police in Houston

Houston dispatch reports John Viana of Jourdanion sought police aid to locate 11,025 pounds of beans. A stranger offered to buy the beans for $272, agreeing to bring the money by noon. The suspect vanished, leaving Viana short of payment and his beans.

Houston John Viana Jourdanion Viana Yrana

Eleanor Powell stars in Bons to Dance at M G M

An English fan named Duns Constancy Tecorre wrote a letter to Eleanor Powell of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, praising her as the star of Bons to Dance. The note reflects long-standing devotion spanning six years as described in the readable OCR text.

Nolds Constancy Eleanor Powell M-G-M Duns Tecoré

Mexico Bans Gambling Decrees Nationwide Prohibition

Mexico City report states a June decree by President Cardenas bans baccarat, roulette, and card playing for money across federal districts and territories, strengthening June 8 sports betting legalization while nullifying prior gambling concessions. The decree frames gambling as wasteful and socially harmful, citing exploitation of workers and the lure of vice. Also mentions film “America First” with a cast including Jed Prouty and Shirley Deane.

Mexico City Bacarat Rauielle Cara Mestean Federal District California Dterce Presidena Tazare Cardenas Che Thas Mexico

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