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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1935
Page
7
A central market brief notes the United States and Britain facing currency and commodity shifts amid exchange rate volatility. The piece discusses how a slipping pound could raise export costs, affecting global trade and signaling potential international currency tension.
The article notes May and Jenkins receive command of CCC with unspecified roles. It mentions a transitional leadership moment and organizational reshuffle affecting CCC operations. Neither date nor location is clearly stated in the readable text.
Port Isabel officials announce a planned commerce move with stated aims to enhance trade. Port director Hergert confirms preparations and emphasizes stable operations for the harbor and local business interests.
The article notes minimal explanation for the rise in U S gold holdings in 1934 driven by trade movements. Imports reached 1 186 and exports 42, lifting total gold holdings to over 1 134 billion. It emphasizes the dollar value increase of gold despite losses in 193? and points to 20 57 per ounce as a marker.
Grain markets in Chicago and San Antonio report mixed activity with May corn futures down and oats steady, while soybeans show uncertainty amid foreign exchange pressures. In San Antonio, prices for yellow and white shelled corn and seed oats are listed with per ton and wholesale ranges, reflecting a cautious trading tone and regional price signals.
A garbled OCR page lists produce items and market figures from Texas and nearby regions. It notes apples, lemons, peppers, lettuce, beets, and carrots among many items with scattered quantities, prices, and shipping mentions. It references ships, markets, and market reports with inconsistent city names and figures, reflecting a chaotic trade record.
A preliminary meeting to spark public interest in the 1986 Texas centennial celebration will be held soon, with Mortis Stern as chairman guiding the planning. The group emphasizes local backing and notes no action on a proposed $500,000 bond until state funding is clarified by the legislature.
A soft spoken Kansas City housewife testified before a Supreme Court jury that Mrs Wilma E Gould once lived in her home and had an excellent reputation. Ada Lee, counsel for Mrs Gould, sought 800000 in a divorce case alleging a frame up.
Rafael de la Colina Mexican consul general will be guest speaker at the Junior Chamber of Commerce banquet at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday at the Original Mexican restaurant. G. H. Tucker, executive secretary, will note economic renditions and explain how Mexico is faring amid the depression. V. E. Massasso of the National Railways of Mexico will present scenic views. The Mexican relations committee led by Glint Titstotth will supervise the program.
Secretary Wallace gave qualified support for the Bankhead bill to permit government lending to farm tenants to purchase land. He told a Senate agriculture subcommittee that the measure would promote national recovery, reduce tenancy costs, and aid a slate of nationwide reform programs.
Kerrville will let a May 15 contract for a new federal building with builder P. O. Con tract. Construction is expected to finish this season at an estimated cost near 360,000 dollars. Postmaster Gober Gibson, returning from Washington, confirmed the plan.
Norty Flore sentenced to five years in the penitentiary after a district court burglary case in Thutty seventh. Rigsmiend Gate presided over the iud burglary matter as part of the Acaw 3 1582 proceedings.
The Rev. Waltar F. Golatta, professor of philosophy at St Marys University, will address the Local Justice Study Club at Central Catholic High School Saturday evening on the royal...
An Austin worker is set to address the child welfare board at 10 am Wednesday about The Teller Program and Transients in Texas. The meeting will be announced for the East Room of Municipal Auditorium.
Fragmentary text indicates Maj Minga Moved to the Second Regiment Medical Corps as surgeon at an army post. Mentions duties, relief, and a medical inspector role within a division. The readable facts are uncertain and may refer to military medical assignments and postings.
The San Antonio livestock sale shows steady to strong demand across cattle calves and hogs with top calves to $443 and hogs around 2.25 to 5.50 per pound range. Cattle and steer bids emphasize good finished weight, with values from the mid 3 to the high 9 dollars per hundredweight and several lots around $8 to $9 for select grades. Kansas City and Chicago markets mirror the firm tone, with wide weight classes and ongoing buyer activity noted across shipments.
Market notes from New York and Chicago show mixed conditions in poultry and produce. Baby Biggs 43 described among color notes. prices and invoices for fresh produce, potatoes, and packed goods noted with freight and shipper details, including references to wholesale and retail demand.
Secretary Ickes refused to weigh in on extending Texas market demand oil law set to expire September 1. He said the administration would not dictate Texas policy, even as proration regulation for the East Texas oil field looms. Senator Thomas has introduced a bill to levy charges across all fields.
New market data lists green corn at 3.00 per bushel, Mexican era at 5.00, spinach down 25 to 40 cents, California oranges at 4.30 a box, and Sunkist Lemons at 34.25 per box. Florida fruit and vegetables include broccoli 3.10 per crate, onions green 40 cents, and potatoes varying by region. apples, pears, grapes, and other items appear with mixed prices.
Turbulent trading across global exchanges stalls as investors weigh cautious cues from currency floors and commodity shifts. Analysts note subdued activity with handfuls of gains and losses amid headline volatility and uncertain demand.
The limited franc exchange rose by 2 centimes, trading near 1479 francs 16587 rents to the franc. Market activity was uneven with the prior day’s close revisited, as rate movements reflect shifting European currency sentiment and late Tokyo activity.
In New York the market opened weak with declines in mining and chemical issues led by Celanese and Consolidated Gas. A modest recovery for British shares failed to spark broad optimism as many leaders posted fractional losses and several large issues dipped for the session.
New York and New Orleans cotton futures opened steady with May and July contracts trading around 42.48 to 24.1 per bale. Reports from AP indicate modest activity and closures near midday as traders react to early market signals and regional price movements.
Spectator reports a shift from alarm to resignation in financial circles. Investors expect stability in the 2 cent dollar and gold exports at around 6.69. With stocks rising to new highs, markets await Canada’s gold tax changes and possible deflationary effects if gold moves.
In Austin on March, the Kause school bloc carried a constitutional amendment excluding school taxes for residence homesteads. The plan would exempt $3400 of assessed valuation from local levies, despite strong opposition arguing small homes should be relieved no more. The measure passed 86 to 45.
Testimony from Andrew Mellon secretary described sales of securities on the open market to satisfy family holding company needs. Government argues Mellon used family contracts to mask wash sales while Johnson and others placed simultaneous buy and sell orders.
Augusto Rosso, Tuikan ambassador to the United States, will arrive at the Missouri Kansas Texas station in San Antonio for a brief visit. A welcoming party including Mayor K Qin and several local officials will greet him, followed by a reception at Columbus Hall and a dinner at the Gunter. He will depart for Houston to continue his schedule.
Vicky Montgomery of San Diego and family returned home after a two week stay in San Antonio caused by the death of Charles G Montgomery Sr. Victor Montgomery works as a radio operator with the United States Navy and Charles Montgomery has connections with a Los Angeles railroad.
A 12-year-old from Wilkes-Barre, Pa, pleaded guilty to a car theft charge in the district court here on Monday. Judge Jeffrey sentenced him to five years in state prison.
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