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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1935

Page

9

Railroads debate policy at Southwest Shippers meeting

About 400 members gathered at the Plaza Hotel to discuss pending bills on pix hour railway work days and train crew limits. Delegates from Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana weighed government ownership questions as H. C. Bargie and other speakers stressed rail cooperation and efficiency for US logistics.

South West Shippers Advisory Board Plaza Hotel Texas New Mexico Oklahoma Arkansas Louisiana Obbrr Rai Robert @. Henry Askis New’ Association of America H. C. Bargie Beaumnot Chamber of Commerce H. J. Conley Port Smith Ark J. 4 Bomemile Dallas Arst Elie Texas and Facific Railway 4. B. Cox University of ‘Ceras O. Cattle Federal Co Washinet C Association of Americas Railroads

London Money and Metals Reported in March Market Roundup

London money and metals markets show varied activity with 3 month bills yielding around 3 percent and a 945 per cent note discount for short terms. Prices quoted include zinc, copper, and leather by regional reports with Bangkok and Chicago price references and a focus on futures and spot values across commodities.

London

Rail Freight Cars Rise Despite Competition From Road Transport

After a 1904 port showing, rail freight loadings grew in late 1934 with improvements in freight cars and schedules. Railroads, once slow to respond to motor carrier competition, pushed streamlined coal and oil locomotives to accelerate service. The year 1944 ended with 20,985,584 cars loaded, up from 20,? million in 1933, the highest since 1834.

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Leap Claims World Record Jump From Airplane

A world record jump was claimed today when Marek Leap from Moscow jumped 22 100 feet using an oxygen device from an aircraft. Observers noted a temperature of 31 degrees below zero as the jumper exited the plane and descended, planning another attempt with upgraded gear.

Moscow Marek Kaitenose Ilhant Kajtanot

Grain Market Sees Shifts Amid Wheat Price Rise

Chicago wheat futures edged higher as May prices climbed while corn and oats also gained amid dry conditions in Nebraska and Kansas. Traders noted potential production controls and credit expansion talks, with prices staying below 1908 levels and market uncertainty lingering over government policy.

Chicago Nebraska Kansas Corm

Fragmentary Market Quote Notes and Prices

Readable fragments show dollar quotations and franc prices for items. Mentions March, various figures like 6.652, 985 francs, 36.37 francs, and 1590 on Davis Florett. Classification and listing appear, with commercial references incomplete.

France Davis Florett

Antonio Livestock Market Sets New Five Year High

At San Antonio Iavestoer the livestock mester reports a five year record with prices reaching new highs. Cattle supplies remain ample while demand stays strong for stocker calves and finished cattle. Hogs, sheep, and goats show steady to firm demand as buyers push prices up across categories in a brisk market.

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Kansas City Livestock Market Highlights and Prices

Market report from Kansas City shows cattle receipts around 2100 head with prices noted for steers and heifers. Included are figures for short fed steers, yearling stock, and lambs, with per hundredweight pricing across various grades and weights.

Disciples Conference Planned in San Antonio

A world gathering of the Disciples of Christ is announced to be held in San Antonio on October 15 40 20, expected to draw about 12 9 delegates to the city. The meeting is organized by the convention manager.

Disciples of Christy Sit Antonio

Local Markets See Strawberries and Vegetables Fall in Prices

Market notes report declines in berry and vegetable prices with Florida produce easing from 23 to 22 cents per pound and onions, beans, and cabbage showing weaker demand. Carrizo strawberries sold at 20 cents per pint, Florida greens and oranges vary, while tomatoes, beets, and carrots shift in price. Complex listings include multiple regional prices and assorted produce items with limited readability.

Carrizo Sprijies Florida Washington de Neivas Carkots Ty Zoe Dopey Cauliffener Ida Maine Siew

Wall Street Briefs The First Quarter Earnings Outlook

New York March 7 The Wall Street quarter outlook suggests above average first quarter earnings for many utilities and allied firms despite a slow recovery. Coal production for the United States in the week ending March 2 is estimated at 720,090 net tons, up from the prior week. The New York Stock Exchange authorized listing of 7,060,000 10 year 6 percent bonds and Baghog shares in connection with a recapitalization.

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Nature Still Doing Wrong by Farmers in Kansas and Texas

Kansas City reports ongoing drought damage across Oklahoma and Texas with dust storms, killing freezes, and failed crops. Missouri sees strong winter wheat and barley prospects but faces subsoil moisture issues. Georgia-like fruit losses hit Ozark peaches. In Kansas, wheat prospects decline in the west while moisture remains adequate elsewhere. Texas reports freezes destroying winter wheat and replanting. Dust storms persist in West Texas and Panhandle areas affecting 42 counties with drought conditions remaining severe.

Kansas City Miskuri Kan- 225 Oklahoma Texas Erst Ozark Kansas Hansay Onga J. &. McDonald West Texas Panhandle

Storm damages school windows and dismissals at Brackenridge and Nelson

The day after a north wind storm, Brackenridge and Thomas Nelson junior schools were dismissed as crews replaced shattered panes. About 350 panes broke at Brackenridge and 880 at another facility, forcing holds for repairs while classes are resumed.

Clases Brackenridge Thomas Nelson B.S. Menefee Hage

Fruits and Vegetables Market Freight Rates and Track Weather

The report lists freight and express movements from the U S to California and Texas for spinach, cabbage, beets, lettuce, carrots, and other vegetables. It includes prices per bushel or crate, market conditions on various tracks and cities, and notes steady to slower demand with several shipments from Texas and California arriving in Pittsburgh Washington Chicago and New York.

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Weather Menaces Told in Red Cross Disaster Talk

San Antonio officials warned that tornadoes and tropical storms threaten the region, with May and September the peak danger months. Edith Hennessey of the American Red Cross outlined hurricane and inland-tornado patterns during a Disaster Relief Institute session at the St Anthony hotel. Marshall Eskridge presided, with Victor Keller and Albert Evans addressing attendees about disaster response and Midwest coordination.

San Antonio Edith 8. Hennessey American Red Cross St. Laws Disaster Relief Institute St. Anthony Hotel Flan Antorlo Erownsville Miss Masippi Welch Fe Galveston Wisconsin Hen Hestey Marshall Eskridge Bexar County The Red Cross Victor Keller Albert Evans Louis Mid-Western

Huey Long radio tirade and clashes with Father Coughlin

Senator Huey Long spoke for radio time claiming to expose conspirators and defend his plan. He denied collaborating with Father Coughlin while signaling admiration, and Johnson denounced him as a demagogue amid fresh charges against Postmaster General Farley.

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Stock Market News Reflects Mixed Early Venture Trends

NEW YORK stock markets show a cautious start with modest gains amid unsettled trading. Reported advances include a tentative uptick in some indices while others slip, amid ongoing federal and legal announcements affecting investor sentiment.

Floresville Youth Council leaders named to honor council roles

Floresville president Hill Mills was elected president of the hoyado railtor honor council at Westmoor and college. Jack Love of Del Rio and Bert Kincaid of Kerrville are named to serve on the council. Tenants for vacant property listed under Light Cirawifi¢d Act for four or eit biG, DIN F-12381.

Floresville

Cotton Market Opens Quiet in New Orleans Trade

The cotton market opened softly as traders waited on Washington news. May contracts around 12.32, July near 12.38, with prices steady to slightly up then drifting. By midday activity waned, with few trades and modest advances, while later positions showed minor firming before easing back.

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Market Report on Western Wool Prices in Boston

In Boston market news dated March 7 AP reports active demand for fine western grown wools. 12 month Texan wool sold at about 55 cents per pound scoured, with averages settling around 52 to 54 cents. large quantities of short Texas wools moved at scoured rates for the coming nine to twelve months and greasy fall wools at roughly 30 cents.

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