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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1936

Page

8

Propaganda to Delay Tax Bill Debate at Senate Hearing

Washington May 4 17 4 camigales conservatives attack the administration tax bill during senate finance committee hearings. Chamber spokesmen pressed for a balanced budget while Harrison halted testimony to read anti propaganda claims. They argued the fourth tax increase would raise federal revenue but worsen deficits in prosperity and recession, urging collateral spending cuts.

Washington Chahine Karrison Mississisi Senate Finance Committee Chamber of Commerce of the United States Harrison Institute of Meat Jackers Ison Chamber Fred H. Ghtuser Glausen Clausen Iti

Poultry and Eggs Prices Across Markets Reported

Mar 4 reports show varied poultry receipts and prices across Chicago New York markets. Notable items include Plymouth Rock, white and colored hens and fryers, turkeys roosters and ducks with prices ranging from 6 to 28 cents and receipts totals around 11,826 and 28,719 units.

Chicago Mar Poulery Ie Shadys Peuade Ariel le Morh Nan Pounds Plymouth Rock Springs Plymouth Rank Plymouth Rock Roosters Bae Ieee

Steel Stocks in Lean Years and Partial Recovery

The steel stock index fell from about 899 in 1939 to 1942 levels as steel and heavy industry faced low mood. From 1935 to 1932 steel stocks held better than the general market, but since 1952 they lagged the average. Recovery paralleled heavy machinery gains with rail orders boosting prices to highs not seen since 1931.

Steel Camping Hd Meir

Grain Market Meltdown and Mixed Prices Across Markets

The report shows wheat and grain prices tumbling and stabilizing with scattered demand near support levels. San Antonio prices list various grains by grade, including white and red wheats, oats, barley, and peas, while Liverpool futures hint at a steady close with May and July positions.

San

Market tightens as cotton prices hold firm on rain

New Orleans reports firm cotton opening with May and July near steady while October and December slip 3 points to 10.13c and January rises to 10.15c. An unrealized near 00,000 bales leased for release lifts bullish mood. rain in the belt spurs selling restraint. Liverpool and domestic markets show mixed gains as weather and policy moves influence prices.

New Orleans Arkinsis Oklahoma Central Texas

Wool Market Shows Cautious Buyer Activity in Boston

Wool buyers for mills and toparakers tracked today with reluctance to take large lots. Offers from the Middle East appeared firm while reports of rising country accumulation influenced dealer sentiment. Trade notes in market chatter mention bundled lots and tentative deliveries amid cautious demand.

Bostas Wool Boston Winlrmbbel Ames Middle WWE

Sugar and Coffee Sew Tome Sugar

May 4 report notes a stock market and commodity drift with sugar and coffee movements. It cites trading activity and price levels, alongside regional mentions and an upcoming sign-up in Cameren county.

Tnegeiey Kumar Fulires Benito Iast Cameren County Henry Alsmeyer

Young Democrats Plan Rally at Gutter Street Hotel

Young Democrat leaders schedule a pep rally at the Gutter s hotel ballroom Monday night ahead of the party convention at the courthouse Tuesday. Miss Dulix Nari chairs the membership committee and says Leroy Tellers the assistant district attorney and Judge Robert Lee Bobbitt of the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals will speak.

Young Democrats Young Democrat Gutters Dulix Nari Orginzation Leroy Tellers Robert Lee Bobbitt Fourth Court of Civil Appeals

Driverless trash truck hits city employee on Martin Street

Vicente Ojeda, 34, of NT2h West Maliay, worker for the city garbage department, was run over by a garbage truck at Nejgalilos and West Theo avenues near Robert B. Green Hospital. Ojeda was knocked from the truck and placed in serious condition.

Vicente Ojeda Martin Street Robert B. Green Negalilos West Theo Avenue Gyoda Cy Garbage Department

Watch and Ring Thefts Reported in Local Incident

Will Adams at 1623 North New Brown reported a stolen watch and ring. Mrs A B Williams of 395 West Flimere Place reported related thefts involving clashes and dishes. P Baul at 123 Van Ness Street reported a watch and chain theft as incident details emerge.

Will Adams North New Brown la Palies A. B. Willams West Flimere Place P. Baul van Ness

Two Held on Federal Revenue Charge in Kemal County

Two individuals, Olla Strube aml Paul W Hein, were placed under $1000 federal bond each by United States Commissioner Paul A Tackitt after being charged with a violation of federal Internal Revenue laws in Kemal county.

Olla Strube Aml Paul W. Hein Kemal County Mondey SIOM Wach United States Paul A. Tacktirt

Six Young Men Face Death for Murder and Robbery

A New York report details six young men linked to a fatal robbery and murder for a $480 payoff. They face execution as the court weighs their ages and roles, with residents noting the tragedy of lives ruined by crime.

Lou Wevemat Songbokd Universal Service New York Edwin Esposito Sis Monmy Mark Ihab Eeports Inez Uney Salvatore 1 Beep Wrest Mus Theodore Dotnn Eugene Urns Samuel Kinwnel Joseph Bologniz Dominic Zizzio Raymond Street Dominic Theodorer

Harlandale Votes on Abolishing Water District No 4

Harlandale trustees ordered an election to abolish Water Control and Improvement District No 4. The vote date is set for June 3 after January support for trustees to disband. Officials listed include White free David Brown Anigh Martina C.K. Stina and Sidge Vutohilsqin.

Harlandale Gls‘trial Board of Trustees David ©. Brown Anigh ‘Martinas C.K. Stina Sidge Vutohilsqin

East Texas Chamber Meets in Houston

East Texas Chamber of Commerce holds its first business session in Houston with Bishop A Frank Smith delivering the inspirational address. The program includes a San Jacinto battlefield pilgrimage, directors meeting, adoption of revisions, and the annual president's report.

East Texas Houston Tat Dexas Chamber Remmerce A Frank, Smith Methodist Episcopal Church South San Jacinto

North Texas Gets General Rainfall

A Dallas report dated May 4 notes widespread rain improving the farming outlook. Soaked fields in Shawkesfore county show relief, creeks overflowed, Collin county records heavy rainfall, and Gainesville Cooke county areas report showers. The weather eases drought fears and supports crop prospects.

Texas Dallas Shawkesfore Collin County Gainesville Cooke County Navarra Couunty Corsicana

San Antonio Livestock Market Opens With Steady Prices

Livestock prices showed steady to firm in San Antonio with varied cattle grades and larger calf lots selling across multiple classes. Receipts covered cows, steers, yearlings, and vealers, while no sheep or goats arrived. Chicago and Kansas City markets mirrored steady to mixed demand and wholesale values.

San Antone Leust Degirabio Dutcherty BNO Chicago USDA Parrow Gentral Roads Cagwa Ozain Louis Juan Hattie Galves Sivers Sheen Kansas City Kansas Libarak Quola St. Sheen

League debates Italian action in Ethiopia amid sanctions

Geneva reports indicate some sources consider swift military action against Italy in Ethiopia. Talks reference economic and financial sanctions and possible reform of the League of Nations. Premier Mussolini is anticipated to seek broader imperial aims as responses surface.

Geneva Ethiopus Haile Selassie Lulay League Seome Hai Swift Saurcea Sail Niki Rane Souivas Maussolini Ethiopia Bert Italy

Month in Jail for Pistol Carrying Felip e Cervantes

Felipe Cervantes pleaded guilty in County Court at Law No. after being charged with carrying a pistol. He was sentenced to one month in jail. The offense occurred February 29, with Cervantes also charged in connection to the killing of Tiburcio Lopez.

Felipe Cervantes Sam Carlos Street I County Court-at-Law Cervantes Tiburcio Lopez

11 Victims of 1935 Storm Are Found

TAVERNIER Fla May 4 17 The finding of 11 more skeletons of persons who perished in the Labor Day storm that swept the Matecumbes was reported today by Peace Justice E R Lowe bringing the total known dead to $2.

Tavernier Fla E.R. Lowe

Jaunty Beret and Bag Crochet Pattern 1181

Pattern 1181 shows a jaunty beret and smart bag ensemble with plain crochet and puff stitches. Instructions include stitch counts and materials. send 10 cents for pattern to the San Antonio Light Needlestaff Department.

San Antonio Light Needlestaff

Markets Report from Growers and Commission Stalls

Plum arrivals at Moaddy market price 1404 crale and blackeyed peas 200 per basicl on commission stalls. Various vegetables and fruits listed with prices including cabbage 1.24 cwt and strawberries Poteet 1.80, tomatoes 1.28, peppers 1.73, onions 26 cents, potatoes several varieties, okra 15 cents, watermelon and citrus noted. A long market inventory shows local and regional produce with multiple named varieties and prices, plus a note about recovered lost items through classified ads.

Asparsifus Sulitarme Chorring Witte Sptalers Texaz Evern Lala Gabbaze Ted Uabbare Gery U.S Texas Calif New Mexico Pauldower Berale Gheiries

Stock Market Advances and Dull Trading Across Sectors

New York markets show early gains in some issues while overall activity remained subdued. Rubber and farm implement stocks attracted buying, with gains up to a point, while declines and unsettled energy dominated the broader list amid war in Europe and currency concerns.

New York Goodrich Good‘year Casa Deere Tarvester Jouuedanville American ‘Telephone Horthern Aritic U. 8 Stes Bethietm General Solars Allacondi American Con Western Uhlan Consolidated Adwan N.Y. Cantral Omniao Electea Bredean Nts Hug Bondadle

FOREIGN VACHANGE REPORTS MIXED CURRENT RATES IN MAY

Foreign exchange notes show varied dollar exchange with several currencies listed including Swiss franc, Hong Kong, and Ruman values. London and New York markets report steady money rates, bank lending at 4 percent and 60 day bills at about 1/10 percent, with bar silver prices given in London and New York.

New York Portiga Freunce Dumina Haly Ruman Hongkong Montreal Unew York

Hunter Fee Fences Here in Texas Governorship Bid

Ton Munter, a candidate for Texas governor, campaigns from Wichita Falls to San Antonio. He plans a formal campaign headquarters setup and a speaking tour from June, disputing Governor James Alfred and proposing a one percent gross income tax to cover state deficits. Munter, 48, married with two children, supports strong local government and has previously run for governor in 1932.

Ton Himter Wichiti Ob Mun San Hiet Bal Lor Texas Tocal Munter Hunter Tirst

Fear Collapse of Navy Treaty Plan

London reports unconfirmed fear that Japan may lay down a 55000 ton battleship armed with 21 inch guns. The potential move fuels anxiety that the naval treaty, if ratified by the United States Britain and France, may fail to become effective next January 1 due to numerous safeguards and escape clauses. Japan and Italy were left free to sign.

London Maly Jira Tondon Whited Stiles Gresh Briin France Japan Italy

Forty Eight Spilled During Water Excursion in New York

New York May 4 Forty eight persons were spilled during a Sheepshead Bay fishing boat excursion when a boat was put in half to a collision with another vessel. One man died of a heart attack during the confusion and others were rescued by nearby boats. Neither vessel in the collision was immediately identified.

New York Tnis Sheepshead Bay Brooklyn Police Headquarters

Film Plagiarism Award Upheld in Supreme Court Ruling

Washington May 4 The Mina-Goldwyn Pictures corporation and affiliates lost today in the Supreme Court their appeal from a Second Circuit ruling. They claim the movie Letty Lenton unconfusely plagiarized the copyrighted play Disordered Lady by Edward Shelway and Margaret Ayler Barnes. The high tribunal refused to review the circuit court ruling that play authors were entitled to profits and legal fees.

Washington Mina-Goldwyn Pictures Corporation Suprone Second Circuit Oouet DE Letty Lenton Edward Shelway Maguaret Ayer Barnes

Drunk Driving Charge In Crash Reported In City

Investigators said Joe Rioias, 316 San Carlos Street, faced charges of driving under the influence and failure to stop and render aid after a Sunday crash at West Commerce and Zarramara streets. The case was filed in Bat Cornean's court by Justice of the Peace.

Mubrito Highvict Im Justice of the Peace Bat Cornean’s Joe Rioias San Carlos Fleet, Riojas West Commerce

House Votes Pay Hike for Hoover

The House passed a bill boosting Edgar Hoover's salary from 9000 to 10000 dollars a year for the director of the Bureau of Investigation. The measure now goes to the Senate.

House Hoover Washington Edgar Hoover Bureau of Investigation Senate

London Dollar Market and French Franc Decline In Early Trading

Market notes show the dollar strengthening against foreign currencies as the French franc and Dutch guilder fell on Paris and London trading. The franc closed around 75.35 per pound with other currencies weak, while Bank of France shares dropped and general sentiment pointed to firmer gold and exports to the United States amid ongoing exchange pressures.

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