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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1936

Page

10

Texas Senate Debates Tax Plans Amid Pension, Sales, and License Bills

The Texas Legislature debates pension funding and revenue raising measures. Senate considers a general sales tax proposal affecting staples and clothes, a 5000 annual license book fee, and a plan to tax utilities. House committees report on municipal corporations and private entities while governors calls for Persian laws revision and flood dam funding for the Brazos river.

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Little Theater Groups Named for 1996 97 Season

The Little Theater unveils its 1996 97 season with an executive committee led by Weeden Michols and a large cast of volunteers. The announcement lists committees for administration casting publicity and public relations plus a program budgeting group. First production is Yelina Jak scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday October 26 1997 in Los Angeles with local rehearsals and a full cast.

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Utility Revenue Schemes Amid Utility Corporation Tussle

The article reports on utility revenue schemes tied to the Astotchted Geyant Electric Corporation for the year ending May 3, 1998, noting a nearly percent rise from the prior year as per revenue charts. It discusses The Associated Gas and Rivettic Corporation and its subsidiaries challenging Wheeler-Rayburn bill provisions affecting holding companies and seeking injunctions to prevent central oversight.

Torseters Astochted Geyant Electric ‘Corporation Svar Sico Falads Bice Associated Gas and Rivettic Corporation Ite Ig Nt Wheeler-Rayburn Bas

Market Prices and Dairy Goods Close Mixed in California Trade

A scramble of retail pricing from California markets shows onions at 35 cents, oranges near 4.93 to 5.25 per box, potatoes at 4.30 per pot, and cauliflower around 5.79 per pound, with dairy items and fresh produce listed alongside varying weights and regional origins. Amid the market notes, a separate item notes film figures George Cukor leaving for New York and Europe while Greta Garbo and others are referenced in a separate, unrelated context.

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Grain Market Update in Chicago and World Wheat Movements

Chicago grain markets show Chicago wheat futures ending higher today with gains to around Saturday’s prices amid profit taking and market rotations. News from Argentina and Australia suggests mixed export signals while moisture scarcity and crop damage expectations in key regions influence prices. reports from San Antonio indicate price quotes for wheat, oats, and barley defining the local grain scene.

Chicago Argentina Australia Wrice

San Antonio livestock market strong. cattle and calves steady

Livestock market at San Antonio Monday showed strong demand with calves and yearlings selling well and stockers firm. Cattle receipts about 400 head and calves 700, with best calves around $9.00 to $9.50 per hundredweight and medium grades $4.20 to $5.00. Bulls and heifers brought mixed rates, overall market fair to good and steady with last week.

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Cotton Market Opens Amid Thin Prices and Mixed Signals

Liverpool reports 40,000 bales with subdued activity and little price movement. Prices listed for American grades show modest shifts while overall market tone remains steady. futures and spot quotes reflect tentative demand and calendar month pricing in a holiday period.

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Young Motorist Vanishes After Car Jumps Out of Drive

In Columbus Ohio on October 13 Sy Dilly Davis age 12 climbed into a neighboring car to practice driving. The vehicle jerked forward and Davis vanished. Police and family hunted across Ohio with no trace found, aside from a fleeting stop at a grandmother's house in Whipshagders.

Columbus Ohio Sy Dilly Davis Hile Tothers Clutak Billy Hes Whipshagders Motariss

Charges Pending as Town Faces Moral Scandals

Chief at SE Vidle Department of Public Safety notes awaiting filing of charges in a wave of alleged misconduct. Official statements hint at reviews of policies toward bingo games and horse racing as town security leaders prepare for court action and potential investigations.

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Attacks on Press Highlight 1940s Conventions Crisis

Chicago reports outline a campaign to force press submission. The article cites the United States press associations facing government pressure, sabotage by federal agencies, and calls for resistance from editors and writers. It notes dangers to readers and the spread of government influence over newsrooms.

Chicago Hams Richmong Ind Jaeshor Astocte Uon Falas United States Newswetters' Guild Harris Federal Radio Commission

Move to Pastures as West Texas Sheep Trade Surges

TheWest Texas livestock market sees large sheep movements with 50,000 head moved and 300,002 more headed in as prices rise. Gold mouth ewes bring around $4 with other average bids around 6 to 7 cents per pound while major buyers like Elliott brothers and Ames Womble compete amid cattle arrivals from Oklahoma.

San Angelio Lils Prom Taseugiout Trion Gia Angelo Elliott Brothers Moran Ames Womble Stork Garter Oki Sonor Tarney Weaver Ranch Mengies Tort Richey Willie Wilson Jssume

Stock Market Notes on Oct 13 Shifts and Trends

The Oct 13 market brief reports a volatile trading session with sharp tape movements as large blocks changed hands. Prospects for gold, steel and rubber stocks are discussed alongside production forecasts from Goodyear and expansion signals in mail order trade amid foreign exchange concerns.

Mallatreet France Wow and Steel Yeon Rubber Company Lite Leif Goodyear Forisn

Macfadden Puts in Night on Floor

Macfadden touring the Southwest saluting Presidential Candidate Alf Landon on the floor of the Roosevelt suite. Witnesses noted his presence and a medical episode as event details were sketchy and the hotel staff responded to the incident.

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Cottonseed Report Shows Production and Stocks

Cottonseed data from the period details production, stocks, and by products. Reports include tons produced, on hand, and ending stocks, with figures for meal, hulls, oil, and running bales across categories and months. The Ford or government agency notes modest changes versus prior periods while outlining supply for consumption and processing.

Washington Enae Iran War House CIP Bial

Poultry and Produce Amid Confusing Auction Details

Readable fragments describe poultry and produce items at a Chicago area sale or market. Mentions Leghorn chickens pigs ducks turkeys and several colored fowl. Includes prices like 15 to 19 cents and references to weights and lots in a busy, disorganized listing.

Hoover Speech Attacks New Deal Tax Policy And Jobs Plan

The piece recounts Herbert Hoover arguing that the Roosevelt era taxes and deficit strategies hinder employment. He claims tax increases on profits stall business growth, warns of 40 percent levies on profits and suggests tax exemptions to spur expansion and job creation. Hoover criticizes New Deal fiscal policy and urges reliance on profits reinvestment rather than government borrowing.

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