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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1936
Page
5
Financial speaking the market bets on a Roosevelt victory with a Republican Congress, while investors expect durable industry gains and renewed consumer spending. Analysts note foreign buying and domestic optimism despite fears of a market break after the election, with ECB-like caution on new deals and regulatory actions.
An old advertisement promotes Creomulsion claiming quick relief for lingering coughs from colds. It asserts soothing and healing effects on germ laden phlegm and offers a money back guarantee if no results, urging immediate purchase through a pharmacist.
Fragmented OCR style text cites demand for steering power and autos, claiming optimism for American recovery. Mentions production gains, prosperity since 1920, and hopes for new sales records. Notes rising urban bills, food costs, and widespread unemployment among millions, with confusion over future certainty.
Fragmented OCR text indicates earnings rise for several corporations under new ownership. Mentions quarterly results, partial figures, and a noted income jump despite limited reporting. No clear names, dates, or locations clearly readable.
Jurors report mishearing the charge in the case against defendants. Evidence referenced from Slaton and surrounding proceedings is unclear in the fragment. The item notes a winter period and mentions the Air WU Ser Chouseation 14 with limited readable details.
Diplo-1241 appears in an archived listing with brief notes on a speculative item or ad. The fragment hints at an event or product label and possible pricing or catalog reference, but lacks full context or details for a complete summary.
Fragmentary text discusses population movement and proposed registry models, praising Germany and England’s controls while noting American fears. It cites a committee on moral and social welfare urging neutrality, temperance, civilian film oversight, and gambling abolition. Indecent books and marriage/divorce issues are raised with cautious calls for regulation.
Washington reports the Supreme Court refused to review multiple challenges to New Deal laws. The Court denied appeals by Edward Ones and others challenging securities registration, and dismissed debates on the federal emergency relief act and electric-plant funding. Decisions were procedural with no merits ruling, while related cases from Texas, Alabama, and Oregon await future action.
Mrs. William J. Smith of 222 Bailey Avenue was treated at Queen Hospital after a weekend automobile accident. She sustained facial injuries and a broken bone, with reports noting seven cars involved.
The Bexar County Commissioners voted Monday to appealing the suit brought by the county against Joe Sheldon over an apartment building tax assessment. Judge Breckel F. Johnson cut the valuation from 237000 to about 140000, with County Commissioner Robert L. Unr supporting measures to protect the apartments. Abbott and Slonat backed the motion, while local notices urged readers to dial F-223 for more details.
County commissioners Monday voted to hold in abeyance RW Stappenbeck's petition as Democratic candidate for Precinct 4 to limit Abbott road and bridge fund expenditures to 1500 monthly. Stappenbeck accuses Abbott of spending 43000 since August 1 and fears funds will run out before the new commissioner takes office January 2. A motion to table the petition passed after a proposed interview between Abbott and Stappenbeck was discussed.
A Durango man was killed by his son during a bear hunt gone wrong. The incident left the community startled as investigators reviewed the scene and identified the juvenile hunter involved. Authorities say the case remains under examination pending further details.
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