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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1934

Page

13

Aim To Divert Tax on Checks

Senate action seeks to strengthen the federal deposit insurance system by diverting the two percent check tax revenue to the insurance pool. Chairman Pletgher advances the plan with administration backing to increase funds beyond current 0.25 to 0.5 percent assessments and add to a roughly 500 million dollar reserve.

Washington U.P Senate Pletgher Senate Banking and Currency Committee Deposit Insurance Corporation

Uphold Richt Of Americans To Bear Arms

National Rifle Association led sportsmen to oppose restrictive gun laws in Congress. They argue strict measures curb law abiding citizens while criminals exploit autos and planes for crime. They favor a federal penalty for criminals using travel across state lines with firearms. The Sullivan law in New York is cited as disarming citizens and empowering gangsters.

Washington D. C National Rifle Association Congress The Rifle Association Sporsmen New York State Tim’ Sullivan New York

States protesting tax on own liquor stores

The Ohio liquor control director Col John A Hughes forecast that Ohio may join Pennsylvania in a legal fight to stop the federal government from collecting taxes and duties on liquor stocks held in state owned stores. A conference with Assistant Attorney General Topper preceded the forecast. Pennsylvania stores operate under a restraining order to keep federal revenue officials from levying on the estate's liquor stocks until taxes are paid.

Columbus Feb Ohio Pennevivanis John A. Hughes Leadore Topper Pennsylvania

Curb Stocks Rise After Dollar Influence in Week

New York reports curb stocks climbing to tighter levels not seen since last August as funds rotated into equities behind a stronger dollar. Mining firms Natomas, Lake Shore, Pioneer, Newmont and others led gains while Pan American Airways slumped. Industry sections show mixed moves with aviation firms benefiting and crude oil weakness weighing on some shares.

New York Sains Secon Natomas Corporation Newcomer Lake Shore Pioneer Newmont Wright Hargreaves

Bonds Rise to Highest Levels in Months

The market saw heavy trading as bonds climbed to their highest levels in months. Government and railroad issues led gains with notable increases for Warner Brothers, United Drugs, and several steel and utility bonds amid profit taking and favorable banking news.

Feo Bote Sedimens Whi Bonnein Iso United States Weasury Reouce Industrial Corporation Warner Brothers United Drugs United States Rubbers Warren Brothers @s Trumbull Stee 6S Ous Steels Utilities Postal Telegraph Se North American Edison SE Nickel Plate Baltimore & Ohio Missouri Pacific Boolherm Pacific Chicago & Northwestern

Four Cited For Parking Violations By City Mayor

On Friday Mayor Len B. McCune fined four residents for parking in restricted areas beyond time limits. Named individuals include Arthur Witherspoon Harold Sherlock and Howard Wood, with details recorded for official penalties.

Len B. McCune Arthur Witherspoon Harold Sherlock Howard Wood

Stock Markets Rally on Heavy Week Trading Amid Devaluation News

U.S. stock and bond markets surged as weekly activity reached the heaviest level since July 1933 with bond volume near records. Gains were driven by the Monetary Bill devaluing the dollar to 30.06 percent of the gold parity and plans to expand federal reserves gold holdings. Aviation and railroad stocks led Marching gains with utilities and oils also firming.

U.P Federal Reserve eCeiven Genetslem Pennsylvania Railroad National Distillers Montgomery Ward National Biscuit

Huge Day of Trading Is Recorded Saturday

A fast recovery lifted the market to gains in a short New York session on a Saturday with around 2,000,000 shares traded. Automobile sector reports boosted steel stocks and several names hit new highs, while banks and transportation plays showed strong buying amid profit taking.

New York Youngstown New York City Automomie Tours Aubere General Motors Baldwin Nacional Distillers Otte Pertine Youngstown Sheet & Tube Ee Bsore Montgomery Ward

Commodity Prices New York Feb 3 Report

New York markets report commodity price movements dated February 3 with activity from major exchanges. The brief notes price levels for staple goods and metals, reflecting early 1930s market conditions and trading patterns.

Baltimore Produce and Cincinnati Packing Stock Prices

Readable lines describe live poultry and baby chicks with varying terms and codes for pricing and standards. Mentions 239 34e, 99034e, 88 score, and butterfat pricing with cases and seconds. Nearby receipts and packing stock are noted.

Cincinnati

Poultry Prices and Varieties Listing in Southern Ohio and Kentucky

A vintage listing shows various poultry types and prices including leghorn hens, colored fat hens, broilers, springers, roosters, ducks, geese, and turkeys. It notes quantities and price markers across counties in Southern Ohio, Weet Virginia, and Kentucky with shorthand codes and implied market terms.

Ohio Virginie Kentucky Mediame

Market Notes on Poultry Livestock and Cattle Prices

Market report shows steady to higher prices for poultry and livestock. Receipts for poultry, beef, and cattle vary with steady or modest declines in some categories, including calves and sheep, while bulk sales and packing performance influence quoted prices.

Heidevers Lamba Gorn

Cattle Hog Receipts Lift Livestock Market Notes

January data show hog receipts at 1800 head with most sales between 148 and 320 pounds, sows steady around 2.73 to 3. Top cattle and calf totals 200 and 368 respectively while sheep receipts reach 10. Kroger four week sales rose 6.2 percent to 15.3 million. Grain prices steady with wheat No 2 red at 9.0, corn No 2 yellow at 56, rye at 0. Wheat futures mixed and carload freight up 1,136 from prior week. Boston wool prices steady with demand easing as spring shearings move north from Arizona.

Moston Boston U.P Begim Arizona

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