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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1950
Page
6
On Monday the soybeans and lard futures surged while Wheat and corn drifted. The rally followed government estimates showing a much lower cotton crop than expected signaling a reduced cottonseed oil supply and tighter fats and oils markets.
Excelsior Springs Missouri July 10 A free book titled Rheumatism is offered to readers who write for it. The Ball Clinic explains why drugs only provide temporary relief and how their system claims to remove causes. Send your request to The Ball Clinic Dept 2302 Excelsior Springs Missouri with proper address.
New York reports cotton futures leapt to the daily limit as traders reacted to a government planting estimate of 19,022,000 acres for 1950. Traders foresee reduced yields and a possible 3.2 million bale end stock, with CCC cotton buyers also active amid military demand expectations. July contracts show a steep rise from last Friday's close.
New York July 10 AP A sluggish start gave way to a rally lifting the stock market from morning losses as radio television shares slid though sugar and rail issues showed strength. Turnover reached 1 960 000 shares and the AP average fell slightly while broad declines offset advances.
An advertisement touts Mexsana for relieving itching and prickly heat as it touches skin. It urges readers to get the product and use it often for soothing, cooling comfort.
Twenty American experts arrived in Manila to study the Philippine economy. Led by former Treasury official Daniel Bell, the fact-finders plan to complete their survey by September 1 after conferring with President Quirino.
The United States Air Force reports Lieutenant Joe E Helms of Wagon Wheel Gap Colorado was killed when his F47 Thunderbolt crashed near Neubiberg air base last Friday near Wiesbaden Germany.
On July 11 1919 the Texas Legislature accepted a life sized portrait of General A G McAlexander the Rock of the Maine. The painting was donated by enlisted men and officers of the 180th Infantry Texas Brigade which distinguished itself in World War I. The frame was purchased July 25 for 68 dollars. Curtis Bishop.
Fort Worth and Chicago reports show cattle and hog prices firm to higher with moderate activity. Slaughter cows and bulls rise, stockers steady, calves softening slightly. sheep and lambs mixed with strong spring lambs and higher hogs in some weights. Demand varied by center with notable gains in Kansas City and Fort Worth cattle and sows.
Wool tops and wool futures advanced on Monday amid Korean tension and tight world supplies. Estimated top sales reached 570000 pounds with futures at 462000. July to December contracts gained several tenths to a few cents, while spot certificates and futures showed firmer levels.
The aircraft carrier Boxer arrived at Alameda Naval Air Station from San Diego and began loading P51 Mustang fighter planes and equipment. The 2,700-ton ship was to be overhauled but the Korea emergency prompted rapid loading for the Far East.
James Patrick Cleary aged 34 a business agent for the Screen Actors Guild in Hollywood died after a fall from a mid Manhattan hotel early Monday Police inclined to call it an accident though suicide is not ruled out Cleary worked for SAG in California and was in New York on business.
Hong Kong dispatch reports that Communist New China ordered women to adopt an older American appearance. Leaked notes describe Reds frowning on hairstyles below shoulder length and favoring the bob as preferable for female soldiers and citizens.
The era's fashion and behavior provoke comment as long hair and Communist influence are described as contrary to austere living and progressive attitudes. The quote frames a clash between modernist trends and conservative values.
Formosa shows a landscape of modern structures developed during fifty years of Japanese occupation with many projects completed across the island.
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