Stock Market Edges Up In First Gain Of Week
The stock market rose Friday for the first time this week, closing around $2 a share. The Associated Press index advanced one point to 715, with mixed moves across sectors and a total of about 1.9 million shares traded. New lows were touched by several issues, while optimism waned over Korea and corporate tax prospects amid market nervousness.
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Crime Scene Rolls Right Up to Police
A Cheyenne prowler was trapped after being found rummaging through a car glove compartment. O G Hedgecock grabbed the intruder and drove him to the police station with an empty pop bottle as a weapon. Edward J L Murphy 45 Des Moines Iowa an ex convict was held for investigation.
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Heiress Under Wing of Juvenile Court
Mary Catherine Reardon Gucci, a one year old heiress to a $500000 fortune, was placed under juvenile court guardianship in Los Angeles. Acquitted in 1947 of her father J Vincent Reardon’s murder in St Louis, she was made a ward with monthly living funds arranged, and a petty theft charge tied to a dress theft from April continued to October. Her 11 year old husband Gabriel Gueci accompanied her as guardianship proceedings proceeded.
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INS
Mary Catherine Reardon Guccil
St. Louis
J. Vincent Reardon
A. A. Scott
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Livestock Prices Climb Generally Across Markets
AP dispatch reports cattle prices rising on a four day basis with highs for medium steers around 26 and cows near 21.50 to 23.25, bulls up to 2.50, calves mixed, hogs mostly steady to higher while sows and feeders show gains, sheep with spring lambs and yearlings firm to up 1.00. Chicago and Fort Worth quotes show mixed trade and several price ranges across weights and classes.
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Chicago
USDA
15 Raise Buckwheat in 15 States
Buckwheat is grown commercially in fifteen U.S. states. The crop's expansion reflects broader farming trends and regional production patterns across the Midwest and Plains.
Cotton futures firm as buying for mills steps up
Cotton futures rose on Friday due to active mill buying and unsettled foreign markets. New Orleans quotes show futures gaining with July at 35.68 to 36.25 and spot cotton steady to higher, amid strong demand for cotton goods and government-held stock interest.
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New York Cotton Exchange Service
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Tenn
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Wee
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Augusta Title Rock
Casualty List Reports 13 Missing Air Force Men
Defense Department issue Number 21 lists 13 Air Force personnel missing in action, one Army private wounded, and one Air Force member injured. Names include Sergeant A Apodaca of Denver, First Lieutenant Donald Brous of Anderson Air Force Base Guam, Master Sergeant William Bryant of Meridian, First Lieutenant G Codling of Huntington Beach, First Lieutenant Robert Layton of Stillwater, and Antonio P Apodaca of Los Angeles among others.
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A. Apodaca
Nellie Apodaca
Denver
Colo
Donald Brous
Claire Brous
Anderson Air Force Base
Guam
William L. Bryant
Lola M. Bryant
Meridian
Texas
G. Codling
Pauline O. Codling
Hunting Beach
Calif
Robert H. Layton
Nancy E. Layton
Stillwater
Oklo
Antonio P. Apodaca
Mary P. Apodaca
Los Angeles
Strands of Hair Clue To Child's Murderer
Louisville police pursue a hair clue from 3-year-old Joyce Shouse whose body was found burned under a truck platform after a six day search. Coroner Dwyer reports the strands were found under the child’s fingernails and may identify the killer.
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George F. Dwyer
Flying Tigers of Korea Raid Reds in Junker Fighters
Ten American volunteers dubbed the Flying Tigers of Korea raid the Kum River line in improvised U S and rescued aircraft. Maj. Dean Hess leads the unit on 24 hour sorties, claiming at least 40 North Korean tanks destroyed with rockets napalm and bombs. The crew trains Korean pilots while remaining on the U S payroll and reports light anti aircraft and wire traps, with multiple veterans sharing combat stories and morale high.
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Howard
Fort Pierce
Fla
Grains End Day With Wide Losses Across Markets
Grains fell broadly with only July soybeans bucking the trend, wheat 1 to 2% lower, corn and oats down 1 to 2 cents, and lard weakened after early gains. India, Korea, and Russia peace prospects influenced prices as weather and crop outlooks weighed on sentiment.
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Marooned Pair Saved on Mud Flats Near Baytown
Herbert Lewellan and his son Kenneth were rescued by a helicopter after spending 24 hours stranded in mud flats at Black Duck Bay while soundings were taken for Standard Dredging Company. They survived with little food or shelter despite heavy rain and rising tides.
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Texas City
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Standard Dredging Company
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Wayne Schlesenger
J. D. Reed Aircraft Company
Houston
Human Cannonball's Aim Wasn't So Good
Adrian Michigan July 14 A carnival performer Henry Ducharme 31 of Plymouth Wisconsin was shot from a mechanical cannon and crashed near a ferris wheel. He landed on the edge of a 20 foot net and fell about 20 more feet before striking the ground suffering a fractured skull and serious injuries.
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Henry Ducharme
Plymouth
Wis
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Army Scientist Describes Fly Jumping Takeoff
Army scientist Dr. Carl M. Herget reports from Edgewood Arsenal Maryland that the common housefly uses a jump assisted takeoff. The insect remains motionless about 20 thousandths of a second after disturbance then extends its rear legs in a springing motion before propelling its wings.
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Carl M. Herget
Army Chemical Center
Edgewood Arsenal
Maryland
Science
Ruth Elder Remains Critically Ill in San Diego Hospital
Ruth Elder, famed aviation figure of the 1920s and 1930s, was reported still on the critical list Friday after regaining consciousness in a San Diego hospital. Hospital attendants and her husband George K Thackeray declined to discuss the illness.
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San Diego
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Friday
Re elect Bob Long District Attorney to a Second Term
Political advertisement urging voters to re elect Bob Long to a second term as district attorney. The message emphasizes continuity and experience in criminal prosecutions and public safety, urging support in the upcoming election.
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Pol. Pol
Michigan Pair Given Mexican Prison Term
Two Michigan men charged with smuggling and counterfeiting received prison sentences in Nuevo Laredo. Roy C. Ray of Center was sentenced to six years and fined 1500 pesos, while Lloyd H. Lane of Wayne drew five and a half years and a 1000 peso fine.
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Manuel G. Toro Flores
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Stove heating safety advice for insulated pads
Coal and wood burning stoves may be placed on insulated metal pads. Experts warn to ensure proper clearance and ventilation to prevent fire risk and heat damage.
Indonesian Soldiers Riot Over New Year Bonus in Jakarta
Indonesian soldiers demonstrated against the government over a missing New Year bonus in Jakarta. Reports say thousands of rounds were fired into the air to protest, triggering panic and rumors of fighting between Dutch and Indonesian troops. No casualties were reported.
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