Government Hike On Wheat Price Advances Grains
Chicago trading picks up after government buys wheat at higher price. CCC willingness to pay 100 cents above Chicago September futures spurs gains in wheat and corn while soybeans and lard weaken. Fort Worth cash grain demand steady with mixed bid quotes across wheat, oats, and barley. Kansas City and New Orleans reports show varied prices and activity.
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Wool Tops and Futures Quiet in New York Market
New York report notes quiet activity in wool tops and futures with Boston dealers pursuing both contracts. Estimated sales reach 80,000 pounds for tops and 66,000 for futures as commissions take profits. Futures close flat to down 0.01, with key months listed. certificated wool spot at 129.0. Wool tops futures fall 5 to 15 cents. In New Orleans, spot cotton closes steady with a 1.75 per bale drop. sales 7,719, receipts 38,921, stocks 209,171.
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Stock Market Ends Slightly Higher After Morning Slump
New York traders faced a mixed session as the market fell back from an early advance yet closed up modestly. The Associated Press average rose slightly while 967 issues traded, with 430 up and 275 down. railroads slipped on profit taking and steel and non ferrous metals held firm amid varied moves.
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Estranged Pair Killed With Gun in Houston
In Houston on September 8 a former night club operator shot and killed his estranged wife, then wounded himself. Mrs. June Stebbins, 25, and Melvin Stebbins, 32, were found in her mother's apartment. Stebbins died three hours later. Justice of the Peace ruled murder and death by self-inflicted gunfire. Mrs Stebbins had filed for divorce on August 2. The couple leaves two daughters, Carolyn Ellen and Diane.
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Craig
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Diane
One Huntsville Escapee Still Sought
One of three Texas prison escapees remains at large as of September 8 1950 Pershing Fontenot 26 is believed to have hidden aboard a truck delivering construction materials to Huntsville Prison system officials say Fontenot is serving a five year term for theft from Tom Green and Dawson Counties Two other escapees Don L Gibson 23 and O D McGowan 24 were captured near Clodine after fleeing on a cotton truck from Fort Bend County Gibson is serving five years for felony theft from Montague County and McGowan seven years for forgery from Wichita County
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Houston
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Montague County
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Wichita County
Retired Naval Captain Files for Nokes' Post in Navarro
Roark Montgomery a retired naval captain filed to run as state representative from Navarro County. The vacancy arises after the resignation of George O. Nokes Jr. and is to be filled at a special election November 8. Montgomery served in both world wars and is a Texas A&M College graduate.
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Roark Montgomery
Navarro County
George O. Nokes Jr
State Senate
James E. Taylor
Kerens
Montgomery
Texas A&m College
Steady Trade in San Antonio Livestock Auction
SAN ANTONIO cattle and calves sold in modest volume with prices mostly steady, feeders and stockers mixed. hogs and sheep also traded with slower or steadier demand. Fort Worth and Chicago markets mirrored firmness in cattle and sheep, with calves and fat stock showing moderate activity and occasional price shifts.
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