Markets drift through a quiet trading day on Wall Street
Stocks moved in a subdued session with a narrowly irregular close as winners and losers were evenly split. Volume totaled 770,160 shares, the smallest since April 4, with utilities and many indices showing weakness while a few issues gained from 1 to 2 points.
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Public Service of
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Reils
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York Central
Baltimore
Osio
Canadian Pacific
Pennsylvania
Santa Fe
Great Northern
Steel
United States
Steel Bethlehem
Republic
Curysier
Hercules Powder
Great Western Sugar
Endicott Johnson
Dunhill International
Reynolds Tobacco
Bond Prices Slump Slightly in Quiet August Trading
New York on August 7 bond prices eased to modestly lower levels in quiet trading. Totals reached 8.53 million dollars in par value with the average for 60 domestic corporate loans down about two tenths of a point. Rail issues showed a softer tone.
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New York
Freight rates reduction pending after ICC rejection
Despite the Interstate Commerce Commission denying an immediate freight rate cut, a handful of car loadings show modest declines as observers await further action and broader market signals.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Government bonds close mixed on New York trading day
United States government bonds closed with Liberty 34s at 102.20, Treasury 44s at 110.2, Treasury 46 at 106.5, and Treasury 34s at 101.23, with Fourth 446 at 102.26. Prices reflect varied yields across issues.
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United States
Liberty
Fourth
Treasury
Treasury Receipts and Expenditures Reported
The treasury on August 4 shows receipts of 13,238,284.53 and expenditures of 23,704,371.70, leaving a balance of 798,545,196.14. Custom duties for the month totaled 4,280,704.56. For the fiscal year from July 1, receipts amount to 201,856,891.96 and expenditures to 339,786,592.12, including 103,673,068.87 for emergency relief, an excess of expenditures of 137,929,700.16.
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Washington
Treasury
Pittsburgh Livestock Prices Report
Pittsburgh livestock market update for August 7 shows hogs active and slightly higher, cattle steady with good cows and vealers firmer, calves strong, sheep and lambs mixed with Virginias and West Virginias fetching up to 8.25, hogs at 5.10 for 190 lb direct sales and numerous price bands across weight classes.
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Jersey City Livestock Market Report Cattle Prices
Jersey City stock report lists cattle sales on Aug 7 with 1 062 head including 77 direct. Steers 1090 to 1110 pounds steady. Virginia grade good 5.30 to 5.75. Bulls $2.00 to $3.25. Cows described with lower cuts to medium quality.
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State Dept. of Agr
Mkts
Foreign exchange rates in New York on August 7
The New York foreign exchange market shows various currency demands and cable rates. Britain at 4.48, France 5.31 demand, Germany 32.37, Holland 54.75, Switzerland 26.23, Argentina 34.74, Mexico City silver peso 28.32, Tokyo 27.00, Shanghai 28.12, Montreal and New York-Montreal figures cited.
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Czechoslovakia
Jugoslavia
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Rumania
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Brazil
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Shanghai
Hongkong
Mexico City
Montreal
Butter Market Pauses As Undertone Remains Nervous
The Chicago butter market shows only fragile steadiness with an unsettled undertone. Prices for fresh 93 score are quoted around 204 cents per pound with 92 20 and 91 19 percent margins, while 90 and 89 sit near 19 and 18 percent respectively. centralized carlotes show 90 19s and 89 18 percent.
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Chicago
Call Money Rates Steady in New York Market
Call money in New York on August 7 remained steady at 1 percent for the day. Time loans showed narrow variations with 60 to 90 days around 1 1 percent and longer 4 to 5 months near 1 1 percent. Prime commercial paper held at 1 percent, while bankers acceptances stayed unchanged across 30 to 60 day and longer maturities with minimal % adjustments.
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Chicago Livestock Prices and Trends From Aug 7 Market
Chicago reports combined hogs cattle calves and sheep trade with 40 000 hogs including 15 000 direct and 16 000 cattle and 13 000 sheep. Prices vary with weight and grade from 3.00 to 7.40 for cattle and 4.25 top for hogs, while sheep and lambs show steady to higher ranges and shippers receive best natives around 8.00.
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Lancaster Livestock Sale Report August 7
Lancaster Pennsylvania livestock market report shows cattle steady with some loads at 7.40 and 7.15 for heavy dry fed and yearlings, respectively. Hogs steady with local choic hogs 5.75, calves up to 7.50, sheep steady to 8.00, receipts 1,717 cattle 332 calves 858 hogs 339 sheep.
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Baltimore Livestock Prices Mixed as Cattle and Hogs Move
Baltimore market report lists 700 cattle with mixed demand and prices from 3.25 to 5.75 for various categories, 2,000 sheep and lambs rising with lambs at 5.25 to 5.50, 1,800 hogs down with lights at 4.65 and mediums 4.95 to 5.25, calves 3.75 to 6.00 for good to choice.
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Pittsburgh Produce Prices August 7
Produce demand moderate in Pittsburgh. Apples vary by variety with prices: Delaware William Red medium 1.00 per basket. Gravenstein medium 1.10. Maryland Duchess large 1.25.
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Potato and butter price updates across states
Market notes show New Jersey and Maryland potato prices steady with 100 lb sacks varying from 2.65 to 2.75 dollars. Cobblers in Maryland and Long Island sacks listed alongside butter eggs and poultry unchanged.
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Williams
Maryland
Long Island
New York Poultry and Dairy Prices Report
New York poultry markets show prices for dressed poultry and eggs moving: chickens and fowls mostly steady to weak, turkeys and ducks varied, butter and cheese mixed, eggs steady with mixed color packs and regional price references. Reports cite specific ranges for fresh and frozen goods and assorted quality grades in regional markets.
Grain price report from Toledo on August 7
Grain on track with bids for Wheat No 2 red at 914 to 92 and No 1 red at 924 to 93. Corn No 2 ert 53 to 54 four, No 3 yellow 6244 to 53, Oats No 2 ome 39 to 42, No 3 white 37 to 41. Grain in store and transit billing attached. Seeds in warehouse nominal with clover cash 8.59, Alsike 8.75, August 9.00.
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Wheat Prices Edge Down On Visible Supply Rise
Chicago August 7 wheat prices averaged a little lower amid talk of a broader national recovery plan. The weekly visible supply rose by 3,057,000 bushels versus 992,000 a year earlier as walls closed easier. Corn and oats dropped modestly while provisions held steady to a 15 cent setback.
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Wall Street Mixed as Stocks Idle in Dull Session
New York August 7 stocks idled on the curb exchange in a dull session with about 188000 shares traded versus 186000 the prior Friday. Fluctuations were narrow and the close was irregularly lower as utilities slipped and mining oils and distillery issues moved in narrow ranges.
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Cotton Goods Market Trends In New York Trade
In New York on August 7 demand for cotton goods shows slow growth with higher prices hard to move. Producers tighten output and avoid stockpiling. Rayon firms work on their Washington code and report solid new business while silk moves slowly. Wool sector begins N R A code compliance with many new high prices. Burlaps steady, carpets and rugs gain 5 to 15 percent as buyers enter the markets.
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Egg and butter price report from Cincinnati market
The Cincinnati market reports mixed egg and butter prices with extra firsts at 14 percent, seconda at 10, nearby ungraded at 124 percent, butter creamery 20 and 22, No 2 packing stock 15, No 3 19, and butter fat at 16.
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Wall Street Briefs: Tank car orders and wage hike plans
Allied Chemical orders 100 tank cars from American Car and Foundry. A E B Staley of Decatur Tennessee buys 21 cars from two manufacturers. Pullman Standard to build 21 cars for United Fruit. Tide Water Oil signs blanket code with national recovery program. General Motors announces 10 percent salaried pay rise effective August 1. Directors approve 25 cent quarterly dividend on common and 1.25 on 5 preferred stock.
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Trade trends and copper outlook in NA A code era
Trade Trends Textiles reports the textile designing guild operating under a temporary code aligned with the NRA, awaiting administration review with sponsors hopeful for better conditions and client cooperation. Copper refiners expect price relief as stocks shrink despite surplus, noting domestic production limits under the NRA proposal to 20 percent of capacity.
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Grain exchanges act on farm demands
Washington August 7 grain exchanges respond to farm administrators demand for exchange practices and code of exchange. The report notes market measures under consideration to ease trading and improve transparency amid growing farm pressure.
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Washington
Grain Exchange reforms eyed after price collapse
Administrators plan to submit a code of exchange practices amid a push to regulate the grain market. George N. Peek warned that if firms do not reform, the administration will impose a master code covering mills, elevators, and country operations. A study in Chicago probes speculation factors behind the price drop and rapid price declines, with a pending report before final measures.
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Chicago
Youth With Sewed Up Heart Alive After Stabbing
Chicago reports a 16 year old, Elihu Garmissa, survived a stabbing after Dr J D Koucky performed an emergency heart repair at Lutheran Deaconess hospital. The heart stopped briefly but resumed beating after the operation, with a 75 percent recovery chance and infection risk noted. The assailant fled as the youth walked home.
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Lutheran Deaconess Hospital
J. D. Koucky
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A. A. A exceeds quota in membership drive
West Virginia has surpassed its goal in a statewide development campaign sponsored by auto mobile clubs. Miss Pearle A. Brammer, secretary of the Bluefield club, announced 1,099 members enrolled against an objective of 1,900. The program will launch again to publicize the state and attract tourists.
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Pearle A. Brammer
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