German Drive on Moscow Shapes U.S. Industry Outlook
The Moscow battle outcome could determine war length and the size of American industry’s burden. German victories threaten Russian factories, boosting hopes for new defense demand and signaling higher taxes as markets rally and bond sales soar. Banks emerge as big buyers, expanding spending power and inflation risks.
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Moscow
Hitler
York
the Gazette Special News Service
Donetz
Leningrad
Russia
America
Wall Street
Associated Press
U. S
Treasury
Morgenthau
Stocks And Bonds Of Interest In Eastern Iowa
Prices shown indicate range from recent transactions and are not firm bids. Readers may contact the Financial Editor at The Gazette Cedar Rapids for unquoted issues.
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Iowa
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Laws
Grain Prices Fall Sharply in Weekend Trading
In Chicago, grain and soy markets dropped 2 to 5 cents a bushel amid a broad selloff. Wheat hit its lowest since August with sharp declines across corn oats rye and soybeans. late short covering provided partial rallies as November prices slipped and government crop estimates were released showing record or near-record yields for corn and soybeans.
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Chicago
Cedar Rapids Miscellaneous Market Report
Grain and produce prices listed for Cedar Rapids include No 1 and No 3 wheats, rye, barley, yellow soybeans, and oats with various bars and shelled prices. Poultry sections show live weights and prices for springs, hens, leghorns, cocks, and ducks. dairy and fruits also detailed with celery onions cabbage carrots and crates. hides, calves, kip and horse prices noted along with pony and glue mentions.
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Young Ile
Colorado
Jonathan Appies
Arbitration disputes rise in defense era eight months
New York report says in the first eight months of 1941 the American Arbitration Association received industrial disputes for arbitration from businessmen and unions in eighteen cities and ten states. Cornelius V Whitney, the president, said many cases involved companies working on nonentry defense contracts.
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New York
American Arbitration Association
Cornelius V. Whitney
Norenti
Detroit Faces Winter With 100000 Unemployed In Defense Shift
Detroit strides in defense plant growth and auto slowdown threaten up to 100000 workers facing layoffs this winter. The article details new airplane and bomber plants, retraining efforts, and the risk of temporary unemployment as priorities constrain auto production.
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Detroit
Etroit
National Association of Manufacturers
Jeading Motor Manufacturers
Defense
Briggs Body
Briggs
General Motors
Ford
Willow Run
Ypsilanti
United Auto Workers
Auto
Vari
Ous
Briggs Manufacturing Company
Britain Strains to Aid Russia Despite Risks
British resources are stretched to supply the Soviet Union with needed materiel, while labor troubles and strikes threaten shipments. Communists push pro Russia posters as factory workers press for higher wages and shorter hours, yet trains continue to roll in with aid convoys.
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Russia
Britain
Stocks Hold Steady Despite Disturbing War News
Markets opened steady amid war front concerns and a Columbus Day holiday slow. Turnover reached 230000 shares as rails and aviation shares gained while oils and chemicals showed weak spots. United Airlines and Curtiss Wright posted notable activity amid broader defense related trading.
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York
Curtiss Wright
United Corp
Wright Aero
International Mercantile Marine
Case
American
Japanese Holdouts in Ichang Fight Chinese Forces
The Chinese central news agency reported 1,000 Japanese troops remaining in Ichang and continuing to fight Chinese forces as attacks on the Yangtze river city persist, about 200 miles upriver from Hankow.
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Chungking
China
Chinese Central
Ichang
Yangtze River
Hankow
Temperature at 68 Degrees Boosts Mental Activity
A report notes that maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit appears to optimize cognitive function and mental productivity, with researchers citing comfort and concentration benefits.
Sugar Hoarders Find Little Sugar Scarcity in U S Trade View
New York reports sugar hoarding fears exist but circles say the United States has ample stock. About 800000 tons reportedly moved into storage in eight months, with deliveries totaling 5566000 tons, 1087000 more than a year earlier, while retail prices stay near six cents a pound. The article notes wartime contrasts and current global supply dynamics.
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New York
the Gazette Special News Service
United States
France
Italy
Belgium
Cuba
Sugar trade notes boost in Caribbean markets
Importers say there is ample sugar and Britons are cooperating with American officials to compete seriously in Caribbean markets. The article suggests close Anglo American collaboration and favorable supply conditions amid market chatter.
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Scott McIntyre & Company
Bank Clearings in Cedar Rapids Edge Past Week
Bank clearings in Cedar Rapids for the week ending October 11 totaled 1 624 726 58 dollars, slightly below the prior week but well above the same week last year. The week ending October 4 registered 1 631 464 87 dollars and the week ending October 12, 1940 stood at 1 358 709 12 dollars.
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Cedar Rapids
Market Report Chicago Produce Prices and Grades
Chicago markets show steady butter and eggs prices with mixed produce moves. US No 1 potatoes at various points include Idaho Russets and NebrasKa entries. several regional fruits and grains listed with No 1 and assorted grades and prices in the receipts.
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Chicago
U. S
Idaho
Biyrbanks U A
Nebraska
Coloradored McClures U & No Ft
South Dakota
Farly Ohios
Minnesota
North Dakota
Disa
Winsconsin Bliss Trisumphse
U & No
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U.S
Paul Gesner
John Beckley
Elec
Ave
Holding Co
Onermead Products Co
Interstate Power Co
Iowa Public Service
Utilities Co
Utilities Oo
Towa Co
Utilities Qo
Jowa So
Towa Univer
Stadium
aPlant-Choate Mfs
Plant-Choate Mfs
LaPlant-Choate Co
Link-Belt Co
Penick
Quaker Oats Co
Rath Packing Co
Tath Packing Co
Wilson and Co
Western Union
DOW Jones
Central States Electric Co
Towa Electric Co
Towa Electric Light and Power Co
United Light and Ry. Co
A. G. Heim
Roosevelt Hotel
Winnipeg
Wno
Willis Thornton
Gazelle
Union
Lamson Brothers and Company
H. R. Mowrey
Merchants National Bank
Eingland
Great Britain
Merrill Muetler
International News Service
England
Merrilt. Mueller
British Northwest
INS
Red Cross
New Jersey
Houston
Tex
Warner Bros
Public Service of
du Pont
Chrysler
Owens Glass
Sears Roebuck
Cedar Rap
W. T. Sands
Rinting CO
Second St. NE
DIAL
Sth Ave
3Rd St
Scott-McIntyre & Co
Ev Myone
Bank Bldg
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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