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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1944

Page

9

Livestock and grain prices strong with cattle steady

Chicago market shows cattle activity 14,000 head with steady to higher bids for heavy weights and prime cuts, calves scarce, and good to choice beef steady near 17 dollars. Sheep and hogs mixed as 7,000 sheep traded with active selling and hogs touching 14 to 16 dollars depending on weight. Wheat futures soften after a light trade, cash No 1 red and white prices listed, with mixed grain expectations and a general market pause.

Chicago Erie Meher Rowwines Lve Titteberch Livestock Joly Sm Pa Saladin Omicago Vais Fve

Dewey speaks on postwar policy and employment

The article reports Governor Dewey meeting about postwar plans with Pennsylvania farm groups and veterans, stressing policies to curb unemployment and avoid a Roosevelt-era downturn. He criticizes the eight-year deficit record and asserts government action can prevent joblessness. He cites Chicago Democrats changing horses in the stream remark and notes Truman's nomination for vice president. It also lists marriage applications and local names at the end.

Dewey Pennsylvania Councils of Farm Organizations and Cooperatives Quis Gaye United States Chicago Sen Harry Truman Missouri Henry A. Wallace

Irregular Egg Prices and Butter Receipts Report

New York July 31 report shows eggs with irregular wholesale price ranges for various grades and sizes, amid overall two day receipts totaling 27,095. Butter receipts amount to 80,988 with OPA price guidance for bulk cartons, plus summary of customs and expenditures for the month ending July 2.

New York Associated Press OPA Oton Uyer

Market rebound fades as trading slows in New York

New York July 31 the stock market started the month with selective recoveries across most sectors yet many leaders stayed in minus territory. Early gains faded as dealings dropped to a dribble and top prices were trimmed. Volume remained light with air transports leading the advance before a slow close.

New York Wall

Property Transfers in multiple parcels across districts

A sequence of property transfers lists several buyers and sellers in diverse districts including Jeffers on and Lon don Dist, Crescent Rd, East View Heights, Cabin Creek Dist, and Union Dt. Notable pairs include Ned Wickier to Charles M Rogers and wife and M Earl Campbell to PB Evans. Jurisdictional parcels cover multiple lots and blocks in named additions and towns.

Ned Wickier Charles M. Rogers Tugs Jeffereson Grover Dingtss Spears Tock Riverview Adda W. H. Johnson Jules Thomat Pook M. Earl Campbell Evans Lot Crescent Elven Dell‘eld Hardy London He Il Cain Ant Jessie James Cin Onion Mlime Beuckle Roy Smith Ota Binck A Upton Adda Jeferson J. L. Gavencer Tfe Dalgo Ager Hn East View Heights Aden Dan A. Snyder Sallie Wheeler Conner George J. Jones Cabin Creek Robert A. Childers Ned Winkder Jefferson Mercert V. Lindats Sear Winkler Jetverson Rorene E

Ai School Opens Summer Session at B n ai Jacob

The summer session at B'nai Jacob synagogue school opens tomorrow at 10 30 a m with new pupils to be registered then announced yesterday.

B'nai Jacob Synagogue

Revival at Mission on Seventh Avenue and Stockton

A series of revival meetings is being held at the Mountain Mission on Seventh Avenue and Stockton Street with Rev. Ray Morton preaching nightly at 7 45. In 1825 Sing Sing prison was then known as Mount Pleasant Prison a peasant prison.

Mission Mountain Mission Seventh Av Stockton St Ray Morton Sing Sing Mount Pleasant

Jelgava Taken Continued Amid Baltic Breakout

Russian forces press the Baltic advance, reaching near Kaunas and Jelgava as Cherniakhovsky’s troops push westward. Moscow cites street fighting in Kaunas while sealing advances across Mariampole Sestokai and Sejny within a widening front toward East Prussia.

Jelgava Niemen Germany Cherniakhovsky Mariampole East Prussia Kaunas Sestokai Suwalki Triangle Poland Sejny Trangle Suwalki Russia Berlin Ivan Bag- Yanilan Baltic Stalingrad Latvia Stalin Termes East Wilny Pruse Konigsberg Tilsit Georg Lindemann Kaunas-Konigsberg German East Prussia Praga Warsaw Bertin Vistula Rokossovsky San River Silesia Krakow Carpathian

Police Chiefs Conference Attendee A Clare Hess to Speak

A. Clare Hess, superintendent of the state department of public safety, will attend the first annual conference of the International Association of Chiefs of Police in Cleveland from August 14 to 18. Hess is slated to participate in a panel on Police Training for Recruits and In-Service Personnel.

Post War Reconversion Drive Faces Urgent Senate Action

Postwar unit leaders pressed Congress to act swiftly on reconversion bills and unemployment compensation for displaced war workers. Senator Barkley urged speed, while Senator Vandenberg warned of immediate steps on surplus property disposal and a uniform federal standard for unemployment benefits. Debate centers on state versus federal controls and how soon action can be taken before a German defeat impacts home front planning.

Barkley Speed Senate Congress Jp House Sen. Vandenberg Senate Repub- Leaps Vandenberg Sen. Tait Rohio White Maine Ita George D.-Ga Land Murray D.-Mont Sen. Kilgore D.-W. Va George Murray Kilgore Thomas D.okla Coas Germany Caliapeés

Postwar Tax Policy Debate Narrowed To Budgets and Rates

The discussion centers on shaping a postwar tax framework after victory. Doughton expects repeal or modification of the 55 percent excess profits tax and the $5 auto use tax, with broader excise tax cuts. Data from multiple groups will inform lawmakers as they prepare a speedy, employment-friendly plan.

Doughton Congress Caughton Minneapois-St. Pan Committee On Economic Development Joint Committee Chouse Senate House and Finance Committee Senate

Radio Today and World News Radio Schedule Fragment

A dense OCR style listing outlines hourly radio programs from morning to late night. It includes news, sports, music, dialogues, dramas, serials, and concerts with numerous show titles, host names, and time stamps, capturing a bustling radio lineup. The fragment preserves names like Quincy Howe and John Nesbit, plus various programs and periods.

WCRS Hitotyclen Anty & Ptileb Lyn Murray Orch Chorup Esso W. Va Alr Korn Kobblers John Nesbit Tims KDKA Theater of Romance Bill Hensy Jack Pepper Edwin c. HI TilOeBsso Quinty Howsews Wils

Midte Theaters presents a star packed film lineup

The Capitol theater features Robert Young Margaret O’Malley and Charles Laughton in new titles while adding Disney cartoons and classics like Double Indemnity. Other venues show varied casts including Barbara Stanwyck Edward G Robinson Jean Martin Allan Lane and Kay Francis. United slate includes Hoot Gibson and Ginny, Rosalind Russell, Lionel Barrymore and Monty Woolley with Irene Dunne and Constance Cummings among others.

Capitol Robert Young Margaret O'Mtler Charles Loughton Fete Smith Willam Hendik Susan Peters Joan Ender Edward G. Robinson Carton New Eyrie Jene Martin Allan Lane Hoot Gibson Blatto Morgan Hetty Hutton Eddie Bracken Jill Kay Proncis Martha Raye Greenbrier Jemony Weissmuller Arizona Ken Maynad Custer Rosalind Russell Gillespie Lionel Barrymore Monty ‘Woolley Elmer al Pearce Bataan Robert Taylor George Murphy Care France Constance Cummings Irene Dunne Gail Patrick Mr. Smith Alen Jones Wth Robert Faige Richard DIX

Five Minute Story Teller Blue Ad and Variety Show Notes

A fragmented 1940s style radio listing lists programs and sponsors including Norman Corwin drama, Milton Berle comedy, Raymond Grom Gwing commentary, Hildegside and Var'ty Show, and a Dancing Mua Orchestra. It mentions overseas hive broadcasts, a 34 minute block, 10:30 start times, and a recurring News for 15 Minutes segment.

Partel Berialeanhe Wildernera Road Geries Ebe Exeter Dick ‘Tracy Abde Quincy Howe Cbe Hop Hartigan Armeriaa Nbe Hill Tim Healy Nbe World News Cos Henry J. Taylor Blue-Baate Blue-West Kiudies Setal Mbs-West Mercer Music Shop Nhe-Wasic Blue Fulton Lewis, Jr Mbs TIS John Nerbitt Dbs Volney Hurd TMW Dick Haynes Nbc-Basic Ginny Simms Vbig Frank Sigiser Arthur Usiewich Mba Abrer Ce Carter Mbs SN Dale Creme Tove Dralia Dhs Ransom Sherman Sinfonietta Che Mystery Theaternbe Blue AD Mise Greenwood Norman Corwin Raymond Grom Blue Welk Micke Hive Once Orchestra Hildegside & Var'ty Congress Speaks Che ‘Milton Berle Holly of Montezuma Mua Abe-Baale Lue Sun Quentin Orch Uilo Abe

Poland Victory Completes World Circling Maiden Voyage

The SS Poland Victory, first Victory ship to circle the globe, completed a 26 000 mile maiden voyage delivering war supplies and becoming the first of its type to cross the Pacific and visit an Atlantic port. Captain Leonard Duke praised the vessel as a forerunner of a strong American merchant marine. it was delivered from Oregon Shipbuilding Corp in Portland last March 19.

Washington Globe Armerican Merchant Marine Poland Pacific Panama Canal Atlantic Leonard Duke San Francisco Portland Oregon Shipbuilding Corp Maritime Commission

Far East War Update Highlights Philippine Halmehera Line

MacArthur reports the Sansapor landing unnoticed by the enemy and minimal opposition. Allied air bases extend from Milne Bay along New Guinea coast, isolating the Halmeshera-Philippine line. The enemy’s southwest Pacific empire hangs on this line, with potential peril if it falls. See note on elephant ivory.

Philippine-Halmehera Line Amboinn MacArthur Sansapor Milne Bay New Guinea Southwest Pacific China

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