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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1940

Page

17

Closing Prices on New York Stock Exchange Reported

The report lists closing prices on the New York Stock Exchange as reported by Havig Gyham & Company. The figures reflect final trades for major stocks and show the market's end-of-day direction.

N. Y. Stock Exchange

New York Poultry Market Report June Prices

New York market data shows assorted eggs and poultry items with varied grades and regional exchange notes. Prices list mixes like fancy and extra fancy whites and yellows, storage packed firsts, and current receipts, with nearby and midwestern exchanges and fluctuating butter values and related commodities.

New York

Bank Starks Try Gonily Market

June 5 market note reports mixed results from Ury xnnds standard print and broad cloths sales. Prices for spun rayon export and sharkskin remain steady while hosiery and ready goods show slight gains amid government and investment troop hopes.

Associated Fypane New York Parahyice Nile

Bond Prices Mixed After Late Selling

New York reports show bond prices ending mixed after late selling with a day of uneven gains and losses. Rail issues led activity with total sales around 4.626 million dollars at par value as governments posted gains.

New York Timc Clnse Gary

Markets At Glance June 6 Stock Market Brief

New York stocks fall from early highs as traders trim losses. Bonds steady, sugar eases under speculative pressure. Metals hold near unchanged, wheat declines while corn holds firm. Cattle drop 10 to 25 points. hogs weaken amid cautious tone.

New York Associated Press Valley Port Fas East St. Louis

Foreign Exchange Rates Overview in Paris and Europe

The article reports on foreign exchange movements as Germany launches a new drive on Paris. It notes the pound’s status and investor demand for currencies in Europe, with various rate readings and highlights of British and French exchange developments alongside global currency indicators.

Brest York Dune Germany Paris Wills Britain Gente Catan Europe Great Britain Hongkong

Biggers Named Chief Assistant to Knudsen

John D B Biggers of Toledo, president of Libbey Owens Ford Glass, named to head Knudsen staff in charge of defense material production. He previously led the unemployment census and will be executive assistant. Other staff include Vance of Studebaker, Mead assisting Morgenthau, Kraus of the Navy, and E F Johnson of Detroit.

Hs, Vance Studebaker Corporation South Bend Ind George J. Mead Secretary of the Treasury Morgen+ thau om Sidney M. Kraus Navy E. F. Johnson Detroit General Motors Corporation Knudsen

Wall Street Stocks Swoon From German Offensive Pressures

New York stock prices fell as German offensives in northern France rattled markets. The Associated Press average dropped to 37.6, a two year low, with 668240 shares traded. Leading decliners included Steel, Bethlehem, General Motors, Chrysler, Boeing, United Aircraft, American Telephone, DuPont, Westinghouse and Allied Chemical.

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Grain and Provisions Prices Fall on German Front Attack

The German attack on the western front triggered a broad grain selloff in Chicago markets. Wheat fell about three cents a bushel, with futures touching the daily minimum for the first time since rules were set, and corn, oats, and rye also weakening before a late rally.

iBy Toch Associated Pressy Chicagg Western Front Inwest Uelste

Pittsburgh Produce Prices and Market Notes

Produce demand remains moderate in Pittsburgh with assorted fruit and vegetable quotes. No. 1 Baldwin apples steady at 1.88 per bushel, Russet pears 1.53 to 2.05, Alabama Bliss and Triumphe varieties listed. eggs and poultry markets show typical counts with hens, chicks, broilers, ducks and geese priced in the 10 to 20 cent range.

Associated Press Pitteburgh D. A New York Baldwins Sivke Pennsyante Russet

Live Stock Prices Across Cities Amid Mixed Movements

The Associated Press reports June 5 livestock markets from Chicago Pittsburgh and Baltimore. Cattle and hogs show varied runs with steers and yearlings steady to down modestly, hogs mostly steady to slightly lower, while sows and calves post mixed changes. Sheep and lambs remain steady with selective price shifts noted.

Associated Press Chicago A. B.C Pittsburgh ToUhh Baindle Cade Steers Road Chiire Enmivon Tholne Atlas and Commons Baltimore al Gatvle Rex Fai Cannes Mosely Sheen Madge

Liverpool Man Wins $900 Damage Award

A Roane county circuit court jury awarded El Max Murray of Liverpool $500 in his suit for 13 000 against Howard Watkins and L Youngblood of Fletcher North Carolina. Murray claimed loss of several teeth and other injuries from a June 9 1928 collision on Route M about two miles northwest of Sissonville.

Clicuit el Max Murray Liverpool Roane County Howard Watkins L. €. Youngblood Fletcher N. C Plantiff Watkins Youngblood Route M Sissonville

West Virginians Escape Serious Injury in Crash

Four West Virginia residents escaped serious injury when their automobile collided with another car on route 119 near Youngwood today. Mrs Martha Barr 50 and her husband L C Barr 52 of Mannington were injured but not seriously. They were riding with their son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Robert Moran of Fairmont who also escaped serious injuries.

Greensburg. Ps West Virginia Youngwood Martha Barr L. C. Barr Mannington W. Vs Robert Moran Fairmont W. Va

Market and Treasury Notes From June Reports

The Associated Press reports a drop in the wholesale price index to 71.27 with declines from 71.62 the previous day. Cotton futures ease while wool and metal prices show mixed moves. treasury status shows receipts and expenditures with a large gold asset figure and year-to-date balance. Punjab plans road paving and bridge projects to improve Hindustan-Tibet routes.

Associated Press NEW York. Inc Associated | Press Lew . Tae Egusis Treasury Washington Jiche Ue Ae Punjab Simla Kotgarh

Negro Held in Probe of Seven Year Old Slaying

Pineville magistrate J A Browning ordered Winfred Barley a 37 year old Negro held for grand jury investigation in the seven year old slaying of Milton Walker. Barley was arrested this week at Matewan, the magistrate said.

Pineville J. A. Browning Winfred Barley Milton Walker Barley Matewan

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