Strike Violence Affects Exchange
Strike violence disrupts activity at Exchange stock avenue as reported by AP. No further details available in readable text.
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1937
Page
23
Strike violence disrupts activity at Exchange stock avenue as reported by AP. No further details available in readable text.
The market showed modest gains in trading activity while many curb shares declined. Industrials and utilities led the slide as Dow Chemical and American Cyanamid among others fell, with a few issues like American Electric and Great Atlantic Pacific holding modest gains.
The Associated Press reports a choppy stock market session with steel strike tensions weighing on sentiment. Traders note uneven gains and late losses as volume remains below break-even levels while several leading issues pull back.
Prices for dairy and poultry items across several states are listed with ranges. Items include cobblers, cheese, broilers, ducks, geese, and turkey parts, with regional fluctuations noted. Prices vary by supplier and region, reflecting market conditions.
Cotton goods markets were slow and prices softened while raw silk and burlap saw limited activity. Wool goods faced weak demand as sellers moved to hold or cut prices amid steady to softer overall market tone.
Radio listings cover NAC WEAF WRAP WABG and WANC networks with songs, comedies, news, and orchestras. It lists programs, guests, and time slots from 4:30 to after 10 PM including Orphan Annie, Amos n Andy, Jean Dobson, Hugo Mazienita, Charlie Barnet, Doris Kerr interviews, and press news. The schedule notes possible changes and station identifications across multiple networks and cities.
Ripley notes the life of Loula Andricix born 1840 who left school to pursue public service becoming district attorney police chief of Paris deputy ambassador and speaker of the French chamber. After 60 years away from schooling he returned to study at Sorbonne and earned a doctorate at 87 years old amid university honors. Also mentions pears preserved in grain alcohol dating to 1880.
The Associated Press reports a mixed to slightly lower bond list with investors mostly indifferent. Government loans moved narrowly and several railroad and utility issues declined, while overall averages dipped modestly amid a cautious mood in New York trading.
Schedule lists flights and bus departures with uncertain times. Mentions Algime 16 eastern standsra and subject to change without notice. Contains garbled place names and illegible details, but indicates connections among cities and agencies.
Reports from the Associated Press note a rise in spring wheat prices driven by black rust concerns. Prices advanced by several cents per bushel on trading today as market observers noted hopeful upturn in Chicago grain dealings.
Market reports show eggs and dressed poultry largely steady with minor shifts. Beef and coffee futures moved, with Santos, Renner, and dry bulk markets noted for price changes and demand levels.
Fragmentary OCR shows references to grain stock activity on track and a quoted note. Key entities include Associated press style markers and numbers, but the readable content is garbled leaving the main event ambiguous and data unclear.
The Associated Press reports Chicago June 19 cattle and hog quotes with steady to higher trends amid active trading. Market notes pork and lamb values, with buyers showing demand and weights varying around 1200 pounds. direct shipping figures and regional price differentials are noted.
The Associated Press tone notes mixed currency shifts as the French franc dipped fractionally while the British pound held near a small decline. Market chatter in foreign exchange centers shows minor euro and franc movements amid cautious trading.
A partial OCR page reports price movements for staples and market averages, noting the range of produce and commodity prices across 1933-34 with references to wholesale rates and housing costs. Mentions Dudley Castle opening and England zoo project as contemporary items.
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