Market gains on Mart as stocks rise amid strong demand
New York markets showed broad gains as investors shifted to growth and utilities. Trading focused on steel and industrials with United States Steel and American Water Works among notable risers, while leaders like Montgomery Ward and Woolworth edged higher on earnings optimism. Investor sentiment rose on production signals and cautious inflation hopes.
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Ward
J.T. Cass
Associated Press
Riying
Stres
Youngstown
Bernice Hem
U.S. Steel
Chel
Wiluttes
United Orp
Asthe Bolthers
Consolidaria Folican
Columbian Gas
American Water Works
United Gas
National Power A. Light
National Power A. Light At 1113 Climbers of A Point We More Wert Wool. Worth
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Boultern
Western Corp
Mate RuPaat
Ead
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Converantim
Asuma
Anatvéta
Montgomery Ward
Beare Roebuck
Alle Soren
Owever
Dean
Woolworth
Washington
Keeley Cure Survey Details Occupations of 1936 Patients
Ripley reports the Keeley Institute at Dwight treated 782 cases of terrolism in 1936. Occupations varied wide with 92 farmers 90 salesmen 68 merchants 57 unemployed 36 manufacturers and 34 banks among others. Only three actors were treated in five years.
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Keeley Institute of
Dwight
Cal
Keeley Institute
Utility Liens Help Boost General Price Level
New York markets show May and June price levels rising as utility liens support general price inflation. Industrial groups rallied slightly while manufacturing and trade faced mixed signals amid cautious advances.
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New York
Baise
Grain and Provisions Price Movements in Chicago
The Associated Press report from Chicago notes grain and provisions moved with notable volatility. Wheat finished near unchanged with slight gains amid rain and demand shifts, while rye and corn showed mixed results. overall market activity reflected cautious sentiment after recent drenchings and profit-taking. Prices quoted include several cents fluctuations, with specific figures varying by commodity and delivery month.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Chicaza
Canada
Nroe
New York Stock Exchange Rise Promotes Bullish Trading
Market activity increased as Valvex led gains with sharp climbs for American Gas & Electric, Electric Bond & Share, Quaker Oats, Aluminum Company and others. Some names fell, Montgomery Ward and Bunker Hi show declines, trading volume around 293 thousand shares amid a broad upward drift and mixed results across sectors.
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New York
Buiden Activitien
Valvex
Biegerain
Jower
Fleciric
Fleckric
Bond & Share
Jy Buttes
Quaker Onis and Aluminum Company
Sher Willams
Montgomery Ward
Bunker Hi & Swlivne
Lake Aire Mines
Suc Sunshine
Leach
Abo't
Markets At A Glance New York June 16
Markets at a glance show firm stocks with steel and rail rallies hinting at strength. Bonds steady. Italian issues rise. Utilities up, foreign exchanges uneven. sterling reaches a new high. Cotton steady amid rain in the eastern belt. sugar and coffee softness persist as spot demand weakens.
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New York
IAPI
Livestock and Produce Prices Across Markets
AP reports across Pittsburgh Chicago and Baltimore show mixed farm item prices. Apples, winesap, and fresh meats hold steady while cattle calves hogs and sheep see varied quotes. demand shifts reflect regional supply and market conditions.
Foreign Exchange Briefing From The Associated Press
In New York the Associated Press reports on foreign exchange rates with Britain showing demand for bills and a 6.4 to 40 day bill rate, while Germany, the UK and other nations feature varied currency movements. The report mentions market activity across multiple capitals including Shangai and Mexico City with fluctuating demand and settlement values.
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Associated Preeer
New York
Great Britain
Germany
Mexico City
Phy Ass Mowleraay
York
New York Poultry Prices and Freight Rates Updated
New York poultry market report lists June 16 prices for broilers rocks roosters at 18 cents, chickens 22 10, bees 43 245 and mixed colors. All other freight, fresh poultry, and brown duck exports unchanged with market exchanges showing steady or unchanged values.
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Amy
Breen
New York
Brokera JS
Prigon
Hennery
Trend of Staple Prices and Market Notes
An AP dispatch reports on staple price movements with brief observations on market trends. The piece notes ranges and shifts in key commodities, indicating modest fluctuations across different categories. Readers are given a snapshot of pricing direction and conditions affecting daily commerce.
Candy sales mirror family finances in 1946 rise
Busigraph notes a strong candy market showing April sales at a peak since 1931 and first four months of 1946 higher than 1945 by 12 percent and 29 percent compared with 1930s low. The piece frames this as evidence of improving family finances and purchasing power.
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Boston
Mass
Charleston Chess Members Banquet Tonight at Daniel Boone Hotel
The Charleston Chess city annual banquet occurs tonight at the Daniel Boone hotel at :30. Prizes for the city tourney and awards will be presented, marking the end of the 1933 86 chess season. Toastmaster Arthur BE McClue will preside and several talks will follow, with a surprise announcement of wide significance for chess in West Virginia.
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Daniel Boone
Cincinnati
Arthur BE
McClue
O. C. Lang
AL West Virginia
Mountain State
Bonus Bonds Returned To State Pen For 94 Envelopes
Mailmen delivered 94 bonus bond envelopes to the state penitentiary in Moundsville. Veteran inmates must finish terms before handling funds. Warden will forward bonds to Charleston for safekeeping while cash cheques are held by the warden for the men.
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Moundsville
State
Charleston
Kanawha Caddice defeat Southmoor Toters 9-0 at Fenawhe
Kanawha Country club caddies defeated Southmoor club bag toters by a 9-0 margin at the Fenawhe course. OWNists Robert Hutchinson and Bill Melvin won 3-0 over S Williams and H Bent, Pete Webb and Charles Cobb won 3-0 over W McBride and C Williams, and Ellix Dillon with Benny Cobb won 3-0 against E Eplin and J Welker.
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Fenawhe
Robert Hutchinson
Bill Melvin
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H. Bent
Pete Webb
Charles Cobb
W. McBride
C. Williams
Ellix Dillon
Benny Cobb
E. Eplin
J. Welker
Burglaries Reported In West Washington And Lee Streets
City police reported two Monday night burglaries, one at M. J. Saunders on West Washington street and another at Mrs. I. B. Foster on Lee street. Thieves took a total of 25 dollars and several pieces of jewelry.
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West Washington Street
Mra
Foster
Lee Street
Five men depart Fort Thomas for army examinations
Five men left yesterday for Fort Thomas Kentucky to take U S army examinations after enlisting Monday at the army recruiting office in the city building. Sgt Lloyd Williams, recruiting officer, reported the names Norward Hunter Charles ton William F E Riddle Charles ton Charles William Allen Kanawha street T Muller London Theodore Foldy Claremont and Marwet Gay were among them.
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Army
Lloyd Williams
Ace
Norward Hunter
Charleston
William FE
Riddle
Charles« Lon
Charles William Allen
Kanawhs Street
T. Muler
London
Theodore Foldy
Claremont
Vets Lose Welfare Cash After Bonus Checks
About 100 Harrison county World War veterans who have been receiving state welfare aid will be dropped from relief rolls when they receive bonus checks. County relief administrator Joarphine Witla said it would be incongruous to give relief money to veterans who have already received from $200 to $1,000 and that funds should be conserved for those truly deserving.
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Clarksburg
Harrison County
State Welfare Department
Joarphine Witla
Tho Wave
Gazette Fight Party Set For Thursday Night
The Gazette hosts another fight party at Three Acces on Hale Street Thursday night as Max Schmeting of Germany aims to stop Joe Louis of Detroit. Main bout around nine, start at eight with blow by blow updates via loudspeaker and leased wires. Damon Runyon leads reporters with Frank A. Knight at ringside.
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Max Schmeting
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Joe Louis
Detroit
Gazette
Damon Runyon
Frank A. Knight
Blum Program Flayed by Foes in Senate Clash
Paris June 16 The French senate clashed over Premier Blum’s social and economic reform plans. Caillaux urged against devaluation of the franc while Blum defended his measures, appealing for confidence. Opposition leader Lemery warned of unknown risks and looming financial strain as bills for shorter hours and vacations face passage.
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Lean Blum
Senate of France
Premier Blum
Roosevelt
U. S
Joseph Caillaux
Blum
Senate
Henry Lemery
Chamber of Deputies
Lemery
Abel Gardey
Greys Strengthen Hold on Top Place in Mid-Atlantic League
ZANESVILLE June 16 Zuber pitched one earned run as Zanesville toppled Canton 16 to 5 to tighten the Grey’s grip on first in the Mid Atlantic league Broski hit a three run homer Heath added a four bagger and a 30 minute delay was caused by a brown fog lighting outage Akron beat Johnstown 8 to 0 behind four hit pitching by Rescigno and McCullough homered twice for Akron Portsmouth defeated Huntington 14 to 7 as Noonan hit a homer with two aboard and Zimmern hit a four bagger for Huntington in the eighth
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Canton
Terriers
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Broski
Heath
Hatey and Broskie
Hahn
Johnstown
Akron
Johnstownowns
Mescigno
McCullough
OM Goodon
Rescigno
Bream
Sansoni
Gray
Huntington
Portsmouth
Hed Birds
Panthers
Noonan
Zimmerman
Snyder
Ereno
Quante
Hur
Tey
Plaster
Lynch
Carbide Wins City Softball Tilt Over Greyhounds 9 5
Carbide and Carbon defeated Atlantic Greyhound 9 to 5 at Glenwood field. Snyder pitched for Carbide allowing three hits while Massey, O'Dell and Sutton contributed offensively.
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Atlantic Greyhound
Glenwood Field
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Greyhounds
Carbide
Massey
O'Dell
Sutton
Prisoner Mose Leonard Escapes From City Jail
Police seek Mose Leonard who walked off while doing odd jobs at the jail. He was serving a ten day sentence in the city jail. Also listed are scores from the International League Redeater with games Albany Toronto Baltimore Montreal Syracuse Buffalo Newark and Buffalo Newark results for first and second series.
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International League Redeater
Albany
Toronto
Baltimore
Montreal
Syracuse
Buffalo
Newark
Britain’s War Chief Rapped Over Sanctions Lift Talks
London reports Labor Party critics denounced War Secretary Alfred Duff Cooper as the push to lift Italy sanctions advances. Eden signals a Thursday Commons announcement that Britain is ready to end sanctions if other nations agree, with full removal favored and Geneva talks seen as steering the move. The policy aims to justify freeing Italy from the post Ethiopian invasion era, enabling resumed trade and loans.
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Britain
Italy
Comemons
Alfred Duff Cooper
Lord Ponsonby
Duff Cooper
Emanuel Shinwell
Haly
Geneva
Taly
Vet Receives Bonus Then Hangs Himself
New York dispatch reports Allen Clifton, a World War I veteran in the 101st artillery, received a $500 bonus today and left a note stating This is the zero hour before hanging himself from the attic rafters. Police say months of unemployment and the threat of foreclosure weighed on him.
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New York
Allen Clifton
101St Artillery
Local Baptists to Attend World Wide Guild Meet
About 30 delegates from Charleston and South Charleston will attend the state convention of the World Wide guild, Baptist girls missionary society, at Beckley’s First Baptist church starting Friday. State secretary Mrs. E F Kincaid will preside as sessions unfold. more than 200 delegates are expected from across the state.
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House Passes Substitute Coal Act Vote 161 to 90
Rep Jennings Randolph of West Virginia told the House that three coal operators in his district had entered receivership in 40 days and read telegrams from operators urging Congress to act. He said West Virginia remains the union’s largest bituminous coal producer and warned that miner hardships and operator distress threaten the industry’s stability.
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Jennings
Randolph
Elkins
W. Va
House
Congress
West Virginia
Home Owners Loan Official Heads to Cincinnati Meeting
Walter WY Ross, state manager of the Home Owners Loan Corporation, left for Cincinnati to confer with regional loans and foreclosures. He will meet C Scott Noble, regional manager, and assistant Harry Peiker tomorrow.
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Home Owners Loan Corporation
Cincinnati
C. Scott Noble
Harry Peiker
Child from Fola Taken to Salvation Army Hospital
Virginia Gibson two year old daughter of Wintz Gibson of Clay county Fola is at Salvation Army Hospital with a serious undetermined brain ailment. Hospital attaches report the child is suffering a brain ailment of unclear nature.
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Virginia Gibson
Wintz Gibson
Fola
Clay County
Salvation Army Hospital
Mosquitoes Save Lily Pons at Newark Outdoor Concert
Five men near the stage were bitten by mosquitoes but Lily Pons and about 15,008 spectators were spared thanks to a new larvicide spray applied by Dr. J M Ginsburg at the Newark stadium. The scientist from the New Jersey agricultural experiment station used 66 gallons of spray at a cost near £20 to protect the audience and performers during the Emery County Symphony Society concert.
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N. J
Lily Pons
Ernc Expee
J. M. Ginsburg
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Emery County Symphony Society
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