Stocks Hit Lower Levels In Broad Market Decline
New York June 27 Speculative forces dominated commodity markets while stocks drifted lower. The Associated Press average fell to 42.7 from a point, with 408,640 shares traded and declines led by U S Steel Bethlehem American Telephone and others. A few oils and aviation stocks rose modestly.
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New York
Storks
Associated Press
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem
American Telephone
Santi Fe
American Smelting
General Motors
Chrysler
Montgomery Ward
Glenn Martin
American Can
Westinghouse
U. S. Gypsum
U. S. Rubber
International Harvester
Loft
American Cable
American Airlines
Consolidated Aircraft
Jones & Laughlin
J. J. Case
Woolworth
Oliver , Farm
Standard Oil
N. J
Texas Corp
Grain and Provisions Edge Higher on Market Strength
Grain and provisions rose with renewed buying pushing oats and wheat to near multiweek highs. Corn advanced to four year highs while cotton and cottonseed rallied, soybeans and lard gained, and prices across cereals showed gains amid broad market strength.
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Exicaco
Cora
Toledo
Grese
New York
Gboyveans
New York Poultry Market Report
New York June 27 Buller firm with dairy and creamery prices listed. Whites and premium waves show varied values with standards and specials noted. exchange effects mentioned. Terms include midwestern premium, heavier mediums, and ranges around 12 to 37 per unit.
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New York
Buller
Treasury Prices. Stock Ticker Notes From Washington and Chicago
Washington June 27 The treasury says receipts for June 23 811 249 699 215 expenditures 42 032 000 000 net balance 2 746 000 395 15 customs receipts for month 231 023 708 for fiscal year 7 548 438 48 expenditures 246 749 171 71 excess of expenditures 4 098 770 276 15 gross debt 48 829 332 357 49 base over proving Gay 3 265 218 50 Chicago June 27 Butter prices firm at 99 score 270 44 9 percent with market specifics and egg prices steady following central market reports.
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Treasury
Washington
The
Staple Prices Rise in New York Wholesale Price Index
The wholesale price index for 35 commodities increased to 8P.42 in New York, reported June 27. The index reflects price changes for staples across the market with a notable advance in today’s reading.
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New York
Prizes Offered for FFA Conservation Projects Statewide
The conservation commission sets up 260 in awards for Future Farmers of America chapters for top projects conserving game fish forests and soil. Winners announced in Morgantown in October 1942. The report also notes market updates in wool copper tin lead zinc sugar and a 214 pound St Bernard dog exhibit in England in 1686.
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Conservation Commission
England
Markets Glance New York Stocks Drift Lower on Quiet Session
New York stocks eased as leaders drifted lower while bonds held steady and secondary rails stayed in demand. Foreign exchange saw a narrow move with the Canadian dollar higher. cotton rose to near-11 year highs, sugar declined on profit taking, and metals remained quiet with slight tin movement downward.
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New York
Selected Railroads Rise Slightly in Bond Trading
In New York on June 27 a set of railroad bonds gained fractions to a point, while overall trends remained narrow and irregular. Midwest and Southwestern railroads with high freight volumes posted solid income gains, and government issues saw light activity but steady prices on exchanges and OTC. Final prices ranged from 3 32 to 28 22, with total transfers at 10,364,300 compared to 15,128,100 the prior Thursday.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Live Stock Prices Across Chicago and Other Markets
Chicago market reports show supply levels and price changes for hogs cattle calves and sheep with mixed movements. Pork cuts see heavies lower but salable hogs around 7 000 head in Chicago. cattle and calves vary by weight and grade across Pittsburgh Baltimore and regional listings.
Pittsburgh Produce Prices and Market Notes
June market report from Pittsburgh shows moderate demand for produce with apples at 9 cars and potatoes at 32 cars steady. Alabama Bliss Triumphs priced at 3.33-40 per unit, North Carolina Bills Telumphs at 2.00, cobblers 1.20-3.00, butter with firm levels and eggs firm with varied grades. Government graded remained unchanged.
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Pittsburgh
U. S and
Dent
Agr
Union Transparents
Alabama Bliss Triumphs
North Caroline
Jearby
Neely Heads to Governors Conference in Boston
Gov. Neely departed for Boston to attend the 32nd annual Governors' Conference running Sunday through Wednesday. The meeting will focus on national defense and state roles in mobilizing resources for emergencies. Secre tary of Navy Frank Knox will speak, with tours of the Boston navy yard and a destroyer trip to inspect harbor forts.
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Neely
Boston
Frank Knox
Boston Navy Yard
Lakin Superintendent Heads Medical Group
Dr. E. L. Young, superintendent of the Lakin State hospital, was elected president at the West Virginia Medical Society convention closing session at West Virginia State College. He succeeds Dr. W. B. Morris of Charleston who spoke on the Negro physician's role in American defense. Also elected were Dr. T. L. Mitchell of Charleston as vice president and Dr. A. D. Helton of Beckley as secretary-treasurer.
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E. L. Young
Lakin State Hospital
West Virginia
Medical Society
State College
W. DB. Morris
Charleston
T. L. Mitchell
A. D. Helton
Becksley
Colton
New York
Born in Kingston and Beckley Families Welcome New Babies
A daughter was born yesterday at Charleston General hospital to Mr and Mrs Elmer Dodson of Kingston. Mr and Mrs Lionel A Landers of Beckley announce the birth of a son Friday morning in Beckley.
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Charleston General Hospital
Elmer Dodson
Kingston
Lionel A. Landers
Beckley
Friday Merning
Miner Tells Life Story at Trial
Raymond Echard testified about his life from starting work in a coal mine at 14 to nine years of illicit relations with Hazel Johnson, wife of Clarence Johnson, and his alleged motive. He described wiring a dynamite charge to Johnson’s car after threats and denied denying responsibility for the March death.
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Clarksburg
Raymond Echard
Clarence Johnson
Shinnston
Echard
Johnson
Hamei
Eckard
Ss 8
Hazel Johnson
Boomer Youth Drowned In Kanawha River Near Home
Eavan Steed a 16 year old Boomer resident drowned while swimming with friends in the Kanawha river about 2:30 p m yesterday. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Sem Steed of Boomer with six brothers and several sisters listed as survivors. The body lay at Washington-Coleman mortuary as funeral arrangements were pending in Montgomery.
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Eavan Steed
Boomer
Kanawha River
Sem Steed
Terry
Lemuel
Henry
Cit
Jeremiah
Adiminan
Ers
Tulu Mae Jackson
Alice
Kathleen
Ethel Steed
Washington-Coletan Mortuary
Montgomery
Pencding
U S Sky Monster B 19 Bomber Trial and Design Details
The article describes the 1937 begun Eiant Douglas B-19 bomber development. It covers a double deck fuselage with top crew and below positions for bombardier and gunners. It notes two auxiliary engines, four main engines, power systems, extensive interior access, armament capacity, and planned tests to convert it into a flying research platform for future bombers and passenger planes.
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Willared Field
Santa Monica
Army
What Does Your Handwriting Reveal
A historical ad-style piece argues handwriting shows personality. It explains straight underscores signal a positive, firm character while curved upward ones suggest charm and magnetism. Readers are invited to mail samples with coins or stamps to Miss Stewart for analysis through The Gazette.
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Ervin
Cobb
Roosevelt
Walter S. Pitkin
H. L. Mencken
Kathleen Norris
Toscanini
Noel Cowra
Clanilette Colbert
Alexander Woolcott
Bob Taylor
Stewart
The
Gazette
Witnesses Testify to Motive in Adkins Case at Beckley Trial
In Beckley the state rested its case against Mrs. Gusta Adkins 40 with witnesses saying she urged the killing of her husband Willie Adkins 52 a Raleigh County farmer. Eunice Adkins sister of Cleopus Adkins testified of the remark I would give a man’s 25 to kill him Basil Richmond related she wished to see his throat cut Cleopus testified she asked him 15 or 20 times to commit the crime The state trooper testified Willie Adkins died from rifle shots three stab wounds and a crushed head with Mrs Adkins and another defense witness set to testify tomorrow before the jury deliberates.
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Hineson
Willie Adkins
Vacation Bible School and Revival Services Planned
The Lydia Robson Presbyterian Church will hold daily Vacation Bible School at 8:30 each morning with Miss Mildred Mallard of Bucpaw, N C in charge. Rev B R Reed of Gallipolis Ohio will preach at both services tomorrow. A two week Bible school opens Monday at the Baptist temple under Mrs W P Adams and Mrs Jerry Mitchell supervising the beginner and primary departments. The Advent Christian conference of West Virginia will sponsor an event.
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Lydia Robson Presbyterian Church
Mildred Mallard
Bucpaw, N.C
B. R. Reed
Gallipolis
First Baptist Church
Gatation Bible School
The
Baptist Temple
W. P. Adams
South Charlester
Jerry Mitchell Anll
Lula McGaughry
Virginia Conner
Church School
Magazine Grove
Curtis Cox
Enel G. Hissom
Melvinon Chapel
Baim
Mary Hover
Lusite Bullock
Advent Christian Conference of
West Virginia
New State Camp Ground
Thoroughfare Road
Osborne Mills
Homer D. Baxter
Charles~ Fon
Herbert Spencer
Spencer
Ladies Aid Society
First Church of God of Spring Hill
Hugh Browder
H. R. Tjinkerson
H.R. Jinkerson
G. A. Hartwell
Mesdames Cade McCallister
Riley Bays
Earl Dent
Handwriting Sample Request Notice from Miss Kay Stewart
A request from Miss Kay Stewart of The Charleston Gazette in Charleston West Virginia asks for confidential handwriting analysis. The notice invites senders to attach handwriting samples and enclosed postage including ten or fifteen cents plus a three cent stamped self addressed envelope.
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Stewart
G Men Arrest Socialist Leaders in Federal Case
Acting Attorney General Biddle announced charges of seditious conspiracy and advocating overthrow of the U S government against Socialist Workers party leaders. FBI agents seized records in Minneapolis and St Paul as part of an intensive yearlong probe. Official said evidence will go to a federal grand jury in St Paul Tuesday. The case targets leaders who allegedly used a labor union for illegitimate purposes.
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Washington
Biddle
St. Paul
Minn
Socialist Workers Party
U. S
Justice Department
Workers Union of
Minneapolis
FBI
Department of Justice
Greer Hoblitzell Named To Board Of Governors
West Virginia University named HE. OG. Greer Morgantown publisher and industrialist to the board to represent the second district. Joan B. Hoblitzell Jr. of Parkersburg was reap pointed to the board with term through 1945. Governor Neely also announced reappointments for President Arthur B. Koontz of Charleston and Fred J. McIntosh Jr. of Spencer.
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HE. OG. Greer
Morgantown
Gnvernors
West Virginia
Dominion News
J. R. Foland
Berkeley County
Grear
TM4
Hoblitzell
Billy Conn's Mother Dies in Pittsburgh
Mrs. Margaret McFarland Conn, mother of boxer Billy Conn, died after a long illness. Conn had rushed home from New York to be at her bedside as he trained for the heavyweight title fight with Joe Louis. He mourned the loss from Atlantic City and planned to return to Pittsburgh with his fiancée Mary Louise Smith.
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Pittsburgh
Margaret McFarland Conn
Billy Conn
Conn
Billy
Joe Louis
New York
Atlantic City
Mom
Ni J
Ue Conn
Mary Louise Smith
Tienda
Captain Ott's Suit Against Frank Delayed to Monday
Captain FON Ott U S Army Air Corps retired sues Mary E Frank George Watkins Jr P Hill and Mose Pushkin for 75000 in damages for injuries from a March 4 collision at Smith and Broad streets Ott lost sight in his right eye and several ribs were broken The continuance was granted at the defense request as Ott seeks to recover from alleged careless operation of the two cars and the car in which Ott rode was driven by Hill while the other car was driven by Watkins and registered to Pushkin in Frank's name The case was postponed by Judge Julian F Bouchele until Monday morning at the circuit court.
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Fon
Ott
U. S. Army Air Corps
Mary E. Frank
George Watkins Jr
Phill
Mose Pushkin
Julian F. Bouchele
Guy Stone
Edward M. Burdette
Charleston
West Virginia
Smith and
Broad Streets
Otis Bit
Hill
Watkins
Pushkin
Cards Regain in Rough Game Contested at Tadias
A muddled box score details a tight contest with injuries and errors as the Cardinals regain momentum. Key players like Rucker and Danning contribute, while pitching changes and walks shape the nine inning affair ending with New York 8 Philadelphia 6.
Streaks Continued baseball scores and line details
The report lists runs batted in by Callendine Berarding Quinn Perrell Helfner and others with multiple base hits and home runs by Bernardino Suse and Hoffner. Detroit beats an unnamed opponent 7 to 4 with Burris and Trout noted for walks and pitching changes and a 9 minute 12 second time. Attendance listed as 2,430 paid.
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Cult
Berarding
Perrell
Warvia
Berora
Tebbel
Callendine
Judith E Berarding
Quinn
Clitt
Helfner
Berardina
Ferrell
Berardino
Suse
Hoffner
Narrig
Louis
Detroit
Burris
Trout
Thomas
Gtrdek
Hurcia
Trout i
Pitehar
Aagl
Gelsel
Passarella
Vendance
Friday results and Saturday schedule for Middle Atlantic games
Charleston defeated Canton 11 to 6 while Alerin led 13 to 4 over Zanesville and Youngstown fell 3 to 4 against Dayton. Springfield beat Erie 5 to 2. Saturday matchups include Canton at Charleston Erie at Springfield Youngstown at Dayton and Akron at Zanesville.
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Charleston
Canton
Alerin
Zanesville
Youngstown
Dayton
Springfield
Erie
Akron
L. Fet
Erie Ay
Daytona
Zanasville
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Cyrus] Gadd
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Kay Stewart
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South Charleston Municipal Field House
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the Legion Auxiliary
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Bridge Club
Montrose Drive
Margaret Regan
Scranton
Harry L. McLean
Whitfield Frice
Henry Curtis
Cecil Walker
Henry Jones
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R. A Fuller
Flossie Williams
Montrose
L. GC. Sturgill
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Cleve Dent
J. F. Hartley
Corman
Russell Turner
Goldie Turner
Hugh Cox
Marlon Rumbaugh
S. D. McCloud
Hettie Parkins
Howard Thomas
C. Chittum
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G. H. Means
Frank Smith
Alice E. Fox
Vincent Barezzone
S. M. Lee
Ivan McCallister
Amationette Newcomer
Robert Reip
Addie Carpet
Nell Richardson
Miss Macel Lee
Mr. L. B. Rent
Boyd Otell
Susannah Wesley
First Methodist Church
Olin Avenue
Bertelle O'Dell
Basil O'Dell
A. W. Willman
Mesdames Stanley Cavendish
Albert Ferrall
Earl Latham
Roy Mann
James Edwards
Cebert Price
Thomas Jackson
Louis Cablish
Robert Callarg
H. Pi Nichola
Martha Faye Foglesong
John W. Ayers
Oakdale Avenue
Heler, Skagas
Gereldine Harrrison
Emilee Coleman
Arlene Cunningham
Madeline Harrison
Avere
Fern Cochran
Dorothy Coleman
Macy Bayickman
Hetty Parkinson
Betty Lou Meadors
Frank Bell
Giffe
Chatel Np
Charles Doonally
Daniels Avenue
Mesdames
J. M. Beckett
Davis Bolen
Iya Devel
R. F. Duncan
Carl Mandeville
Steven B. Mermead
R., B. Sawyer
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All Dev
J. B. Turley
George Ball
Earl Thomas
Lester Hanshaty
Ralph Blackwell
Earl Turley
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E. H. Baker
Virginia Turley
Ruth Turley
Shiltiten
Drama Grace Thomas
Doloris Turley
Jackie
Edward Blackwell
Maurice
Billy Turley
Patty Baker
Kit Rarer
Maude Barlow
Loren Barlow
Columbus
Awg. Barlow
Second Avenue
Superior Avenue
S. E. Dandols
New River
Mars
F. A. Dandols
Ninth Avenue
Leon Wejeune
Marietta
Oet
Paint & Glass Co
Hale At
Son
Philadelphia
Abeo Abeok
Sidartell
OlRucker Cf
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Ol Danning
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