Mayon Volcano Eruption Sparksmassive Evacuation Near Luzon
Officials report 16 000 villagers fled their homes near Mayon Volcano as a six day eruption intensified with periodic outbursts and lava. Doctors warn unsafe water and potential disease in Nayda refugee camp while aid funds are requested for rice and shelter. President Quezon expected to visit Legaspi as relief efforts mobilize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belching
Luzon Island
Nayda
Miguel Selga
Government Weather Bureau
Manila
Legaspi
Mayon
Philippine Army
United States
Manuel Quezon
Legaspiee
Permit Granted to Build Tabernacle on Sixth Avenue
The Rev. C. T. Patton secured a city building permit for a frame tabernacle in the 1600 block of Sixth Avenue South. The project costs $500 and should take about two weeks to finish, with a revival planned once the structure is complete.
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C. T. Patton
City
Sixth Avenue South
Markets Drift Lower Yet Quiet Trade Marks Session
A thin flow of buying orders kept the market in a creeping advance with selective support for aircraft and electrical equipment names. Trading remained very quiet as 60 000 shares changed hands in the first hour and mid session levels held with July at 809 and May near 6.22. investors awaited clearer midyear trends while Iowa primaries drew discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Fabank
New York
Douglas Aircraft
Westinghouse Electric
Allied Chemical
Bethlehem Steel
U. 8
Rubber
G. L. Martin
Gypsum
International Harvester
du Pont
Kennecott Copper
Owens Illinois Glass
Union Carbide
Oliver Farm
J. C. Penney
Iowa
Markets at a Glance New York June 8
Markets at a glance report steady stocks with industrials favored and mixed bonds. Curb yields lower as some industrials rise. Foreign exchange shows higher with sterling upturn. Cotton improves on trade and demand.
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New York
Cotton futures close steady with gains across markets
New Orleans reports cotton futures easing to small net advances of 5 to 8 points while July opens around 8.11 to 8.16. New York quotes futures higher by about 9 to 10 points with most near term contracts ending near 8.00 to 8.10 and spot middling at 7.08.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Cacassienianagg
New York
Cotton prices hold steady in New Orleans market
Cotton prices steadied in New Orleans as foreign markets improved and demand held. Active positions rose about 50 cents a bale at the peak with some profit taking later.
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New Orleans
Southern cotton prices at spot markets steady
In New Orleans on June eight, middling cotton across ten southern spot markets averaged 8.04 cents per pound for today with a thirty market day average of 841 cents per pound.
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New Orleans
Cottonseed meal futures close steady in Memphis trade
Prime cottonseed meal futures for 41 percent quality closed quiet in Memphis on June 8. June 20.10 July 20.60 August 20.75 September 20.90 October 21.25 November 21.50 December 21.66 January 21.65. Total sales 1,700.
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Memphis
Tenn
Cottonseed futures quotes steady in New Orleans
In New Orleans on June 8 the market shows closed steady cottonseed. Bleachable prime summer yellow 750 nominal. Prime crude 6.25 to 6.62 1-2 nominal. July 742b, September 7.16b, October 7.10b, December 7.096, January 7.11b. b bid.
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Orleans
Chicago Dairy Price Listings Show Steady Eggs and Butter
Chicago reports firm butter prices at 1 364 214 for creamery specials and various grade levels with small shifts in dates and products. Eggs remain steady at 20 606, with storage packed firsts at 20 and other prices unchanged across categories.
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Chicago
Poultry Prices Steady With Plymouth Rock Rise Reported
Poultry markets in Chicago on June 8 show live poultry steady across the board with 42 trucks. Plymouth Rock prices advance by 22 cents while other varieties remain unchanged.
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Chicago
Plymouth Rock Springs
Nashville Livestock Market Report Dated June Eight
Cattle 150 calves 150 active and firm plain and medium heifers and steers 6.50-8.00 good fat yearlings and fed steers 9.00 and up beef cows bulls 6.50 down cutter grades 3.75-4.50 top vealers 8.50 hogs steady most 140-300 lb 7.75-8.60 sows 6.90 sheep 1,500 talking lower on spring lambs Tuesday sales mostly 10.00 and down.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
U. S. Dept. Agr
Fine meeting of Morgan County Baptist Association
The Morgan County Baptist Association met at Southside Baptist Church with 15 churches represented. Rev J Luther Gaines of Tuscumbia gave the closing message, accompanied by a carload of Tuscumbia Baptists, and women hosted a lunch. No more meetings until September.
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Morgan County, Baptist Association
Southside Baptist Church
J. Luther Gaines
Tuscumbia
Largest morning crowd at Central Methodist revival
The largest morning crowd yet gathered at the Central Methodist revival as Dr. J. D. Hunter preached on conditions in the modern world. He urged all stewards and church workers to attend Thursday morning for his message on individual soul winning. Crowds and interest in the revival are growing. He preaches daily at 10 o clock and 7 30 in the evening.
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Central Methodist
J. D. Hunter
Hunter
Dr. Hunter
Thomas Gets Cheers Today in Newark Rally
Socialist leader Norman Thomas, egged four days earlier, drew a pro Thomas crowd of over a thousand to Newark city hall to air complaints to the city commission. Veterans spokesman Breitkopf denied rioting ties, but said opposition was to using Military Park. Mayor Ellenstein pledged to defend free speech, and Thomas left praising Newark’s spirit of liberty.
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Newark
N. J
Norman Thomas
International Ladies’ Garment Workers Union
Michael Breitkopf
Thomas
Breitkopf
Military Park
Meyer C. Ellenstein
Japanese air raids devastate Canton area and Foochow
Canton and Foochow endured mass raids by 431 Japanese planes. Bombs hit government halls, a university housing exchange students, cement works, and water works. Dozens killed or wounded. Americans, Britons and Germans among faculty. Civilians flee as alarms warn of extended war zone. anti-aircraft fire limited.
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Sun Yat-Send
China’s Republic
Lingham University
United States
Honam Island
Bear River
South China
Swatow
Canton
South
China
Foochow
Chiang Kai-Shek
Chesley Turner Saves Drowning Tragedy at Boat Slip
Chesley Turner of the 600 block Commercial Avenue recovered from exhaustion after heroically diving into the eastern city boat slip to save Miss Mildred Travis. After multiple dives failed to find her body, Turner and James Nance used a rope rigged between a boat and water. Turner located the body and brought it to the surface but she had been in the water too long for artificial respiration.
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Chesley Turner
Commercial Avenue
Mildred Travis
Turner
James Nance
Wadsworth
Miss Travis
Diamond's Fails, Goes Out of Business on Second Avenue
Diamond's ready to wear shop announces closure after selling its property on Second Avenue. The store, established here months ago on Upper Avenue, will vacate shortly as the premises change hands.
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Diamond's
Second Avenue
Upper Avenue
Fever Surges In Alabama Typhoid Cases Rise in 23 Weeks
Montgomery reports 83 typhoid cases from January 1 to last Saturday with 587 white and 26 Negro victims. Health officials cite "greater the summer" and urge immunization before vacations. May saw 23 new cases, up from 14 in May 1937.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Health Department
Senate Conferees Seek 40 Cent Wage Step Plan
Senate work on a wage bill contemplates a 30 cent minimum rising to 40 cents via industry boards after initial 30 cent implementation. Borah criticizes the plan as unlikely to reach 40 cents. Thomas notes full committee approval could finish the bill in one day. Agriculture appropriation talks stall over a $1 billion package as the Senate adds over $45 million to the House measure.
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Senate
Borah
Thomas
Agriculture Department
Forest Service
House
Controlling Disease Carriers and Flies Warns Families
County health officer Dr. L. R. Murphree urges disinfection of waste from disease cases and safe handling of food milk and water. He warns flies spread germs and can endanger babies, urging prompt doctor consultation for intestinal upset.
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Fiies
L. R. Murphree
M. D
Church Tonight Holds Southside Baptist Meeting
A business meeting of the South side Baptist church is set for 7 30 this evening. All members are urged to attend to discuss several important matters and a possible date for the summer revival.
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Southside Baptist Church
Southside
Decatur Community Notes and Local Fellowship Lunch
Decatur reports visits from Mrs. D C Almon and relatives including LeRoy McEntire Jr and Nancy Ann Stewart. Ex servicemen urged to attend American Legion meeting to plan armory dedication. various residents visit, church services announced, and local civic groups meet.
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D. C. Almon
LeRoy McEntire
LeRoy McEntire, Jr
Nashville
Post of American Legion
Martin Arena
Decatur
Stephen Decatur
Nazis Expand Whaling Fleet Amid Fat Shortage
Elevated fat shortages drive Germany to broaden its whaling operations. Officials report increased vessel deployment and catch activity as the regime seeks substitute sources of animal fats for industry and military needs.
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Loyd
North Alabama
Hatfield
Hatfield Lake
Wall Street
Russell
Naturals
Essman
Campbell
Rayon
Raiders
Diamond
Alabama
Decatur’s
J. T. Stewart
Nancy Ann
Hopkinsville Ky
Mrs
Edwin Wyle
The
Christian Church
Falkville
Happy Band Sewing Circle
Mrs. Powers
Seventh Avenue South
L. A. Saylor
Ruth
Lawrence Saylor
J. E. West
Fifth Avenue
Ben Rowe
J. N. Simpson
M. E. Lazenby
Decatur District
Cullman
Ww. A
Bill’ Green
Tennessee
Mr. Green
H. G. Hill
Elks Club
Bud Davis
Morgan County
Ww. W. Davidson
Birmingham
Elizabeth Fisher
Mrs. Davis Rox
Helen and
Jimmie
Lou Giles
Lucille Giles
James D. Key
Guntersville
Key
Viola Bynum
C. J. Walker
Hartselle
Roy Sloan
Ninth Street Methodist Church
James Draper
Talucah
Elbert Chooders
Eva
First Methodist Church
Lutheran Auxiliary
E. T. Town
P. H. Clark
Indiana
Illinois
Clark
Dora Lucille
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
E. T
Richard
Hugh Oliver
Gadsden
Central Methodist Church
Duncan Hunter
Vanderbilt University
J. H. Chitwood
Earl Lee
Jeff Minor
Paul Hampton
Robert Fer
Guson
John Clark
Madison County
Arlena Roden
Cullman County
WPA Financial Division
Henry McBride
Wheeler Dam
R. I. Ingalls
Ingalls Iron Works
Jimmy Young
Allen Boyce
Thomas Glynn Counts
Marion Lee Counts
J. A. Counts
Mt. Hope
Thomas Dean Royer, Jr
Dolse Legg
Baugh’s Infirmary
R. Z. Roberts
Route 3
Gilbert Edwards
Evan McKay
Austin Gillespie
Rt. 4
T. A. Patterson
Seventh Avenue
Sheen
Charles Lawrence
Fortune’s
Caddell Drug CO
2Nd Ave
Cretonnes
Warren & Ratliff
Foxcroft
Sherrow’s the Friendly Store
Second Avenue and
Moulton Street
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