Wall Street Opens After Christmas Slump
Wall Street resumed trading after the Christmas holiday in fair spirit but with little bullish momentum. Utilities slipped, consolidations and individual stocks fell, while some industrials rose. Bonds stayed firm as corn and hogs advanced irregularly and cotton stayed barely steady.
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Santa Claus
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Consolidated Gas
American Telephone
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American Water Works
North American
Western Union
American Can
Chinese minister denies devaluation rumors as baseless
Shanghai Dec 26 AP H H Kung finance minister rejected rumors that China will nationalize silver issue paper money or devalue the dollar. He said any government measures will serve the welfare of state and people. Also noted the death of Clarence Darden grandson of Mrs S A Watford in West Palm Beach Florida.
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H. H. Kung
S. A. Watford
Clarence Darden
West Palm Beach
Fia
Market currents hint at new Congress prep
Hons anticipated to prepare for the new Congress as stock movements show gains. U S Smelting rises nearly two points while Cerro de Pasco and American Smelting edge up fractionally. Farm implements firm with Deere up one point. Major names such as General Motors, American Rolling Mill, Bethlehem, Penney, and Montgomery Ward post small gains. U S Steel remains nearly unchanged and rails trading quiet.
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U. S
Cerro de Pasco
American
Deere
General Motors
American Rolling Mill
Bethlehem, Penney and
Montgomery Ward
U.S. Steel
Proportional Electors Proposal Cited by Lea Plan
The proposal would allocate electoral votes to reflect each candidate’s share of the statewide vote. Under the plan a candidate with 40 percent would win four electoral votes in a state, while Lea would retain the existing total per state based on Senators and Representatives. Each voter’s Presidential vote would be credited with a proportionate share of that state’s electoral votes.
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Lea
Congress
Beauty Dolores Casey Wins Hollywood Break
A fmt Dolores Casey was photographed by a New York commercial photographer when a sharp film talent scout spotted her. Impressed by the image, the scout quickly signed her, sending her to Hollywood to begin her film career.
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Dolores Casey
New York
Hollywood
Farguson extremes sea level and butterfly reach
William This Curious World notes the Dead Sea lies about 1202 feet below sea level and discusses sea level extremes. It explains the painted lady butterfly distributes worldwide because its host plant, the thistle, colonizes globally, aiding seed dispersal.
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Dead Sea
Explode If You Like Says Medico Explains Long Life
Dr Douglas L Cannon outlines 12 life rules at a Birmingham Rotary event to promote healthful living. He urges avoiding illness, annual examinations, regular meals, fresh air, and mental relaxation while noting Alabama’s death rate decline from 1919 to 1933 and heart disease rising as a leading death cause.
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Birmingham
Douglas L. Cannon
Birmingham Rotary Club
Cannon
Roosevelt Works Push for Full Veteran Payment
In Congress supporters press for full immediate payment to veterans amid talk of a compromise limiting payouts to needy veterans. National commander James F. E. Van Zandt backed by recent tour said President Roosevelt would approve if possible, else Congress could override a veto with a two thirds majority. Talks include unemployment insurance and social security plans, with debate on old age pensions and health insurance. Senator Robinson in Little Rock urged swift action on pensions and health coverage.
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Little Rock
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Christmas Night Torch Murder Near Fairview Park
In Clinton Indiana on December 26 AP reports Maury Trupy aged 79 died from burns in a Christmas night torch incident at Fairview Park. Her son John Trupy 40 is held for questioning. A local undertaker alerted sheriff after a midnight call from Rudolph. Deputy Pesavento said there was no sign of accident. J L Thames from Macon Georgia visits en route to Miami Florida for an indefinite stay.
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Chris Pesavento
Mrs M F Mann Dies After Long Illness at Daughter’s Home
Mrs. M. B. Mann died Monday at the home of her daughter Mrs. W. Martin at 108 Pettus Street after a long illness. A Dothan resident 37 years, she belonged to Lafayette Street Methodist Church. Survived by son Joseph Mann of Macon, Ga. Funeral at 10 a.m. yesterday at the home with Rev. C. S. Talley presiding. Interment in the city cemetery, Dowling-Griffin Funeral Home in charge.
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Pettus Street
Dothan
Lafayette Street
C. S. Talley
Dowling-Griffin
Mrs. Mary Ella Vann Dies of Pneumonia at 62
Mrs. Mary Ella Vann 62 died at her home at 4 p m Tuesday after a week long pneumonia illness. Survived by husband four sons Elton Ashford route one Marvin Ivey Emmette Dothan two daughters Willie Mae Johnson Ouida Vann Crestview relatives include brother Jim Keel Crestview Fla four sisters Sarah Keel Donie Keel Cottonwood Mrs John Enfinger Dothan route six and Mrs George Matthews Cottonwood. Funeral 2:30 p m today at Howard's Grove church with Rev George Nobles officiating burial in the church cemetery Fellows and Forrester in charge.
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Tuesaday
Elton
Ashford
Marvin, Ivey
Emmette
Dothan
Willie Mae Johnson
Ouida Vann
Jim Keel
Crestview
Fla
Sarah Keel
Donie Keel
Cottonwood
John Enfinger
George Matthews
Howard's Grove Church
George Nobles
Fellows
Forrester
Hart Posey Succumbs in Dothan Hospital
Hart Posey 78 of Round Lake Florida died in a local hospital at 2 a m today from infirmities of old age. He is survived by four daughters Mrs Nettle Jenkins Montgomery Mrs Arthur Dowling Newton Mrs George Reynolds Newton and Mrs Gene Sith Ozark one brother Grover Posey Lakeland Florida one sister Miss Sid Posey Simmsboro Louisiana. Funeral arrangements by Houston Funeral Home have not been completed.
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Round Lake
Fla
Nettle Jenkins
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Gene Sith
Ozark
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Lakeland
Sid Posey
Simmsboro
Houston
Daily Market Report and ON Stock Listing Details
New York and New Orleans market figures show Mech and May prices across months with index-like figures. NYSE listings include ALC L Rwy, Anaconda Copper, Bethlehem Steel, General Motors, General Electric, U S Steel, Packard, Radio Corp, Sears Roebuck, Westinghouse and others with share prices and changes.
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Kennecott Corp
Lorillard
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U. S. Steel
Ceeeee Ess
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Cottonweed market prices for cottonseed and peanuts
Prices listed for Dothan peanut market No 1 runners at 55 to 60 cents per unit and No 1 Spanish at 60 cents, with a cottonseed rate of 45 dollars per ton. The OCR text shows fragmented pricing and item names.
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Dothan Peanut Market
Butter and eggs markets report steady creamery prices
Chicago AP reports butter at 10,930 pounds steady with creamery specials and various grade ranges. Eggs rise modestly with firm extra firsts and fresh graded firsts, current receipts and refrigerator firsts showing gains amid steady standards and extras.
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Chicago Hogs Rise as Prices Jump Across Weight Classes
Chicago hog market reports 16,000 head traded with active demand. Prices rose 50 to 75 cents from Monday across weight groups, led by animals over 220 pounds at 7.00 to 7.10 and highs the past three months. Medium and heavy weights showed strength, while lighter pigs and packing sows declined slightly.
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U. S
Hollywood Girl Plans Hollywood Departure After Prison Ordeal
A Hollywood girl, held overseas, expressed relief at being safe and able to speak with Mike without fear of jail. She praised American consular cooperation, declined to discuss possible suicide attempts or Nazi imprisonment motives, and said she would write about her experiences after reaching quarantine and arranging travel to Hollywood. Her mother sent a letter that she did not reveal.
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Ner
Hollywood
Turpentine and Rosin Market Figures and Quotes
Savannah reports steady turpentine with sales of 100, receipts 683, shipments 110, stock 20 173 while rosin shows sales 574, receipts 3 986, shipments 935, stock 127 687. Price quotes list B and D 4.00, E 4.05, F 4.15, G 4.25, H and I 4.40, K and M 4.45, N 4.55, WG 4.85, WW and X 5.25.
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Savannah
Funeral Conducted for P B Hayes 27 in Jakin
P B Hayes 27 of Jakin died Monday in a local hospital from a ruptured appendix. He was survived by his parents Mr and Mrs A M Hayes two brothers Alexander Boyd Hayes Blakely and Hayes Jakin five sisters Mrs J H Thompson Mrs L O Reynolds Mrs W M Reeves Mrs Wiley Ford and Mrs Clarence Hil all of Jakin. Funeral services were held at Jakin Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery Fellows and Forrester in charge.
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J. H. Thompson
L. O. Reynolds
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Wiley Ford
Clarence Hil
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Doomed Lawyer Loses Plea For Death Stay
Little Rock Ark December 26 Two Supreme Court justices denied the petition of Mark H Shank Akron Obie attorney for a stay of execution next Friday pending appeal. He sought to require Prison Superintendent Todhunter to impanel a jury to try his sanity.
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Inventor Thomas Midgley Dies in Florida
Word reached Springfield today of the death in Spradenton Florida of Thomas Midgley longtime head of the development department at the Fiske Rubber Company. The obituary notes his long career as an inventor and his contributions to rubber technology.
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Haass
Spradenton
Fla
Thomas Midgley
Fiske Rubbw# Company
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