Stocks Rally After Early Weakness On Holiday Volume
The stock market recovered from an early irregular session with gains of 1 to 10 points on many issues as bear cover and floor buying boosted prices. Union Pacific led rail issues with a 5 point rise while Fox Film and International Celluloid showed notable short-cover strength. Total volume approached 1,750,001 shares on the abbreviated day.
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Stanley W. Prenosil
Associated Press
New York
Commerce Commission
Commission
Union Pacific
Fox Film
International Combustion
Combustion
Safeway
Simmons Co
U. S. Industrial Alcohol
General Electric
Union Carbide
U. S. Steel Common
Anaconda Copper
Dupont
Public Service of New Jersey
Gillette Safety Razor
Cotton futures slip and recover in New York and New Orleans
In New York on December 21 open prices held near unchanged before a dip of five points amid liquidation and Liverpool selling. By midmorning mild buying emerged as hedging absorbed and prices steadied near the open. New Orleans also opened steady with gains limited by weekend selling before a late rally lifted Jan to 16.75 and Mar to 17.04 amid firmer stock market sentiment.
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New York
Liverpool
Liverpool Cable
India
New Orleans
Science Detects Fake Jewels In Pawn Shops
London reports imitations flood pawn shops prompting science to distinguish real from fake gems. Bond Street jeweler notes real diamonds resist scratches, glass jewels scratch easily, fake pearls fail teeth rub test. Two instruments aid detection, an encodcope and a refractometer measure light behavior for authenticity and value.
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NEA
London
Bond Street
New York Stocks Close as Market Wide Gains Continue
Heavy trading lifts the list with Am Beet Sugar, Coca Cola, DuPont, and General Electric among notable movers. The session ends with a total sales figure of 1,729,000 shares and quotes spanning utilities, rail, and manufacturing names.
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Ass Wits Ac
Ess
Nees
SIS B&o Oeehide
Bss
Beth Steel Ans Cach
Davidson Chem
Etto
Gen Motors
Cadress
Gt West
Houston Oil
Hudson Motors
Hupp Motors
Vacs
Liggett & Mose
Liggett & M
L& N
Montg Ward Fo
Alain Oe
PERSE
Seay
N&w
Sissies
Pan Am Pet
Penn
War Rees
Phillip Morris
Phillips
Pullman New
Radio Ve
Reynolds
Schulte Ret
Seaboard
Sears Roebuck
Eve Ees
Studebaker
Tenn Cop
Chem Opin Ae
Ee Texas Corp
Esses
Feo
Ces Jose Wewest
BU & Ind Alch
U S
DS Sted Vc
Aes Ark GS Vick Chem
Tose
Va Car Chem Ee
Ward Baking
Aeade
UN Cys
Willys
Sesscsass
Woolworth
Finance Minister Hilferding Resigns From Berlin Post
Dec 21 report announces the resignation of Finance Minister Hilferding amid ongoing controversy over government financial policy. The article also mentions a new electric harpoon method for catching whales, where an electric wire delivers a shock to the whale.
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Berlin
Hilferding
Linen sheets and towels make an ideal Christmas gift
The pattern counter offers linens and towels in white and pastel shades with colored hems and printed motifs. Linen sheets are strong, hygienic, cool and affordable, while kitchen towels feature bold borders and varied weaves for stylish domestic use.
White House Silent as Senators Demand Report on Prohibition Commission
Opposition from several senate dry leaders to the secrecy policy of Hoover s law enforcement commission drew a quiet response from the White House and the commission. Senators Harris and Glass moved to withhold funds unless a report is produced, with Harris urging a congress review and Glass insisting on accountability before further funding.
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Washington
Senate
Hoover
Law Enforcement Commission
White House
Commission
George W. Wickersham
Congress
Harris
Georgia
Glass
Virginia
Wickersham
Capitol Hill
Fisher and Jackson Appointments Sent Up
President Hoover sent to the Senate the nomination of Walter Harrison Fisher for U S attorney in the eastern district of North Carolina and the reappointment of Brownlow Jackson as marshal for the western district of North Carolina.
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Washington
Walter Harrison Fisher
United States
North Carolina
Senate
Hoover
Brownlow Jackson
Hit and Run Strikes Man on Main and Commerce
H. E. Young of West Bay street was injured this afternoon at 1 15 when struck at Main and Commerce by a hit and run driver. He fainted in Economy Drug store and was treated at Dr I T Mann’s office in the Commercial Bank building. A deep cut in his right hand and a badly bruised leg were reported. The driver was said to be in an Essex roadster.
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H. E. Young
West Bay Street
Main and Commerce
I. T. Mann
Commercial Bank
Economy Drug
Essex
Boy clings to airplane tail for ten miles
William Coombe, 17, survived an involuntary ride after clinging to a plane’s tail during engine warm up. He held on until five feet from the ground, rolled, and was hospitalized for bruises. In naval news, Japan completes a vast drydock at Kure capable of housing four 10,000 ton cruisers. Also, a large sunspot visible from Hamburg with a diameter about twice Earth's.
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Camden
N. J
William Coombe
Kure
Japan
Naval Base
Cotton market reports quiet in Liverpool despite sales
Liverpool cotton prices ease with American grades leading declines. Prices listed include American strict good middling 10.19 and strict low middling 9.09. Total sales reach 3,000 bales with 1,600 American. futures close quiet with December to October quotes ranging from 8.99 to 9.29.
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Liverpool
Echoes of Spanish California in a Classic Brick House
The article notes Spanish architecture dominates California homes for centuries, praised for cool, sturdy mission walls and enduring comfort. It mentions a white washed common brick house example with a meticulously designed interior, highlighting lasting influence and aesthetic appeal across eras.
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California
Southern California Sand Storm Claims Life In Dig Out
In Pomona California a sand storm battered the region killing Clarence Dasley 65 as he climbed a barn roof torn off by the gale. The storm caused extensive damage and left many residents digging out after the unusual weather event.
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Pomona
Cal
California
Clarence Dasley
Dasley
Price of Newsprint To Run Six Months
The International Paper Sales company informed the American newspaper publishers association that current newsprint prices will continue for the first half of 1930. No price increase is planned after June 30, 1930 unless publishers are notified.
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New York
International Paper Sales Company Today
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Dry Atmosphere Boosts Western N C Popularity
Asheville and surrounding plateau enjoy a dewless frostless climate due to the thermal belt in the Great Smoky Blue Ridge area. The belt shields fields from frost, aiding crops inside while frost destroys outside. It attracts year round tourism to Chimney Rock Tryon and nearby resort areas, possibly extending to Rutherfordton.
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Asheville
Great Smoky Mountains
Blue Ridge
America
Chimney Rock
Tryon
N. C
Rutherfordton
Piedmont
North Carolina
Roberdel Considers Loss of Town Charter Over Wages Act
Raleigh decides whether Roberdel in Richmond County remains a municipality after town officials resign to avoid workers compensation requirements. Five retiring officials including Mayor EB Watts say there is no town left. Census 1920 lists Roberdel population at 476.
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Raleigh
Attoreney
Dennis G. Brummitt
Roberdel
Richmond County
State Industrial Commission
EB. M. Watts
Brummitt
Industrial Commission
Miss Haviland to Speak at Archdale
Miss Edna Haviland history professor at Guilford College will speak at Archdale Friends Church tomorrow on A Modern Christmas In Bethlehem. The talk follows a Christian Endeavor program with songs during the evening service involving the Endeavor group.
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Edna Haviland
Guilford College
Archdale Friends Church
Haviland
Palestine
Bethlehem
Bank Burglars Strike Battleboro Bank in Botched Heist
In Rocky Mount North Carolina two men attempted to blow the Planters Bank at Battleboro with an acetylene torch. They cut the outer door but could not access the inner safe. only a small amount of loose change was taken. Police seek leads from local residents.
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Rocky Mount
N. C
Dee
Planters Bank
Battleboro
Here
Japs Optimistic Over London Parley Outlook
Japanese delegation sails to London aboard the Olympic headed by Rei jiro Wakatsuki and Admiral Takeshi Takarabe after a day of sightseeing and official hospitality events in the city. The visit precedes the London naval conference with pledges of best efforts for its success.
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New York
England
Olympic
Reijiro Wakatsuki
Takeshi Takarabe
S. Sawada
Inland Fisheries Rules Revisions Set for North Carolina Board
Raleigh Dec 21 The Board of Conservation and Development will discuss inland fisheries regulations at its January 13 meeting called by Governor Gardner. Officials seek simplified rules plus pond and lake classifications to aid artificial ponds and sport facilities, and to promote oyster farming to bolster yields amid declines in natural bottoms.
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Raleigh
Board of Conservation and Development
Max Gardner
Hargett
Department
North Carolina
Lexington All Lit Up For Christmas
Lexington decorates for Christmas with about 550 lights on the square. A large electric display and a city Christmas tree brighten the area as groups sing carols and store windows feature holiday trees. The festive signage reads Merry Christmas above the monument, with white red and green lights coordinating the season. City recreation director M H Shore oversaw the decorations.
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Lexington
M. H. Shore
Farm Board Lends Bouyancy To Wheat
Chicago December 21 Farmers National Grain Corporation announced it would enter the market with a bid above current cash prices. Wheat opened at a maximum gain of four cents above yesterday's close, signaling restored confidence in the grain market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Farmers National Grain Corporation
Potatoes Market Reports Mixed in Chicago Trading
Potatoes receipts 45 cars, on track 247 cars, total U S shipments 537 cars. Market steady with weather conditions noted. Wisconsin sacked round whites quoted at 2.30 to 2.40 per hundredweight. one car at 2.45. No other sales reported.
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Chicago
UC. S. Dept of Agri
U. S
Wisconsin
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