Sale of 7.4 acres near Highway 311 to George Robb
A 7.4 acre tract north of the city was sold to George Robb for nearly $10,000. Robb plans a large building for his plumbing and heating business designed by Voorhees & Everhart. The deed shows Pereate Stamps as the sale record. The transaction was handled by Men eae Realtors.
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Highway 311
George Robb
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Demand Grows Sugar Prices Rise Despite Controls
Washington reports sugar prices edged up about five percent amid strong government controls. Domestic beet processors hoarded supply, pushing distributors to seek cane sugar from the East, while Cuba’s sugar deliveries helped cap any runaway price rise. An official noted uncertainty about when prices may stabilize.
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Wheat Forecast Awaited by Grain Brokers in Chicago
Grain brokers in Chicago await the July 1 government forecast on winter wheat and other crops. The report, due Wednesday, will cover total spring wheat, corn, oats, barley, rye and soybean acreage. Weather improved, aiding harvests, as wheat slumped on the Board of Trade while corn oats and soybeans held slightly ahead of last week.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Livestock Prices Show Strong Advance in Chicago
Hog prices surged with light receipts supporting wholesale pork cuts. Bing Butchers reached $21.50 top, average $20.50 the highest since June 22, 1955. Week's gains totaled $1.25 to $1.50 for hogs and about 75 cents for sows. Some pork items jumped up to $6 per hundred pounds.
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New
Oldest Baptist Church Founded by Roger Williams
The First Baptist Church in Providence Rhode Island traces its founding to 1638 by Roger Williams, marking it as the oldest Baptist congregation in America.
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Roger Williams
First Baptist Church
Providence, R. 1
Wall Street Fireworks Highlight Mixed Business Week
U S economic scene featured a noted stock surge on Wall Street amid steel price boosts and wage-driven costs. June records showed high spending in construction while private factory and power plant projects stayed strong. railroads reported May income at 65 million dollars, and Tidewater Oil hired Maj. Gen. Rae as an executive. Otis Elevator secured a record order for Chase Manhattan Bank’s 60 story building.
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Association For
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John Rae
U. S. Air Force
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Otis Elevator Co
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New York
Stock market hits new highs during holiday week
The Associated Press average rose to 186.40, tying the 1957 high as industrial shares surged to a record. The Dow Jones industrial average reached 516.89 and the Standard & Poor’s 500 hit 48.69, with a strong late rally despite the July Fourth holiday.
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Richmond Fight Between Indians and Early Settlers
Indians and early settlers clash in Richmond Virginia as one battle erupts with ongoing tensions. No further specifics available in readable text.
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Richmond
Bond market stays firm during week
In New York on July 6 the bond market firmed for a shortened week marking the first advance in nearly four months. Corporates continued a downward slide with only a spotty rally as utilities, railroads, and foreign dollar liens showed gains.
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Retirement for FAO veterinary chief Sir Thomas Dilling
Sir Thomas Dilling a Scottish senior veterinarian with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has retired at age 65. He served in international relief and animal health programs across multiple regions.
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Sir Thomas Dilling
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Heat Wave Brings Thefts Hit Calvert City Offices
Mayor H. V. Duckett reports two air conditioners stolen from city offices during the heat spell. Real estate man Robert Arnold also finds his air conditioner missing upon returning to work, prompting sympathy visits from colleagues.
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Calvert City
H. V. Duckett
Robert Arnold
Arnold
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