Parole Hearing Set For Robert Jones In June
Robert Jones, convicted of Crime Against Nature in Douglas County, seeks parole at the Board of Administration meeting in Lansing Kansas on June 4 1940. Petitioner is listed as Robert Jones.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1940
Page
11
Robert Jones, convicted of Crime Against Nature in Douglas County, seeks parole at the Board of Administration meeting in Lansing Kansas on June 4 1940. Petitioner is listed as Robert Jones.
Prices in Chicago trading eased briefly as wheat slipped to the lowest since the war spread into Scandinavia before closing near flat. Milling demand and short-covering steadied grains while reports of Allied moves in the Mediterranean influenced sentiment. Kansas City hogs and cattle markets showed slow activity with varied prices and bids across weight classes.
Closing government bonds show Treasury 3 3 25 43 41 March at 103.12 with 45 54 44 at 114.24 and Treasury 3s at 55 51 17, reflecting market activity for investors.
New York stock trading today showed selective gains in steels and motors with only small fractions for most names. Lacking trade volume, the wowed advance left many top quotes trimmed by close while hopes rose on mixed earnings and freight data from last week.
Market shows slow packer activity with cattle and hogs steady to lower. Native lambs and springers rise modestly with good to choice weights trading around 11.75 for light lambs and 10 to 15 higher for native spring lambs. steer prices vary 8.50 to 10.35 with some loads around 10.60 for short goods. Grain futures and hay values noted across corn wheat oats and alfalfa bids in Kansas City and Chicago listings.
Potatoes at 76 on track 192 with total US shipments 683 sacks. Idaho Russet Bur banks US No 1 2.15. Minnesota and North Dakota Red River Cobblers 70 percent US No 1 1.40. Early Ohio 70 to 85 percent US No 1 with few sales 1.32/2.49.
AP brief from Kansas City notes early May market figures for butter creamery butterfat poultry hogs and grain. Entries include butterfat prices hens under and over four pounds roosters and springs broilers hog prices and assorted grain quotes across yellow corn mixed and white corn and cats and kaffir reads.
Stocks edged upward with Taxes Corporation and General Electric Bonds showing small gains as traders reported minor price moves. One issue slipped 15 to 70 cents, reflecting uneven demand across the market.
In Pleasant Grove the area received about 1% inches of rain on Tuesday. Residents report it was badly needed. Local families including Mia Hey Fool and family visited by Mia’s brother. Various residents assisted with home repairs and painting tasks this week. Several social visits occurred, with dinners hosted and neighborhood errands noted.
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