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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1939

Page

9

Market summary of cotton futures and spot auctions

New Orleans markets show certificated stocks sharply reduced triggering shorts to cover in the October option. Cotton futures closed mixed with gains and declines across months and regions. spot cotton in New Orleans rose slightly while the average middling price across 16 southern markets edged up five points to 35.0 cents. The New York session saw purchases for the March and October deliveries amid large lot buying and cover, with prices recovering from early lows. Londres and Liverpool reports noted American price ranges and quotes across the mid to high middling grades on the auction.

New Orleans Shorts Fuures Peinte

Market Notes on Cotton Futures and Prices

The report lists cotton futures quotes with September at 5.278, October 4.48, and December 468. Jerfery SH and Marek 5.555 appear in the muddled text. The article provides price figures and dates for the New Orleans market.

New Orleans Jerfery SH Marek

Chicago market cattle and sheep report with varied prices

Cattle trading weak to three cents under Monday with tight supply. Calves, feeders, and yearlings mostly steady. best heavies hold above 10 cents. Cows and bulls easy to steady. Salable sheep about 6,000 to 6,500. spring lambs and natives mixed. butter and eggs steady with minor price shifts.

Chicago Salahie

Poultry Prices Steady Across Chicago Markets

Poultry in Chicago today shows live poultry at 46 trucks with hens firm and chickens steady as prices remain unchanged in the market report.

Chicago

River Flood Stages Rise in 24 Hour Update

River gauges show elevated flood stages over a 24 hour period with steady stage changes across multiple stations. Officials warn residents along the river to prepare for possible further rises as spring melt continues.

Market Roundup Shows Mixed Movements Across Commodities

New York stocks steady with gains in select issues and higher bonds as utilities and industrials lead buying. Curb market improves with chemicals and utilities. Foreign exchange steady as guilder rallies. Cotton mixed amid professional selling and Cuban liquidation. Coffee steady with Brazilian support. Chicago markets ease on spring belt rains with corn and wheat down. cattle steady to lower and hogs mixed.

New York Chicago

New York Stocks Show Modest Recoveries After Early Decline

The New York market staged selective rallies after an early Friday decline. Fractions turned to small advances for favorites though many issues lagged, with transfers near 600,000 shares over five hours. Earnings for the first half were up about 69 percent versus a year ago, while July construction awards fell 14 percent from June and 19 percent from July last year.

New York Buuy Commission House Spirits V. Steel Bethlehem U S. Gypsum Johna- Manville Loft Lockheed American Gas

Chicago grain market slips as wheat falters and corn holds

Wheat extended its decline on the Chicago Board of Trade with losses up to 3-4 cent per bushel. Liverpool quotes firm, with September and December futures mixed after initial dips, while corn moves between 1-8 and 1-4 up and down. Oats finish 3-4 to 1-2 lower amid broader price pressures.

Chicago Board of Trade Liverpool

World sugar futures drift amid quiet trading and London ease

Declines of 1 to 2 points in world sugar futures followed ease abroad and little local buying. September eased to 1.17 1/2 from 1.19 by midafternoon while domestic futures held steady to 1 point higher. March at 1.96, 1 higher. duty free offerings around 2.92 cents and refiner interest at 2.90. Cubas offered 20.2 to 20.5 cents, refined at 43.0 to 44 cents. Sales total 1,100 tons.

New York London Cubas

Prices and shipments for U S potatoes across states

Chicago reports U S Department of Agriculture data on potatoes with 57 on track and 207 total shipments. Nebraska cobblers steady. western stock dull with slow demand. Prices listed for Bliss Triumphs and russet Burbanks under refrigeration or on ice by quality and origin.

Chicago Aug U. S Nebraska Bliss U.S Idaho Oregon Long Russet Burbanks Bliss Triumphs

Guild Ousts Sophie Tucker In Hollywood Trade Row

Sophie Tucker, vaudeville singer and president of the American Federation of Actors, was suspended by the Screen Actors Guild after the I A T S E granted a charter to the rival A A A A. Guild leaders argued the move harms actors and preserves union jurisdiction amid a looming closed shop dispute with the I A T S E and U S T G factions.

Hollywood Sophie Tucker American Federation of Actors Screen Actors’ Guild A. F. L. International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Ralph Morgan Guild Associated Actors and Artists of America William Green Screen Actors’ Guild Board Joseph M. Schenck Association of Motion Picture Producers E. J. Mannix Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Y. Frank Freeman Paramount Walter Wanger Mendel B. Silberberg John F. Gatelee United Studio Techniciane Guild Harry Bridges Jeff Kibre Bridges Gatelee St William R Wayvinet National Labor Sii Ar -tTul Gatelee Auili Adiniite Bridrese C. O TS. E Toeay Centrol U. S T G

Star of Films Turns He Man Grabs Intruder

Jameson Gable wrestled with an intruder at his Van Nuys home after Broski, an unemployed cook's helper, entered seeking money. The assailant demanded $15 or $20 as Carole, in a studio, missed the incident. Officers arrived to end the scuffle.

Broski Gable van Nuys Carole

Sheriff Sale Notices From Ouachita Parish 1939 Auctions

Monroe Louisiana July 25 August 12 1939 Sheriff Milton Coverdale issues multiple seizure notices for Home Owners' Loan Corporation foreclosures in Ouachita Parish Fourth District Court. Properties include Lot 4 5 acres in Sections 6 7 Two 17 N R 4 East and Lot 3 Drews subdivision. Auctions at Monroe court house August 19 26 1939 with cash terms and no appraisals. Also requests bids for city equipment and vehicles with a deadline August 3 1939.

Sheriff's Sale Home Owners’ Loan Corporation Burt Thurmond Sarah Thurmond State of Louisiana Parish of Ouachita Fourth District Court Fourth Judicial District Court Ourchita Monroe Louisiana Parish Ouachita State of Lousiana Neel, Burroughs and McGee Quachita Parish R. C. Brown M. R East Frank Anzalone State of Fourth Judies District Court Quachita D. A. Brearder's Jin St Arkansas Avenue Louis Wolfe Parish of Pourth Judicia District Court Ouachta Drews J. D McGee

Lost near Calhoun mare and boat trailer theft notice

Lost near Calhoun a light brown mare of about 850 pounds and 10 years old with a knot under the stomach. Reward offered by Albert Britton for information leading to recovery. Also a boat trailer was taken from a residence on July 28. M Arnette at 611 Alexander Avenue offers $10 reward for information.

Calhoun Albert Britton M. Arnette Alexander Avenue

Free Rooming Rental Service Note Cited

A News-Star-World notice details a ROOMING IN FORMATION BUREAU free service for readers unfamiliar with streets and locations. The item positions the bureau as a convenience offering to assist people in finding lodging arrangements.

News- Star—World

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