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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1944

Page

10

Yankee Maid Wins In Trot At Hambletonian

Yankee Maid, Kansas owned and Kentucky bred, wins the 19th Hambletonian at Goshen over 15,000 fans. Henry Thomas drives the bay filly owned by A J Derby Wichita Kansas. first heat 2 05, second heat 2 04. Purse totals reach 34427 dollars with Maid earning 18467 42.

Goshen N. Y Henry Thomas A. J. Derby Wichita Kaz Oilman C. W. Phellis Emily Sen Greenwich Conn Volemite Thomas Kansas Henry Knight Almehurst Kentucky Jamas Emily Yankee Maid

Markets at a Glance Across New York and Chicago

Markets at a glance show higher utilities recovery in New York while bonds hold steady. Cotton is mixed with mill buying and liquidation. In Chicago wheat moves 1-8 lower and 3-8 higher amid drought in parts of the corn belt. Rye declines 1-8 to 7-8 with early selling. Hogs stay active with small supply at ceiling prices up to 11.75. Cattle show weak demand with top steer bids at 17.50.

New York Chicago

New York Stocks Edge Higher Amid Utilities Led Trade

Wall Street extended gains with utilities driving modest advances and railroad and steel shares climbing late. Trading touched about 1,000,000 shares with bonds steady as investors priced reconversion fears and peace prospects, while mixed results left many issues in the red.

New York Speecers Chicago

Cotton futures rise on trade and cover gains in New Orleans

In New Orleans on August 10, cotton futures advanced with trade buying and short covering. The market closed steady with gains from 10 to 35 cents per bale. nearby contracts showed modest increases while spot cotton remained steady with sales of 889 and middling around 21.05 to 21.45.

New Orleans

YESTERDAY'S STARS: BASEBALL PLAYERS HONORED IN WASHOUT VICTORIES

AP report highlights Tex Hughson of the Red Sox winning his 18th in a Navy farewell with two hits in a 9-1 win over Chicago. Hal Newhouser of the Tigers adds three hits and a steal in a 4-2 win over Washington. Al Zarilla hits a ninth inning homer to lift the Browns 3-2 past the Yankees. Frank Colman drives in two with two singles to spark the Pirates 4-3 over the Giants. Max Lanier earns win as Cards beat Phils 4-2. Luis Olmo contributes a two run homer for the Dodgers in a 5-2 win over Chicago. Tommy Holmes fuels the Braves 9-6 win vs Reds with a double and a single.

Associated Press Tex Hughson Red Sox Navy Chicago Hal Newhouser Tigers Detroit Washington Senators al Zarilia Browns St. Louis New York Yankees Frank Colman Pirates New York Max Lanier Cards Barry Brecheen Phils Luis Olmo Dodgers Brooklyn Tommy Holmes Braves Boston Cincinnati al Smith Indians Cleveland Philadelphia

Moon Mullins Lieut Wm Joachim Wounded in Action

The War Department released names of Louisiana and Mississippi officers and enlisted men among 1,258 U S soldiers wounded in action. First Lt. William R B Joachim Jr is listed, wife Mayvene Joachim of Start Louisiana. Central Pacific area.

Washington War Department Louisiana and Mississippi United States William RB. Joachim Jr Mayvene Joachim Start W. H. Hardwick Central Pacific Area

Monroe City adopts budget for General Fund expenditures

Ordinance 2818 adopts the annual budget for the General Fund of Monroe Louisiana for the year ending April 27 1945. The detailed estimates cover salaries, departments, utilities, repairs, supplies and improvements. The measure authorizes use of funds from multiple revenue sources and requires vouchers signed by two commissioners before payroll withdrawals. The ordinance will be published in the official journal and takes effect as prescribed by law.

Monroe Louisiana Finance A& Utilities Streets and Parks Clare Ose Caee Elec Zamries Matera Sves i Sieteyy Ligur Ing SVS Ash Wyans OTP Mont Louisiana Commission Council A. D H. H Beno

Textile futures rise on war fears and mill buying

New York traders report modest gains as mill buying improves prices amid war uncertainties. Spot markets hold, while futures end higher across the board with October at 21.18 and December at 20.98, amid ongoing ceilin g confusion and delayed announcements.

New York

Chicago Grain Markets Slide and Rise Amid Heat and Supply News

Wheat showed independent strength with prices down 1 8 to 5 8, corn, oats, and rye tumbled later as commission houses sold. Potatoes remained firm with U S No 1 goods at 3 70 to 4 11, supplies moderate and demand very good amid ceiling changes and central market confusion.

Chicago Mississippi Commission House U.s U. S Nebraska Texas Cobblers

Boxing card results from Wilmington Erie and Rochester shows

In Wilmington Tommy Moss outpoints Buck Streator at 143 pounds while Jimmy Willis stops Henry McNeal at 440. Jimmy Spence over Jimmy Allen at 123. In Erie Bobby Giles defeats Tony Gillo at 161 and Johnny Virgo beats Johnny Chetman at 135. Fred Pattey KO Nelson Thrope at 145. Benny McCombs stops Jackie Carpenter at 161.

Aptociated Press Wilmington Del Tommy Mollis Baltimore Buck Streator Collingswood N. J Jimmy Willis Henry McNeal Philadelphia Jimmy Spence Chester Jimmy Allen Erie Bobby Giles Buffalo Tony Gillo New Haven New Haven, Conn., (10); Johnny Virgo Rochester Johnny Chetman Fred Pattey Nelson Thrope Benny McCombs Detroit Jackie Carpenter Warren Ohio

Livestock Market Report Chicago August Hogs Prices

Livestock market data from Chicago shows salable hogs about 11 000 head total 15 000 with active demand and steady prices. Hogs 160 240 pounds at 14 75 with weights over 240 at 14 00. Cattle calves and vealers show mixed changes with steers and heifers mostly steady to slightly lower and cows bulls down.

Chicago wRra

Butter Unsettled and Eggs Unchanged in Chicago Trade

Sutter and eggs report from Chicago on August 10 show butter receipts at 246,514 unsettled and market unchanged. Egg receipts tally 10,876 unsettled with current receipts around 32 1/2 to 33 cents, market unchanged.

Chicago

Wheaties BreakfastCafe Ad Promotes Tastiness

A vintage Wheaties advertisement touts whole wheat flakes with a toasted malt flavor. It invites readers to enjoy the cereal with milk and fruit as a tasty morning option.

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