Cotton Market News From New Orleans Dec Market Close
In New Orleans the cotton market showed moderate activity with early gains of 2 to 4 points and firmer stock prices. May and other front months moved to gains before slipping late, with March down from morning highs and overall daily exports at 38,607 bales. The session ended near firm with small declines from peak levels as hedge selling and year end activity influenced trading.
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Market News: Wall Street Dips Amid Mixed Trading
In early trading on Wall Street, mild selling pressure appeared as traders covered positions. March contracts traded around 4 points lower while overall indices hovered near session lows with activity subdued and uncertainties lingering.
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New York December 30 After trading steadied around one point today the market opened firmer then ended four to eight points higher from last night. House buying with Far Eastern ties continued, domestic mills price fixed, Wall Street and locals bought, while Southern and spot houses sold and recent buyers liquidated under pressure from Liverton and the Continent. Hedge selling rose, seen as a sign of larger spot gains and a softer basis, but advices did not confirm a weaker basis. They suggested basis may hold if Far East demand and merchant cover to spinners persist. Short merchant interest was large enough to absorb potential offers. The map showed limited rainfall. Expect a narrow market ahead with buys on weakness or sells on strength advised.
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Liverpool Cotton Prices Slip Amid Demand Shift
Liverpool reports firmer demand and higher bids with American cotton prices advancing. Quotations show good and middling grades near 5.39 to 5.34 and lower grades around 4.99 to 5.12, receipts totaling 12,000 bales, with futures closed quiet and several contract points listed for Dec through Dec. 190.
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Chicago dairy market notes and price ranges
The listing shows butter prices with various quality grades from extra to firsts and corresponding scores and percentages. Eggs are priced per dozen with categories such as extra firsts and fresh graded, alongside current receipts and reprocessed items.
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Poultry market report with varied prices noted
In Chicago on December 0 poultry prices showed weak turkeys while others held steady. Young hens sold around 22, fowls 13 to 16, springs toms 17, old toms 15, heavy ducks 19, small 17, colored 18, geese 16. Wire bids listed at 48 trucks.
Markets At A Glance In New York And Chicago
Markets show mixed tone with firmness in stocks and utilities, and steadiness in commodities. French franc and Brazilian markets hold. cotton and coffee steady. wheat and corn barely steady in Chicago with snow in Kansas and Oklahoma. Cattle steady. hogs news falls.
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Chicago Grain Sees Upward Opening Amid Market Support
Chicago grain prices rose early on firmer securities in New York and strong Liverpool wheat quotes. Wheat futures opened 1 8 to 3 8 higher, corn up then down, wheat closed 1 8 to 1 2 lower than yesterday, oats down slightly, provisions up to 15 cents higher aided by commission house lard purchases.
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Louisiana fruit and vegetable prices and car load totals
New Orleans citrus and produce market reports show Louisiana sweet potatoes weaker with Porto Rican grades at 85c to $1 per 190 lb, Maine Green Mountains cobbler tomatoes steady, onions, cabbage, beets, carrots and greens priced in small lots. Shipments include 16 cars of sweet potatoes, 4 cars mixed vegetables and 1 car of mixed citrus.
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Foreign Exchange Rates Reported in New York
Foreign exchanges show irregular readings in New York as of December 0 14. Great Britain quoted in dollars and cents with demand 3.39s and cables 3.39 ¼. Other nations listed with demand and cable rates, including France Germany Belgium and Argentina, with note that demand rates are nominal.
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Chicago Livestock Prices Mixed as Hogs and Cattle Move
In Chicago trading, hogs total 35 000 with 12 000 direct sales. hogs 170 210 lb mostly 435 445 with tops to 450, 200 250 lb sows 420 450, 100 130 lb pigs 3 15 4 35. Cattle 9 000, calves 2 000. slaughter steers 600 900 lb 7 11, 900 1100 lb 7 11 25, 1100 1300 lb 7 11 25, 1300 1500 lb 7 11 2. vealers 6 50 8 00. Sheep 20 000 with best lambs steady above 6 25. lambs 9 lb 5 25 6 35. medium to choice 90 150 lb 1 50 2 75.
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Sugar futures rise then steady on New York market
Sugar futures in New York end the day higher by 2 to 3 points before easing to 1 point higher to 1 lower at the close. Approximate total sales reach 14,200 tons with front month contracts Jan 108-09, Mar 1.13-14, May 118-19, Jul 1-23-24, Sep 1.29-3, Oct 132, Dec 136-37.
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New York Stocks Endure Mixed Trading After Gains Fade
Wall Street swung through a volatile day led by United States Steel with railroad and industrial stocks gaining briefly before selling returned. The market saw light turnover about 12 million shares as tax considerations and holiday factors weighed. Some Southern Pacific wage reductions were viewed as potential signals for broader labor actions while Christmas retail activity showed lower dollar volume but solid unit sales.
New Hampshire Seen as Test Ground for 1932 Delegates
New Hampshire, first to vote on delegates for the 1932 national conventions, faces a March presidential primary and town meeting day. Oklahoma Governor W H Alfalfa Bill Murray may enter on the Democratic side if a pledged delegate slate supports him. Democratic leaders, including state chairman Robert E Gould, favor Roosevelt with some backers for Smith, while the primary shows only delegate pledges, not direct presidential preference.
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Fight Over Baxter Bride Sparks Jail Scene
John Baxter and Charlie Jackson, both described as negro, remain in Ouachita Parish jail after a fracas over Baxter's intended marriage. Baxter bears a razor wound and Jackson has multiple stick blows.
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Cottonseed Oil Prices Steady Across Markets
Cottonseed oil closed steady in New Orleans and New York with varied futures. Prices ranged from prime summer yellow around 3.75 to 4.18 for July in New Orleans and futures in New York showed similar stability with prices near 4.25 to 4.26 and 4.53 in mixed listings.
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Call Money Rates and Money Market Notes
Call money in New York steady with a high of 3 1 2 and a close at 3 1 2 percent. Time loans show 60 days at 3 1 2 and 3 to 6 months at 3 1 2 percent. Prime commercial paper ranges from 3 3 4 to 4 percent. Bankers acceptances unchanged.
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New Recording Method Used For Gershwin Rhapsody at Paramount
Technicolor cinema notes describe a multi mic setup over an 80 piece orchestra to record George Gershwin's New York Rhapsody for the film Delicious starring Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell at the Paramount. The article notes the system’s need for multiple mics to capture the work's complex melodies. It also previews cast and plot details for Capitol Theater showings featuring Leslie Fenton in The Guilty Generation with Leo Carrillo Constance Cummings Robert Young and Boris Karloff.
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Trade Prospects for 1932 Bright Swope Declares
Gerard Swope president of General Electric expressed confidence in 1932 with at least as good conditions as 1931 and a gradual rise in electrical manufacturing. He cited increased home electricity use and appliance variety and noted Pennsylvania Railroad electrification as a testament to industry modernization.
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Murray May Enter Presidential Ring With Oklahoma Support
Oklahoma City dispatch notes Gov. William H. Murray may seek the presidency, prompting a Feb 20 state convention to back an early New Hampshire primary. Murray avoids announcing his candidacy, citing strategic timing and opposition to the vice presidency. Concord leaders favor Franklin D. Roosevelt for national delegation.
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Poll tax payments near 7,241 by noon at sheriff office
A noon tally shows 7,241 people paid poll taxes at Sheriff Milton Coverdale's office with 44 paid earlier. Morning totals were 6,857, up from 6,363 last year, while last year’s total exceeded 10,000. About 4,000 still unpaid. registrar Miss Lillian Collins lists 11,234 registered, with some exemptions for age.
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Christian Church Boy Scout Troop Reorganized
Papers re registering members of Boy Scout Troop No. 64 were placed with J Noble White by E R Dawson. The First Christian Church sponsored troop was re registered with 16 members. It meets Fridays at 7 30 PM at the church. Re registered members include Earl Heckler Philip Kulacke Clyde Culver Thadeus Scharfe Billy McCleary Jack Warren Morris Peters Francis Peters new members John Brown Austin LeBlanc Billy Orchard Stewart McEachen James Mullens Karl Smith John Alvin LeBlanc Joe Haynes.
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Austin LeBlanc
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Stewart McEachen
James Mullens
Karl Smith
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Man Shoots Self in Head in Desperate Action
In Opelousas Louisiana Dwight Thistlethwaite about 35 attempted suicide by shooting himself above the right temple with a .32 caliber pistol at his mother's home near Washington. He bid her good night then fired. He was taken to St Landry Sanitarium where little hope was held for his recovery.
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Potatoes Prices Steady Across Regions
Illinois market notes show mixed activity in potato trades. Wisconsin round whites No 1 sell between 80 and 99 per sack per quart, Idaho russets No 1 around 1.45 to 1.55, with some bids up to 1.60. Colorado McClures fetch 1.40 to 1.50 as shipments total 490 with firm on good stock and slower trading overall.
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Sheriff Sales of Monroe Property in Ouachita Parish
Multiple 1931 1932 sheriff sale notices list Monroe Louisiana properties seized under writs of fi fa. Parcels include additions to Monroe West Ouachita and Crick’s, Stephens Springers, and Layton Avenue areas. Sales occur at the western front door of the Monroe Court House with cash terms.
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