Cotton futures slip amid profit taking in New Orleans market
Markets in New Orleans eased with July at 9, October 13, December 4.14, January 8.16, March 8.25 and May 8.24 with 12 to 15 point daily declines. Spot cotton closed 15 points lower with low middling 6.82 and middling 8.07. Overnight U.S. market notes show firmer stocks, steady bonds and mixed commodities with wheat down and hogs rising.
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Locals split twin bill at Hot Springs
Monroe behind early scoring falls 10 to 6 in Hot Springs while Hot Springs halts Monroe 6 to 3 in the nightcap. Medak, Harper, Brannan and Conway lead Monroe offense. Holmes and Hunter work on mound. In the league notes Greenville Buckshots pace Cotton States standings as Bathers stumble.
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Prothro seeks help as Little Rock suffers double loss
Little Rock Travelers manager Doc Prothro announced a plan to fix weak spots including seeking a third baseman after a double header loss to Birmingham. He also disclosed the sale of Gerard Lipscomb to the Atlanta Crackers amid standings shifts as Nashville and others won games. Strong hits by Heinie Majeski fueled the Barons wins while Chattanooga faltered and Nashville edged Atlanta in a late rally.
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Officers Installed at Tallulah Book Club Meeting
Tallulah Louisiana officers installed at the June meeting include Mrs. R. S. Gayle as president, Mrs. Lamar T. Lee as vice president, Mrs. Douglas Fortner, Jr. as secretary, Mrs. R. T Sterrett as treasurer, and Mrs. D. H. Allen as parliamentarian. Mrs. ce % Hester reported on the recent triennial of the General Federation of Women's Clubs in Denver, with remarks by Mrs. W. J. Ward and Mrs. Horace Maxwell.
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Lamar T. Lee
Douglas Fortner, Jr
R. T Sterrett
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General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Denver
W. J. Ward
Horace Maxwell
Rebels Resent Attitude of Italian Allies
Rebels resist what they call a poor attitude from Italian allies amid continued fighting in the Mora de Rubielos area on the Teruel front. Reports say insurgent attacks near Mora have been halted, with forces blocked ten miles from Mora from the north and eight days from Valbona to the west. Daladier probes border crossing as Spain-air incursions continue. Premier travels to Ax-Les-Thermes to review defense plans and consult with border units on preventing further bombardments. Foreign ministers coordinate amid Franco-Italian talks collapse and Italian press criticism of France.
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Ax-Les-Thermes
George Bonnet
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London
Berlin
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France
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Britain
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Italy
Chinese forces hold retreat as Japanese push toward Chengchow
Chinese troops retreat east as Japanese advance to Chungmow and Lincheng while defense lines form near Lincheng and near the Peiping-Hankow railway. Observers say Chengchow could be captured. Kaifeng evacuations and rear guard actions delay the Japanese push into Shensi and the main rail corridor.
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Farm Machine Control Report Highlights Major Players
The report cites International Harvester as the leading manufacturer with Deere and Company as second. It notes high voting concentration among eight large firms for harvesting and tractor equipment, while horse-drawn implements show less control. Nine shareholders held 37.9 percent of International Harvester and 14 shareholders controlled 49.1 percent of Deere and Company voting stock.
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Freddie Halts Beavers For Ninth PCL win
6,000 fans watched Freddie call time out and take a long drink before returning to the mound. He shut down the Beavers to secure his ninth Pacific Coast League victory this season, his first as a professional.
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Predatory Birds Feed Amid Mormon Cricket Invasion
Pasco Washington reports a bird population shift as Mormon crickets invade. Kenneth Linchell, cricket control supervisor, says crews observe giant hawks and other predators feeding alongside bluebirds quail and finches on crickets, signaling a social upheaval in birdland.
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Chicago girl wins five Catholic high school scholarships
Patricia Curran a 13 year old grammar school pupil with top grades for three years entered five scholarship exams from Catholic high schools and won all of them demonstrating exceptional academic promise and drive.
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Reverend Brown promotes soul saving traffic message
Rev Eldon A Brown of Calvary Presbyterian Church adapts his save a soul creed to road safety posting on the church bulletin board urging drivers to observe a twenty five miles per hour speed limit on this boulevard.
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Reynolds Wins Clear Lead in Primary Fields
Reynolds holds a comfortable majority over two challengers Lewis E. Teague of High Point and Oscar G. Barker of Durham in the sixth district. In the eighth district C. B Deane of Rockingham and William QO Burgin of Lexington lead three others. Run-off primaries set for July 2 in both districts.
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Lexington
Dems split on Roosevelt policy in Iowa primary race
In Iowa the Democratic senatorial contest pitted Guy Gillette against Otha Wearin over support for Roosevelt measures and the court bill. Labor divisions and AFL backing for Gillette contrasted with WPA ally James Roosevelt ties to Wearin as polls closed. Republican Thurston faced L. J. Dickinson in a tight battle.
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Davies Meets Stalin in Moscow Talks Cite Capitalist Stance
Ambassador Davies met Molotoff and Stalin at Molotoff’s desk in Moscow. They spoke briefly about capitalism. Davies stated he is a confirmed capitalist, provoking a chuckle from Stalin. The scene occurred during Davies year and a half in Moscow, with Kalin and Molotoff present. Steel usage in England for bridge work dated to 1877.
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Congress Sees Narrow Path to Adjournment on Wage Bill
Congressional leaders edged toward delaying adjournment as wage hour talks stall over a federally fixed standard. Conferees debate a national minimum wage, a five year ramp to 40 cents, and exemptions with southern resistance. AFL's Green argues for universal floor and hour limits while opposing the Senate plan.
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Varied Reactions in Newark to Egging of Thomas
Newark's city commissioners split over the assault on Socialist candidate Norman Thomas during a Military Park meeting disturbance. Thomas claimed Jersey City influence on Newark police and demanded an apology, while Commissioner Byrne opposed future outdoor rallies for him and the safety chief ordered a full police laxity probe. One man was hospitalized, four arrested for disorderly conduct.
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Carbon Black Production Up 24 Percent in 1937
U S production of carbon black reached 510,606,000 pounds in 1937, up 24 percent from 411,345,000 in 1936. Texas Panhandle produced about 405,247,000 pounds, Texas other 15,821,000, Louisiana 66,381,000, and remaining states 23,157,000. exports rose to 184,030,009 pounds while domestic sales fell to 305,585,000.
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Hunt for body of James Cash almost ended
Federal kidnapping case advances as a boat loaded with supplies left the area without the woman. Betty Howard, Miami bar waitress, questioned with two agents at the FBI office and then left alone after half an hour. Skeegie, the missing child, abducted nine nights ago from his bedroom, triggers cross state line presumption after seven days.
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Legislators Face Tax Bill and Huey P Long House Sale
Legislators tonight confront the tick eradication tax on meat and dairy products and an appropriation of $75 000 to buy Huey P Longs New Orleans home as a museum. The $110 million general appropriations bill tops Tuesday’s agenda while the sales tax awaits governor action and revenue rules.
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Quick Start on PWA Jobs and Relief Funding Debate
The proposal envisions a peak WPA enrollment of 3,000,000 or more with 50 million dollars allocated for direct relief to unemployables in industrial centers. Food and clothing would be provided via the Surplus Commodities Corp. House opposition opposed a senate amendment allowing flexible relief spending, conflicting with the rule to spread funds evenly across the relief period.
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Czech Premier Hints Autonomy Amid Independence Strain
Czech premier faces pro autonomy questions with supporters shouting we are. He asserts readiness to defend independence and calm order, praising Britain France and the United States for recognizing his peoples’ heroism and determination. Hodza interrupts talks with minorities to focus on Czech Slovak relations as new government spokesmen address broader demands.
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Average cotton price in New Orleans markets
The average price of middling cotton at 10 southern spot markets today was 7.6 cents a pound. For the past 30 market days prices averaged 846 cents per pound.
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Cotton futures slip on foreign pressure and local losses
New York trading sees cotton under pressure from foreign sources led by Bombay. Prices fall 15 to 18 points by mid afternoon with near months flat to down and October futures slipping from 8.95 to 7. Futures close 15 to 17 points lower amid renewed liquidation and limited price fixing.
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Cottonseed Oil Prices Steady in New Orleans Trade
New Orleans on June 6 reports cottonseed oil closing steady with bleachable prime summer yellow at 7.50, prime crude unchanged. Futures in New York also eased 3-5 points with July round numbers and September at 7.64, October 7.55, December 7.53.
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Livestock Market Report Chicago June Prices
Chicago livestock prices show active demand with 15,000 hogs including 6,000 direct. Hogs top at 8.9 with good to choice 160-240 lb. cattle and calves 15,000/2,500, steers scarce, best early 1965, cattle averages around 1.381, yearlings 9.75-10, vealers weak. Sheep 5,000 with fat lambs active, native lambs 6.85-10.50, shorn ewes 3.00-0.25.
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Sugar futures slip amid liquidation and hedging
Sugar futures opened firm in New York on June 6, then fell as producers hedged and liquidated positions. July No 3 dropped from 1.87 to 1.83 and March from 1.96 to 1.92, with slight recoveries late. No 4 July and March eased to about 0.95 1-2, and overall No 3 closed down 1 to up 1. Sales reached 38,050 tons.
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Poultry prices and odd note on Moscow dog in paper
Chicago reports poultry live market with varied prices for hens broilers fryers and roosters by weight and breed. An odd insertion notes a Moscow cage for a dog that drifted with Soviet explorers from the North Pole to the Greenland Sea.
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Minorities and Slovak Discontent Mentioned in Czech Relations
Officials say national minorities issue has no bearing on Czech Slovak ties. The Hlinka movement is described as a small, discontented Slovak faction, not a broad nationalist force harming harmony.
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New York Stocks Edge Higher Amid Mixed Market Sentiment
Stocks rose on a rallying trail but faced profit selling and light late-session offerings. Washington and trade developments provided little buying impetus with Congress adjournment outlook uncertain. Hexas showed strongest activity in the forenoon before tapering as lighter offerings appeared. about 50,100 shares were traded.
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Market gains mix as investors weigh profits and political cues
New York stocks edged higher as a mid day rally paused with selective profit taking. Volume rose versus the prior week while bonds advanced mildly and commodities were mixed. Investors eyed congressional adjournment and pump priming hopes amid Whitsuntide holidays overseas.
Chicago Grain Prices Rise on Heat Black Rust Outlook
Wheat futures opened higher on June 6 as heat in the Southwest neared 90 degrees and above. Traders expect heat to boost black rust damage risk, with July at 12 3 4, September at 13 1 4 to 14 1 4. Corn opened down 1 4 to 3 8, July at 57 3 4, September 57 3 4 to 7 3, while oats fell 3 8 1 2. Close showed wheat near 31 1 8 down 1 4, July 31 1 8 1 4, Sept 72 3 8 1 2, corn down 3 8 5 8, and oats off 3 8 1 2.
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Butter And Eggs Market Summary Chicago June 6
Butter and eggs pricing and grade notes from Chicago report show butter quotes for several quality levels with totals and changes for creamery specials extras and firsts. Eggs steady with fresh graded extra firsts local and cars prices, receipts and storage details included.
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