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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1936
Page
7
In New Orleans on June 22 the cotton market erased early weakness as liquidation faded and commissions bought on the dip. July rose to 12.32, October to 11.60, and May to 11.57, with spot cotton closing steady up 10 points at 11.32 at the close. Exports reached 2,415 bales as weather forecasts favored fair to scattered showers in regions.
New York cotton markets opened lower by 9 to 15 points but recovered to trade at new highs for the movement. October futures rose from 11.46 to 11.65, with midafternoon activity steady as futures closed 5 to 9 points higher and spot middling at 12.41.
Liverpool notes cotton without receipts, moderate spot business, prices five points lower. Quotas show American strict good middling 7.74, good middling 7.44, strict middling 7.24, middling 7.04, strict low middling 6.74, low middling 6.44, strict good ordinary 6.24, good ordinary 5.94. Futures closed steady with July 6.57, Oct 6.20, Dec 6.10, Jan 6.10, Mar 6.09, May 6.08.
In New Orleans and New York on June 22, bleachable and prime cottonseed oil futures closed steady. Prices ranged from 8.55B to 9.25B with several contracts traded and 124 contracts including 2 switches.
Call money in New York on June 22 remained steady with 1 percent for the day. Prime commercial paper quoted 3 to 4 percent and time loans at 60 days 1 1/4 percent, 6 months 1 1/4 percent. Bankers acceptances were unchanged with varied terms, and the rediscount rate at the New York Reserve Bank stood at 11.2 percent.
River stage readings across Mississippi Arkansas Louisiana and Tennessee show fall trends with cities including Memphis Vicksburg Baton Rouge Shreveport and Little Rock reporting declines. Ohio Pittsburgh and Cumberland Nashville also log stage shifts as flood conditions ease in the 24 hour window.
New York reports steady bonds and gains in utilities while cotton, coffee, and sugar move with mixed signals. Wheat rises amid unimproved crops in Chicago, corn falls on rains. cattle ease, hogs climb to 10.50 with strong trade buying in futures.
Liver pool quotations fell sharply at open with wheat down 7 to 8 1/2 cents, futures recovered slightly but unsettled. Corn opened 11 8 to 2 7/8 lower and held steady with minor changes while oats slipped 1 4 to 3 4 and provisions were unchanged to 10 cents down.
Traders pushed industrials higher with Chrysler near a fresh yearly peak as General Motors, Douglas Aircraft, J I Case and others advanced one to four points. Broad gains across steel, chemicals and aviation followed, while bonds firmed and commodities lagged on profit taking and a calmer gold currency outlook.
Notice in the U S District Court Western District of Louisiana announces the adjudication of William Paul Buchanan of West Monroe La as bankrupt on May 15 1936. The first meeting of creditors before referee J M Grimmett Monroe La is set for June 29 1936 at 10:00 am to elect a trustee examine the bankrupt prove claims and transact business. Also multiple sheriff and marshal sales scheduled July 1 and July 11 1936 in Ouachita Parish including a 1936 Chevrolet sedan and various parcels of land and plots in Monroe.
Chicago June 22 Livestock reports show hogs at 16 000 head with direct hogs up to 10 50 and top 10 50. Cattle and calves numbering about 20 000 head mix steady to 25 lower with western stockers and dressable cows showing declines. Sheep at 7 000 head run fairly active with spring lambs pushing around 11 75 and 11 50 for bulk lots.
Chicago market data from June 22 lists live poultry with 1 car and 21 trucks moving steadily. Hens under 5 lbs sell around 20, over 5 lbs about 181 to 182, Leghorn hens 16, Plymouth Rock springs 26, White Rocks 28, colored 25, fryers 241 to 242, broilers 22, roosters 14, hens 16, turkeys No 2 at 13, ducks 11 to 16, geese 15, with various weights across categories.
Potatoes move higher as U S shipments for the weekend total 729 with demand described as good and supplies light. Various varieties such as Bliss Triumphs and California White Rose show mixed grades and prices from 2.50 to 4.00 per cwt, with regional notes on decay and stock quality.
Market report shows irregular exchange with Britain at 5.01 and 5-1/4 in dollars and 60 day bills at 5.00-4. Other currencies list French 6.60-8, Italy 7.87, Belgium 16.93, Germany 40.33 free, 21.50 reg, 24.50 travel, plus Holland 67.85, Norway 25.19, Sweden 25.85, Denmark 22.38, Spain 13.68, Japan 29.40 and Mexico City 27.85 among many rates for spot and cables.
In New York on June 22 the sugar market fell early as liquidations and selling by commission houses followed a quotas increase. July rose to 2.81 and September to 2.81 before pulling back, with late losses due to further liquidation. No. 3 futures closed easy with 6 to 10 points declines and 14 500 tons traded. Prices listed: July 2.77B, Sept 2.76B, Nov 2.72B, Jan 2.49B, Mar 2.48B, May 2.48B. Finland rejected a proposal to require alcohol gasoline blended motor fuel.
Public notices detail a seizure and sale in Monroe Louisiana by the Fourth Judicial District Court and a bankruptcy trustee sale in the Western District of Louisiana. Described properties include Block B Jackson Avenue addition and parcels in G B Haynes subdivision and Trenton West Monroe. Terms require cash bids with court approval.
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