Survey Shows Corporations Own Much Farm Land In West
Washington January 30 AP The Agriculture Department bulletin notes the West has the highest share of corporation owned farm land at 8.1 percent while public agencies hold 11.7 percent and Indians 9.9 percent Inman Fippin and Timmons report Nevada leads with 31 percent corporate ownership Wyoming 13.6 Arizona 13.2 California 5.6 Colorado 4.2 Idaho 1.0 Montana 6.9 New Mexico 7.7 Utah 8.3 Washington 3.8 Oregon 6.9 The study finds more owners than operators in the West with 525000 owners versus 494000 operators and suggests irrigation and arid land use drive the pattern. three ranches holding over 2500 acres control 44 percent of arid lands.
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Washington
West
United States
Nevada
Wyoming
Arizona
California
Colorado
Idaho
Montana
New Mexico
Utah
Oregon
Small Business Aid Proposals Buttoned Up in Senate
Washington January 30 AP Lawmakers unveiled two Truman era measures to aid small business. Senator Burnet Maybank proposed a small business coordinator under the President to align federal agency actions and settle interagency disputes. Senator Lucas backed a plan to expand RFC loan guarantees up to 90 percent and permit direct RFC lending only when private banks cannot provide funds, with looser repayment terms and long term finance for growing companies.
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Washington
Truman
Burnet R. Maybank
Democrat
South Carolina
Maybank
Senate Banking
Scott W. Lucas
Illinois
Senate
Lucas
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
RFC
State of the Union
Congress
Armed Services
Commerce Department
Federal Reserve System
Grains Slide on Wheat Corn and Soybeans to Session Lows
Grain prices fell late on the Board of Trade with wheat down to 2.16½ a bushel in March, corn near 1.28, soybeans around 2.32, and oats and rye also easing. Cash corn bookings topped 100 000 bushels while receipts for cash wheat rose at Southwestern terminals, signaling a wary market.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Commodity Credit Corporation
Grain and Provisions Exchange
Vas Vasuly
C. Vari
Quota Bill Delayed by Northern Democrats
Northern Democrats continued delaying tactics against a bill to revise 1950 cotton acreage quotas. It was expected they would drop tactics and bring the measure up for a final vote tomorrow as scheduled.
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Washington
Business activity confirms forecasts for 1950s start
Washington January 30. American business activity in early 1950 stayed firm as industrial production retail sales and financial developments held or recovered from 1949's mild recession. Federal Reserve says December production index rose to a high since April 1949 and money in circulation declined indicating reduced hoarding. Department store sales value remained steady week to week though prices fell little, aiding consumers.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Stock Averages Compiled by The Associated Press
Stock averages compiled by The Associated Press show variations across indices with notable highs and lows. Data reflects Monday values, weekly and monthly figures, and new highs in 1949-50 context.
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Associated Press
Indust. Rails Util
A. Jae
Trend Of Staples Prices In New York Spurs Market Talk
The Associated Press notes a weighted wholesale price index for commodities rose, with the 1949 to 1947 period showing a high of 177 and a low near 150. The daily reading around 60.09 and month figures index near 160.07, reflecting market movements and year-over-year comparisons.
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Staples
New York
Associ Press
Metals Prices and Delivery Rates From New York Market
New York price notices show delivered metal rates in cents per pound for copper and other metals. Figures include electrolytic copper delivered FAS New York around 18 percent, with various regional and foreign price references and several quoted cents per pound values.
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New York
Geo. Lea
Ouis
Dragnor
Prime Western
Turpentine Market Report From Savannah
Turpentine offerings in Savannah on January 30 show shipments totaling 118 and stocks listed at 10,852 units. Prices and buyers not disclosed in available text.
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Savannah
Television and Radio Shares Lead Broad Market Advance
In New York the stock market rose as radio and television issues strengthened. Daily volume reached about 1.6 million shares with dividends boosting morale. Standard Oil (NJ) declared a $1 dividend and will pay quarterly. CERTAIN-TEED retired preferred stock, leaving only common outstanding.
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New York
Standard Oil
Automobiles and Steel
Cotton futures steady after early slip in New York
Cotton futures opened with declines but soon steadied as buyers and commissions showed interest in new crop positions. Traders shifted from March to later months ahead of first notice day on February 23 for March contracts. Government policy on the 1948 cotton loan stocks awaited with parity to be announced after Tuesday’s close.
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New York
Livestock and market prices report from Los Angeles
Los Angeles market update lists prices for various poultry and egg categories including large, extra large, and medium grades, with notes on butter prices, receipts and wholesale market stability. Several lines show grade revisions, carton packaging terms, and weight ranges for broilers hens and chicks.
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Oduce Ngeles
Wool Market Briefing on New York Futures
Wool futures in New York edged and steadied with mixed activity on Jan 30. Estimated wool tops sales and spot values showed small shifts with March and July contracts quoted around 136 to 141 dollars, reflecting irregular demand and dealer activity.
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Wool Market
New York
N Y Stock Exchange Prices Voyage Through A Year
An obscure stock market note discusses price movements on the New York Stock Exchange and references fluctuating values, timing, and a declaration date for an expected action. The fragment hints at year progress and market activity without specific entities or figures.
Foreign Exchange Rates In New York Jan 30 1945
Foreign exchange figures from New York show the pound at 52.80 leaving the dollar off a fraction of a cent. British 30 day futures at 2.79 percent, 60 day futures at 2.79 percent, with the franc near 0.284 percent of a cent. The franc and other rates remain largely unchanged amid a general flat tone in early trading.
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Foreign Exchange
New York
Great Britain
Britain
Italy
Dividends Protect Company Share Stockholders Notice
Dividends of 35 cents per share declared by the company for stockholders of record February and March 13 with eligibility on March 10 and March 13 according to standard procedures in Jersey.
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Proticts Company
Pnpecord
Hay Market News From Los Angeles
Hay market reports from Los Angeles dated January 30 indicate price movements in barley and hay deliveries. Trade notes mention token orders and uncertain demand affecting feed grains and fodder costs in short supply regions.
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Hay Market
Los Angeles
Monte
Livestock market notes across Los Angeles and Kansas City
Livestock prices eased in parts of the Los Angeles market with demand steady to higher on steers cows and calves. Kansas City reports moderate activity with slaughter steers steady to strong, mixed prices for cows and stockers, hogs and sheep showing varied yet generally firm to higher bids.
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Los Angeles
Kansas City
USDA
Nore
Earnings roundup of midyear corporate results reported
The document lists several earnings figures from midyear to fiscal year results. United Wallpaper shows a net loss of 464.819 for six months ending Dex versus a net profit of 246.373 in the prior period. Other firms include Cook Paint & Chemical, Gerber Products, Universal Pictures, and Universal Film Rentals with varying profits, losses, and per share amounts for different reporting periods.
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Cook Paint & +epraten Company
Gerberer Products Company
Universal Pictures Company, Inc
Focal
New York Cottonseed Oil Futures Close Mixed
New York Jan 30 Breachatic cottonseed oil futures closed mixed with declines of 9 and rises of 5 in nearby trades. Sales stood at 1 contract with figures for several months showing May 1.28, July 13.26, and Sept. 13.17.
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Bonds Rise on Rails Market Amid Coal Strike News
Trading in New York bonds reflected gains in railroad issues as some rails edged higher while others showed modest advances and mixed losses. Investors awaited a White House plan after a coal strike prompted hopes of presidential intervention, with several corporate debentures and utilities slated for sale and expansion funding.
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Missouri Pacific
Tormore
Steve Vor
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