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Newspaper

Phoenix Gazette

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1949

Page

20

New Copper Contracts Traded On New York Exchange

New copper futures began trading on the New York Commodity Exchange with prices from 14. to 14.5 cents per pound The new standard contract replaces the old one in effect since July 1947 and allows a 2 cent premium spread between 99 percent and 99.9 percent copper A 50 000 pound contract and wider spreads are intended to boost trading volume as London’s metal market remains closed.

New York New York Commodity Exchange London New York Exchange

Copper User Is Optimistic

New York based Revere Copper and Brass Company reports orders for copper clad stainless steel cooking utensils have surged since mid July. Vice president J. M. Kennedy says hand to mouth buying ended, shelves are near clean, and retailers and wholesalers are increasing orders. Kitchen utensil division runs seven days a week with three shifts due to heavy backlog.

New York Revere Copper and Brass Company J. M. Kennedy

Market prices for altered metals per pound read today

In New York on September 12 sources report custom smelter prices for altered metals with cents per pound values. Electric delivered Valley varies by port and quality, with FAS New York 17 percent, casting and ore nominal, St Louis 14, Gulf port deliveries 14.623, Prime Western New York 10.7, East St. Louis 10.00, and foreign Gulf ports listed among the quoted figures. Related notes mention Lake delivery and general index movements across other regions.

Ee York New York St Louis Gulf Ports Prime Western East St. Louis

Copper and Zinc Futures Quiet After Limited Trade

New York copper futures closed quietly with no sales for old contracts and only five contracts traded for March and May at 14.55 cents. Zinc futures were unchanged with one contract traded, July at 10.00 cents.

New York

Trend Of Staples Increases Wholesale Index

The Associated Press reports the weighted wholesale price index of commodities rose to 159.42 today, up from 158.90 yesterday and 157.12 last week. The index compares to a 1926 average of 100 with high readings in the 177.37 to 208.14 range and lows around 150.05. The data reflect current market movement across wholesale goods.

Staples New York Associated Press

Textile Dealers Anticipate Sales Rise in 1949 H2

The Association of Cotton Textile Merchants forecasts higher unit sales of cotton yard goods in the second half of 1949 due to growing demand for home sewing. Chain stores expect a 30 percent gain versus 1948. Prices in July were about 20 percent higher than the prior year.

New York Association of Cotton Textile Merchants

Cottons Take Narrow Path in Quiet Trading

Cotton futures moved within tight ranges with activity centered on nearby positions as hedges against new crop movement were absorbed by commission houses and mills. Spot sales in the South remained heavy while traders awaited freer movement before taking market positions.

New York Maranon

Los Angeles and Kansas City cattle market report sept 12

Cattle prices rise across regions with gains for fed steers and heifers. California and Kansas City trade show active to strong demand, calves and hogs varying by weight with top lots 24 to 27 dollars for feeders and vealers around 24. Heavy demand for sows and stockers, lambs slower but steady in local markets.

Los Angeles Kansas City Eavier Ither Bute

Bond market drifts with steady tones in New York trading

The corporate bond market showed a steady, meandering pattern with prices near last week's close. Rail bonds slipped slightly as rail traffic and earnings uncertainties weighed on trading, while Missouri Pacific strike kept activity muted. Treasury bonds moved narrowly as a small equipment trust issue prepared to come to market.

New York Great Northern New Haven Pennsylvania Illinois New York Central Missouri Pacific Canadan Pacific Perpetual Chicago & Northstern Big Four Timare Treasury Inn. Harbor Belt Railroad Associated Press

LOS AN Wholesale Poultry Prices and Receipts Report

Wholesale poultry prices mix for various grades and weights with cartons pricing. Listings include Grade AA, A, and B categories for large to small sizes, with rates per carton and per dozen receipts. Demand signals show firmer fowl market. multiple weights and varieties like leghorn, Austra white, and hens noted with associated price ranges.

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Grain and soy prices swing on Chicago Board of Trade

Chicago September grain and soybean prices fluctuated throughout the session with soybeans dipping then rallying about two cents before retreating again. Weakness in cottonseed oil futures and the same bearish factors as Saturday pushed prices lower while wheat closed higher and corn rose modestly.

Chicago Board of Trade

Market Snapshots From The New York Exchange News

Stocks moved with mixed gains as futures and dividends influenced values. Prices for grains ranged higher with soybeans and lard advancing, while bonds and cash values fluctuated. highlights show September and November contracts at varied higher margins.

Trading Rate Tops Million as Oils and Steel Rally

Trading activity reached about 1,100,000 shares, one of the heaviest days this month. Steel shares rose about a point amid cautiousness over labor negotiations while oils advanced a point or more and rails gained. Coca Cola rose over two points as Adams-Millis fell similarly, with the curb market mostly higher.

Commonwealth and Southern Coca -Cola Adams-Millis

Rail Strike Cuts Steel Output This Week

The American Iron and Steel Institute says rail worker strikes on Pittsburgh line routes will shrink production to 80.4 percent capacity this week. Estimated output is 1,482,200 net tons of ingots and castings, down from 1,552,200 tons last week and 1,539,300 tons a month ago. Yearly capacity stood at 96.1 percent earlier.

New York Pittsburgh American Iron and Steel Institute

Turnentine SAVANNAH AP report fragment

Savannah dispatch dated September 12 provides a clipped AP wire note about Turnentine with uncertain details and fragmented wording. The item lacks clear names, places, or events to establish a full incident or outcome.

Arizona Meat Slaughter Falls In July 1949

Liveweight of meat animals slaughtered in Arizona exceeds 6 million pounds in July 1949, down 12 percent from July 1948. For January through July 1949 total slaughter reached 55 million pounds, nine percent below the 61 million pounds in the same period of 1948, per the Federal Crop and Livestock Reporting Service.

Arizona Federal Crop and Livestock Reporting Service

Earnings for National Battery quarter end July 31

National Battery reports net earnings of 592000 for the quarter ended July 31, equal to 1.77 dollars per common share. The latest quarter’s net income and earnings per share match those of the same period in 1948.

National Battery Company Ehfort

Foreign exchange rates in open market steadies world currencies

Foreign exchange rates list in New York shows the Canadian dollar at 95.37 U S cents, unchanged. Britain pound at 4.02 dollars, with futures showing small upticks. France, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland, Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico rates cited as unchanged.

New York Great Britain U.S Europe Britain Lyka France Italy Sweden Switzerland Latin America Argentina Brazil Mexico

Wool Market Shows Profit Taking Across Tops and Futures

Wool tops and futures edged lower as profit taking and a slight Australian market pullback influenced activity in New York. Estimated sales reached 145000 pounds for tops and 78000 for futures, with october contracts around 127.0 to 114.0 for various maturities and spot prices listed in the day’s report.

New York Boston

Invitation for bids on publication of Arizona Power Authority report

Bids are invited for the publication of the combined Fifth and Sixth Annual Report of the Arizona Power Authority. Copies may be examined at the Authority office 515 Heard Building Phoenix Arizona. Quotations per page or complete volume are due on September 17 1949.

Arizona Power Authority Eer Authority Heard Building Phoenix Arizona

Phoenix Weather Forecast for Sept 12 1949

Forecast for Phoenix calls for scattered afternoon clouds and possible showers tonight and tomorrow with cooler temperatures. Central and East portions show thunderstorm chances and moderate to heavy rain in the southeast. Overall humidity rises, with light to moderate south winds and standard sunrise sunset times for the day.

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Water storage and pumped totals from reservoir report

Reservoir report shows total stored water at 2 001 715 acre feet with net stored 592 acre feet, and year-ago 205 095 acre feet. Net gain in 24 hours 418 acre feet. Granite Reef pump activity noted with 190 acre feet pumped. South use and miners in figures appear as context.

Granite Reef A.t

Births Reported in Glendale and Phoenix Hospitals

A stream of birth notices lists newborns at Monica’s Hospital Le Theodore Glendale and St Joseph's Hospital among others. Names include AMBOA Henry GARCIA Andy KEETO Elmus GOOD SAMARITAN Odis DIPPOLD D. H. SHELTON AWE CHRISTS IANSEN Allen DAVIS Faires FLANNIGAN Joe MAZUREK Edward TURNER Rufus G. AMIDES Lenco ORONADO Ignacio RAN S Ralph ALISTER Edmund MEYERS Dr. Meyers MORRIS Richard PENA Manuel WALKER Wallace WISEMAN Haskell CONDITT Leon W. DICK Randall M. KALAF William MAHONEY William PULLINS Eddie SILVA Frank TORRES Armando WILSON L. B. Dan.

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Marriage Licenses From the Phoenix Area Report

A chaotic list of marriage license items includes names like Rimhall Johnson of Salt Lake City and Dorothy Ruth. Cluff Scott Eldred and Flora of Mesa. Goff Owen Cecil J and Barbara Jean of Phoenix. Hill Grainger Leslie O and Helen of Phoenix. Donaldson Richard Wil Ben and Nancy Jane both 15. Keil Anderson Co J legal age Bettety P of EVIIE Kruglack Robert 49 Phoenix Cele legal age. McCoy Tyler Willie 18 and Mary 19 of Phoenix. Moore Heath Harold M and Ana Andrew Cheniinen Okla. Benny Ruth 16 Phoenix. and Ana Andrew Cheniinen from Oklahoma City.

Rimhall-Johnson J. Robert Salt Lake City Utah Dorothy Ruth Prescott Cluff-Scott Eldred L Flora Mesa Goff-Owen Cecil J Barbara Jean Phoenix Hill-Grainger Leslie O Helen Phoenix Donaldson Richard Wil Ben Nancy Jane Oen Keil-Anderson, Co. J Bettety P Eviie- Kruglack Robert Phoenix Cele Legal Age Chicago TJ Markel-Anderson John Andrew Los Angeles Calif Monfile Dallas Tex McCoy-Tyler Willie Mary Moore-Heath Harold M Litivats Gone CWE Anaendrew Cheniinen Okla Benny Ruth

Divorces Filed By Several Suing Individuals

Mary Lou Garrison sues Ralph. Mary Bell Pease sues Joseph S Belaford. Jean Margaret Belaford sues Lester Howard. Marion Roels sues Richard C Wormley. Olivia Wormley sues Lowell C. Divorces Granted Norma Lila Hamby from Paul Albert. Joye L Pelina from John Paul.

Garrison Mary Lou Ralph Pease Mary Bell Joseph S. Belaford Jean Margaret Sues Lester Howard Roels Marion Sues Richard C. Wormley Olivia Sues Lowell C Hamby Norma Lila Paul Albert Pelina Joye L John Paul

Republic and Gazette Classifieds and Notices

Local newspapers Republic and Gazette advertise subscriptions, advertising rates, and services. Notices include Masonic and Montezuma Lodge meetings with dates and contact details, plus a death notice for Jules S. Benroth and a memorial reference for A. L. Gibbons.

Arizona Judd G. Minter H. P Montezuma Loge Mit Maanss wel- Rey D._Moore Sonenals Benroth Jules S Wes A. L. W Gibbons

Obituary notices collage from a Phoenix area paper

A long list of obituary notices and funeral details for many residents. Names include Cath Lynch, Elfrieda Marquardt, Omeron Payne, Hazel Phelps, Ramon G. White, Alice Graves, Edward Starks, Pearl Wible, Millie Wilkins, and others. The notices cover death dates, funeral arrangements, church services, and burial locations across Mesa, Phoenix, and surrounding cemeteries, with multiple funeral homes named.

Marquardt Elfrieda Palms Chapel Giminan A. Campbell Mesa Ramon G. Husband Virginia Marcos Ie Niza Knights of Columbus St. Mary’s St. Francis White Funeral Home Alice Mayrv Grimshaw Mortuary George Gardner M. Melcher- Hacker Oliver Werner Painesville Ohio Wible Pearl Harrison P. L. Wible Phoenix Carl Benson Greensboro Eugene Harr J. Howa Harrison Wible, Jr Fred Crater Jack Steel Fred_ McIntyre Greensburg Harry King Roy Green Latrobe Ralph Hoffman Carnegie J. ¢. Witt Youngwood Ira Witt Williamsnort A. le Moore & Sons Wilkins Millie Alexander Velma LaVar Allen Viola Wilkins Calista Peel Meldrum

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