Railways Reject Wage Demands Amid Mediation Talks
Negotiations stalled as railroads say proposed wage increases would raise annual costs by about 900 million dollars. Unions seek 30 percent raises for 350000 workers, plus 39 to 34 cent hourly boosts for about 800000 non operating staff. Gurley argues payouts exceed capacity and would worsen deficits. unions weigh strike votes or mediation board action while progress since July 24 is reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Gurley
Carriers Conference Committee
Gurney
Pennsylvania
Umier Pacific
Santa Fe
Gurley
National Railway Mediation Board
Bert M. Jewell
American Federation of Labor
Ambassadors Cite Serious Oil on Soviet Aid Policy
The Russian ambassador told reporters the understanding was of serious importance as it extends to the Soviet Union in full your fixed policy of giving all assistance to countries fighting aggression. Officials stressed there was no lease lend aid since Russia could pay for its purchases here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soviet Union
Russia
DeMolays Schedule Stag Swim Party and Lunch
Roswell DeMolays will hold their annual stag swim party and lunch Monday night at Fin and Feather Club. DeMolays meet at Masonic Temple by 5 45 p m for transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Fin and Feather Club
Masonic Temple
Patriotism and strange creatures in Hawkshaw column
The column notes Alf Guffey claims a Wahoolotus or water dog like creature, while Yolanda Pierson displays flags for patriotism. A reader named Mudpuppy writes with zoological details about Necturus punctatus and related amphibians in response to last night’s discussed Alexander the Swish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf Guffey
Alf
Waren Cobean
Willie Merritt
Hawkshaw
Alexander
Flood Control Review Ordered for Rio Grande Area
Major General Julian L. Schley, chief of army engineers, ordered a review of a flood control project request on the Rio Grande and tributaries near Creede, Colorado, as of August 5. The action comes from Washington and affects the surrounding region's water management plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Julian L. Schley
Chief of
Army Engineers
Rio Grande River
Creede
Colo
N M Airports To Get Improvements To Cost A Million
New Mexico aviation gains nearly 2 million dollars for Hobbs Clovis Las Vegas and Santa Fe projects. CAA asks mayors to sponsor ordinances to start work promptly. Plans include runway extensions lighting and taxiway paving with detailed specs for each city. Tucumcari Socorro projects pending and treated as new jobs alongside existing Santa Fe and Las Vegas work.
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Santa FE
N. M
Civilian Aeronautics Administration
New Mexico
Hobbs
Clovis
Las Vegas
CAA
N-S
Ne-Sw
Nw-Se
Military Department
Tucumcari
Socorro
Channel Cuts Around Blasheck Dam for Ros well flood plan
In a first step of a flood protection project voters approved a special tax levy up to 5 mills for 3 years. The North Spring River channel was cut around the old Blashek dam near the Santa Fe railroad bridge. The city bought the dam and water rights from Frank H. Blashek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
North Spring River
Blashek Dam
Frank H. Blashek
Hassell Norton Admitted to U S Naval Academy
Hassell Norton son of Major and Mrs A H Norton was admitted to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. A 1940 graduate of N M M S, he studied engineering at the University of Texas last year. He is 20 years old. Anderson Gardens Home Grown Turnips Radishes Mustard Greens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hassell Norton
A. H. Norton
United States Naval Academy At
Annapolis
University of Texas
State Guard Captain Addresses Kiwanis Luncheon
Captain Walden Bassett commander of the Roswell unit explains the aims and functions of the State Guard at the Kiwanis luncheon. B. B. Ginsberg outlines civilian defense aircraft warning service. Gov. Miles appoints him to organize it in Chaves county. Volunteers, men and women, urged to register at the Chamber of Commerce next Friday afternoon, Aug. 8. Paul McEvoy directs the program. President A. B. Cotton presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walden Bassett
Roswell
State Guard
Kiwanis
B. B. Ginsberg
Miles
Chaves County
Chamber of Commerce
Paul McEvoy
A. B. Cotton
Rising Prices Of Farm Products Likely To Surpass 1929 Income
Domestic livestock and agriculture's main revenue sources are at emergency production levels to meet wartime demand. Farmers see prices 17 to 78 percent higher than a year ago as butterfat eggs beef and wool exceed parity. government purchases of livestock products and rising consumer buying power drive the gain, with 1941 income possibly topping 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Big Fair To Show Nation's Defense Exposition Opens Next Month
New York will host the defense fair the largest public exhibit since the world’s fair. It aims to educate citizens on U S defense needs and show manufacturers’ defense program cooperation. Proceeds go to United Service Organizations and the Office of Civilian Defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United Service Organizations
Office of Civilian Defense
Officer To Take Flying Cadet Applications In Roswell
Captain Wilbur H Wandell assistant district recruiting officer of New Mexico will be in Roswell on August 8 and 9 to accept applications for flying cadets. Eligible applicants are men ages 20 to 27 who are single and have two years of college. Contact Capt Wandell at the Army Recruiting Station Room 225 Post Office Building from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily and in the evening at the Nickson Hotel. Remember the dates August 8 and 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur H. Wandell
New Mexico
Roswell
Capt. Wandell
Army Recruiting Station
Nickson
New York Cotton Futures Close Down Sharply
New York August 5 cotton futures finished 23 to 28 points lower. Prices ranged from Oct at 16.59 to May at 16.84 with Dec 16.74 to 16.76 and Mar 16.87 to 16.89. Middling spot quoted nominally at 17.24.
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NEW York Cotton
New York
Jly
AmAirl
Gtwss
AmCan
Greyhc
Amc&f
HollySu
AmLoco
KroGro
Amamil
LoewsIn
AmSmel
Montgw
Amstif
At&t
NatLead
AmTob
NatPo
AmwWool
Noama
Anacon
Noamc
At&sf
Penney
AviatCor
Psycnj
BendAv
KitadioCor
BethSd
RepuSts
Boeinga
RegnTo
Briggsm
SearsRo
Chrysler
Sperryc
Cityi&f
Ci&fp
StdOiCc
ConsAir
StdOill
ConsEdi
Stdoinj
ConsOil
TexCorp
ConCan
TexGulf
ContBak
UnitAirs
Conoild
UnitAire
CrucSil
Usgyp
CurtWrt
Usrubb
DougAir
Wssmel
GenElec
Ussteel
GnFood
Wsunt
GenMet
WsAib
Goodch
Wse&m
Goodyr
Senate Rejects Guardsmen and Reservists in Force Plan
The Senate rejected a Taft proposal to limit army service to six months beyond one year, while New Mexico senators split on the vote. Chavez backed Taft. Hatch, O'Daniel, Connally, and O’Daniel’s oath oppose it. The House seeks to defer training for those 28 or older by July 1 and transfer current 28-plus trainees to reserves. Senate approval pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
D-Ala
House
Senate
Chavez
Taft
Washington
New Mexico
Army
Senator Hatch
O’'Daniel
D-Tex
Senator Connally
Flood control bill advances to White House
Congress completed action on a 275 million flood control authorization bill and sent it to the White House. The measure HR 4911 would make scores of flood control works eligible for construction as funds became available, but no money was appropriated by the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
White House
House
Senate
Too Late To Classify For Sale at Tom Finch Stand
Cooley Orton offers watermelons described as the sweetest in the valley now available at the Tom Finch stand on North Main Street. The notice promotes the sale with a bold local tagline and a simple contact reference 8-516c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooley Orton
Tom Finch
North Main St
Wall Street closes higher on mixed midweek gains
New York stocks finish August 5 with a broad rally led by industrials and rail shares while utilities and consumer goods tilt lower. Notable movers include AmAir and AT&T with gains, alongside declines in specific miners and oils amid broad market uncertainty.
Kansas City Livestock Market Report
Kansas City stockyards report shows hogs 240 to 300 pounds steady to 10 lower with top prices around 11.15. Cattle demand slow with calves steady to 15 lower. best steers and heifers mixed, grass fat cows 6.50 to 7.50. Sheep slow with opening bids lower on spring lambs but strong asking prices. natives above 10.75 for springers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
USDA
Boston Wool Market Prices Hold Steady Across Graded Wools
In Boston on Aug 5 a fair weight of fine grade wools moved, with French combing lengths and fine territorial wools selling for $1.03 to $1.05 per scoured pound. Original bags and superior wools traded modestly at $1 to $1.03 scoured. Super warp and good top making Australian wools remained in fair volume with steady prices versus last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
USDA
Chicago grain prices drift through early August trades
Chicago grain markets show mixed moves with wheat and corn futures fluctuating. Sep wheat 1.11 3/8, Dec 1.14 3/8, May 1.17. Sep corn 76 3/4, Dec 79 5/8, May 82 1/2. Sep oats 40 1/8, Dec 43-43 1/8, May 45 1/2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York wool futures ease as markets close
In New York on August 5, grease wool futures finished modestly lower with Oct, Dec, and May contracts quoted around 94.2 to 92.1 and spot and tops prices showing declines. Galveston reports spot cotton steady with middling at 16.14 and sales at 110.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Galveston
Wall Street Flatters After Uncertain Session
White spots of resistance appeared as traders wavered and retreated to slightly lower ground. Total dealings reached 635 500 shares with several leaders slipping through the day. Backward stocks included Santa Fe Southern Railway Great Northern American Telephone Youngstown Sheet Goodyear Douglas Aircraft Sperry International Nickel Union Carbide Johns Manville Anaconda and Sears Roebuck. Consolidated Aircraft moved to a new 1941 high while Bethlehem Steel General Motors Chrysler Texas Corp North American General Electric and J C Penney stood against the drift. Bonds and commodities showed uneasy sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
New York
Santa Fe
Southern Railway
Great Northern
American Telephone
Youngstown Sheet
Goodrich
Douglas Aircraft
Sperry
International Nickel
Union Carbide
Johns- Manville
Anaconda
Sears Roebrick
Consolidated Aircraft
Bethlehem Steel
General Motors Chrysler
Texas Corp
North American
General Electric
J. C. Penney
Bonds
Chicago Produce Prices and Receipts Summary
Butter receipts total 1 230 701. creamery 93 score 35 1/4 down to 88 31 1/2. Eggs receipts 15 139 firm, checks 22 1/4. Poultry live movement: 42 trucks with hens and white rocks steady. broilers 2 1/2 lbs and down. ducks 4 1/2 lbs and up. Other prices unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
White Rock
New York Bond Close Report August Update
N Y bonds posted mixed prices with Treasury issues showing 3 1/4s at 101 5/8 and 4 1/4s at 119.19. Mortgage figures include Home Own Loan 2 1/4s at 102.2 and 3s at 106.23, while Fed Farm Loan had no quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Fed Farm Loan
New York curb market closes with mixed commodity quotes
The curb market in New York on August 5 showed mixed results with quotations including Alum Co Am at 117 1/2, Ark NI Gas Pf at 7 3/8, Beech Aire at 10 1/2, Cities Service at 5 3/8, and Humble Oil at 65, reflecting varied trading activity among key energy and chemical stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CURB
New York
Alum Co Am
Ark NI Gas Pf
Beech Aire
Humble Oil
New Orleans Cotton Prices Slip as Spot Sinks
New Orleans August 5 spot cotton closed steady 29 points lower with sales totaling 503 bales. Middling classed at 36.26 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Dr T E Boggs Optometrist Ad At 309 Main Street
Dr T E Boggs offers eye examinations and glasses fitting with in house lens grinding. Broken lenses are duplicated and appointments available by phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Boggs
N. Main St
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Naval Academy
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U. S. Defense Savings
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Blue Camilla
Huff’s Jewelry Store
Captain Bassett
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