Grain and livestock price roundup from Chicago and Kansas City
U.S. market report shows wheat mixed with September at 92 1 8 cents and December 95 3 4, corn at 49 7 3 to 60 1 8, oats around 36 3 to 46 1 1 2, rye 65 to 80, barley 53 to 62 1 4, and fats like lard near 5.90 to 6.30, bellies 6.59 to 6.77. Kansas City livestock: cattle steady to 25c higher in spots, calves and stockers firm to 25c higher, hogs weak to 10c lower, sheep 60-75c up for lambs, native and yearling prices rising, top yearlings 6.75 and top native lamb around 8.00.
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Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
USDA
Early cotton futures dip after initial rise on near months
In New York trading on August 12, the cotton market opened with brisk buying of near months and covering gambits but turned weak as liquidations and grain market activity prompted selling. Prices for all months hit new low for the movement, December sliding to 9.51, about 29 points from the early high and 10 points off the day's bottom. closes at day’s lows with declines of 8 to 17 points.
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New York
Cotton market closes steady in New Orleans bid
In New Orleans on August 12 the spot cotton market was quiet, down 9 points, with sales of 783 bales and middling grade at 9.16 cents. The report notes a calm session as traders awaited further guidance from demand signals.
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New Orleans
Cotton Prices Steady on Galveston Market
Spot cotton in Galveston on August 12 held steady at 10 points down with middling at 9.05 cents per pound and sales totaling 100 bales as reported by AP.
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Galveston
Charles Custodian Named for White Sands Park
Alamogordo N M August 12 Tom Charles of Alamogordo was named custodian of White Sands National Monument by order of Secretary Harold Ickes. The monument created by presidential proclamation last February covers 142987 acres of crystallized gypsum and Charles seeks highway and recreational improvements backed by the Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce. The area is valued for its scientific and scenic appeal and as a popular local recreation site.
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Alamogordo
N. M
Tom Charles
Alamogorod
White Sands National Monument
National Park Service
Washington
Harold Ickes
Interior Department
White Sands Monument
Charles
Dillon argues liquor repeal tax impact on New Mexico
Dillon contends repeal would not reduce taxes if the 20 mill limit remains. He asserts state officials would fail to craft a proper revenue plan, risking school and county funding. He notes liquor revenue would mainly burden consumers and that railroads are taxed via pass-through rates.
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Dillon
New Mexico
Wool market steady with firmer medium fleeces
In Boston on August 12 the wool market opened quietly across most lines while medium quality fleeces sold in moderate quantities at firm prices. Midweek saw several mills increasing purchases of western grown wool 58s 60s and finer, with prices generally steady and mediums showing a strengthening tendency.
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Boston
Three Killed as Men Fire on Deputy and Sheriff
The attackers in a car opened fire injuring two men who slumped in their seats. Gargotta fled across the street firing a revolver at officers. Mrs Anthon, an onlooker, yelled as her husband was shot while locking his car. DOJ agents were summoned to uncover the motive for Anthon’s slaying.
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Gargotta
Charge Bowden Continued on Accrediting Decision
The association outlined its view on accrediting Bowden's institution, noting inspections found limited improvement since a previous visit. Educational leadership and quality were criticized, suggesting the college be limited to teacher training classification and advising no current accreditation, with a potential revisit next year if conditions improve.
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Stradley
Hearing on Coal Code Ends as Admin Plans Study
Washington August 12 The recovery administration closed hearings on more than 20 codes of fair competition for the bituminous coal industry at 12 45 p m Deputy Administrator Kenneth M Simpson said operators will meet him on August 22 after the administration reviews the testimony and papers presented in the sessions
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Washington
Recovery Administration
Kenneth M. Simpson
Removal Bowden Protested At A Mass Meeting
Silver City New Mexico August 12 AP friends of Dr A O Bowden deposed head of the New Mexico State Teachers College protested the board of regents and business manager. Rumors circulated that John Bingaman may resign after the controversy ends. Senator Edgar Craighead led the drive to oust Bingaman and the board citing unauthorized $450 salary payments. Bowden’s dismissal followed a North Central Association report and an audit, with petitions for removal to be circulated. Bowden claimed divided authority is over and Graham in full control, warning against independent Bingaman authority.
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Silver City
N. M
A. O. Bowden
New Mexico State Teachers College
Board of Regents
John Bingaman
Edgar Craighead
Bingaman
North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Bowden
Hoyt C. Graham
Craighead
State Teachers College
Graham
Margaret Dozney
Lordsburg
Cleveland
Ohio
American Association
Dr. Bowden
North Central Association
George A. Works
Works
Board of
Regents
John B. Bingaman
A. ©. Bowden
Bombings at Clinton mine threaten miners in Indiana
In Clinton Indiana despite a ring of pickets four homes of non union miners were bombed near the Bunsei No 4 mine at Universal. Miners, shielded by darkness, returned to work though some late arrivals faced rifle glare and crossroad harassment. Swickard and Drake were wounded in a clash with pickets and hospitalized in Terre Haute. State officials monitored the situation as troops were readied from Fort Knox if needed.
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Clinton
Ind
Bunsei No. 4
Universal
Bunsen
Paul V. McNutt
Elmer Straub
Indiana National Guard
Fort Knox
Shakamak State Park
Vern Bennett
Associated Miners Union
Hugh Johnson
National Recovery
Lindy Sees Greenland Peak and Fjord on Arctic Flight
Col Charles A Lindbergh and wife report sighting a higher mountain unseen on maps along the Greenland coast and a navigable fjord they followed inland for over a hundred miles. Pan American officials expect map revisions as musk oxen and polar bears were also noted nearby. The Lindberghs, stationed at Julianehaab, hope to fly to Reviajak Iceland before returning to the United States in August.
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New York
Greenland
Charles A. Lindbergh
Europe
Lindbergh
Pan-American Airways Inc
Mount Evans
Mount Forel
Scorebey Sun
Scoresbey Sun
Julianehaab
Reviajavik
Iceland
United States
Two Million More Brought Under Wage and Hour Rules
Washington reports nearly two million more workers were covered by temporary wage and hour agreements under the NRA. Hugh S. Johnson announced codes for electric light and power, gas utilities, telephone, Ca and construction industries, with blue eagle eligibility pending permanent codes. Additional groups include paper and pulp, fruit syrups, garter and bell, and marking devices. The move raises total covered industries to 74 plus six permanent codes, while basic industries mostly act voluntarily.
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Washington
NRA
Hughs. Johnson
Electric Light and Power
Johnson
Roosevelt
Food and Grocers
Dexter Social Notes Highlight Visitors and Travel
Dexter residents and guests share a busy spell with Texas and New Mexico connections. Mrs. Luther Carraway and Nancy Jo of Sweetwater visit Mr. and Mrs. Seen, while Roy Pier and Tommy of Artesia spend the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Garrison. The Weaver family travels from Nebraska through Kansas to Denver before returning home, and many locals entertain relatives from Clovis Roswell and Hobbs. A Baptist all day meeting is planned as Rev. Bryan recovers from tonsil surgery.
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James E. Seen
Luther Carraway
Nancy Jo
Sweetwater
Texas
Roy Pier
Tommy
Artesia
Dexter
H. C. Garrison
Ker. L. Love
B. F. Smith
Roswell
Miss Irma
Bob McNeal
Raton
Irwin Ashton
Melba
Jamnezon
Houston
Grace Cole
Hagerman
George Weaver
Ethel Weaver
Nebraska
Fird City
Kansas
Clovis
Paul Garrison
Mary Thompson
Alma Thompson
Doris Pippen
Phoenix
Arizona
Jack Lewis
Guss Michell
Carisbed
Lee DuVall
Runningwater
W. F. Kerr
Maud Preston
Comprehensive Boy Scout Survey Underway in ENM Area
A Boy Scout survey in the Eastern New Mexico area is being conducted under the Ten Year Plan by area executive P V Thorson. The survey, starting now, will take about three weeks and records tenure in Scouting with figures showing four years or longer at 60, three to four years at 189, two to three years at 15, and one to two years at 0. The National Council requires the study, aiming by 1942 for four out of every four 21 year olds to be a four year trained man, with retention for four years as a major task.
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New Mexico
Boy Scout Council
P. V. Thorson
Thorson
National Council
Foxx Homers Twice In A's Win Over Yankees In Extra Innings
Jimmie Foxx hit his 34th of the season with a tenth inning homer to lift Philadelphia’s Athletics to an 11 to 9 victory over the New York Yankees in the first game of a doubleheader. Frank Crosetti hit two for the Yankees, while Sam Byrd and Bob Johnson added one each.
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Foxa
YANKS
Philadelphia
Jimmie Foxx
Gay
Athletics
Yankees
Frank Crosetti
Sam Byrd
Bob Johnson
Fair Tonight and Sunday in New Mexico
Forecast for New Mexico shows little change in temperature tonight and Sunday. Expect mainly clear skies with comfortable overnight lows and mild daytime highs. No significant precipitation expected.
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New Mexico
McInnes to Speak to Roswell Lions Club
W J McInnes general of Roswell NRA forces will address the Roswell Lions Club next Monday night on the NRA re employment plan.
Truck Brings Camp Supplies From Capitan Mountains
An empty truck arrived in Roswell from the CCC camp in the Capitan mountains about 70 miles away and returned loaded with fresh vegetables and other food items all purchased in Roswell.
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Roswel
Capitan Mountains
Roswell
Local Roswell Cleaners Plan El Paso Meeting
A group of Roswell cleaners will travel to El Paso tomorrow to join a meeting of cleaners from New Mexico Texas and Arizona. Attending from Roswell are Mr and Mrs M R Bailey Mr and Mrs L B Lynch Mr and Mrs James A Parker Woods Clark and Jo B Trout.
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EL Paso
Roswell
New Mexico
Texas
Arizona
M. R. Bailey
L. B. Lynch
James A. Parker
Woods Clark
Jo B. Trout
Quake Shakes Long Beach Early This Morning
A minor earthquake was felt in Long Beach California shortly before 9 a m today. No damage or injuries were reported as residents described a light tremor rattling windows and shaking objects.
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Long Beach
Calif
Revenue official confirms Ganzerla appointment in Washington
Albuquerque interior revenue collector Steve P Vidal announced that O Ganzerla of Albuquerque has been confirmed in Washington as field deputy for the internal revenue office. The confirmation completes the appointment process in the capital.
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Albuquerque
N.M
Steve P. Vidal
Internal Revenue Collector
New Mexico
O. Ganzerla
Internal Revenue Office
Washington
Governor's day barbecue at Camp Mary White delights crowds
August thirteenth will mark a grand Governor's day barbecue at Camp Mary White in the Sacramento mountains. Riza White, father of Mary White, serves as master of ceremonies and will supervise the barbecuing of three beeves and the distribution of hundreds of pounds of food. More than a hundred camps are expected and attendance is likely to break records.
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Mary White
Sacramento Mountains
Riza White
Removal of Regents and Bowden Sparks Petitions
In Silver City New Mexico petitions circulate to remove the board of regents and John B Bingaman business manager of New Mexico State Teachers College. The move follows a mass meeting where Bowden was urged to resign and oppose Bowden's removal citing financial authority conflicts with the president. About 200 people attended the gathering with Bowden present.
Ball Brothers fall in junior doubles final clash
Culver Indiana Aug 11 AP Gene Mako and Ben Dey of Los Angeles advanced to the nationals finals by defeating George and Russell Ball of El Paso Texas 6 1 6 5 in the junior doubles championship.
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Culver
Ind
Gene Mako Ang Ben Dey
Los Angeles
George and
Russel Ball
el Paso
Tex
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