Stock market closes with narrow gains amid mixed trading
Traders saw a restrained session as equities drifted with little news while bonds and currencies fluctuated. Shares edged up for some names including Pullman and American Telephone, with many large industrials and autos slightly lower. overall activity remained modest.
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Stocks Show Mixed Gains Across Major Firms
New York markets report mixed moves as several key stocks tick higher including Ford, Gulf Oil, and American Gas and Electric while others slip. Large miners and utilities post varying results with Crescent and Pennsylvania indices showing small gains amid uneven trading.
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Market Report Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices Dec 15
Us Dept of Agriculture market bulletin lists livestock prices in City for December 15. Hogs mostly 10 1 lower, 140-350 lb hogs 2.55 to 8.15. sows 2.75 to 0.50. cattle and calves mixed, steers 4.40 to 6.25 per 900-1300 lb range. heifers 4.35 to 4.50. cows 2.49 to 8.60. stockers 3.35 to 4.85. sheep top fed lambs 7.9. yearling wethers 4.00 to 5.65.
Grain futures wrap in Chicago trading brief
Chicago price report shows wheat at 83 for May, 85 3 8 for July while corn carries 44 5 3 for December and 53 1 8 for July. Oats trade around 34 5 8 for December and 37 1 8 for May with July at 35 1 2. Soybeans and rye also listed with mixed monthly figures and December bids.
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AES
Cotton Edges Higher as Early Foret Trade Firmness Dims
A tentative cotton advance opened today in New York on early firmness in foreign exchange and steady livestock prices. Sterling’s failure to rise and cautious moves in wheat and stock markets triggered resales, with traders noting Rosas and Re-Marc activity amid unsettled futures.
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Foret
Sterling
Stock Averages Report from Market Desk
Stock averages for today show the standard statistics with indexes and prior-day figures. The data includes intraday values across several categories, noting the current levels and previous close for reference.
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Standard Statistics Co
Wool Market Restless as Buyers Probe Prices in Boston
In Boston on December 15 buyers show interest in wool but overall movement remains moderate and dispersed. Transactions center on finer territory wools with prices around 81 to 83 cents scour, and 79 to 81 cents for French combing. French combing and territory wools in original bags average 81 to 84 cents, while better French combing fetches about 83 to 84 cents.
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US Dept
Asgr
Bond quotes clear in New York on December 15
New York December 15 AP bond closes show Liberty 4 1 4 3 38 at 101.2 and Treas 4s at 106.12, with bid and ask readings noted for traders.
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New York
Liberty
Treas
Veterans meeting urged for Roswell attendees in Albuquerque
General H A Ingalls asks Roswell veterans organizations to send delegates to a statewide meeting in Albuquerque tomorrow. Each group should aim for three delegates with alternates if possible. The gathering covers matters of importance to all veterans of all wars. for details contact General Ingalls.
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H. A. Ingalls
Roswell
Albuquerque
Tegalls
Ingaffs
White Collar Men To Get Employment Soon
Washington reports the department of commerce estimates that about 111,000 white collar workers will gain employment in a few days while preparing an inventory of the nation’s building situation. The estimate was released today as part of measures to bolster the construction sector during economic adjustment.
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Department of Commerce
Clinton Anderson Visits Roswell and Clovis Trip
Clinton Anderson, New Mexico state treasurer and former Rotary International president, and Mrs. Anderson traveled from Roswell to Clovis after a brief Roswell stop. He addressed The Womans Club, spoke at the Roswell Rotary Club, and handled official business at Chaves County treasurer's office during the visit.
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Clinton P. Anderson
New Mexico
Rotary International
Salvaton Army charity drive boosted by turnip gift
Captain King reports a donation to the Salvation Army that will fill Christmas baskets for the needy and illustrate true Christmas spirit. FE Herron, a 70 year old man, has grown turnips and rutabagas on Miller farm east of Roswell to supply the needy and offers the entire yield to the Salvation Army for Christmas relief work.
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FE. J. Herron
J. M. Miller
Roswell
Salvation Army
Christmas Cantata At Christian Church From The Heavenly Message
One week before Christmas Eve the First Christian Church presents the Christmas cantata The Heavenly Message by Edward W. Norman. The large choir is led by Mrs Richard D. Jones with Catherine Pearce as organ accompanist. The cantata is new this year and suited to the choir’s youthful voices. Details on the program and personnel will be announced next week.
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First Christian Church
Richard D. Jones
Catherine Pearce
Death of Two Year Old Richard Willis Jr
Richard Lee Willis Jr the two year old son of Mr and Mrs Alonzo Willis Jr died this afternoon at 1305 East Pland Home. Funeral time and place not yet determined with Scbuler's in charge.
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Alonzo Willis Jr
Scbuler’s
Cotton Market Steady in New Orleans Trade
New Orleans December 15 AP spot cotton remains steady with no change. Sales reach 1,508 bales, average price around 9.93 dollars per unit.
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Jersey Troopers Scan For Missing Dog Rex
Adolph Gioia Jr. wrote Governor Moore asking executive action after his mixed breed Belgian German police dog Rex went missing around Jersey City. Governor contacted state police leader Colonel H Norman Schwarzkopf, ordering over a hundred stations to search immediately.
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Wickman Denies Confession In Wife's Death
Carl Wickman a 35 year old Denver druggist charged with first degree murder in the death of his fourth wife Mrs Donalda Wickman was bound over to the March term without bond at a preliminary hearing. He claimed the alleged confession was not true and said his mind has since cleared. He has been held incommunicado at the Bernalillo county jail. The death followed an automobile strike on the Albuquerque Santa Fe highway north of the city.
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Donalda Chicoine Wickman
Denver
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Bernalillo County
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Taxpayers seek economies via special session plan
Mullis urged a special session to pass comprehensive government and taxation reforms. The motion, approved by the executive committee, calls for bills to spread taxation and cut government costs with input from county taxpayers. W. C. Holland presides over the Chaves County Taxpayers' Association.
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Mullis
New Mexico
White hen hatches twelve chicks in December
Mrs. J Shaw of Roswell reports a white hen that hatched twelve chicks on December 15 after starting with sixteen eggs on November 26. The unusual November to December hatch is noted as notable for the season.
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Roswell
N. Mex
Daily Record
Morgenthau Seeks Broad Tax Reform Recommendations
Treasury adviser Morgenthau outlined reforms to raise revenue and close income tax loopholes. Proposals include joint filing for spouses, higher taxes on certain brackets, elimination of depreciation, retention of capital gains tax, and continued consolidated corporate returns. He urged aligning rates with a single normal rate and addressing partnership income reporting and loss deductions.
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Treasury
Morgenthau
Marriage License Granted to Sanders and Wilson in Roswell
A marriage license was granted this afternoon to Roger Sanders and Ruth Wilson, both of Roswell.
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Ruth Wilson
Roswell
Cotton Prices Steady in Galveston Trade
Spot cotton held steady in Galveston with middling grade at 9.90 cents and 650 bales reported sold as market activity continued.
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Galveston
Eales
Reemployment Body Adopts A Ruling In County Office Meeting
At a meeting yesterday afternoon the federal reemployment committee for Chaves county adopted a ruling. It requires a written explanation from any employer discharging a workman sent by the county reemployment office and forbids sending replacements until the committee reviews and approves them.
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Chaves County
Lake J. Frazier
East Second Street
H. R. Andrew
Treaselis Liven
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