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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1936
Page
5
New York trading opened with broad moves after the AAA invalidation. Food and farm shares gained 1 to 2 points while farm equities fell 1 to 3 points or more as liquidity nears 3.9 million shares. the session closed irregular with a late uptick in utilities and widespread turnover.
AP reports stock prices and quotations for listed equities including Alum Co Am, Am Cyan B, Am Ges Pf, Am Maracaibo, Ark Nat Gas A, As GEl A, Brillo Mfg, Cities Service, Cord Corp, Cusi Mex, Ford Mt Ltd, Gulf Oil Pa, Hecla Min, Humber Oil, Nia Hud Pow, Penn Road, Seiberline Rub, Texan Oil, and Unit Verde with fractional shares and percentage changes reflected in the curb market notes.
Treasury 4s 47 52 at 115.8. Treasury 3s 49 at 101.18. Treas 314s 64 at 102.25. Home Owners Loan 3s 101.5. Corporation Bonds Adam E 4s 48 98 1/2.
The American Bankers Association announced a detailed plan to promote fund increases in banking service, with four regional conferences beginning in Philadelphia on January 23 and 24. Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Co of Philadelphia reported 1935 new business premiums totaling $2,753,000, up 42.6 percent from 1934, announced president Walter LaMar Talot.
In New York on January 6 the curb market showed mixed price trends with subdued activity. Several issues held fractional gains including American Cyanamid B, American Superpower, Cord Corp, Electric Bond and Share, and Vogt Mfg, while Gulf Oil slipped about a point.
Kansas City market summary shows hogs at 4500 head with mostly 15 to 20 cents lower than Friday's average, top at 9.25, cattle at 16000 with early kills mixed and prices steady to 25 lower on stocker and feeder classes, vealers 10.50 to 11.00, sheep 7000 with lambs 15 to 25 lower and ewes around 5.10 to 10.85 for top lambs.
The United States dollar closed officially on the Paris foreign exchange market at 11.1575 francs, valuing the dollar at 6.597 cents per franc. The Saturday close stood at 15.1725 francs, equivalent to 6.598 cents per franc, per AP report.
Chicago markets show wheat May at 1.02 1/2, July 90 1/2 to 5/8, September 89 1/4. Corn May 62 1/2, July 62 5/8 to 3/4. Oats May 28 1/4 to 7/8, July 28. Rye May 55 1/8, July 54 1/2. Barley May 43 1/2. Lard January 11.40, March 11.50. Bellies May 16.00.
Boston price report shows firm tone in moderate wool turnover. French combing 64s and finer sold mostly 82 to 85 cents secured. strictly combing 58s 60s 1 2 bloods brought 80 to 84 cents. Average 12 months Texas wools 80 82 cents secured. fall Texas wools 72 74 cents.
New York January 6 AP Cotton futures opened steady with small moves in several contracts as traders balance expectations ahead of today’s Supreme Court decision. January 11.69 March 11.32 May 11.10 July 10.87 October 10.53 December 10.52 Bar silver weak a penny at 20 1/4d US equivalent 45.52 cents.
In London trading Bar Gold slipped half a unit to 141 shillings and two pence per ounce, with the U.S. equivalent around $34.79. The move reflects brief pressure in precious metals trading.
New Orleans spot cotton closes steady up three points with sales of 459 bales. Middling price stands at 11.82 cents per pound, reflecting a firmer tone despite active trading. The AP reports the market moved on modest demand and cautious optimism among traders.
In Galveston on January 6, spot cotton held steady with middling price at 11.82 cents per pound and 6.70 cents for a different grade. Trading volume reached 2,523 bales.
Dr and Mrs Goddard return to Roswell from St Louis where Dr Goddard attended the American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting. His stratosphere rocket research near Roswell drew high praise from leading national scientists.
The Junior Womans Club does not meet tonight. The next meeting is Monday January 20 at 7 30 pm in the Roswell Womans Club library.
Virgil J. Millsaps manager of Central Hardware Store travels to Detroit and Muskegon Michigan to attend the Norge Company convention and preview the 1936 line of Norge rollator refrigerators stoves washing machines and mangles. He plans visits in Chicago to Hibbard Spencer Bartlet wholesale hardware firm Merchandise Mart and Alladin Lima Co before returning home Sunday.
Roswell public schools resumed today following the Christmas holidays that began December 23.
President Roosevelt outlines the 1937 deficit at 1.098 billion, compares with 3.234 billion projected year end, and predicts relief needs may fall below 2.136 billion. He cites tax receipts rising, work relief costs, and the balance of budget, stressing revenue boosts and cautious spending.
The report notes large reductions in funding, including the elimination of a 125 million dollar road appropriation and a 308 million dollar cut for CCC. It mentions delays in army enlistment, no new funds for emergency activities, and limited new recommendations from the President. It also covers calls to reform agricultural subsidies and extend budget authority to all federal agencies under the budget director.
The Supreme Court, led by Justice Roberts, rules the overall act unconstitutional, declaring the general welfare clause insufficient to uphold the processing tax and the AAA. Roosevelt and Wallace react as court adjourns and decisions on related acts loom.
Former Senator Holm O. Bursum of Corro said the Literary Digest poll has a reliable record for accuracy while visiting Santa Fe. He noted he did not attend the State Central Committee meeting because he was not a member.
The Coyotes host Artesia on January 14 after traveling to Carlsbad on January 10 and play a home game January 16 versus Carrizozo High, last year’s district champions.
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