Wall Street meanders amid war, politics and taxes on spec
Traders stayed cautious as a feeble early rally faded and markets oscillated with little follow through. Notable shares showed mixed gains and losses, while bonds and commodities remained uneven. Market turnover stood at 242,200 shares, with a broad spread of names reflecting uncertainty about the war and fiscal policy.
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New York
Santa Fe
Anaconda
Standard Oil
N. J
Texas Corp
Spiegel
Loft
U. S. Steel
Bombing
Sperry
Douglas Aircraft
Great Northern
Westinghouse
Goodyear
Boston wool market sees uptick on defense demand
Boston July 25 There was more activity in the wool market as mill buyers showed increased inquiries in anticipation of new government defense purchases. Original long staple wools sold 83 to 85 cents, French combing lengths 80 to 83 cents, and shorter French combing clothing lengths 75 to 78 cents on a scoured basis.
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New York
Boston
USDA
Chicago grain market closes with mixed futures
Chicago July 25 grain quotes show wheat and corn firming while oats edge higher. Wheat Sep 74 1/8 to 1/4, Dec 75 3/8 to 1/2, May 76 7/8 to 77. Corn Sep 61 1/8 to 1/4, Dec 57 7/8 to 58, May 60 1/4. Oats Sep 28 3/4, Dec 29 3/4, May 31 1/8.
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Chicago
Armed Gunmen Kidnap Shanghai Industrialist Fong
Armed gunmen abducted Y. S. Fong a wealthy Chinese industrialist as he left his Internation al Settlement home. One bodyguard was severely wounded while trying to intervene. The motive remained unclear with speculation of a warning to Allman.
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Shanghai
Y. S. Fong
International Settlement
Fong
Norwood F. Allman
United Chemical Industries
Allman
Spot cotton steady in Galveston market
In Galveston on July 25 spot cotton held steady with 5 up, mid dling at 9.90. No sales were recorded.
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Galveston
Alston Opposes Pie Counter Government in NM
Seth Alston of Lovington entered the Republican gubernatorial race in New Mexico vowing no personalities in the contest against Maurice Miera of Santa Fe. He urged business government, rigid economy, and an end to waste and favoritism at the pie counter, planning to open headquarters in Albuquerque and call for an economical, constructive administration.
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Albuquerque
Seth Alston
Lovington
Maurice Miera
Santa Fe
Alston
New Mexico
Spanish as Required Subject in New Mexico Schools
Governor Miles announced plans to make Spanish a required subject in New Mexico public schools as part of a broader effort to improve cultural and economic ties with Latin America. He called for an immediate survey by the state board of education and free Spanish textbooks when funding allows, aiming to position New Mexico as a leader in regional diplomacy and public service training. He also noted Republican unity and anticipated support for Wendell Willkie in the upcoming election.
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Santa FE
N. M
Miles
New Mexico
Americas
State Board of Education
Republican Party
Wendell Willkie
Willkie
United States
Cotton Market Report from New Orleans Trade Day
New Orleans spot cotton closed quiet with unchanged tone. Sales reached 151 bales as middling grade stood at 10.30 cents per pound.
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New Orleans
Four Young Boys Cause Church Damage
Four young boys damaged the pastor’s study and did other damage in the church. Warnings had been given before about church vandalism. The Record will not publish the names of juvenile offenders.
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Curb Market
Close. Alumno Am
Ark Nat Gas
Bliss
Carrier Corps Cities Service
el Bond & Sh
Fairchild Av
Ford Met Ltd
U. S. Bonds
Treasury
Fed Farm
Plymouth Rock
White Rock
Meee Tor Ee
Kc Sas
IROES
Allegheny
al Chem & Dye
Aulus Chi
Pdr
Ise
S. Gene
AVRO
Mermedal Gil
Bendix Awint
Iene Bee
Campbell Wyant
Celanese Pr Pi
Crryveier Corp
Colgate Paim P
Coit Credit
Coml Solvents
Cons - Egibow
Baton MG
Sive
Paso Mat Gas
Pirestone
Ieee Ee
Goodyear I
Interlake
Kennecott
Techneta Aire
Pere GP Ee Rw
Magikia Copper
Ind
Bae
Nat de v
Pew
Sis
Mert Amie CO
Radio Corp of AM
Ernie FO Oi Cs
Repab Steel
Peesnoids
Safeway
Sears H Roebuck
Steel Ci Od
King Coalit
Socony Vacuum
Betty Core
Ieee Ks
Stearn Preanos
Aos Wee Ss
Ier
Bere Ee
Mieweart. Wolll
Ifs Stone & Webster
Studebaker Corp
Pee Oe
Dew Cae
Texas Gulf
West Alt
Ps Fouu
Pion Coldigge
United Air Lines
Westinieh Air Br
Woet, el & Mite
Woolworth (Ifw
Worthington P&m
Yellow
Youngst
Sh & T
Fancy Calif
Sunkist Fruit
Sunkist
LE Fan
Dot
Suga
Red Can Hills Bros
Maxwell
Carton
Carton Swifts
Fryers
Hans
Great West
Hamburger
Oxydol
Ae Se
Clardy’s Ice Cream
Bowmans
Snelsons Bread and Rolls
10Th & North Main Sts
Wilsons
Perr
Cudahy’e Gem
S. Ib
Plymouth
le A
O. K
Roswell Auto Co
Ford
Mercury
Lincoln Zephyr
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