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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1941
Page
8
New York stock listings show varied closes with AmAir and HollySugar among notable movers, while Chicago grain futures close mixed with corn and oats shifting through July to December. Treasury yields and farm loan meeting notes appear in brief, reflecting a broad market snapshot.
Emmett D White of the Farm Security Administration announces that applications to purchase farms under Bankhead Jones Tenant Purchase Act close June 21 1941 in Chaves County Funds cover limited loans 40 years at 3 percent and ready for 1942 possession Preference favors married applicants or those with dependents and able to provide a down payment County committees evaluate character and farming experience to select loan recipients For more details contact White at the County Court House basement
Roswell Typewriter Co promotes a 12 month guaranteed Underwood Noiseless at 29.75. See it in the window. Also notes cheap ice cream at 30c quart and 15c pint with fountain service at 9th and Main.
Build or paint notices urge readers to contact R. V. Young at Triangle Lumber Co located at 23rd and N. Main for supplies and guidance.
New Orleans June 18 spot cotton closed steady, down 14 points. Sales totaled 997 bales with middling grade at 1380.
A fragment from a local page notes Theyraxus as a traveling safe bet for fueling and vacation comfort. Ex Gov J F Hinkle is seen attempting entry to First National Bank by the side door at 8 AM. The piece references a world championship star roping contest and a blackout, with no track meet planned due to lack of entrants.
A playful musing about everyone telling the truth for a day and a jab at Theytaxus Marathon gas claiming it is the best in the long run. The piece mixes speculation with a blunt product assertion.
Miss Louise Hamilton, librarian, reports an unprecedented rise in library visitors, with three to four new patrons daily seeking books. She notes increasing use of the library and links this trend to rising Mara thon gas sales, suggesting growing demand for worthwhile pursuits.
Secretary Ickes announced a rearangement of tanker service to boost Atlantic coast supply by 210 million gallons annually. Three tankers now on California to east coast routes will be shifted Gulf ports to the east coast, a move that reduces but does not end the anticipated east coast shortage.Industry reps will meet tomorrow to consider further steps.
London reporters disclose Britain’s radio-wave airplane locator is operational. Lord Beaverbrook asks for 13,000 technicians plus 10,000 and 3,000 to build and operate the radiolocators, praised by Clement Attlee for finding enemies in darkness and aiding air defense.
Galveston cotton prices held steady with a mid dling at 13.75 cents. Spot sales totaled 1,200 bales as the market displayed little change on June 18.
An old advertisement touts Carter's Little Liver Pills as a cure to improve bile flow and relieve symptoms of poor digestion. It claims daily liver bile production and warns of gas, constipation, and sour feelings if flow is blocked, urging readers to buy the pills, priced 10¢ and 25¢.
British forces report heavy fighting with reinforcements moving south from Beirut immobilized and forced to retire. A cruiser and destroyer squadron shell French positions along the coast while a British destroyer reaches the Litani river and air attacks fail to hit targets. In Vichy France Adml Darlan offers pardon to Free French soldiers who defect and cease fighting, denouncing leaders as traitors and praising young officers for loyalty.
Fire department responded to 103 East Tilden where a small blaze caused by a short circuit in a lamp cord was quickly controlled with no damage reported.
Roswell and Clovis weight lifting teams along with possibly Denver Y M C A compete in a Rocky Mountain open meet at the Roswell Bar Bell Club gym behind Moseley Coronado Tavern at 8 o clock. Johnny Terpak of York Pa will referee with Louis Abele of Philadelphia assisting and offering a $25 prize for untrained lifters who can lift as much arms length with two hands as with one.
Pittsburgh reports Billy Conn and his sweetheart Mary Louise Smith applied for a marriage license in Brookville, about 70 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. Conn, 23, and Miss Smith, 21, faced opposition from her father Jimmy Smith who warned Conn to stay away from his family. Miss Smith reportedly disappeared as the license news stirred talk of eloping after Conn’s heavyweight title fight with Joe Louis.
David Lee Autrey and Veneta Coats of Dexter obtained a marriage license, marking the union of two local residents.
For Sale items include a four burner New Perfection oil cook stove with phone contact 8201. Fruit jars in various sizes priced from 25 cents, offered by McCracken Supply House at 116 E Walnut. For Rent a furnished strictly modern apartment near 204 West 3rd Street with air conditioning and new furnishings, contact by phone 146.
Cotton futures closed 15 points lower with July at 14.05 and October at 14.25 to 14.26. December 14.35 to 14.36, January 14.37 to 14.41, May 14.41. Middling spot price quoted at 14.79.
Grease wool futures closed mostly unchanged to a half cent lower with July at 92.75, October 93.15, December 93.00, and certified grease wool spot at 93.50. Wool top futures rose from a half to one tenth cent, July 126.75, October 123.00, December 121.30, with certified tops at 127.50. B Bid and N Nominal noted.
Coroner's Jury testified Davis shot the woman and the girl in the cafe and house after a courthouse dispute. Witnesses described Davis threatening to see his wife and a letter showing his intent to help them. The panel, led by Pat O'Neill, ruled the deaths were caused by gunshot wounds fired by Arthur Ray Davis.
A sharp late downturn erased earlier gains as the New York market closed with most leaders higher by small amounts or more. Total volume reached 566,600 shares, with notable gains by Bethlehem, Youngstown, J I Case, Douglas Aircraft and others while Commonwealth and Southern preferred hit new 1941 highs amid a cautious overall tone.
Chicago dealers report receipts for butler creamery at 1 083 440 with scores from 35 3/4 to 33. Eggs receipts 23 777 with fresh graded and local firsts priced 25 to 26 1/4. Poultry live market steady to firm with hens Leghorns and Plymouth Rock listed. weights under four pounds show prices around 17 1/2 to 21 1/2 and other prices unchanged.
Hogs salable 3 006. prices 10.00 to 10.10 for 170 to 280 lbs, 9.85 to 10.00 for 290 to 330 lbs, sows 8.90 to 9.35. Cattle salable 3 500. fed steers and yearlings steady to 15 cents higher. upturn on medium to good lots. cows steady to easier. Calves and stockers scarce. top 1206 lb steers 11.50, heifers up to 11.25. stockers 9.00-10.50. Sheep salable 5 000. spring lambs active with early sales up about 25. shipments 11.25 for good to choice. Calif ornia spring lambs in feeder flesh.
Boston June 18 Very moderate business in medium fleece wools with combing three eighths and one quarter blood bright fleeces selling around 46 to 47 cents in grease delivered to mills. Some buyers paid 47 to 48 cents for single grades. Fine territory wools in original bags, short to good French combing lengths, quoted at 1 to 1.03 scoured, but sales were very slow.
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