Wall Street slips as investors curb holdings on March market
Trading quickened after a dull start as selling pressure drove stocks lower by about 1 to 3 points. Brokers blamed tired holders and mixed foreign exchange uncertainties, with the British pound and London gold price reacting, government bonds firm, and rail loans plentiful. Major issues including Delanese and U S Smelting fell several points while transfers totaled 899,200 shares.
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New York
London
U. S
Delanese
Case
Delaware & Hudson
Steel
Industrial Rayon
Bethlehem Steel
American Rolling Mill
Goodteak Chrysler
du Pont
American Can
Westinghouse
Loews
National Distillers
Santa Fe
Union Pacific
Consolidated Gas
United Corp
American Smelting
Howe Sound
Cerro de A i
Chicago grain futures report highlights March 5
AP notes Chicago grain and barley prices with futures figures for March and July contracts. Wheat futures show modest moves, with oats and rye listed, while barley and corn prices edge higher on implied demand.
Kansas City Livestock Prices Update From March Market
Kansas City cattle and hog futures show hogs at 2,500 head with Barrow sow quotes ranging 7.50 to 8.85 for 75 to 500-pound sows. Cattle numbers around 3,000 with steers 550 to 1,500 pounds at 8.50 to 13.25, heifers 5000 pounds at 8.25 to 11.00, cows 7.25, vealers milk fed 6.00 to 9.50, feeder steers 6.00 to 9.50. Sheep total 5,000 with fed lambs at 8.75, ewes 5.35, lambs 6.00 to 8.75, and medium to choice 40-150 pounds 5.75 to 7.50. Quotations based on ewes and wethers.
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Kansas City
AP US Dept
Seepee
Boston wool prices ease with steady demand in grease
A slight rise in demand for greasy Ohio and similar fleeces in Boston. 64s and finer fleeces sold at 26 7 cents in grease, 58s 60s at around 28 cents. 56s 3/8 blood at 27 cents, and 48s 50s 4 blood mostly 23 1/2 to 24 cents in grease.
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Boston
Heston
March
Apus Dept Agr
Ohio
New York Cotton Firms Despite Mixed Market Signals
In New York on March 5 AP reports buyers waiting on settled foreign exchange conditions or other incentives. Prices held steady within a narrow range with moderate demand absorbing scattered selling. May climbed from 12.37 to 12.39 while other contracts showed slight gains or declines. spot middling stood at 12.55.
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New York
New York curb market report snapshot
The Associated Press lists a compact stock sample with prices for Amn Cyan, Artin G&E, Maracaibo, Ax Sap Pow, Assoc G&E A, City Sve, City Sve Pid, Cons Cop Min, Cusi Mex, El Bonds & Share, Ford Mot Ltd, Gulf Oil Pa, Hecla Min, Humble Oil, Lib Men & Lib, Nie Hud Min, Nia Hud Pow, Penn Road, Swift & Co, Fexon Oil, Trans Cont Air, Una Lt & Pow A, Unit Verde, showing varied gains and losses across diverse sectors.
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Amn Cyan
Artin G& E
Gulf Oil Pa
Hecla Min
Humble Oil
Lib
Galveston Cotton Prices Hold Steady
Galveston on March 5 AP Spot cotton remained steady as middling 12.60 cents per pound with 200 bales sold in an undamaged market report.
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Galveston
U. S. Bonds Closing Prices Report
Liberty bonds closed with Fourth 4 1/4s at 33-38 old, 101.24. Treas 4 1/4s at 47-52, 1165, . Home Owners 4s at 51, 101.16. Fed Farm Mtg 3s at 49, 102.2. Fed Farm Mtg 3 1/4s at 64, 103.27.
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New York
Liberty Bonds
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Fed Farm
New Orleans Cotton Market Closed for Holiday
New Orleans trading observed a market halt as cotton closed for a holiday on March 5. AP reports a subdued session with no price activity and no new transactions recorded.
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New Orleans
Greek Government Action Prevents Rebel Warships Refuge
The government reports shizers with the rebel cause are being held for courts martial. Rebel warships were denied refuge at Salonika and contact with land forces blocked by rapid government action mining Salonika harbor to cut communications.
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Ruth Not Angry At Deans Unkind Remarks
Babe Ruth arrives in St. Petersburg to train with the Boston Braves as a National Leaguer. He seeks a fighting spirit and sharper rivalry to revive baseball's public interest, while dismissing any personal feud with Dizzy Dean as he tours the grapefruit belt. 3,000 fans greet Ruth at the station as Bucs coach Bint McKechnie welcomes the newcomer and plans a first base workout.
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Babe Reed Confident To Play Outfield With Base’s Push
Base argues Babe Reed should stay in the outfield as part of a strategic shift. The decision hinges on team needs and Reed’s fielding range.
Simpson Fails in Supreme Court Appeal
Santa Fe March 5 AP James H Simpson former Lea county commissioner failed in his appeal to the state supreme court and faces possible prison unless a re hearing or pardon is granted He was convicted of voluntary manslaughter for shooting a man to death at Tatum The high court also affirmed a judgment for Joe J Stevens oil tank builder in Lea county against Black Stralls and Brusch Inc and its surety Employers Liability Assurance Corp in a workers compensation case
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Black, Stralls and Brusch, Inc
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Alyce McHenry Shows Signs Of Improvement
Fall River Massachusetts March 5 AP Cheering news comes from Alyce McHenry’s sick room as her color improves and she signals a strong recovery. Her mother says the long battle ahead remains, but the child is hungry and responsive. Alyce asked if the operation is over after waking.
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Paul Dean Signs With Cardinals In Florida
Bradenton Florida March 5 AP Paul Dean signed a one year contract after a brief talk with Cardinal owner Sam Breadon Terms were not disclosed but speculation put the figure at 8500 dollars with a 500 dollar signing bonus
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Italian leader prepares for Abyssinian conflict with Grazini
General Rudolpho Grazini, commander of the Italian expeditionary force in Africa, is shown in tropical uniform at his headquarters near the Abyssinian frontier. He is poised to command Mussolini's Black Shirt troops if hostilities resume with the Abyssinians.
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Rudolpho Grazini
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Fatal Canyon Killings Tie to Range Feud and Palmer
Oliver, 77, and his grandson Nor rig Shumway, 24, were shot and hurled from a cliff after a range clash near San Juan river. Paul Black, Arizona official, said a ax-battered skull and back-area bullet wounds marked the deaths, while a fleeing suspect Palmer, described as 5'10" 155 lbs with brown hair and blue eyes, drove a 1934 Chevrolet Utah plate 46297 across borders. Cattlemen massed to Holbrook as authorities chased leads.
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Chevrolet
Administration Wins Publicans and Democrats Clash Over Amendment
Nye Steiner Dickinson Townsend Carey support the administration in publicans proxy. Democrats Glass McKellar Hayden Byrnes Tydings Russell Coolidge Bankhead McAdoo oppose. Eight Types Projects allocate funds for highway rural relief housing CCC sanitation and more totaling about 3.6 billion. The McCarran amendment failed on a tie vote with Glass announcing reporting of the bill with committee alterations and Tydings to revise and offer on the floor.
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Power Board's Broad Powers Spark El Paso Strike Fallout
The Tydings amendment was trimmed to allow $4 million for relief and $830 million for direct relief in energy projects. The Power Board would acquire, own, operate, and improve energy systems, with authority to compel witnesses, hire workers, and bypass franchise requirements. The emergency clause makes the measure immediately effective, aiding El Paso area service disrupted by a recent strike affecting 28 communities.
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Concert tickets soar as Junior High sale tops shells
Civic leaders praise brisk concert ticket sales benefiting municipal band uniforms. Adults 25 cents and children 10, buyers purchase in blocks of 5 or 10. DeMolays pledge 30 tickets. local businessmen buy ten each. The program features a 100 piece school band and orchestra, then the municipal band under Mrs Helen Noah. Tickets available at chamber of commerce and various businesses.
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Helen .Noah
Chamber of Commerce
Oil men gather in Roosevelt County for seismograph test
Clovis New Mexico March 5 AP oil activity intensifies with the Franklin Petroleum Company of Texas arriving to start seismographic work around the city. G C Sweet of the American Seismograph Company will direct a four to five month program. At Wilmes No 2 Claudell Developments a test awaits concreting to resume drilling into a promising formation. Homer F Wilcox of Tulsa blocks acreage north west of Clovis for a test as observers from larger companies monitor progress.
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Oklahoma City
American Seismograph Company
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Henry Caudill
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Sugar Beets Co Representative Meets Farmers in Colorado
A meeting of farmers interested in growing sugar beet seed for sugar beet companies in Colorado will be held at the chamber of commerce Thursday evening at 7 50. H A E Bleock representing the companies arrived today and will stay through the meeting. He will explain methods of growing and answer questions. Dona Ana county farmers already show interest and limited acreage is available. Last year the net return was 130 dollars per acre. Officials who inspected last year are enthusiastic about the crop’s possibilities.
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Chamber of Commerce
H. A. E Bleock
H.,.l. Gifford
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Jealousy blamed in tragedy as families recount aftermath
Norris' brother spoke at a conference two months prior, noting Walter and Miss Stahle should postpone marriage for a year. He cited jealousy as the motive, with Stahle saying the man was consumed by possessiveness over the girl and even distraught when she kissed her father.
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Wilbur
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Ickes seeks Taylor Grazing Act expansion and local control
Secretary Ickes urged Congress to amend the Taylor Grazing Act to remove the 80 million acre limit on land in grazing districts. He proposed decentralizing administration to local livestock committees and using existing land offices and surveys, with a new grazing director and about 20 civil service hires. He defended the budget and pressed for swift enactment of land exchange provisions and grant obligations.
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Mar
Ickes
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R G. Poole
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El Paso Company and Union Face Arbitration Talks
M C Smith of El Paso, co president, rejected a prior arbitration offer but said he would study a new plan. The board recommended sending the dispute to a three sided arbitration board with three employer reps, three union reps, and three locals. The union accepted the new offer, pending Electric Co attitude, with hearings set for March 15. Gov Tingley declined to sign the section.
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Union Ployer
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Iy Systration Board
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L. Ingram
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Edwin A.naktale
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Women's court today ends with fatality and riot clash
Capt Joseph Palczynski collapsed and died in the session. Bailiff Philip Blankin sustained chest injuries as police subdued rioters with sticks and fists. The incident disrupted proceedings and prompted an investigation into the riot and security lapses.
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Notice of probate for Benames estate Chaves County NM
In Chaves County New Mexico the last will and testament of Benames is probated with Isabel Kirk Ames named executrix. Creditors are notified to file claims with Contes County Clerk within the legally prescribed period or be barred by law.
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ST OF New Mexico
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