Wall Street Mixed as War News Supports Selective Buy
The market rose modestly on selective buying led by aircraft steel and specialty shares. War news favored Allied aims, shifting Tuesday’s panic into cautious purchases, though gains were not strong and most leaders retraced some by session end. Volume 2,117,200 shares, about half Tuesday.
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United Aircraft
Glenn Martin
Sperry
Montgomery Ward
Youngstown Sheet
du Pont
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Loft
Great Northern Preferred
Case
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Eastman
American Telephone
Santa Fe
U. S. Gypsum
J. C. Penney
Aluminum of America
Humble Oil
Insurance ‘of North America
American Cyanamid
New Jesey Zinc
Aluminum Ltd
French Troops Gain Arras and Frontline Shifts
Allied reports describe French forces recapturing Arras as German advances widen toward Paris and northern sectors. British and American correspondents note air raids, evolving fronts, and mobilization in Britain as forces strive to halt the Nazi drive.
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Presidents plan to add aides for wartime task force
President May discusses expanding government to run the re armament drive with administrative aides and liaison officers. Congress created six high paid posts. some aides may accept token salaries. Attlee signals wartime controls. conscription of labor and wealth urged as Britain faces invasion threat.
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Britain Moves Bill to Harness Nation for War Effort
Britain advances a war bill as Attlee urges swift enactment to mobilize all national resources. The inner war cabinet member argues the measure will efficiently convert industry and manpower for total war.
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Attlee
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Wool futures slip again on heavy turnover in New York
New York wool top futures extended yesterday’s losses and closed 14 to 25 points lower with an estimated turnover near 2 million pounds. Commission houses and Boston sellers checked the early rise, while local professionals and some covering by commissions aided a partial recovery. July 85.0. Oct 83.3B. Dec 83.1B. Spot tops 93.0. B-Bid.
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Frog wins jump at 13th international contest in Angles Camp
Slippery the frog owned by Louis Fisher of Stockton leads the 13th annual international frog jumping contest in Angles Camp California. The leap reaches 14 feet 11 inches short of the 15 feet 10 inches record. The event marks the 77th anniversary of Mark Twain's visit and the tale The Jumping Frog of Calaveras. Lobos seek more Big Seven grid games for New Mexico University. The athletic council authorizes Roy W. Johnson to open negotiations for football fixtures beyond a single season and favors state schools like New Mexico, with Big Seven rivals in mind.
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Auto overturn on highway 85 leaves man dead
In Raton New Mexico on May 21 a car overturned on a curve on highway 85 south of town killing Fred Linklater, 26, of Castle, Colorado, the driver, and critically injuring Frank Hage, 60, the passenger.
Fifth Version of Beauty and Beast in MSG Title Fight
Ken Overlin, veteran boxer from Decatur Illinois now based in Washington and Norfolk, challenges middleweight champion Ceferino Garcia at Madison Square Garden for the world title. Garcia’s bolo punch is his main weapon, and Overlin must prove his ring generalship for 15 rounds to win.
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Judge McGhee Heads To Alamogordo In Car Crash Case
Judge McGhee traveled to Alamogordo to hear a case for Judge Frenger. Two men were en route to California when their car reportedly left the highway curve out of control.
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