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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1940
Page
6
Classified ad fragment listing a beauty shop offer and multiple rental and sale notices. Includes: Elite Beauty Shop at 306 W 2nd St, phone 749 10-8130c. rental for a 3 room house with basement at Ezzell Feed Store. cattle or sheep ranch for sale around 13 000 acres. modern and furnished apartments with monthly rents, all bills paid, and contact notes like Camp Cha ves and phone numbers.
New Orleans on October 23 reports spot cotton finishing steady with an 8 point rise. Sales reached 2,816 bales while Middling grades average 9.54 cents per pound.
Reports from Vichy suburbs Lyon and the Loire detail arrests and confiscation of De Gaulle materials. Bern dispatches hint Laval may supersede Petain, with Petain possibly remaining as figurehead. London enjoys a quiet night amid fog and smoke as German raids are stymied. Invasion weather brings heavy rain, mist, and cold winds over the Dover Strait.
Virginio Gayda, Fascist editor, amplifies Italy's claim that six British ships were sunk by torpedo boats in the Red Sea during a 36-ship convoy of 22,000 troops with heavy losses. The British deny damage to the convoy and report only three wounded aboard the Kimberley, which later sank the Francesco Nullo. In London, RAF raids are said to have affected 20 percent of Germany's productive capacity as preparations to rebuild Hamburg are discussed. Japan expresses displeasure over oil talks with the Netherlands East Indies and hints at armed force as a possibility.
The wage hour law shifts to a 40 hour week for about 2 million of an estimated 12.6 million workers in interstate commerce. The change from 42 hours allows more leisure or overtime pay at time and a half. The standard is not a rigid limit.
Governor John E. Miles planned a full day of campaigning in San Juan county with afternoon rallies at Aztec and Blanco and a county wide rally in Farmington. He attended a San Juan county democratic central committee meeting last night to review finances and party activities, saying this is the only county in the state operating under such a plan.
David Wolf spoke on Shoes and Selling Today Versus Yesterday and noted fashion changes. He cited the European War boosting U S shoe production and the enduring Wedgie as a lasting trend. Harold Cooley spoke on Freedom of the Press and will continue at the next meeting. Attendance contest showed Super Chiefs ahead of Rockets. New members welcomed. Art Sutton attended as guest. program led by Andrew Kemper.
Roswell Lodge No. 18 A F and A M holds a Special Communication on Wednesday October 23 at 7 30 PM for work on the first degree By Order D E Gillespie. Attest Elmer H Riemen secretary.
The New York stock market closed with a wide array of names showing varied results led by AmAil, AmCan, HollySu, and many industrials. Major movers included AT&T, Penn, BoeingA, Chrysler, USSteel, and GenElec with mixed gains and losses reflected in the day’s final quotes.
New York wool market finished with slight losses except October. Spot month advanced 30 points on limited volume as there was steady demand from trade interests. October at 124.0, December 109.8, Mech 102.0, Spot standard tops 126.0, buyers bidding locally.
Delegates discussed democracy education in schools and homes with Dr. Williams speaking on building support for education. Regulators urged funds for pupil transportation costs, gradual financing changes over four to five years, and keeping control of schools in local areas. Milne urged higher instruction spending, Reece listed cost-cutting bus strategies amid transportation talks.
Curb market notes show gains for Am Alum and Ark Nat Gas while Am Book and Carrier Corp trade moderately. U S bonds quote Treasury issues with prices around 108.18 to 120.22 and 2 1/2s 53-49 at 106.13, with Fed Farm Mtg and Home Owners Loan quotes listed.
New York cotton futures closed 8 to 10 higher with contracts for December at 9.60 and May around 9.48 to 9.58. Middling spot quoted at 9.85. Chicago grain futures posted mixed to higher tones with wheats around 87 3/4 to 85 7/8 for December and corn near 62 5/8 to 63 1/2 for December and May.
Mrs Luella McGaffey Brown will speak at Dexter high school auditorium Friday at 3 o clock in a women of Dexter event. The educational talk marks the 20th anniversary of women’s suffrage and urges women to vote on election day in a non political address for the community.
Wall Street traded higher in a slow surge with gains across bonds and commodities. Steel stocks led the advance as investors shifted late yesterday downturn into a rise, with Bethlehem U S Steel Youngstown and Wheeling Steel among notable gainers. market breadth included copper rubber aircraft and motor shares with bellwether commodities also firm. Livestock futures showed steady bids for cattle and sheep with varied price levels across steers yearlings and lambs.
Kansas City livestock market notes hog sales at 3500 head with slow movement and prices 10 cents higher than Tuesday's average. Top range 6.25, good choice 200 lb and heavier 6.15 to 6.25, lighter 170-190 lb 5.90 to 6.00.
Eyes examined and glasses fitted at 309 North Main Street. Glasses lenses ground in our own laboratory by expert technicians. Phone 21 for appointment.
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