Stockpiling Raises Hole in Metals Trade
New York June 15 A rush to stockpile for war tightens metals markets as supplies fall and prices rise. Zinc buyers complain the accelerated government purchases will raise costs for roofing and washing machine parts, while lead producers lament heavy government takes and plans to stop buying next month. Copper demand and stockpiles also shift as the munitions board aims for rapid metals readiness.
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New York
Munitions Board
Finland and Soviet Russia Sign Record Trade Pact
Finland and the Soviet Union signed history’s largest trade agreement in Moscow on Tuesday night. The pact covers 320 million dollars in trade between Helsinki and Moscow, announced by Finland’s foreign office.
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Finland
Russia
Helsinki
Moscow
New GEA Secretary Named in Murphysboro
Eugene Comte of Murphysboro named secretary of the Greater Egypt Association by Walter Whitehead president. Comte a former Murphysboro Mayor and former 25th district American Legion commander was elected by the board. Next board meeting Friday June 23 at Logar Hotel to discuss 1950 plans. GEA promotes publicity, recreation and conservation in the Greater Egypt area.
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Eugene Comte
Murphysboro
Greater Egypt Association
Walter Whitehead
G.E.A
Comte
25Th District
American Legion
Logar
Greater
Egypt
Parks Air Lines Denied Midwest Route Start
The Civil Aeronautics Board refused to allow Parks Air Lines to begin service on parts of its Midwest feeder routes. The decision follows a reopened case after Parks failed to start. A letter from Chairman Joseph O Connell Jr. informed Oliver L. Parks of East St. Louis Illinois, president of the airline. Parks had proposed a merger with Mid-Continent Airlines after delays.
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Parks Air Lines, Inc
Midwest
Parks
Joseph O’connell, Jr
Oliver L. Parks
East St. Louis, Ill
Middle West
Mid-Continent Airlines
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