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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1940
Page
6
War clouds slow trade as speculative developments and fields continue to enthrall the audience. Shares operate moderately upward with chemical, General Motors, Yeaw Track, Briggs Manufacturing among participants. Baldwin Loromadye and White Sewing Machine are cited in a broad market sweep.
Fragments discuss closing stock prices from various regions and voices urging labor organization reform. Edwin Ripley of Seattle questions dues and benefits, while Dud Tammus and others critique union democracy, training, and reliance on private enterprise in America.
Ogdensburg Als.-Nie la Powers Walker resigns from special class teacher post at Lincoln School. Mary Marsden named to take her place at Sheemer school. Helen Mortis assigned to substitute for Miss Clark Nichols, who has a year’s leave.
Regional Market report shows corn prices strengthening with mixed gains and declines across vegetables. Beets carrots onions peppers and greens show small decreases while lettuce nectarines and California oranges edge lower. wholesale commission houses keep prices generally steady.
New York produce buyers faced moderate to fully moderate demand on August 10 as state market listings show steady to fluctuating wholesale fruit and vegetable prices. Fresh shipments included beans, corn, cherries, blackberries, and berries with some surpluses sold off.
The market reports mixed currency moves in New York with the free rate at about 14s 1287 after yesterday’s sharp rise. Fresh premiums appeared against the Hong Kong and Shanghai collars as Canadian and Swiss rates fluctuated, with official Canadian controls and various spot cable quotes across major currencies.
A fragmentary livestock market report from Chicago notes limited offerings today with cattle and sheep showing steady to higher prices. Top hogs sold around 66 to 70, while other beef, veal, and calf categories fluctuated with mixed loads and heldover stock.
An optimistic official government crop report in Chicago yesterday spurred early trading optimism for 1940 grain crops but broad market weakness soon followed as prices fluctuated. Report details show corn and wheat futures mixed with some contracts edging higher while cash wheat and related futures showed firm or softer moves amid rains and slow trading.
Schedule notes list an Auburn softball game on August 10 with Hoffman team, arranged for 8 30 at night. The garbled text confirms a scheduled game and participating teams.
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