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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1940
Page
24
New York March 5 brokers reported a mixed stock market with fractional gains led by several issues. Canadian Vaettic Dow Chemteni Clean Martin and Brooklyn-Manhattan Trans edged to new highs as offerings dried up and demand showed tentative strength despite overall volatility.
The Commerce Department reported a six percent rise in boot and fine production across New York's 142 factories in January compared with December, totaling 5,129,591 pairs with 461,988 more units, though January output was 54 percent below January 1999.
Orvine G. Brown of Clay filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court listing liabilities of 3059 and assets of 353. Creditors include Universal Credit Co, Dr. Harry E. Burnicle, Group Parts Inc, and Zits Auth Co. Others named: Syraseter Burl Chilson, Maolins, Ton J. Piste, and WS Cooper Street, Watertown. Auditors include George WN Smith and George Storms with 306, Jefferson Canty National Bank Watertown acting as juds mann for 2200.
The Regional Market opened with mixed activity as parsnips jumped to 5223 and S150 a burnel amid fluctuating trade. Prices for greenlog apples rose to 60 cents per bushel, cabbage fell to 35 cents, while eggs declined slightly with New York March prices and British, French, and Canadian currencies showing varied rates. official Canadian rates listed for several currencies as markets reacted to renewed pressure against the pound and differing international rates. Livestock trading showed limited activity with buffalo and cattle markets steady to slow, calves steady, and sheep showing some gains amid overall softer demand.
New York wholesale market report dated March 5 notes varied prices for butter creamery dairy goods and produce. It highlights receipts, eggs, potatoes, flour, poultry and fruit with fluctuations in price, and mentions steady markets for many items amid mixed demand. includes obliquely dated births and local listings.
A Syracuse Peace Council sponsored event invites youth groups to Park Centre Presbyterian Church May 4 and 5 to debate three public questions. Delegates from 49 institutions are invited. Walter L. Sait is chairman. Registration and opening assembly set the schedule.
Game Protector Harry Best of Cleveland reported two dogs attacked and wounded a doe, which was eventually euthanized after rescue attempts failed. The Bristol couple, neighbors north of Cleveland, fed their dogs in the driveway and watched the incident, then faced action to confine the animals.
Farm Credit Administration official Bert Silt will receive crop loan applications on March 13 at the Onondaga County Farm Bureau in the Federal Building. Loans target farmers with small cash income who cannot obtain funds elsewhere, to aid in producing crops or purchasing feed. Applicants providing loans for cash crops must furnish first lien security on the crop.
Fractured OCR text shows August Bil 22 and Franklin 7, with Judge Horace Watsh ta Poltes: Court today warn he baptazed te forn Alm on a candle All Hand 5 as surce Wats. TREASURY BALANCE Sykes March 5 Uf. The Treasury receipts for fiscal year and monthly expenditures are listed, showing excess of expenditures and various unsettled items.
A faded weather wirephoto describes a disturbance moving from the Southern New England coast toward the mid Atlantic and central U.S. skies show changes with precipitation expected in the northern Middle Atlantic States and nearby areas. Gusty winds and high pressure patterns appear over Central and Northern regions, with forecasts for varying temperatures and precipitation.
A statement from Independent Super Markets of Syracuse apologizes for supporting the so called Fair Trade bill and commends Assemblyman Parsons for withdrawing it. The group argues regulation would curb competition and undermine American enterprise, urging reliance on free markets and self perseverance.
Harry L. Goldhirsch secretary of the Uo Independent Hotel Association will tour Syracuse this week to explain fair features and trip costs to the New York Worlds Fair. He plans high school contest arrangements and trips to the exposition to showcase prizes and events.
A garbled OCR notice sheet lists meetings for W. French and others, including the Scandinati Billes society tomorrow at Yelm with Mirg aid, August Anderton at Moosey Avenue, and a Syr seure Court election of officers tonight. It notes Grace Haven with Margaret Avery as secretary treasurer and barent teachers association meeting at Cere School Friday afternoon, plus Guild Hall Rua events and Meretam Camp Auden No. 18 plans in Larnet Building on Warren Street.
Franky pleaded to two liquor violations with a suspended sentence for the first and six months for the second. The case involved selling liquor to Patrolman Seward within three incidents, with officers led by Acting Detective Patrick Caveny and Detective Floyd Klee. The same patrolman reportedly encountered another incident on January 31, triggering further arrests.
A local Red Cross mobilizes a rapid appeal for emergency funds and material aid. The drive seeks cash donations and clothing and medical supplies for firemen, war victims in Finland and Poland, and displaced families, with several named contributors and organizations supporting the effort.
Syracuse University's head cheerleader Ex Raipit Weller announced a tryout for sophomores to join the varsity squad. Practice sessions will be held in Archoold Germnnsivtnlonger Weller's direction as two sophomores are selected through elimination competition.
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