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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1940
Page
43
New York March 15 stock market notes show most stocks steady amid mixed indicators. Mentions of General Motors, Sears, Allied Chemical and other firms appear amid a cautious tone as foreign exchange moves muted yet there is chatter about potential reforms and market reactions.
Reported sale set for March 28 transfers J P Morgan seat on the Stock Exchange to St Gates Lloyd who plans to form a new firm under Morgan & Company. The reorganized group includes Drexel & Company and State banks, with a private, closed transfer described as the end of a personal deal.
World steel production reached a record high in 1939 with major outputs from England Germany Italy Japan and Russia. The United States held a strong share but did not set a new record, estimated at 145.33 million net tons for the year.
Minard W. Kent Files a bankruptcy petition in Federal Court as March records show Jennie Baulch obtaining a $4, four cent judgment against Millard W. Ment, a freight brakeman, with assets listed at $275 including a car and a local rent claim of $1,501. Other creditors include Domestic Finance, Sherwin-Williams, Rent Estate Company, and East Road Lumber. Auburn figures list Howard J. Colvit and Dr. Althouse among about 40 creditors with combined claims. Foreign exchange notes note declines in several currencies amid British controls and Canadian rates, with official balance data and monthly expenditures reported by Treasury.
A dense OCR listing notes wholesale market activity in New York and the Midwest. It references butter creamery pricing, egg receipts, assorted produce values, and prices for white poultry, pork, lard, apples, onions, and potatoes with region labels such as New York Newark and Western markets. It mentions rainfall-related demand shifts and fluctuating wholesale quotes across multiple items and cities.
Wirephoto shows snow for Syracuse and eastern New York with widespread precipitation along the Atlantic coast and Southeast. Forecast notes rising temperatures over the Mountain States while Great Lakes remain cooler. A frontal system extends from the Midwest to the West Coast with varying pressures.
A damaged OCR style list shows various goods with prices and sizes. Mentions include items like boxes, different grades, and brands such as McIntosh. References to locations include Northern Peats and Western New York with mixed currency figures.
Pabst Brewing Co moves into full beer production at its Lata plant amid rising demand and industry trends. An executive notes the expansion boosts employment and boosts allied supplier activity with plans for large scale bottle outputs and significant daily bottling capacity.
A fragmented report notes efforts to deter a wolf menace with E. IG. Thomas leading an operation to capture and bring wolves to safety. The piece mentions government agents trapping many wolves last year and continuing work into the current period.
A courteous driver assisted a bread route worker after an incident, offering aid and ensuring the victim received support. The event highlighted prompt neighborly action and roadside assistance in an urban setting.
An experimental program sponsored by a coastal firm aims to boost the peavein sector through research, training, and new array-based equipment. Officials caution that the project seeks relief proposals and practical applications to support workers and regional production capabilities.
A damaged snippet mentions a 1859 Asia Studies date and a plant that appears dense and massy with orange coloring. It refers to a foreseen Martian influence and a mainline that relates to ferric substances and contamination, producing unclear orange hues.
A prison inmate known as Judas hanged himself in his cell after fear of vengeance for betraying partners in crime. The incident followed a troubled mind and alleged coercion by authorities as a factor in his decision. Local reports cite a convict named John Strong at Ment- Hige jail and reference other prisoners awaiting trial or punishment. News mentions related legal actions and background on the wider case across several tied names and dates.
Fragmented OCR reports a fatal auto truck crash with multiple injuries and police response. Details are unclear but indicate a deadly highway incident near a city, with mentions of a vehicle, EMS, and possible official statements.
Relief agents describe a dire scene as thousands of children wander Europe amid separation and hardship. Representatives from ARCACISS report large groups of Jews displaced, with authorities and aid workers urging action to prevent further suffering.
In Schenectady a plan to reduce power output was discussed to alleviate a water shortage. The article mentions limited water supply from wells feeding the reservoir, with officials considering curbs and rationing. Names cited include Meyer, John H. Burwell, and Wescher.
Fragmentary report notes inquiry into W J Markenzi and G MacLachlan regarding a defense post dismissal in Toronto Ontario. Details are unclear but reference to officials and possible investigations or statements appear.
A corrupted OCR item from the Syracuse Housing Authority outlines bids and fees with references to contractors and related processes. It mentions a sum of 3 dollars and a two percent or similar fee structure, plus procedural notes and dates. The garbled text also includes names and titles such as BENGED S. GACHN and BRIGHT, with scattered references to specific locations and officials.
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