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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1946
Page
8
New York stocks closed with notable activity as investors reacted to ongoing market factors. Trading showed modest gains amid mixed sector performance with several blue chips advancing and financials facing renewed volatility.
Inclement weather slows trading at the Central New York Regional Market with Hecht carry over a few stems. Offerings tight for asparagus and rhubarb steady. poultry aging and egg receipts active but small lots dominate. Prices for mixed colors and various weight classes hold firm. butter and cheese receipts rise with prices unchanged.
A forest fire in the Gila National Forest near the Arizona-New Mexico border rages for a fourth day, scorching 1500 acres of terrain in Johnson Canyon. About five miles distant, another blaze burned 1000 acres before being brought under control. A chartered plane flew two trips from Albuquerque with supplies for isolated firefighters.
The Central News Agency reports a cease fire agreement signed in Tsinan to halt fighting in Shantung. The pact orders immediate cessation of hostilities and bans troop movements except for administrative purposes.
Markets at a Glance reports a mixed session with varied moves across stocks and commodities. Irregulars hold rally tendencies among favorites while bonds ease and rails show minor improvement as Chicago wheat and corn stay at ceilings. Rye faces a five cent limit decline. cattle and hogs stay nominally steady with top hog quotes near 14.85 dollars.
The article describes cold air from Canada lowering temperatures in the northern Rockies and Plains with scattered thunderstorms in the Lake region and Ohio Valley. It defines fronts and isobars, notes typical moves of pressure systems, and cites Dr Selby Maxwell predicting Syracuse weather with a five day forecast from 6 A.M. to 6 A.M.
New York trading resumed the recovery push as profit taking on Friday eased but many names fell. About 1,000,000 shares traded in two hours, the day’s largest for three months, with some gains and many losses near the close. Leaders included Republic Steel, U.S. Steel, General Motors, Packard, Paramount, Armour, Texas Co., Westinghouse, International Harvester, General Electric, Eastman Kodak, Santa Fe, and Southern Railway, while Bethlehem Steel, Chrysler, Boeing, and J. C. Penney faced declines.
AP Buffalo market summary shows receipts of 150 head with demand outpacing supply. Hogs range around 15.25 ceiling and 14.50 to 15.00 in various lots. cattle and calves steady with fat cows 10.50 to 11.50 and bulls to 14.00. light weights and steers mixed around 9.75 to 13.75. calves weak late week from 14.00 down to 10.00. sheep and lambs light with lambs around 16.00 and clipped lambs at 16.00 in absence of strong demand.
A cluster of observances marks Mother's Day in area churches. Brown Memorial Methodist plans a 11 AM service with Mrs Rose Kranz speaking on Milestone in Motherhood. Zion's Lutheran invites 11 AM sermon The Family Society's Foundation by Rev Christian P Jensen. First English Lutheran features The Heart in the Home by Rev Frank H Shimer at morning worship. Lutheran Church of the Atonement's service presents Other Mothers by Rev John M Joslyn. St Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church holds an 11 AM Behold by Mother by Rev Frederick C Ellerman, with Miss Marcia Cronkite directing music. An evening 7:30 program directed by Mrs F Wilkinson occurs in Recreation Hall. Elmwood Presbyterian's Rev Dr Arthur J Berger preaches An Ambitious Mother. South Presbyterian Church’s Rev Dr John T Reeve delivers Quy Tenderest Tie in morning and If the Trumpet Gives an Uncertain Sound in the evening.
The Rev. Robert D. Rose will preach at Robinson Memorial United Presbyterian Church in the morning service on the topic Mother of Mine. He will also officiate at Howlett Hill United Presbyterian Church at the 11 30 A M service.
The Rev. Arthur W. Mielke serves as pastor at Park Central Presbyterian Church. He leads worship, oversees church programs, and provides spiritual guidance to the congregation.
Episcopal Taking the Right of Way will C Bertram Runnalis rector Calvary Episcopal Church conduct a 10 45 service Sunday morning Other Episcopal churches in the city will celebrate Mother's Day with Holy Communion and special services at morning and evening meetings
Gen. Eisenhower, Army chief of staff, argues the UN's success as an international peacemaker largely determines the future of U S bases in the Pacific and the Philippines. He repeats that the world cannot endure another war and urges UN action to resolve long-standing tensions.
Syracuse New York May 6 1946 scaled proposals due May 20 1946 at 1 30 P M for furnishing and repaving Montgomery Street Madison to Harrison Madison Street Montgomery to State and Crouse to Waletut according to department specifications Commissioner George F Waite announced in the office of the Department of Contract and Purchase.
The Supreme Court Of Onondaga County issues summons in multiple cases. One action seeks absolute divorce involving John C. Smith and Bernice R. Biegan Towlski, with dates in 1946. Another action, directed at George H. Errengy and others, aims to reform a deed covering Farm Lot 4 in Cicero, Onondaga County, filed April 1946. Attorneys listed: J. Aspenheter, Orry H. Evans.
A collage of 1940s era used car listings and ads from Syracuse dealers. It highlights Buicks, Chevrolets, Dodges, and Lincolns with prices from about 1170 to 2700 plus trade offers. It notes dealer names such as E. J. Arnstine Co. and Cosmopolitan Sales Co. and features trailer and RV mentions, sales terms, and contact details.
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