Steadier Undertone Aids Irregular Market
The stock market showed a steadier undertone after yesterday’s tumble to 31 2 year bottoms with many stocks posting small changes. Major names like American Telephone and American Can hit new yearly lows while Eastman Kodak lagged. Bethlehem Steel led gains and other issues inched forward or held near last night’s close as the market remained generally quiet in bonds and commodities.
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International News Service
New York
American Telephone
American Can
Eastman Kodak
General Motors
U. S. Gypsum
du Pont
Anaconda
Standard Oil
New Jersey
Loew’s
Consolidated Edison
Bethlehem
U.S. Steel
Montgomery Ward
Sears Roebuck
General Electric
Westinghouse
International Nickel
United Aircraft
Douglas
Santa Fe
Texas Co
Pullman
Union Carbide
Electric Auto-Lite
Chrysler, Kennecott
Phelps- Dodge
Allied Chemical
U. S. Rubber
Pennsylvania
International Harvester
London
Kroger Workers Get Christmas Bonuses Here
Distribution of Christmas bonuses to about 820 Cleveland Kroger employees was announced by branch manager W E Carter. Directors allocated 400000 for bonus pay for all with a year of service excluding branch executives and keymen in profit sharing. Bonus checks also went to about 600 Kroger employees in the armed services. A Christmas greeting from Kroger president Albert H Morrill accompanied the checks.
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Cleveland
Kroger Grocery & Baking Co
W. E. Carter
Armed Services
Albert H. Morrill
Kroger
Wool quotations show varied price ranges in Boston market
In Boston on Monday, inquiries about domestic wools rose while sales occurred. Graded bright 3-8 and 1-4 blood fleece wools sold at 51 to 52 cents per pound grease. Fine territory wools with average to good French combing lengths brought mostly 1.10 to 1.13 dollars scoured.
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United Press
Boston
United States Agriculture Department
Government budget figures show large deficit and debt
United Press report from Washington on December 23 notes current fiscal year totals through December 20. Expenses reach 10,718,433,007 with defense at 7,591,501,687 and receipts 4,025,269,876, yielding a net deficit of 6,624,660,031 and cash balance of 3,611,840,798. Working balance stands at 2,853,940,554 with public debt of 57,313,987,815 and gold reserve 22,747,922,382.
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Nited Press
Washington
Used building material sells quickly through the want ads
Local classifieds report rapid turnover for secondhand building materials as buyers respond to posted listings. Dealers note steady demand for lumber, bricks, and hardware, with several ads highlighting bulk sales and delivery options.
Livestock Prices in Cleveland Market Report
Receipts total about 1,000 with steady market across cattle sheep and hogs. Good to choice light lights fetch 10.75 to 11.25 per 160-180 lbs, cattle include steers 12 to 13.25, yearlings 10.25 to 12, cows 4.75 to 8, calves 12 to 16. Sheep steady with lambs 12 to 13.5, various fruits vegetables and market goods listed with prices for crates, sacks, and baskets across multiple produce items.
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Cleveland
U. S
Idaho
Maine
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Bakers
Florida
Bliss Triumphs
Market Report From Pittsburgh Livestock Prices Decline and Shift
In Pittsburgh on December 23 cattle prices range from 7.75 to 13 for various grades with steady hogs at 10.65 to 11.65 and sheep around 3 to 12.75 depending on quality. Calves fetch 12 to 16 for good to choice, with a broad spectrum for medium, culls, and commons.
Hog and cattle market report from Chicago listing prices
Chicago market snapshot shows hogs at about 10.50 to 11.00 for most grades with top at 11.00, 22 000 head and 2 000 holdovers. Cattle and calves traded steady with beef steers 12.25 to 14.00, cows 7.75 to 9.00, calves 7.00 to 14.00. Sheep noted with lambs 12.00 to 12.40 and yearlings 9.50 to 10.50.
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International News Service
Chicago
Prices and market notes from Cleveland produce report
December market report lists butter extras and standards at 39 and 36 cents, eggs steady with shippers paying 33 to 31 cents in 100 case lots, government grade egg prices for U S extras large white 41, standards large white 36.5, mediums 32.5, and 31. Live poultry prices include hens heavy 22, leghorn 14 to 18, broilers 17 to 22 depending on type, ducks 12 to 18, turkeys hens 29 and toms 23 to 26. Market firm. Ohio homegrown produce noted.
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U. S
Chicago Dairy and Poultry Prices Report
Chicago market wrap details butter at 1-4 cent gains with various grades ranging 31 1-2 to 35 1-2 cents. Eggs at 27 1-2 to 34 3-4 cents for dirties to fresh extra firsts. Live poultry prices rise across turkeys hens leghorn roosters ducks and geese with several values in cents per pound.
Poultry and Butter Prices Steady in Pittsburgh Markets
International News Service reports steady poultry prices with heavy hens at 20-22 cents, leghorns 16-17, rock springers 20-22, red springers 19-21, geese 17-18, turkeys 25-29. Butter holds at 92 score 35 1-2, 89 score 33 3-4, 88 score 32-4, standard 34 1-4. eggs steady with nearby receipts 33, white standards 36, white extras 37.
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International News Service
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Tip for Motorists Buy Gas Wednesday
A holiday driving tip advises filling tanks on Wednesday as many stations will be closed Christmas Day. Standard Oil Co of Ohio and Pure Oil Co announce company operated stations closed all day, though some dealers may stay open for a few hours or all day. Others plan varied hours or full closure.
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Standard Oil Co
Ohio
Pure Oil Co
Dividend Declared by Brewster Banking Co
Brewster Banking Co officers announce a dividend of four dollars per share to stockholders of record as of December 20. The notice confirms the year's payout and lists no changes to capital or future distributions.
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Brewster
Brewster Banking Co
Poultry and Produce Prices Rise Amid Holiday Demand
Heavy holiday demand and a tightening market push prices on fowl with one to three cent gains across most varieties. Ducks and young turkeys see two cent boosts. young turkey hens rise to 29 cents a pound while other markets hold steady. Grain, butter, and produce quotes shown from Canton and Steiner-Hitz with detailed per unit prices for wheat, oats, hay, butterfat, poultry, and fresh fruits and vegetables.
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Graber Milling
Canton Pure Milk Co
Tub Creamery
Paul Overholt
Pure Milk Co
Canton Poultry
Steiner-Hitz
California
Florida
Dumont Seed Co
Kansas
Michigan
Ohio
Dividend Disbursed by Ohio Finance Co
The Ohio Finance Co disbursed a fourth quarter cash dividend totaling $114 621.95 to stockholders in 29 states Canada and Hawaii. The payment equals 1.25 per share on 5 percent prior preference stock 1.50 per share on 6 percent preferred stock and 40 cents per share on common stock payable to shareholders of record as of Dec 10.
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Ohio Finance Co
States
Canada
Hawaiii
Firestone sets record sales in annual report
Akron December 23 Firestone Tire and Rubber Co announced record sales totaling 268,091,826 dollars, up 43 percent from the prior high in 1940. Net profit stood at 11,262,427 dollars after all expenses, including depreciation and taxes, with earnings of 4.37 dollars per common share.
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International News Service
Akron
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co
Grain futures open mixed in light holiday trade
Chicago grain futures opened fractionally lower amid a slow holiday session. Soybeans eased slightly, wheat slipped then steadied in a narrow range, while corn stayed near unchanged. May and July quotes for wheat, corn, oats, rye, and soybeans show small early moves and quiet trading.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Grain prices in Toledo on Monday close
In Toledo on December 23 grain close shows Red wheat at 1.20 to 1.21 dollars, yellow corn at 0.78 to 0.79, white oats at 0.56 1/2 to 0.58 1/2, and yellow soybeans at 1.65 to 1.65 1/2 per unit.
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United Press
Toledo
Want Ad Notes Buyers Seek Electric Washers and Irons
Classified readers seek electric washers and irons in local want ads. Shoppers hope for affordable machines suitable for home use with reliable performance and easy operation. Interested sellers advertise basic models, pricing, and conditions of sale to attract quick offers.
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Want Ad
Increased price brings in scrap
The government revised iron and steel scrap prices to allow larger returns for lower grades, seen by steel circles as ending a shortage slowing mills. Pittsburgh brokers reported large orders and executives said the new scale creates a per grade ceiling, including a $20 ceiling for seven Pittsburgh scrap grades.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Leon Henderson
Washington
Office of Production Management
Mum's The Word Is Army's Motto For The Duration
Camp Shelby report urges secrecy about troop movements and ship names to prevent enemy tips in wartime. A soldier warned by his mother of publishing letters that revealed sailing date port and ship. The risk cited shows how careless disclosure could aid enemy submarines and hinder reinforcements.
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Shelby
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Joe Doakes
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Court awaits briefs in picket writ case
Common Pleas Judge J. L. Floyd holds decision pending briefs in injunctive proceedings brought by Acme Laundry of Canton Inc against Laundry Workers local 140 of Akron. Hearing on a permanent order to enjoin picketing by a former employee concluded Monday afternoon.
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J. L. Floyd
Acme Laundry of
Canton, Inc
Laundry Workers Local 140
Akron
Floyd
Golden Lodge Christmas Party Brings Gifts to 900 Children
Santa Claus visited the Golden Lodge SWOC at 1234 Harrison Ave SW Monday night to distribute Christmas gifts to about 500 children. The first Lodge children's party also delivered candy and oranges. L. A. Blackledge, Herbert Secker and Wayne Israel organized the event.
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Wayne Plans Force Of 180 Police Aids
Wayne officials announce a reserve police force of 180 men, organized after two American Legion meetings. Sheriff Mills will deploy them on short notice for emergencies, primarily in rural areas and unincorporated villages, unless urban authorities request guard aid.
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Wooster
American Legion Post
Edwin C. Mills
Guard Your Tires Closely Warns Police On Theft Risk
Chief Elmer E. Clark warned car owners that tire theft may rise due to a wartime tire sales ban. A likely two-man gang operates between Cleveland and Columbus with Canton as a stop, stealing spares in minutes. Lock garages, park under lights, and keep registration papers on your person to avoid delays reporting stolen cars.
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Clark
Cleveland
Columbus
Canton
Wooster
New Philadelphia
Alliance Man Held Japanese Prisoner
From The Repository Bureau Alliance Dec 23. Sergeant Clifford Ellis, a 17 year U S Marine and gunnery sergeant, is reported a prisoner of war after his detachment at the American outpost in Tientsin China was captured. His brother Harold C. Ellis of 1144 S Mahoning Ave has been advised. Another brother William serves in the regular army in Panama for 12 years.
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Alliance
Foremer Alliance
Sgt
Clifford Ellis
Harold C. Ellis
S. Mahoningave
Ellis
U U. S. Marine Corps
Tientsin
China
William
Panama
Parole Granted for Stark Holmes and Wayne Inmates
The state pardon and parole commission approved three Stark county inmates from Ohio Penitentiary Frasier Ward for release May 1, Carl Studer for conditional release to U S authorities February 1 and Odell Golightly for conditional release to Mansfield Reformatory February 2 From Holmes county Wallace Roberts paroled for breaking and entering with release February 2 and from Wayne county Ed Kipp paroled for forgery with conditional release to Cleveland authorities February 1
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Stark County
Ohio Penitentiary
Frasier Ward
Carl Studer
U. S
Odell Golightly
Mansfield Reformatory
Holmes County
Wallace Roberts
Wayne County
Ed Kipp
Cleveland
Oxford Man Killed in Auto Crash Near Oxford
Zebedee Cameron, 65, of Oxford, died in a hospital after being struck by an automobile near Oxford on Saturday.
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Hamilton, O
Zebedee Cameron
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