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Newspaper

Thomasville Times Enterprise

Location

Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1940

Page

4

Postal Inspectors May Seek Aid From Justice Department

Postal inspectors in Georgia consider asking the U S Department of Justice for help as they investigate alleged mail fraud tied to state purchases. Governor Rivers rejects federal involvement, demanding written government action and limiting local authority. District Judge Marvin Ciderwood’s return and ongoing collection efforts add to a tense political clash over investigative control.

Atlanta Lane 4 Foo Rivers Justice Department Anhoerinsen Gmelarse Peveriar Colereed Tony

Churchill Praises RAF Deliverance at Dunkirk and Resolve to Rebuild

Britain’s wartime leader lauded the Royal Air Force for guarding ships and evacuating troops at Dunkirk. He reported 30,000 Allied casualties and 345,000 saved, warned against viewing evacuations as victory, and vowed to reconstitute the BEF under Lord Gort while Britain would never surrender. He noted Channel ports in Hitler’s hands and called for renewed resistance.

Belgium Dunkerque Royal Air Force Churchill French First Army B. BE. F Amiens Abbeville Gap Calais Flanders

Miltraud Case Teeters Over Trial Timing

A criminal court term faces October start with a possible special term at Judge Underwood's discretion if the defense requests it. The discussion centers on handling the miltraud and conspiracy to migrate anti trust laws case in the upcoming term.

Miltraud Underwood

New York Stock Letter notes slow session on steady recovery

June 4 report says stocks showed selective gains despite cloudy war news with steels leading a cautious recovery. Trading was slow with about 425000 shares moved and many listed issues closing near unchanged. Memphis cottonseed meal futures also closed dull with July at 23.30 and Sept at 21.25.

New York Victor Eubank Steels Today Memphis Senn Dee

Chicago Cash Grain Prices Reported

Chiefpee on June 4 lists cash wheat at No. 1 yellow 66 67 percent No. 2 64 4 percent No. 8 64 60 percent sample grade 70 percent. Goats No. 2 white 36 12 37 No. 4 whole Burley makings 65 63 nom seed 40 50 nom. Soy beans No. 2 yellow 82.

Chicago Chiefpee Dune

Sugar market eases as liquidation spreads in New York

New York sugar prices slipped slightly after an easier market day. July and January futures fell to 1.82 and 7.85 cents respectively while world demand hints lifted the contract slightly. French refined sugar purchases and Cuba raw bids influenced activity as duty free raws moved to refiners and operators and refined local purchases ran about 4.40 cents.

New York Cuba

New York Cottonseed Oil Futures Close Higher

Bleachable cottonseed oil futures in New York closed 3 7 higher on 105 contracts. July 6.01, Sept 6.06, Oct 6.09 10, Dec 6.10 B, dun 6.14. Bid.

New York

U S liner sails from Genoa with capacity load

Genova June 4 The United States liner President Harrison carrying a full passenger list sails home. The New York service ship Niagara or similar is said to have evacuated refugees. officials praise Allied sacrifice at Calais and note U S forces build up for defense while pledging not to settle for defense alone.

Génoa Italy United States President Harrison Nxcambion Europe

Markets At A Glance And Summary Of Trades

Markets at a glance report gains and losses across stocks bonds foreign exchange cotton wool and grains. Stocks firm steels retreat while bonds see limited rallies. Foreign exchange weak sterling falls over a cent. Wheat weak corn easy cattle steady hogs active with top around 5.50.

New York Chicago

Packer Market Report Southeast Region Hog Prices

Combined receipts of hogs at Southeastern Packing Plants reach 474 head across Georgia Alabama and Florida markets with most animals in shipments. Prices show uneven to steady movement and are down to 2.45 dollars from Monday with specific quotes across weight categories including medium to choice hogs and sow classes.

Chicago Livestock and New York Cotton Markets Report

Chicago livestock figures show salable hogs 17 000 to 25 000, varied demand with weights over 250 pounds strong, cattle 6 500 salable with slow to steady demand, best steers and fed heifers near steady. New York cotton futures drift in a narrow range with late gains in nearby contracts amid mixed crop outlook and security price gains.

Chicago Livestock Chicago U. S New York Bombay New Orleans

New Orleans Cotton Quiet as Futures Hold Steady

Cotton futures in New Orleans closed steadier with little activity. July contracts traded near 9.49, while other months hovered around 9.41 to 8.44, with bids and nominal quotes noted in the report.

Johan

Chicago Potato Market Mixed as Demand Slows

Potatoes in Chicago show heavy supplies with slow demand. US No. 1 washed prices range 2.40 to 2.45 per car, with unwashed at 2.40, and size B washed 1.30 to 1.45. Louisiana Bliss Triumphs and Alabama Bliss Triumphs noted with few sales and light old stock.

Chicago U. 8 Dept Louisiana Bliss

Chicago Butter and Eggs Prices Hold Steady

Chicago reports butter production totals 1,386,133 pounds with prices unchanged. Pegs 28,814 remains steady, no price changes noted.

Chicago

Poultry Prices Steady as Markets Report in Chicago

Chicago reports poultry live market activity with 58 trucks, hens steady, small chickens easier, broilers under 4 lbs and up to 234 lbs, Plymouth rocks and white rocks priced around 20 dollars, under 4 lb colored at 20 percent, barbacks 16 to 18, other prices unchanged.

Chicago

Moultrie Hog Market Quiet as Prices Hold Steady

In Moultrie Georgia on June 4 soft hog market remains steady with prices unchanged. Heavies 246 pounds and up bring 4.50 to 4.75, No 1 180 to 240 pounds, No 2 160 to 180, No 3 130 to 150, No 4 1410 to 130, No 5 80 to 110. Fat sows sell 1.00 under weight basis. Stags 3.25 to 3.50.

Southeastern Thomasville U. S. Dept. of Agri Southeastern Packing Albany Columbus Moultrie Tifton Dothan Ala Jacksonville Fla Ateady

Turpentine and Rosin Market Figures Given for Savannah

Turpentine firm results show offerings 177 with 97 sales and 511 receipts while rosin firm reports offerings 902 all sold with receipts 2 217 and shipments 1 649 stock 162 759. Price quotes list grades B through X with values from 3 50 to 6 90.

Savannah

Grain and Bond Markets Mixed on July Trading

The page shows July wheat and corn quotes with steady percentages and mixed Bid/Ask figures. Government bonds in New York close with several notes and Treasuries around 105 to 108, indicating modest movement in farm and federal securities.

New Orleans Cottonseed Oil Prices Logged Mixed

Cottonseed oil markets in New Orleans show limited activity with bleachable prime figures available. Trading notes cite prime cride nam Tom with 4,538 contracts, and futures for Sept 6,588 Oct 6,608 and Dec 2 708, reflecting modest demand and early summer prices.

New Orleans

Wanted Salesman With Car For Direct Selling

Advertisement seeks a salesman with a car for direct selling in Vaktasta Georgia. Requires A-1 references and the ability to furnish a bond. Permanent position. P O Box 47.

P.O Vaktasta

Georgia Pecans Rank Second to Texas in Value

Georgia's pecan crop surpassed 1 million dollars in value and ranked second to Texas for last year, with sales totaling 718 000 dollars while Oklahoma and Texas posted 723 000 and 1 271 000 dollars respectively. The report covers October 1 to September 20, notes Georgia led in improved varieties but highlights varying per pound prices and home-use retention for other crops.

Atlanta Georgia Texas Oklahoma Georgi

Army to Buy More Woolen Material for Uniforms

The army announced plans to acquire 5 million yards of serge or elastique, 4 million yards of Melton overcoating, 1.509 million yards of shirting, and 500000 woolen blankets for about 1.6 million uniforms. Major General Edmund Gregory said bids would be sought after a conference with wool industries.

Washington Edmund B. Gregory Quartermaster Corps

Alfalfa Trade Boost Promises Strong Regional Movement

Farmers in Mississippi Missouri and Tennessee ship new crop alfalfa into Atlanta selling at 15 to 20 dollars per ton. The alfalfa is described as unusually good quality and better cured than usual as trucking and barge transport expand grain flows to Atlanta Birmingham and nearby points.

Mississippi River Ohio Ohio River Gulf South Atlantic Marketing Service Bulletin Tennessee River Guntersville Ala A. D. Harlan Atlanta Birmingham Mississippi Missouri Tennessee

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