Stocks Rise as Ford UAW Pact Eases Market Tension
New York markets opened higher with gains led by steels and motors after Ford and the UAW settled a contract. The Dow-like Associated Press average rose about 60 cents to 167.20, marking a record high in early dealings. Major issues such as U.S. Steel Westinghouse Electric and General Motors moved higher on active trading.
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United Auto Workers
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U.S. Steel
Westinghouse Electric
New York Central
General Motors
Republic Steel
Cotton futures rise amid volatility with July positions
New York markets report cotton futures climbing about five cents per bale from the prior session. Contracts quoted include Oct 33.99, Dec 34.07, Mar 19-BD May 33.05, Jul 33.25, Oct 32.57 with nearby declines and mixed spreads across the curve.
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Georgia Hog Market Reports and North Georgia Cattle Prices
June 7 1955 hog and cattle market summaries from Thomasville Albany Dothan Jacksonville and Atlanta with receipts forecasts for major plants. Hog prices by weight and class including barrows gilts sows and country sales. Chicago receipts show slow market with high quality lots scarce. North Georgia cattle market details for June 1 1955 including receipts in Atlanta area and price ranges for slaughter steers heifers bulls cows calves and stockers.
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Georgia
Albany
Moultrie
Tifton
Dothan
Ala
Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
Alabama
Chicago
Court House Clock Off Again-Ladies Demand Fix
A group of local ladies complains the Court House clock is unreliable as the town’s main time source. They note transformer trouble caused outages Saturday and Monday, leaving about ten thousand electric clocks affected and many residents relying on the striking.
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Court House
Lovett’s
Atlanta Produce Prices Edge Up on Market Receipts
On the Atlanta produce market receipts of butterbeans field peas and okra rose while prices declined. Bunched turnips sold 1.50 to 1.75 per dozen, collards 2.00 to 2.25 per dozen, mustard and turnip greens 50 cents to 1.00 per bushel, cabbage mostly 1.50 to 1.75 per bag.
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Atlanta
Georgia
North Georgia live poultry market brisk with steady quotes
Active trade at the North Georgia live poultry market with prices for broilers and fryers ranging from 21 to 31 cents per pound. Farms offered 25 to 27 cents, while to-b contracts quoted 26 to 28 cents.
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Atlanta
North Georgia
Market Quote on Stock Cows With Calf at Side
Inferior to medium stock cows with calf at side sold from 70.00 to 103.00 per pair with prices quoted from 9.50 to 10.75 for stock cattle. The note records pricing ranges and average expectations for paired cattle in a livestock sale.
United Nations topic For WSCS Speaker
Mrs. W. W. Jarrell praised the United Nations as the best tool for peace during a WSCS meeting at First Methodist Church. The 10th anniversary will be observed June 24 with Eisenhower and Truman expected. devotion focused on lasting peace and security for all.
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W. R. Stewart
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Christian Social Relations
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Roland Clayton
J. A. Stewart
Forrest Brown
Charles Neely
West Point
Evelyn McGarrity
Velma Kemp
Italy
Robert Shaw Chorale
Mrs J Y Conn and Sisters in Reunion Delights Guests
A reunion of six sisters includes Mrs. J Y Conn and Mrs J F Moore hosting guests from Kentucky and Arizona. Planned visit features Mrs P G Dickinson of Ft Thomas Ky Mrs Paul Heflin and Miss G Rariden from Louisville Ky and Mrs Fred Wilson of Phoenix Arizona arriving later in the week.
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J. F. Moore
P. G. Dickinson
Ft. Thomas
Paul Heflin
G. Rariden
Louisville
Fred Wilson
Phoenix
Arizona
Local Notables and Visitors Highlight Thomasville Scene
Mrs Manley Hurlbert arrives from Jacksonville to visit her aunt Miss Adeline Irons. Archbold Memorial Hospital reports two baby girls born yesterday. Local families welcome relatives from Florida Georgia and Argentina amid summer plans and college activities.
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Jacksonville, Fla
Adeline “Rottae
Irons St
Archbold Memorial Hospital
William Henry Pittard
Thomasville
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Ochlochnee
Ora Laneston
Pelham
Walter A. Scott
Pavo
Sam D. Groover Jr
Boston
Charles Leo McBride
Edward E. Parramore
Benjamin F. Upton
Tommie Lean Peeples
Six Austers Ready for Long Awaited Reunion Event
The six Austers have a chance to be together at a forthcoming gathering, an occasion they have eagerly anticipated with much interest.
Retiring Teacher Honored by The Class of 66 in Thom asville
Miss Daisy Neel retires after 41 years teaching ABC fundamentals to over 1,500 residents in Thom asville. The Class of 66 presented a silver plaque at the final first grade session, honoring her long tenure in the East Side School room with about 30 students per year.
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Abc’s
Thomasville
Daisy Neel
Richard Hender
Beloved Teacher Honored in Thank You Letter
A letter expresses gratitude for a teacher who helped a child return to daily life after a difficult year. It speaks of joy, new friendships, and a deep, special feeling in the heart for the educator who gave care and heartfelt lessons. The writer asks how to thank Howe for teaching from the heart.
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Ing
Howe
Sixty Nations Resume Diplomatic Ties With Japan
Sixty nations have resumed diplomatic relations with Japan since the San Francisco Peace Treaty was signed in April 1952. This broad realignment reflects postwar normalization and ongoing international engagement involving Japan and multiple governments.
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Japan
San Francisco
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