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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1942
Page
5
U S war production moves into high gear for a long expected UN offensive asWPB officials warn vital materials are for war use only. Officials outline a nationwide drive to collect scrap rubber tins fats oils metals with strict controls on new civilian construction and inventories.
The OPA plans a new maximum price rule covering fall and winter knitted garments and cold weather items such as heavy underwear and jackets. It also sets ceiling prices for canned meat and frozen boneless beef sold to government buyers. A price cap exists for the war model bicycle and tighter gasoline rationing awaits next month with more X cards and required coupons for trucks and buses.
Allied forces report heavy US bomber actions and RAF raids across Europe with targets including Caen Montdidier and Emden while weather limited operations. Soviet defenses hold Sevastopol as 528 German planes fall to Russian losses. Libya fights see Imperial and Free French forces gaining edge at Knightsbridge and Bir Hacheim amid Axis counterattacks.
Washington June 8 The senate approved a $50 monthly minimum pay for armed forces and boosted first class privates and naval ratings to 54 per month with back pay from June 1 The vote 58 to 20 endorsed LaFollette s motion to return to conference and carry out the house approved pay scale adjustmentsAustin noted overseas privates could earn $60 20 a month under the compromise and a 20 raise for service abroad plus up to 5 for marksmanship
Adm. King stresses Pearl Harbor must be held at all costs as Midway’s outcome boosts U S resolve. He notes Japanese losses and failure to seize major objective while linking Midway to Dutch Harbor maneuvers amid ongoing weather and field command uncertainties.
President Roosevelt asked Congress for a new appropriation of 1939 417 927 387 for the War Department for the fiscal year ending June 30 1943. If granted the request would lift total war spending to over 200 billion for the three years ending 1943. Previous sums total about 165 billion. He notes changed conditions require a full revision of 1923 era estimates.
British forces repulsed a counter attack in Libya with about 150 prisoners taken. The clash adds to ongoing North Africa fighting as Allied and Axis units clash near strategic routes and airfields.
New York stocks rose unevenly led by Eastman Kodak Coca Cola Union Pacific Union Carbide Texas Company American Telephone and Philip Morris with gains of 1 to about 8 points while steels and other leaders lagged. Transfers about 350 000 shares and losses in final hour. Chicago wheat lower hogs steady cattle weak.
Three Army fliers were killed during bombing practice at Fort Benning Georgia when a bomb struck a plane just after takeoff. The victims were Captain Morris Pelham of Anniston Alabama Lieutenant Raymond Manley from Brooklyn New York and Corporal Ray Roland from Columbia Iowa.
Valdosta Ga June 8 Donald Kimsey reporter for the Valdosta Times was among 25 men sworn in as Navy enlistees at a Remember Pearl Harbor ceremony. Naval attaches called it the largest such group in the state for a city of this size. Kimsey, a Valdosta High School graduate, has worked for the Times since last June and will be stationed at the Macon recruiting station.
Agricultural Marketing Administration data show 468 hogs received across Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville Tifton Dothan and Jacksonville with steady market. Quotations vary by weight from 11.75 to 13.25 dollars per hundredweight across several categories. Jacksonville eggs market steady Florida whites priced per dozen at roughly 0.23 to 0.35 dollars with whites shipped in mixed colors and varying oz weights.
Chicago cattle and hog markets show ample supply with hogs 14 000 salable and cattle 20 000. Trade mostly steady to slightly weaker with early bids softer and feeders pressured by high availability. Heifers cows and bulls edge down while vealers hold around 15 dollars.
Chicago notes a steady market with a slightly stronger undertone as arrivals reach 304 and on track 328. U. S. shipments totaled 93 Saturday and 49 Sunday with liberal supplies. California long whites show good demand while Louisiana and Mississippi bliss top No. 1 prices around 2.70 to 3.10 per unit.
Savannah Georgia June 8 Turpentine offerings 5 500 gallons receipts 64 shipments 187 stocks 7 417 Rosin offerings 352 sales 244 receipts 261 shipments none stocks 64 204 Quote list includes B 2 19 D 2 40 BE 2 55 F 2 69 G 2 40 H 2 81 1 2 86 K 9 97 M 3 01 N 3 07 WG 3 10 WW X 3 20.
Chicago poultry notes live birds steady to firm with hen weights over 5 pounds up 19 percent while lighter weights fall. Roosters and turkeys show varied gains and declines. Butter and eggs receipts are unsettled with graded extra firsts and local price ranges across multiple car lots and recent shipments.
Moultrie Georgia June 8 soft hog market shows steady tone with prices holding. Heavies 240 pounds and up 12.50 to 12.78. No 1 180 to 240 pounds up to 13.00. No 2 150 to 180 pounds to 12.89. No 3 130 to 150 pounds to 12.95. No 4 110 to 190 pounds to 10.30. No 6 80 to 110 pounds 6 to 10.00. Fat sows around 10.70 to 11.00 depending on weight.
Cotton futures in New Orleans and New York declined as reports suggested Japan's naval defeat was larger than initially claimed. The New Orleans market closed barely steady, with losses of 26 to 29 points, while New York saw broad selling and stop orders trigger the day's low, final quotes down about $1.50 to $1.65 per bale.
New Orleans June 8 cottonseed oil ends marginally steady as bleachable prime summer yellow remains unquoted. Prime crude sits at 12.50, July 13.20, Sep 13.10, Oct 12.95, Dec 12.85 dollars per barrel. Chicago grain prices show varied quotes across wheat corn oats and soybeans with multiple grade numbers listed.
The Times Enterprise outlines telephone ad acceptance with a col lector payment system and receipt tracking. Out of town patrons must send cash, with rates listed for daily editions, per line, and monthly insertions, plus rules on misprints and price adjustments.
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