Market rise on broad gains after earlier losses
Early trading showed a gentle stock rally led by aircraft and steel shares with gains in motors, distillers, radio televisions, utilities, copper, chemicals, railroads, oils, airlines, and textiles. Leaders included U S Steel, General Motors, Studebaker, Boeing, Douglas, National Distillers, Radio Corp, Kennecott Copper, Du Pont, GE, Southern Railway, and Texas Co. Decliners included Youngstown Sheet and Tube, U S Rubber, American Smelting, Inco Nickel, Westinghouse Electric, and New York Central.
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York
Atlanta Produce Market Sees Fair Trading Amid Heavy Receipts
In Atlanta the produce market opened midweek with fairly good trading and liberal to heavy receipts. Bulk peaches sold between 1.00 and 3.00 for poorer to ordinary quality, with half bushels of U S No 1 peaches at 1.25 to 1.75 per fifty pound bag. North Georgia poultry reports irregular activity as supplies remained on wait.
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Atlanta
U. S
Packer Hog Market 1954 Livestock Receipts and Prices
Estimated receipts at major Georgia and southern plants totaled 626 cattle 700 calves and 800 hogs with hogs mostly steady and price ranges from 24.00 to 25.36 per cwt for various weights. Chicago reports 8 500 hogs up to 26 75 top. North Georgia cattle auctions show smaller receipts and mixed price levels with steers heifers and calves priced across the utility to good ranges.
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Albany
Moultrie
Thomasville
Tifton
Dothan
Ala
Jacksonville
Fis
South Ga
Fla
Chicago
North Georgia
Atlanta
Florida Case of Murder Inc Involves Go-Between Link
Investigators in Bartow Florida pursue a Pensacola man described as a go between in a plot to murder three wealthy victims for profit. Sheriff Gordon staged a fake abduction, arrested Donnelly and Durden on conspiracy charges, and identified Manuel Reeves as the alleged killer’s contact. Donnelly died by suicide after bond, others remain free.
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Bartow
Fila
Florida
Murder, Inc
Pensacola
Clifton Kelly
Pat Gordon
Mra
Byrd Roach
Lake Wales
Gordon
Emmett ‘Donnelly
West Lake Wales
Willard Durden
Orlando
Manuel Reeves
Donnelly
Durden
Kelly
Reeves
Donnely
Weather Update for Thomasville on June 10 1954
The bulletin reports fair and continued hot conditions this afternoon and tonight with Saturday partly cloudy and hot. A 24 hour precipitation reading shows no rain.
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Thomasville
Gas Line Hearings Kept Open for South Georgia Natural Gas
Federal Power Commission in Washington holds nine day hearing on South Georgia Natural Gas Co. request to serve the area with gas and keeps the session open to Monday for equity financing clarification. Opponents filed an appeal over cross examination rulings, potentially affecting the certificate’s validity. Officials expect a September certificate and early fall gas service if approved.
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Federal Power Commission
Washington
South Georgia Natural Gas Co., Inc
Leeters
FPC
Emery J. Woodall
National Coal Association
Commission
Florida Power Corporation
South Georgia
South Georgia Natural
Birmingham
Sylvester Fire Destroys Stores Injures Dozens In Town
A major blaze in Sylvester destroyed two stores and endangered a city block. Firefighters from Albany Tifton Poulon and Ashburn battled the flames as a brick wall collapsed injuring H. E. Park Jr. and others. Earl J. Alford, 60, was identified at the scene.
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Sylvester
Earl J. Alford
Albany
Tifton
Poulon
Ashburn
Methodists Allocate Funds for Educational Work
South Georgia Methodists budgeted 85 260 toward an expansion drive March 6 1955 to support educational institutions under the South Georgia Conference. Epworth-by-the-Sea shared 20 000 for the new conference center while 25 000 went to Wesleyan College and 20 000 to Andrew College. Candler Hospital Savannah received 5 000. Paine College 4 000. Candler School of Theology 5 000. Wesley Foundation 8 000 with 3 200 for student work. Delegates prepared a statement on school racial segregation with few details. Ministers and lay delegates honored eight circuits for commendable work.
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Simons Island
South Georgia Methodists
South Georgia Conference
Epworth-by-the-Sea
New Methodist Conference
Here
Candler Hospital
Savannah
Wesleyan College
Anndrew College
Paine College
Candler School of Theology
Emory University
Wesley Foundation
Farmers Market Sees Melon Prices Sink Short of Forecasts
The State Farmers Market reports a weak price scale for truck and melons as inbound canteloupes from north and south rush in without meeting expected values. Receipts yesterday highlighted crowders snaps squash and okra alongside melons with cantaloupes selling at ten to fifteen cents and watermelons far below prior Florida levels.
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Florida
Midsummer Heat Grips Nation Amid Storms and Tornado Toll
Hot humid conditions blanket the eastern half of the country with 70s overnight and 80s to 90s yesterday. A tornado near Rockwell City Iowa struck late last night killing farmer William Nicholson 28 and destroying his farm buildings. sheriff reports nearby winds caused damage but no injuries.
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Associated Press
Dakotas
Rockwell City
Iowa
William Nicholson
George Dablke
Central Plains
Mississippi Valley
Great Lakes
German Editor Nears End of Florida Visit
German editor Karl Herman Vogt nears departure for New Orleans after a sunburn treatment. He attended a Rotary meeting, toured city sights with City Manager L B Craig and officials, and praised American city operations and the press during his general observational trip.
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Karl Herman Vogt
New Orleans
Florida
Rotary
L. B. Craig
Births and a hospitalization reported in local notices
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar King Speigner of this city on the birth of their daughter at the local hospital on Wednesday June 9. Mr and Mrs Hubert H Barwick of Boston welcome a son born on Wednesday June 9 at Thomasville hospital. Mr J A Davis underwent an operation Wednesday at Archbold Memorial Hospital and is reported doing nicely today. Patients admitted Wednesday include Mrs Rudolph Hoover Jr Mrs R W Fiskus and Mrs Dlana Sampson Osteen of Thom asville Mrs John E Chastain of Ochlochnee and I L Ingram of Bringon.
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Oscar King Speigner
Hubert H. Barwick
Boston
Thomasville Hospital
J. A. Davis
Archbold Memorial Hospital
Wedneeday
Rudolph Hoover, Jr
R. W. Fiskus
Dlana Sampson O’steen
Thomasville
John E. Chastain
Ochlochnee
I. L. Ingram
Bringon
Honor graduate Miss Fleming to attend Emory University
Miss Nancy Fleming daughter of Mr and Mrs William Fleming of Camilla an honor graduate at Camilla High School leaves this week for Emory University to begin her college course. She is the granddaughter of Mrs Paul McCollum of this city. Mrs Horace Goodwin and daughters Ann and Bet Goodwin of Lewisburg West Virginia with Ned Shirley of the Theological University at Alexandria Virginia are expected today for a visit at the home of Rev and Mrs George W Shirley and Mrs Edward Salmonds.
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Nancy Fleming
William Fleming
Camilla
Camilla High School
Emory University
Miss Fleming
Paul McCollum
Horace Goodwin
Ann
Bet Goodwin
Lewisburg
W.va
Ned Shirley
Theological University
Alesandria
George W. Shirley
Edward Salmonds
Mrs G M Clark Called to Alabama by Mother's Death
Mrs C M Clark of this city was summoned to Paul Alabama by the death of her mother Mrs A G Thomas of that city who died Wednesday. Mrs Clark departed this morning for Alabama with her daughter Mrs Clifford Scott of Moultrie and Mrs Edward Clark of this city. Funeral services for Mrs Thomas will be held Friday morning. Survivors include seven grandchildren: Mrs Scott and Miss Leona Clark Mrs T C Watkins Mrs B L McCann Shelya Clark Shelton Clark and Edward Clark all of Thomasville.
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C. M. Clark
Paul
Ala
A. G. Thomas
Clark
Alabama
Clifford &Cott
Moultrie
Edward Clark
Thomas
Scott
Leona Clark
T. C. Watkins
Presbyterians Honor Rev and Mrs J Davison Philips
Rev and Mrs J Davison Philips were honored at a Wednesday social at First Presbyterian Church after the prayer service. The Philips are leaving soon for a vacation before the minister assumes new duties in Decatur. W G Philips of Tallahassee showed Holy Land slides with explanations. Judge R C Bell praised the family, and gifts were presented.
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J. Davison Philips
First Presbyterian Church
Philips
Decatur
W. G. Philips
Tallahassee
Holy Land
J. P. McCollum
M. H. Jeffries
Mesdares W. G. Ball
O. Floyd Adams
Donnie Walker
Leroy Edwards
Eugene Driver
Vernon Hall
Clarence Vann
R. C. Bell
Miss Sarah Legg Plans European Tour
Miss Sarah Legg of this city will travel with 20 Agnes Scott College girls for two months out of Europe. They sail June 14 from the city, visit London and England and Scotland, cross to Amsterdam, tour nearly all European countries, and end in Quebec August 20.
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Sarah Legg
Agnes Scott College
Europe
London
England
Scotland
Amsterdam
Quebec
Community Club and Youth Activities Roundup
Evening events include Lions Club at Hotel Scott at 7 p.m. and a 1:30 p.m. Men's Garden Club gathering in the Plantation Room. Others: Post 222 Auxiliary at the Legion Rome. A M Lodge 300 at Masonic Building. open house at the Youth Center for pre‑high school age youth. Myrtie Ellis piano recital at the High School Auditorium. registration for summer school begins. Second District Democratic Executive Committee meeting and luncheon at Hotel Scott. Kiwanis Club at Glen Arven. Boy Scout Court of Review at the City Court Room. Moose Lodge gathering at the Lodge Hall.
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Lions Club
Hotel Scott
Men's Garden Club
Plantation Room
Legion Rome
Myrtie Ellis
Democrats
Kiwanis Club
Glen Arven
Boy Scout
City Court Room
Moose Lodge Regular Meeting Scheduled Friday Evening
The Moose Lodge will hold its regular meeting Friday at 8 pm at the Lodge Hall. All members are urged to attend.
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Moose Lodge
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