Germany Financed War Through Control and Sacrifice
The Associated Press examines how Germany funded its war effort under Hitler. It notes the 60 percent unemployment at the start, pervasive state controls over production and prices, and harsh sacrifices including limited meat, clothing, and consumer goods. It cites Reichsbank head Walther Funk and mentions tax burdens and redirected savings as key factors.
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Griffin Centennial Observance Planned for June
Griffin GaJune 12 Griffin will celebrate its centennial June 16 to 19 with citywide cooperation and thousands of visitors expected. A community singing opens at Griffin High field with the Spalding Singing Convention directing. Monday features speakers Hugh Howell Abit Nix Columbus Roberts and Eugene Talmadge. David Arnold and Governor Rivers are slated to speak. A barbecue at Municipal Park follows and a Miss Calion Queen beauty revue accompanies the events.
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Wheeler Warns Democrats Against Being a War Party
Senator Wheeler of Montana declared in the senate he would break with the Democratic Party if it became a war party and would not back any presidential candidate aiming to push the nation into war. He warned he would part ways with the administration if necessary. The remark followed Sen Holt's charge that arms aid to the Allies was accomplished under subterfuge.
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Florida Watermelon Shipments Lag Behind 1939
Leesburg Fla June 12 Florida watermelon shipments for the 1940 season show a deficit of 2 200 car loads versus the same period in 1939. The agri cultural marketing service reports 314 carloads shipped north through Monday, compared with 2 816 last year and a season total of 3 428 cars. Prices for U S No 1 Watsons ranged from 400 to 300 per carload with varying melon weights. Late cold weather delayed the Florida crop as shippers plan to move north through Georgia and the Carolinas.
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U. S
New York
Georgia
Carolinas
It’s the Driver Not the Vehicle
A Boulder man faced a reckless driving charge after riding a horse and injuring two girls walking along the road. The report argues horsepower isn’t the sole factor in reckless road behavior.
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Wings of Time pageant features Griffin centennial
A Griffin centennial celebration includes a three night pageant Wings of Time with 750 performers tracing growth and development. Aviation day with stunt flyers, Daughters of the Confederacy marker dedications, Everee Club dance, and a grand parade with Centennial Queen crown. Transportation exhibit with Central of Georgia and Southern Railways cooperates with Fort Benning gear display.
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Wall Street Rebounds as Buying Sparks Market Rise
New York on June 12 sees stocks climb as much as four to nine points with a wave of ready cash. Industrials like steels aircrafts chemicals and motors lead gains while trading accelerates before slowing at noon. Hog market steady in Montana with top at 4.75 to 9.00, New Orleans cottonseed oil closes steady, and market summaries note firm cotton and higher foreign bonds.
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Bleachable cottonseed oil futures rise as bonds close mixed
New York markets report June 12 with cottonseed oil futures edging up by 9 to 14 cents on 290 contracts traded. July at 6.24 1/2 cents, Sep 6.37, Dec 6.39, Jan 6.41. Government bonds closed with various yields and prices, including 3% and mortgage notes, amid Fed Farm refinancing notes.
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Opposes Turning Married Women Out of Jobs
Mrs Volney Taylor of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs says married women should be retired with pay rather than removed from employment to create work for the needy. She denounces the idea as fascism and urges American women to meet the democratic challenge.
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Georgia Women’s Club Institute
Italian liner Romolo scuttled by crew in Pacific
The Italian liner Romolo of 9,780 tons was fired on and scuttled today by her crew after interception by an Australian merchant cruiser in mid Pacific. All crew members were saved, according to the navy ministry announcement.
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Sydney
Australia
Navy Ministry
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Hog market in Georgia and Alabama sees slow trade
Combined hog receipts at Southeastern Packing Plant covering Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville and Tifton Georgia Dothan Alabama and Jacksonville Florida total 272 head Prices steady from Tuesday with soft hogs quoted by Youn s composite: various weight classes from 80 to over 240 pounds range from 3.25 to 5.50 per hundredweight and sow prices at 4.00 to 4.25.
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Chicago hog and cattle markets show mixed gains and slow demand
U S Department reports salable hogs at 12 000 total 18 000 with most meats 10 20 higher than Tuesday. Medium and heavy hogs up. top 40. calves and steers vary with yearlings steady to 25 lower. Packers and buyers cautious as Jewish holiday slows local trade. vealers steady near 9 50.
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U. S
New York and New Orleans Cotton Futures Rally in Heat
Cotton futures in New York and New Orleans rose near two dollars a bale on renewed security strength and upbeat weekly reports. Short covering, profit taking, and favorable weather influenced activity as July and December contracts hit new levels and nearby prices closed higher. Savannah turpentine and rosin markets remained firm with varied offerings and steady stock positions.
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Sugar futures rise on mixed trading and outside selling
Domestic sugar futures gained ground with trade and Wall Street covering. Prices advanced 2 to 4 points with March 1.97 and 1.85 for nearby. Cubas quoted at 2.70 cents duty paid, refiners showing interest at 2.68 cents while refined withdrawals remained slow at 4.50 cents per pound.
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Chicago Grain Prices Slump in June Trading
Chicago reports no cash wheat. Corn values quoted No 1 yellow 66 14 to 66 34, No 2 63. Oats No 2 mixed 33, No 2 white 36 14, No 3 36 34, No 4 35. Soybeans No 4 yellow 79 1.
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Chicago Butter and Eggs Market Report Summary
Chicago market notes butter prices firm with a 1,141,697 unit output and a 93 score, creamery 2644 and 92 score 2¢4% reported. Prices for other commodities including carrots show 0 change as a steady market trend continues.
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Chicago Poultry and Grain Prices and Memphis Cotton Meal
Chicago live poultry prices show steady markets with broilers and Plymouth Rocks listed at various weights. Grain table records mixed closes across wheat corn and oats, while Memphis cot ton meal futures close steady with several contract prices cited.
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Senate expected to pass defense tax bill after near unanimous House vote
The Senate faces a quick floor debate on a billion-dollar defense tax bill after the House approved it by a wide margin with only six opponents. The measure would raise the debt limit, broaden income taxes, and add surcharges to fund emergency military spending. Debate may extend briefly as amendments target spending cuts and a proposed excess profits tax on war materials.
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Georgia Solons Oppose Congress Adjournment Soon
Georgia lawmakers Ramspeck and Whelchel oppose a June 22 adjournment move. Both favor remaining in Washington or a recess tied to the party convention, with decisions depending on the speaker and vice president.
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Senate Disputes CCC Military Training Plan Amid War Crisis
Washington lawmakers clash over adding voluntary military training for CCC enrollees as part of a sweeping relief bill. Senators seek noncombatant skills while debate grows about training for 300,000 youths and continuing wartime relief efforts.
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George D-Ga
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