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Thomasville Times Enterprise

Location

Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1941

Page

5

Senate approves plant seizure powers for defense war effort

Washington reports the Senate approved a plan granting the president authority to seize defense plants if production fails or mediators cannot resolve strikes. The Ball amendment was rejected, while Byrd and Latollette amendments backed collective bargaining and mediation, with officials signaling readiness to purge subversive elements from defense industries.

Washington Senate Roosevelt Ball Homin c. Ore Clarke Ordaho Byrd Latollette Careg-Wis Winder North American Aviation Company Inglewood Calif Pavernment Todiy Defense Crpstal Hill Congress Iifovimed National Defense Mediation Board

British Gunboat and Monitor Sunk by German Stukas

Alexandria, Egypt June 12 British gunboat Ladybird of about 75 tons and the monitor Terror were sunk by German Stuka dive bombers off Tobruk Libya. The attack left both ships crippled after near misses on the Terror and a heavy barrage that overwhelmed the crew as the Ladybird went down amid flames and explosions.

Larry Allen Alexandria Egypt Shaiv Libya Libyan Tobruk Britain Yangtze River United States Panay Yangtze

Roosevelt Flags Possible Action on Robin Moor

Stephen larry said a preliminary and comprehensive report would be sent soon with a Monday deadline for a course of action. Welles read a brief statement noting the Robin Moor held 110 implements of war in violation of the neutrality act. Marty said judgment should no longer be reserved after the report, while Welles declined to state possible U S action.

Stephen Larry Welles Roosevelt Robin Moor Marty United States

Showers Ended in Dry Southeast Amid Mixed Rain Elsewhere

Widespread showers that offered partial relief to drought hit areas in the southeast appear to have ended with more rain falling in the eastern and midwest. Forecasters note scattered rain in Georgia and the Carolinas may not aid crops. meanwhile Texas and parts of the Northeast report rainfall. Georgia crop damage looms with estimates up to $300,000 in Bibb county as irrigation remains costly and cotton prospects uncertain.

Associated Press Georgia Alabama Tennessee Carolinas Texas North Dakota Minnesota Pennsylvania Maryland Virginia Ohio Valley Mississippi Columbus Alma Americus Griffin LaGrange Ewnan Macon Monticello Ronie Augusta Toccoa Gainesville Dahlonega Tallapoosa Atlanta Felix L. Jennings Bibb County

Soldier and wife found slain in Macon Georgia

Coroner reports a Camp Wheeler soldier Corporal Warner Howard Smith 26 shot his 18 year old wife Gladys H Smith then killed himself with a .38 caliber pistol. Bodies found shortly before 2 am in their room at 503 Main Street. Smith from Thonotossassa Florida and Gladys formerly from Plant City Florida.

Macon Lester H. Chapman Warner Howard Smith Gladys H. Smith Main Street Charles T. Ryle Albert J. Millicons

Campaign in Crete Costs Nazi Forces 5893 Casualties

Berlin reports that Adolf Hitler ordered the Crete seizure costing 5,893 German officers and men in dead, wounded, and missing. It claims sinking 30 allied warships in five months and 103 merchant ships, with 592 Allied planes destroyed. The high command notes 236 German losses and summarizes Balkan campaign results.

Berlin Crete Adolf Hitler Mediterranean Balkan Yugoslavia Greece High Command

New York Stock Letter shows steady upgrade amid mixed readings

Victor Eubank reports a generally upward close across the market with the AP composite up about two points since June 1. Transfers reached about 600,000 shares as gains appeared in a mix of motors, steels, rubber, utilities, and aircrafts, while rails and copper eked out modest advances.

New York Associated Press

Moultrie Hog Market Report June 12 Prices

Soft hog market in Moultrie Georgia shows higher trend with contracts for various weights. Prices listed include 8.40 to 9.15 for 140 to 180 lb and 8.65 for 180 to 240 lb, plus lighter weights 7.90 to 8.15 for 138 and 150 lb ranges and 7.40 to 7.63 for hogs under 140 lb.

Moultrie Hog Market Moultrie Ga

State Patrol Cars to Marked with Wide White Stripes

Atlanta June 12 State patrol automobiles are to be marked with six inch wide white stripes and a red light on the rear fender for night identification. Painters are applying the stripes on 56 cars used by troopers on highways. The stripes will contain the words Georgia State Patrol in five inch black letters and the red rear light will silhouette the words State Patrol.

Atlanta J. J. Elliott Georgia State Patrol Elliott State Patrol

Prisoner totals and Crete campaign losses reported

The report cites a final count of about 14 500 prisoners and nearly 560 000 detainees including Yugoslavs British imperial troops and Greeks in German custody. The high command admits Crete landings by sea failed on May 21 the campaign’s second day but says only about 200 soldiers were killed, far fewer than British claims.

Crete

Markets at a Glance Steady Stocks and Mixed Trends

New York stocks steady with specialties strong. Bonds mixed with some rails improving. Cotton lower from profit taking offsetting milk and trade buying. Sugar higher with firm tag and refined markets. Metals steady with spot tin slightly down. Wool tops uneven amid mixed spot trade. Wheat lower as southwest weather clears. Corn firm on modest receipts. Hogs strong to ten higher with tops at 9.85. Cattle demand shows choice heavy steers down, light steers steady.

New York

Packer Markets Report on Hogs and Cotton Prices

Agricultural Marketing Service reports today's combined hog receipts at packing plants in multiple Georgia markets totaling 621 head. Quotes across the markets show unchanged prices. Chicago hogs top at 9.85 with legs through 9.00 to 9.75 for various weights. New York cotton retreats from seasonal peaks with futures closing 10 points lower, May around 14.04 and Middling futures near 14.37.

Thomasville Agricultural Aarketing Service Alting Columbue Moultrie Thonsitsville Ate Jacksonville Fla Mediu New York

New Orleans and New York Cotton Futures Report

New season highs appeared in cotton futures but profit taking from the long side eroded gains. Market closed steady with a 9 point rise. Cottonseed futures closed 3 to 10 higher with 347 contracts traded.

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Cottonseed meal and oil prices and government bonds report

Memphis cot tonseed meal futures closed steady with July at 25.40 and December at 26.90 amid 1 700 tons traded. New Orleans cottonseed oil closed steady with July at 11.008 and December at 10.87. U.S. government bonds in New York quoted with Treasury 45-49-10732 and Mortgage HOLU 58-52-44 106,29.

Memphis Memphis Tenn Orleans New Orleans U.8 Government Bonds New York U.S. G Bonds Sige HOLU

Chicago Poultry Prices See Minor Shifts Across Varieties

Chicago June 12 live poultry market reports 52 trucks on hand with hens and springs steady. Prices show 5 pounds up for some varieties and whites like Plymouth Rock and White Rock maintaining near stable quotes. Under 4 pounds also mostly unchanged with minor color distinctions noted.

Chicago Plymouth ‘York White Rock

Chicago Dairy Receipts and Grades Reported

Chicago dairy receipts show various grade levels and scores for June 12. The report lists fresh graded eggs and butter with percentages, car counts, and current receipts totals including births checks and storage adjustments.

Chicago Iiggs

Potatoes Report From Chicago Market On Hand and Shipments

U S Department of Agriculture notes show total U S potato shipments at 967 with new stock supplies liberal while demand appears light. Alabama prices for U S No 1 and 2 rise with Katah dins at 2 15 and Wisconsin rurals No A at 95 to 1 00.

Chicago U. S Dept. Agr Alphaia U.S Alabama Bliss Alabama Katahdins Wisconsin Rurals

Chicago Grain Prices and Varieties Reported

Chicago price listings show No 2 yellow wheat at 1.0 and No 2 yellow corn ranging 73 to 74 with various grades. No 3, No 2 white and mixed grain quotes appear alongside oats and white heavy classes with multiple fractions and sample grades.

Chicago M Costigbiele

Turpentine and Rosin Offerings in Savannah Trade

Savannah report lists June 12 offerings and sales of turpentine totaling 117 units with 5 850 gallons receipts 112 shipments none stock 9. Rosin offerings and sales show 266 units with quoted prices and various figures such as 1.62 4.98 and 1a 2.24, with WW 9 40 and KX 8504.

Savannah

Classified Ad Rates and Payment Instructions

Telephone ad acceptance available from listings in the directory. Pay on first call or at the Times Enterprise office with receipts kept for reference. Out of town ads require cash with estimates covering costs. excess returned with a statement. Rates shown for daily edition set in 8 point type with per line and per word pricing and minimum 3 line order.

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