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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1944
Page
6
The official Soviet information bulletin hailed the invasion of France as laying the foundation for a freedom loving alliance. It claimed concerted blows would crush Hitler Germany and establish a mood of fellowship among nations aligned against aggression.
Local weather report notes cloudy skies and a cooler day with temperatures measured at 8 am. The entry lists highs and lows for the period and indicates a 24 hour observation window with rainfall and wind details.
Texas action blocks delegates as Southern Democrats clash over restoring President Roosevelt era employment policy funding. The Appropriations Committee votes to restore the 500 000 PEPC appropriation amid party lines and a 7 to 7 tie on limiting Negro employee salaries.
Hog receipts at eight southeastern plants in Georgia Florida and Alabama held steady prices. In Thomasville quoted Good to Choice 180-279 pounds 12.50 to 12.75. 270-300 pounds 12.00 to 12.25. lighter weights 9.75 to 11.50. Sows 180-270 pounds 10.25 to 10.75. Moultrie figures show soft hog market steady with No 1 180-270 pounds 12.00, No 2 150-180 9.76, No 3 130-150 9.76, No 4 110-130 5.50.
Selected shares climbed to new highs in the busiest year market led by motor and manufacturing issues. Allied advances in France stirred optimism for peace, with auto stocks in large blocks and total transfers around 2 100 000. Prices listed include Atlas 137% Bendix 3846 Celanese 34 Ohio 44 Chrysler 91% Coca Cola 31% and many others. Also notes on closing stocks, bonds, and commodity moves plus local ads for sales and farm equipment.
Cotton futures rise to new season highs in New Orleans as the War Production Board orders faster textile output and securities activity strengthens. Closing prices show gains of 20 to 50 cents per bale. Chicago butter and egg quotes follow with varied receipts and price levels across grades and standards.
Chicago hog and cattle markets show salable hogs at 26 000 to 35 000 head with slow to steady trading. top hog prices 13.74 for 180 270 lb hogs. Cattle steady with good to prime weighing 950 lb heifers at 17 25 and great supply from southwest. New York cotton futures hit seasonal highs before profit taking. Chicago potatoes report liberal supply and mixed prices across varieties.
Savannah reports mixed activity with turpentine at 77 percent offerings and 150 sales while receipts total 3 050 and shipments 59. Rosin shows offerings 48 sales 140 receipts 0 shipments 0 with stocks at 2 519. Prices listed across grades B D E F G H I K M N WG WW X with Saturday receipts noted.
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