OPA Deadline Looms as Congress Debates Its Future
James Marlow reports from Washington on the crucial June 30 deadline for OPA. Congress considers extending the agency and shaping its form, with fears of inflation if controls end too soon and concerns that production may stall if controls linger. The Senate and House fight over bills, and a presidential veto could lead to a six month renewal.
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Cormorants Trained to FISH for Men Across Asia
In China and Japan and other parts of the Orient trained cormorants are used to fish for people. The birds catch fish while handlers guide them, a practice noted as traditional in several coastal communities.
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New York stock lists steady with gains in rails and steels
New York stocks rose modestly as rails and selected industrials advanced amid persistent hopes of higher freight rates. Bears sold less as indices edged up after a cautious start. cotton and grains moved to higher levels while many leaders paused.
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Turpentine and Rosin Prices Steady in Savannah Ledger
Savannah reports turpentine and rosin markets with offerings and sales listed as none. Receipts and shipments are detailed for both commodities, showing steady prices as of June 13 with supplies on hand 1,613 turpentine stock and 1,976 rosin stock.
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Chicago cash grain prices June 13
Wheat No 2 Red and Hard quoted at 1.97 dollars. Corn No 2 Yellow 1.44 dollars. No 3 Yellow 1.4345 dollars. Oats No 2 grades 96 to 92 cents.
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Moultrie hog market holds steady prices unchanged
From Moultrie Georgia on June 13 AP reports hog market steady with prices unchanged. No. 7 140 to 180 lbs quoted at 14.35, No. 4 110 to 130 lbs at 14.35, No. 6 180 to 110 lbs at 14.35, sows around 18.60.
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Chicago Potatoes Market Report
Chicago report shows 196 arrivals and 358 on track with total U S shipments at 1 088. New stocks indicate liberal supplies and a slightly weaker market with prices for California Long White 2 75 2 90 Fontines 3 25 Arizona Red Warbus 3 00 Missouri Red Warbus 2 10 2 15 Kansas Cobblers 2 10 2 20 all in 100 lb sacks.
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Packer Hog Market Report From Georgia and Florida
Packer hog market summary from Thomasville Georgia notes major plants in Albany Columbus Moultrie and Wetton. Georgia Alabama Jacksonville and Tallahassee report 400 hogs mostly direct. Prices steady for 110 lb hogs with composite quotations listing barrows 130 pounds plus at 14.35 and 80-130 pounds around 13.00 to 14.34 along with sows mostly 13.60.
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Senator Bankhead dies at 73 in Bethesda
Washington June 13 AP Senator John H Bankhead the 73 year old Alabama Democrat dies after a stroke at the U S Naval Hospital Bethesda Md The Senate recesses to honor him and his body will be taken to Jasper Alabama for burial in Oak Hill Cemetery Bankhead a long time advocate of farm and cotton legislation came from a family with multiple generations in Congress He was born July 3 1872 in Moscow Alabama and first served in the state legislature before winning a U S Senate seat in 1930.
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Chicago Butter And Eggs Prices Hold Steady
Butter and eggs held firm with receipts 179,562 for butter and 25,358 for eggs. U S Extras 1 and local lots quoted around 36.5 to 37.5 cents per pound, cars 38.2 cents, U S Extras 3S and 4-35 to 36.5, others unchanged.
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Chicago Livestock Prices and Market Activity
In Chicago livestock market a mix of hogs and cattle with steady to firm tone. Salable hogs about 3 000 to 8 000 total, sows at 14.10 ceilings, good and choice barrows and gilts at 14.85 ceilings. Cattle and calves with killing classes steady to strong, best steers and yearlings around 18.00, bulk 16.75 to 17.90, fed heifers mostly 16 to 17, vealers 17.00 down. Bulls firm with heavy beef bulls to 14.00, beef cows 9.75 to 13.00.
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Cotton futures rise on buying ahead of price control showdown
New York cotton futures gained as mills and outside buyers pushed prices higher amid expectations of a revised price control bill. Deliveries hit new seasonal highs with late afternoon values up 85 cents to 1.25 per bale. Nearby to later deliveries shifted, and spot prices remained firm.
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Gromyko Opposes Compromise Plan on Spanish Issue
Soviet delegate Andrei Gromyko rejects a compromise to refer the Spanish question to the general assembly but does not veto at present. The UN Security Council adjourned to reconvene Monday afternoon with Spain still undecided.
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New York
Andrei Gromyko
United Nations Security Council
General Assembly
Gromyko
Spain
Out of Town Ads Require Cash Payment Upfront
Advertisements from out of town patrons must be accompanied by cash. Estimate rates and send sufficient funds to cover. Any excess will be returned with statement, meantime ad will be run as ordered.
Rates for Classified Advertisements Noted in Column
The notice outlines charging schemes for ad placements including per line rates, minimum orders, and time rates. It specifies varying rates by word and line, examples for 6, 10, and 15 time rates, and requires ads to be submitted by noon for same day appearance.
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Advertisement Notice Claimed Error in Filing Names
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Italian King Yields to Vote Goes into Exile
King Umberto leaves Italy for exile in Portugal after a plebiscite ending the Savoy monarchy. Premier de Gasperi gains acting head of state powers as riots erupt in Naples and Rome amid the crisis.
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World Council Deliberates on Compromise Plan Amid Alliances
Gromyko brands the plan dangerous as a precedent while a majority including the United States and several others backs a modified sub committee report. Netherlands’ Van Kleffens supports Security Council action but seeks unanimi ty, reserving future stance. Next meeting postponed to Monday per Sir Alexander Cadogan as Evatt’s Australasian proposal is discussed.
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