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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1944
Page
4
Churchill states that Britain and the United States will continue the war with their allies until victory, stressing that postwar rights of small nations will be protected and power used under law to defend the weak. He notes secrecy restrictions affect the diplomatic corps and warns the conflict may involve a million lives.
In Decatur Illinois funeral services were held for Mrs Ester Drew wife of Cadet Lynn Drew three weeks married Police chief says no clue exists despite an extensive effort including Decatur funeral attendance and funds raised at Maxwell Field to cover costs of the cadet's leave
A Saturday bond rally in Thomasville featured a one hour concert by the Innes General Hospital Band and drew a large crowd. Cash sales totaling under ten thousand dollars were reported, with many $25 and $100 bonds purchased directly from pocket sales. Master of ceremonies W ear urged war bond purchases to support the invasion campaign, as co chairmen W J Miller Jr and B C Baanton promoted the drive. The event, held before Moore and Caldwell, highlighted broad public interest despite smaller per bond amounts.
Washington reports Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. takes a new command to lead his own fleet in the Pacific theater, amid fears the war might end before arrival in Japan. Market notes from Moultrie and Savannah show steady grain and turpentine prices, with receipts and shipments updated.
The report notes partly cloudy conditions with possible thunderstorms and showers in the afternoon or evening. Temperature highs near 100 with lows around 49 to 0.91 inches rainfall since month start totals and banking hours details for public bond sales are listed.
New York stocks rise with strong lender support while bonds show mixed results as profit cashing stalls. Cotton faces liquidation and hedge selling amid pending legislation. wheat mixed. River Yid reaffirmed. Nervous market with slow but steady tone. Top cattle price $17.50 with some steers held higher. holdovers about 12 060.
Hog receipts 1200 at eight major southeastern packing plants. Prices steady across regions with Good and Choice 180-279 pound hogs at 12.50 to 12.75. Heavy weights scarce 270-300 pounds at 12.00 to 12.25. Sows 279 pounds in 10.25 to 10.75 range. Hard butchers 180-270 pounds at 13.365.
Cotton futures in New Orleans were quiet as traders awaited Washington price control legislation. The market closed steady with slight gains and declines across contracts from Owen Head to Mary two, reflecting cautious sentiment ahead of policy developments.
New York stocks edged higher in the second week after the invasion. Fractions to four points shifts occurred across steels rails rubbers utilities copper air transports motors and industrials with heavy activity in low priced issues and many large-block transfers totaling about 2 400 000 shares.
Advertisements must be paid in cash and sent with sufficient funds. Excess will be returned with receipt. Time ads run on the old Dairy Edition. rates shown per line with monthly options. Ads must be in the office by 12 30 o'clock for publication. Times Enterprise not responsible for more than one incorrect insertion. Phone orders accepted.
Public service and shop notices list city departments and numbers. Also includes used car Buick Special for sale at 1400 dollars and various employment, furniture, and service ads with contact numbers and addresses. Includes home repair, radiators, outboard motors, painting, and art classes with locations.
Salable hogs 27 000 of 35 500, slow but generally steady demand. Good and choice hogs 180 270 lbs fetch 13.75, 280 330 lbs mostly 41.60 12.00, heavier up to 400 lbs at 11.00. Under 180 lbs scarce with some 150 170 lbs at 12.00 13.00. Sows 10.75 12.00. About 12 000 hogs unsold, mostly for support. Cattle 18 000, calves 2 000, fed steers and yearlings steady to active. bulk 14.75 17.00, top 17.45, best yearlings 17.25, heifer yearlings 17.15. Fed heifers steady, grass and warmer lots weaker. Canners and cutters weak. other beef cows steady 9.50 11.50, bulls mostly steady with heavy sausage bulls 12.50 down to 12.75, heavy fat bulls to 14.80. Vealers steady at 16.00 down. Stock cattle slow. more grassy southwest cows, heifers, and common calves in run than week ago.
Chicago notes butter and eggs market statistics with receipts detailed as 952 418 for butter and 15 988 for eggs. includes quality scores AA 93, AA 92, B 90 and price ranges 35 to 36 cents per pound for U S specials and 34 to 36 for extras with current receipts around 314 to 32.
Chicago arrivals 224 on track 291 with total U S shipments 854 for Saturday 15 and Sunday 15. Market shows moderate supplies and firm to steady pricing with California long whites and other grades listed. New York cotton futures hold near steady to lower amid price control debate with late quotes around July 21 49 and December 20 50.
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