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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1937
Page
4
Miami reporter Gilbert Easton, 64, lost his middle finger on a wire after subduing a 608 pound blue marlin off Bimini aboard the yacht Jay. The record catch, believed second largest on record, fell short of the 636 pound mark set by Thomas Shelvin of New York.
The Treasury reports for June 26 show receipts of 17.405 million dollars and expenditures of 18.205 million, a balance of 2.57 million. Customs receipts reach 36.932 million. fiscal year to date receipts 5.249 billion, expenditures 8.021 billion with emergency outlays of 2.809 billion. Gross debt stands at 36.398 billion, down 1.462 million from the prior day, gold assets total 12.289 billion with 1.058 billion in inactive gold.
Jasper Georgia June 29 A bridegroom of four months aged 21 identified as Uioya Sisson was arrested and turned over to Culherson North Carolina officials who accuse him of murdering Charlie Nix 22 last September Nix reportedly faced an ax and was struck with a stick according to Sheriff Poole Sisson who had lived on a farm near Jasper since marrying a Marietta Georgia girl told his wife about the stay before the wedding
Little Rock on June 29 Charles J. Haden Atlanta business leader told the farm chemurgic council that southern cotton and by products faced unjust restrictions and unfair pricing. He attacked production curtailment and the federal tax on margarine from cottonseed oil urging market expansion and domestic use to reduce imports and boost livestock feeds.
Speaker Roy V. Harris warned that a sales tax may be the state’s only fix for revenue losses from liquor legalization failure. He said schools cannot suffer from insufficient funds and cited a 20 percent cut in July 1 appropriations affecting most state institutions, with local taxes already at the limit.
The market shifted cautiously toward gains with steel and rail shares leading. Traders cited France’s suspension of gold payments as already discounted, while Santa Fe stock set the tone for carrier shares and volume ran near 600,000 shares.
A compiled list of prominent stocks includes Amalgamated Chemicals and Dyes, Allied Stores, Anaconda, Armour, Westinghouse, General Electric, General Motors, IBM, Chrysler, Du Pont, Eastman Kodak, Kennecott, Libby, Loew's, Studebaker, U S Steel, Woolworth, and others with varying percentages. The document reads like a market ledger detailing prices or changes for many corporations and industries.
New York money markets show little change with 1 percent for prime commercial paper and 60 to 90 day loans. The rediscount rate at the New York Reserve Bank remains at 1 1/4 percent.
In Southport on June 29 the United States led Britain 2 ½ to 1 ½ after Scotch foursomes. Dudley and Nelson and Guldahl and Manero won their matches, Sarazen Shute halved, and Picard Revolta lost. Americans aim to extend lead in singles tomorrow on British course.
The world learned Earhart and navigator Capt. Noonan landed at Lae New Guinea at 5 a m GMT then planned to fly to Howland Island in a single engine monoplane seeking the next leg of their Pacific flight.
The notice lists prices for peas beans and other vegetables at Thom asville State Market, with quantities and per unit values. It also summarizes New York stock and commodity updates including wheat corn cotton sugar coffee and livestock markets with mixed gains and losses across sectors.
New Orleans cotton traded June 29 with early weakness giving way to strength in final hour as July through May futures showed modest moves. Prices ranged with July around 12.15 to 12.37, while New York futures recovered from declines, then steadied on nervous market conditions. Chicago butter and eggs markets reported firm prices for various grades and deliveries.
June 29 report shows no sales for cash wheat. Corn values mixed with No 3 at 1.29 percent, No 1 yellow 1.82, No 2 yellow 1.32 to 32. Oats No 3 white 544 percent, No 3 white 51 to 52. No rye. Soybeans No 2 yellow 1.3734. Barley feed 53 to 67 nominal, making 75 to 91 nominal.
Moultrie Georgia hog market June 29 shows steady soft hog market. Heavies priced at 240 TS. Grades No 1 180 to 240, No 2 150 to 180, No 3 130 to 150, No 4 110 to 130, No 5 60 to 110. Fat sows about two dollars under smooth hogs of similar weight. buyers discount for stag hogs.
Chicago poultry market update lists 59 trucks of live birds and steady prices. Hens over five pounds feature prominently with color varieties including leghorn, Plymouth Rock and White Rock.
Chicago livestock report shows hogs about 10 to 15 lower than Monday with top at 11.80 and most 11.25 to 11.85. cattle market active with grainfed steers up to 15.75 and best light yearling type steers around 14.60, grass cattle and cows trading lower. several loads and weight classes noted amid varied weights and prices.
Sugar futures in New York showed uneven moves with the No 3 contract steady and July at 2.49 while September moved to 2.52 or 1 point higher. No 4 contract slipped slightly, and July No 3 traded at 1.21 with September quotes from 1.24 down to 1.23.
Foreign exchange mixed in New York with Great Britain shown in dollars and cents. British demand and 60 day bills quoted around 4.9314 and 4.9176, while France and Italy demands are noted with unquoted and cable quotes. Separate demands reported for Montreal in New York at 99.7814 and New York in Montreal at 100.21.
In Savannah on June 29 the Turpentine firm reports 33 percent sales 170 receipts 738 shipments 1343 stock 26711. The Rosin firm records sales 1068 receipts 3464 shipments 8606 stock 54410. Prices quoted B to N 8.00 WG 8.05 WW and X 8.86.
Closing prices for Treasury and mortgage bonds listed in New York on June 29 include 4s 47-52 at 115.13, 3s8 43-45 at 106, 4s 44-54 at 111.5, 3%s 41-43 at 106.5, 8g 51-55 at 102.11, 2s 55-60 at 200.11, Fed Farm Mortgage 3s 49 at 102.7, HOLC 3s 52 at 101.26, HOLS 2s39-49 at 100.
In Memphis on June 29 bids for prime cotton seed meal at 41 percent held steady. F. C. B. Memphis recorded futures with July at 81.25, August 29.25, September 26.50, October 16.35, November 26.25, December 26.50, with January and February at 26.00 and 21.00. 2100 sales noted.
Washington report details how visitors and officials react to a publicity stunt by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing offering a glimpse of 126 million dollars. The scene grows chaotic as crowds, including children, reach for packages and stamps, with a secretary noting the overwhelming interest.
Washington officials said the federal economy will total about 35 billion dollars in the first half of 1937, up from 30 billion a year earlier but below 1929’s 39 billion. The rise reflects higher activity and prices, with labor disputes cited as a key uncertainty for the rest of the year. If labor troubles ease, the uptrend is expected to continue between 10 and 15 percent over last year.
American duo Don Budge of California and Frank Parker of Milwaukee advanced to the Wimbledon men's singles semifinals. The day’s action shifted to the women's quarterfinals with Dorothy Round opposing Helen Hull Jacobs and Alice Marble meeting Hilda Krahwinkel Sperling.
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