Light Selling Dents Stock Market
Light selling in New York dampened stocks as railway wage boost hearings sparked initial losses across many leaders. Transfers totaled 1,212,820 shares with few recoveries near the close as investors booked profits and awaited a possible technical correction. Chrysler posted 31.46 a share for the March quarter, while several others including U S Steel and Bethlehem faced declines. Bonds slipped and Chicago wheat and cotton also moved lower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Europe
Chrysler
Santa Fe
Southern Pacific
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem
General Motors
J. I. Case
American Can
Texas Co
United Aircraft
du Pont
Allied Chemical
Wash-Kelvinator
Great Northern
United Gas Improvement
Oliver Farm
Philip Morris
Chicago
New York dairy and grain prices steady across markets
Market notes show flour patents and rye flour steady with slight shifts for white granulated sugar and cornmeal, while feed remains steady as Western bran moves on demand. Butter prices set by OPA. eggs and cheese receive mixed receipts and varied grading, with wholesale poultry prices and live stock offered for delivery and delivery costs noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
OPA
Express
Stock Market Quoted by Fester and Adams High
Fester and Adams High provide market quotes with notable highs and lows. The report highlights price ranges and trading activity, reflecting the day’s movements across key stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fester and
Adams High
Well Known Actor Dies Suddenly in Jamestown
George F. Ormsbee, longtime Troy area actor and writer of children’s plays, died suddenly of a heart attack in Jamestown while performing at a Shea theater. Born in 1888, he influenced local theater, organized the Knickerbocker Star Co, and worked with many companies across the United States and Canada. Survived by wife Jayne Maye, daughters Madeleine and Jane Anne, his mother, a brother, and a sister. Interment in Jamestown tomorrow.
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George F. Ormsbee
Jamestown
Shea
Mr. Ormsbee
Troy
Parent-Teacher Association
Rip van Winkle
Ida Ormabee
Elijah F. Ormsbee
R W. March
Perth Ontario
Can
Lyceum
Mortimer, Snow
Lyceum Theater
Grace George
Pierre
Louis W. Ormsbee
Rensselaer County Court House
Knickerbocker Star Co
Canada
George Ormsbee
Louis
Maine
May Desmond Stock Company
Schenectady
Lilac Time
Bert Lytell
Evelyn Vaughn
W. S. Hart
William
Hart
Steve
Murray and Mackey Stock Co
Rand's
Opera House
West
Marjorie Southwall Stock Co
Parent-Teacher
Shea Theater Houses
Jayne Maye
Madeleine T
Texas
Jané ‘Anne
Ida’ W. Shultis
Twin Menaces Polio and Rheumatic Fever Demand Fast Action
In a wartime civic tone the piece warns that poliomyelitis and rheumatic fever threaten children, urging rapid diagnosis, rest, hospital care if needed, and measures to prevent recurring attacks, while stressing the urgent need to protect kids from colds and sore throats. It also notes a nationwide canning program by the Office of Civilian Defense to help households preserve produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Florida
Office of Civilian Defense
Washington
America
Defense Councils
Department of Agriculture
First Holy Communion at St Marys Church Waterford
A class of 33 boys and girls received their first Holy Communion at the 8:30 mass led by Rev. James R. Simpson C.S.A. A breakfast at the rectory featured yellow and white decorations and silver Miraculous Medal gifts for each child.
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St. Mary's Church
James R. Simpson
C.S. A
France Simpson
Simpson
Sanford Penrose
Leonard Procter
Louis Vandervoort
Eugene Roberts
Penrose
Vandervoort
Proctor
Loretta Marble
Estella Cicchenilli
Bernadette Chaney
Carol Ter
William McDonald
Ronald Roberts
Dominic Carvale
Ricardo Reo
Louis Falconi
David Hebert
John Swasey
Joseph Curtin
Richard Cartier
James Harris
Frank Roach
Robert Leonard
George Fredette
Frank Cerique
George Fero
Union Slowdown Ties Up West Coast Docks Says Bridges Aide
Paul Eliel and Admiral Land acknowledge labor sacrifice and improved methods while noting artificial delays from union restrictions. Owners accuse Bridges of slowdowns, mock work, and discipline that keeps crews idle. Evidence suggests five workers do the job of three in San Francisco, with Atlantic turnover not comparable to Pacific loading speeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Eliel
Pacific Coast Maritime Industry Board
Admiral Land
Itelf
Eliel
Mr. Eliel
Elie
Land
Union
Bridges
West Coast
Elel
San Francisco
Atlantic Coast
Atlantic
A. EF
Russia
Commounist Union
Pacific
Green Island Women's Society banquet honors mothers
The annual mother daughter banquet of the Women's Society of Christian Service was held at Green Island Methodist Church with about 65 attendees. Miss Anne C Smyth captain USO Troy spoke on armed forces’ welfare and a Warsage was presented. preparations led by Mrs Roy Murdock and committee. Also noted is Sgt Edward J O'Hearn funeral in Green Island with military honors.
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Women's Society of Christian Service
Green Island Methodist Church
Arthur Bennett
Roy Murdock
Anne C. Smyth
USO
Troy
Church Society
Murdock
Harry Giles
Raymond Barbella
George Williams
William Bergeron
D. L. Deuel
David Guilbault
Giles
Barbella
Deuel
Williams
Bergeron
Guilbaul
War Wives Learn Need of Social Contact
A war wife living alone reflects on the lack of male company and vows to be more considerate toward widows and unmarried women. She recalls inviting lone women to parties with couples and plans to invite them when men are present again, hoping many will value social contact with men after the war.
Random Notes on Confusion by Peter Edson
Random notes on wartime confusions and agency tensions feature in a Washington roundup. Statements touch on the Office of War Information, Defense Transportation, OPA, and the War Production Board while citing Sen. Cotton Ed Smith and Jesse Jones. A mix of quips and policy comments highlight inflation fears and resource scarcities in wartime America.
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Peter Edson
Office of War Information
Betty MacDonald
Office of Defense Transportation
Joseph Eastman
Cotton Ed Smith
Lyneburg , CC
OPA
Legal Notice From Wartime City Council Minutes
A long mixed content notice covers wartime issues from Honolulu tire restrictions to flags for UN campaigns, a price regulation dispute, and an odd ore-legal notice. It includes Troy City proceedings with ordinance changes on garbage disposal, scavenger licenses, and curbside removal, plus a foreclosure sale notice in Rensselaer County.
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OPA
Opaer
City OF
Troy
James A. Mauden
Casey
Henry E. Smith
Farrell
Manning
Miggins
Milles
Miller
Sheteen
Jesse J. Smith
Deeas Augustine
FL Cayre
George
Anna Mae
Department of Public Works
Tro
Department of Health
Frank 5
Parmenter
Corporation Counsel
Public Works Committee
Common Council
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Indust. Mass
MAT Ag
N. Y
Foster and Adams
Amer Dynam
Amer aGs & el
Bliss
Brewster Aeropl
Canad Marconi
Humble Oi
New
Imperial Oi
Pete
Louisiana Land
Molybdenum
Niaga & Hyde
NJ Zinc
Pennroad Corp
Southland Royalty
Iwspa LT
Allertheny Ludlum
Allis Chalmers Ay BT
Am Car & Fry
Am Loco
Am Steel Fdy
T&t
Armour A
Arch T & S Fe
Baldwin Loco
Bendix Aviation
Boeing Air
Tt Berden Co
Cal & Heda
Canadian Pacific
J I Case & Co
Celanese Corp
xé-Ches & Ohio
Cluett
Cai G & E Sa
Com Credit
Con Edison
Cons Oil Corp
Cont Motors
Cont Oil del
Curtis W
del & Madson
Douglas
Dupont
Eastman Kodak
Gen Foods Corp
Gen Motors
Goodyear Tire
Gt North of Hecker Products
I i Cent
Ie Inspiration
Intel Nickel
Int
Paper and Power Lake
Paper
Tel & Tel
Kennecott Cop
Kresge
Mou Rr Logg & Myers
Lockheed
Loew’s
Mack Truck
Mar-Midi Corp
McKess & Robbins
Mont Ward
Nash Kelvinator
Nat Biscuit
Nat Cash
Nat Diery
Nat Distillers
Central
North Amer
Qus
Packard Motors
Au & A
Penn WH
Pepsi-Cola
Phillips ePtrol Press Steel Car
Public Service
Pullman Co
Radio
O. Cal
So. Cal. Ed
I Stand Oil NJ
Studebaker
Sis
Texas Gulf Suip
Union Carbide
Union Pacific Unit
Air Corp
United Gas Imp
U. & Rub
U.S. Steel
Warner Bros. B
Western Mon
Air Brake
Woolworth
Farmers’ Market
Waterford
George R. Palmateer
Saratoga Avenue
Raymond B. Wade
Richard W. Wade
At & P.m
Methodist Church
Woman's Society of Christian Service
John A. Lavender
West Sand Lake Methodist Church
Turpin C. Bannister
Youngs Adult Group
James T Williams
Dren
Thomas A. Lavender
Augustinian Fathers
St. Mary's Parish
Tatapochon
Tomor
John House Memorial
First Presbyterian Church
B. Emerson ‘Devitt
Westbrook Pegler
Green Island
Seigt
James Carlow
Camp Breckinridge
Michael
Mrs. Carlow
James Sweet
Heatly
Misz
Marcella Keating
Edward J. O'Hearn
George Street
St. Joseph's Church
Peter A. Smith
Calebs. Vaughn
LaPlant
M.S
Howard A. Madigan
John Berghamer
Peter A. Heffern
Bea
Daniel Corbett
Daniel Broderick
Thomas Dwyer
John Brown
Warren Hurley
Walter J Kane, Jr
War Production Board
Congress
War Food Administration
Federal Register
Office of War Mobilization
Ben Franklin
Philadelphia
INS
Westinghouse Electric
North Carolina
Benjamin Hazarrison
Honolulu
United Nations
Indian Service
Federal Housing Administration
OWT
Supreme Court
Rensselaer County
Troy Savings Bank
Samuel Weinstein
County of Rensselaer
Caid
Rensser County
M. Trump
Ana Wiich
County of
Renate
State of
Third
Fourth Street
Ferry Street
Jacob D. Vanderhedern
Benjamin Wail
Gustave
Gustes) Hubert
Mary E. Hubert
Wits
Jacob Hanson
Oes Hansen
Renaveleer
Joseph C. Behan
Pisintidt
Jan Hee Jam
Samuel H. Cooper
Troy War Council
National Purchasing Agents Association
Rock Brisson
Second Street
Northside
Sergt
Wilfred J
Fort Monmour
Fill. Raymond
Camp Livingston
Francis W
Kelly Field
San Antonio
Tex
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