Market News Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices Across Regions
The market reports hogs, cattle, and sheep tonnage with price ranges for 180 to 240 lb hogs around 14.50 to 14.75, heavier hogs 14.00, cattle showing mixed demand with steers and mixed yearlings above 15.75, vealers steady to weak, and sheep fairly active with spring lambs around 14.25 to 14.50. Regional notes include Denver and Los Angeles price levels and a brief public poultry and egg price table.
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Kansas City
Saaty
Denver
U. S. Dept
WFA
Chicago
Los Angeles
Market Movement Fueled by Low-Priced Motors In Mixed Session
New York August 4. Low-priced motors drew speculative buying while many stocks held or slipped and overall volume reached about 1,000,000 shares in five hours. Motor group leaders like Graham Paige surged briefly to a 1944 peak, with other names such as Hupp, Packard, Westinghouse and Allied Chemical among notable movers and shifters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Eubank
New York
Wall Street
Graham-Paige
Huppeters
Packard
Westinghouse
Montgomery Ward
Allied Emical
U. S. Steel
Santa Fe
Standard Oil
U.S. Rubber
Chrysler
General Motors
Grain futures tumble on drought crop forecast
Chicago August grain markets fall as private report predicts a large crop despite drought. Wheat declines pressure by commission house selling. corn crop on August 1 seen at 74 percent of normal, rye and barley also softens with September contracts easing.
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Chicago
New
Indiana
Ohio
Commission House
Foreign exchange rates in New York market
New York on August 4 shows Canadian dollar at 90.12 U S cents, 9 percent discount or 90.12 cents. Great Britain rates: official buying 1.07, selling 4.04 dollars. Argentina free 2468, Brazil free 5.15N, Mexico 20.65N.
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New York
Great Britain
U. S
Argentina
Brazil
Mexico
Cotton futures wobble on liquidation and hedging
New York August trading saw gains of 40 cents a bale in early action before liq uidity and hedge selling reversed prices. Late afternoon quotes held flat to 15 cents lower with Oct at 21.10, Dec 20.93, Mar 20.73. futures settled 35 to 60 cents above prior. Middling spot noted at 21.77 with no-nominal value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Juneau
All Sud Su
CDI Allied Strs & Dye
Ss m Airlines
Am Car & Fdy
Ch & Cable ‘E
Rad & S S
Smelt & R Am
Am Tel & Tel
Armour
Coast Line
Avantation Corp
Bait
Bendix Aviat Barnsdall Ou
Beth Steel
Blaw-Knox
Boeing Ai
4Rden Co
Borg-Warner
Bridget Brass
Ils
Burlin
D ' Calif Backing
D ‘E
Canad Pacific
Caterpil Tractor
Dr. Celanese Corp
Ches & Ohio M
Chrysler Corp
Climax Molyb
Cluett Peabody
Colg-Paim
Com
Investor
Vents
Se Comwith Edis
Comwith & So
Cons Edison
D Container Corp
Motors
Corn
D ‘S Crane Co
Crown Ck & S
Crown Zellerich
Crucible Steel
Curtiss-Wght
Sta Deere & Co
Dist Corp-Seag
Domeines
Doug Aircraft
DuPont de
du Pont
Eastern Air
Homestake M
Hood-Hersh B
Il Central
Inger-Rand
Inland Steel
Interlake Iron
Harvester
Nick Can
Tel & Tel
D 'Y Intertype Corp
Johns-Mann
Kroger Groc
Lehman Corp
Lockheed Airc
Loew's Inc
Nat Biscuit
Nat Cash
Nat Dairy
North Am_ Co
Northern Pac
Ohio Oil 1776
Okensill_ Glass
Packard Motor
Pan Am_ Airw
Patino Mines
Penney Co
Penn
Phili Morris
Phillips Pet
Pullman
Rad Corp of Am
Raybestos M
Repab Steel Reynolds T
My Safeway
Schenley Distil
Sears Oebuck
Servel Inc
Shell Union Oil
Studebkr Corp
Swift & Co
Texas Co
Tex Gulf
Transamerica
Trans & W
U S Gypsum
Dita Vu Rubber
Dis Vc S Steel
di Vanadium Corp
West An
West Air Brake
West el & Mfg
Wheeling Steel
White Motor
D ‘Se Wilson & Co
D ‘S Woolwich
Worthing P&m
D Youngst S T
Zenith Radio Sal Les Cesses
New York
Russians Advance in East Prussia Face German Resistance
Russians pressed into East Prussia with vanguards near Konigsberg and Insterburg as Cherniakhovsky’s forces cut toward Lukse. Reports claim 6,400 German dead in three days, while Berlin and Moscow stations report new Soviet bridgeheads and heavy fighting across the Vistula.
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Konigsberg
Insterburg
Eydtkuhnen
Niemen River
Tilsit
Ivan Cherniakhovsky
Lukse
East Prussia
Vistula E Big Bend
Warsaw
Warka
Radom
Myitkyina Falls to Allied Siege After Airborne Push
Maj. Gen. W. D. A. Lentaigne’s forces, landed by Col. Cochran, advance from the south to seize Myitkyina. The siege targets pillboxes and supply cuts, clearing the way for the Ledo road linking Paoshan with Chungking and directing traffic from northern Assam into China. Wingate’s successor faces stubborn Japanese resistance as the last routes are severed.
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W. D. A. Lentaigne
Philip Cochran
Paoshan
Burma
Chungking
Assam
China
Myitkyiina
Lentaigne
Orde Charles Wingate
Germany Purge Expands as Nazi Court Dismisses Generals
An inquiry into Germanys military setup was disclosed as Nazi measures to strengthen the home front were announced. Witzleben accused of seeking German state leadership was dismissed from the army and detained along with four other generals and several officers by the court of honor. Artillery Gen Lindemann deserted to the Russians and Maj Gen Lindemann of the 361st Infantry was reportedly captured in Poland with 15,000 troops.
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Fuehrer
Germany
Witzleben
Court of Honor
Hitler
Heinrich Himmler
People's Court
Lindemann
Poland
Allied Strategy Widening Supply Lines to France
Strategy experts say Allied armies in France may be supported not only from Britain but also directly from the United States. Eisenhower aims to press Germans relentlessly to prevent them from digging in, with a complex replacement system keeping divisions at full strength and ready to advance.
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France
Britain
United States
Normandy
Eisenhower
George S. Patton
Patton
Allied forces tighten hold on Florence area in Italy push
Allied forces report strong hold on hills northeast of Loro Mola and Giogoli near Florence. German resistance persists south of Florence as South African armored units advance to Impruneta. Arno river crossings west of Florence and Pesa bridgehead strengthen, aiding pressure on south bank. 5,000 Germans captured in 24 days ending July 27, nearly matching prior eight weeks. Small arms fire halts a German river crossing attempt near the Arno mouth.
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Eighth
Laromola
Giogoli
Florence
Impruneta
Arno
Pesa
Eighth Army
Fifth Army
Arno River
Mourning Mother Seeks Innocence After Son’s Death
In a California case, a mother recalls her son’s death as neighbors recount letters signed love Frances allegedly tied to the events. A gun found near the body is identified as belonging to Mrs. Andrews. Mrs. Lovett visits the spot daily with wildflowers, insisting on tough justice.
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Jay
Frances
Andrews
L. W. Lovett
California
Tucson Sealed Bids Sought For Farm Tractor 1944
The city issues a call for sealed bids for one Farmall H tractor or equal meeting specified 4 cylinder engine, Nebraska test data, 24.17 hp draw, 1000 RPM min, and equipment including tires, weights, muffler, hydraulic pump. Bids due 4 p.m. August 14 1944 at City Hall Tucson. The Mayor and Council reserve right to reject any or all bids.
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Tucson
Arizona
Nebraska
City of
Phil J. Martin, Jr
Desirable half acre lots offered east of town
Desirable half acre lots east of town offered for sale at 300 dollars with ten down and 1000 dollars monthly financing. Also services advertised include auto repair and tire service at various local stations with contact phone numbers.
Various Classified Ads and Services in 1940s Local Paper
A collage of classified notices lists services from appliance repairs and freight to plant sales and real estate. Items include cooler servicing by J. E. Kinnison, electric service, Rogers Transfer, Hubbard's Greenhouses plant listings, thrift furniture exchange, and multiple room rentals, sales, and wanted ads with contact numbers.
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Broadway Cleaners
E. Broadway
Thrifty Furniture Exchange
N. 4Th Ave
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Associated Press
New York Bank and Trust Stocks
Bk of Am Nts
Bank of An
S Bank Bankers Tr of NY
Bklyn
Bk & Tr
Bk & Eee
Kings County
Lawyers Trust
Nats
G&t
Curb Alum Co Am
Seeeess Sc
Am Gas
Am Light & T
Ark Nat Gas _ A
Ay Furn
Ier Corp
Ill
Bond
Ford Ltdeman
Glen Alden
Humble
Star Gas Wee
Republic Avia S
Regis Pap
Sta
Arizona Corecs Let
A & Zinc
Ouenee Butte Cora
New York Bonds
Chiet West
Bkiyn
UN Gas
St's
CRI & P
CRI & R
MKT Ist
Enee
Western UN
Vistula
Moscow
Staszow
Polandiec
Krakow
Transocean
London
Carpathians
Carpathian Foothills
Myitkyina
San Salt Lake City
Antonio
San Francisco
Seattle
Washington
Norwood
N. Stone
Moo 6Th Ave
J. E. Kinnison
TOYS
SHI — Electric Service Co
Congress
Arizona Maintenance Co
Oracle Ra
Hubbard
Daisy Richardson
NEW Shipment
Electric Service Co
Roger
N. Church
Oscar
Main
Grant Road
E Andrian
Star-Citizen
Cooper
India
University
E. Speedway
N. N. Dodge
F Speedway
Consolidated Vets
E. Lincoln
Elgin
Santa Rita
West Congress
H.p
Edith Bird
Middle West
W. Treadle
Dow Tree
W. C. Miller
W. Fern Ave
Redlands
Calif
Kliendale Rd
Schafer-Norton Stone
Memician
East 16Th St
Arizona Daily Star
Tucson Daily Citizen
Star
Citizen
Arizona Daily Tar
Business Directory
Fred C. Snyder
Public
Tax and Bookkeeping Service
Valley National Bidg
Zimmerman Garage
N. 6Th Ave
5Th St
Roselene Beauty Salon
Martin Drug
Vogue Beauty
Josephine’s
Susan
Rose
W. Congress
Burks and Mack
McCarty
Frank W. Ganz
O P.A
T L. Inman
Kermit Oestreich
State Chemical Co
Catalina Chemical Co
Thompson
SOS Rutledge House
Stone Ave Photo Shop
N_ Stone
Green Garden and Pet Shop
North Campbell Garden
Jim Tarbulse
Jim Trabulse
A.B.C
COX Commercial College
Southern Arizona
W. Gatlin’s Commercial School
SS. Stone
P. M. Elias
Johnson Jewelers
Fields Credit Jewelers
E. Congress
W. Cong
Meng & _Ahlegren
W. Brossway
PITT
Jenkins Mattress
Thompson Mattress Shop
9Th St
Boeckeler
la Rose
South Sixth Ave
South Fucson
E. Helen
Angel Shoe Shop
S. 6Th Ave
Spencer
Adjutant Foubister
Salvation Army
Elizabeth
Bullock
Pueblo Club
Pendery Bros. Dairy
Tucson Motor Service
12Th St
N. Campbell
Mountain
6Th Ave
Apply Lodge Club
Westward Motors
S. 4Th Ave
Seaadiaeemeni Immumesicaentigaina
Arizona Inn
Pacific Northwest
Structural
Sheet
Brush
Contometer
Tourea
Middleton Feed
T. Muzzy
W. M. Tarleton
Cherry Ave
C. W. Gott
Kalfe
M. Carrigan
George W. Mack
H. M. Bollinger
Chas. H. Spen
H. Ellis
Ruse
Don la Var
U. S. Employment Service
Pioneer Hotel
Cali Lowry
Tucson Roofing and Supply Co
Shell Station
N. Campbell and Edison
Tray Boy
Barfield Sanatorium
Speedway
Seem
E. Penningum
Luna
W. B
Glenn Thompson
Tucson Roofing & Supply CO
Cushing
Austad
S_ Grand Ave
International Correspondence Schools
Clovis Snider
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Lowell Rd
Lester Benson
Neil
Shaeffer
JCB
THE
United States Employment Service
Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corp
S. Stone Ave
Gardner
S. P. Depot
Schaimer’s Market
Timekeeper
Pioneer
Ferns
E_ Speedway
Post Exchange Store
Marana Army Air Field
Copper Kettle Cafe
Altus Lodge
Sayer
Steinfeld
el Patio Inn
Casey’s Cafe
Stone Ave
Consolidated Cafeteria
Star Citizen
Nursfs
College Hospital
Glendale
S. 5Th Ave
N. Norris
Idlease Lodge
E. Hedrick
Campbell Mtn
Sartin Beauty Salon
Keller & Walsh Drug
Camopbell_ Ave
Oracle Motel
Oracle Road
E. 7Th St
Metros
Little Dutch Mill
N. Park
Star Citizen Box
Santa Rita Ave
Renaker
Marguerite
Toledo
Ome
Cincinnati
Atlante
Werea
Camilla Bilvd
Savings & Loan Association
Corner Stone and Congress Personal Finance Co
Orange Grove
Bath
R. Porter
Benson Highway
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