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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1944
Page
12
AP market report from Denver Chicago Los Angeles shows cattle salable totals near 5000 to 1150 in different regions, hogs active with 14.75 to 15.75 for 180-240 lb likely, vealers 12.00-15.35, sheep slower. Cattle values vary by region with steers 13.00-16.50, cows 7.50-11.50, soft demand on lambs with higher native spring quotes.
New York August 10 Stocks edged higher led by low priced utilities while junior motors faced renewed selling and many issues stayed in the red. The day saw 1,000,000 shares moving and notable gains in Western Union Steel Bethlehem Santa Fe Southern Saarit U S Rubber Inter ne Reeves Du Pont and Gen Backward Motors among those traded.
In Chicago trading on August 10, grain futures advanced as hot dry weather hit the drought strained corn belt east of the Mississippi. Oats and rye declined after selling by brokers and professionals. Wheat held steady to higher. Traders awaited the government crop report due after the market close, with forecasts noting weather effects may not be reflected yet.
Foreign exchange shows Canadian dollar at 9 percent discount or par, British official buying at 4.02 dollars, currency values steady for Brazil and Mexico with small shifts. latest figures list RENATE at 24.78 and Brazilian and Mexican rates near prior levels.
New York august 10 futures close 20 to 35 cents higher after dribbling liquidation and weak spot markets. October 21.20 December 21.01 March 20.81 May 20.59 July 20.38. Middling spot 21.95.
The 26th annual state Legion conclave approved housing measures for returning veterans with 25 years of service and pensions for civil service staff. It endorsed selling federal lands to fund veteran farms, backing Connally and supporting a health mobile program. Delegates urged continued Colorado river project rights and job preferences for veterans, and called for strict postwar control of Jap-German influence. Awards highlighted Morgan McDermott Post and Yuma Post 19 for service and membership gains.
Le Mans forces under Lt. Gen. Sir Miles C. Dempsey widened their bridgehead across the Orne with a 4000 yard push above Thury Harcourt, 14 miles southwest of Caen, while a coordinated thrust threatened to trap the stronghold. Allied naval forces stood ready to strike any German Brittany evacuation by sea.
Reports indicate large shipments of scrap iron recovered from battle zones are being sent back to the United States. The operation involve military salvage teams and freight carriers handling vast volumes as authorities assess repurposing and recycling potential.
Dr. Hartman testifies O'Hara died from a ruptured head artery after a heavy blow. Witnesses Grainger and Schieber describe Paladino’s multiple blows and a taunting exit. O'Hara walked home bleeding and died at St. Mary's Hospital the next day. Paladino contends whether malice aforethought existed.
In Florence authorities arrested 150 suspected Fascists including women found with weapons and grenades. Sniping at night created danger as bullets came from ruined areas and upper windows rather than the German front. The crackdown began with a broad round up of suspects.
The communique notes no aerial interception in Guam. A 2000 ton freighter was bombed off Davao Mindanao bringing the Philippines into the report for the second time in 27 months. Nimitz cites attacks on Wake Nauru and bypassed islets in the Marshalls.
Roosevelt Arm, Ross McIntire, Samuel Rosenman, and Elmer Davis rode with the President as his ship sailed from San Diego hours after Sen. Truman secured the Democratic nomination as Roosevelt’s running mate. The voyage began amid a political blackout.
The page lists a den of small ads offering radiator and motor work, car wash, tire repair, and 24 hour service at Robles Service 301 S 6th plus house and garage lots for sale east of town with financing. It also promotes toys, electrical services, passport identification, dancing events, and plant nursery items at Hubbard's Greenhouses and other local shops.
A dense classified page lists homesites on Grant Road district with prices $175 and $300, various furniture and appliances for sale, rental housing options, vehicles including a 1935 Plymouth coupe and 1938 Plymouth sedan, plus requests for trades and services. Items feature multiple phone contacts and local business names like Expert Dyeing and Joe Leigh Realty.
A dense directory page features listings for auto washing polishing lubrication auto accessories and service stations plus beauty parlors jewelers watch repairs sewing machines upholstery and well drilling. It includes personnel classifieds for helpers cooks janitors salesmen and a theater trainee position with Hackett Whiting Motor Co and Pioneer Hotel as contact points.
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