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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1940
Page
9
Market news from Chicago and Kansas City reports 13,500 cattle and 6,000 sheep in Chicago with mixed weights and modest declines in some categories. Cattle, calves, and feeders show varied gains and losses. hogs at Kansas City open steady to slightly lower, with price ranges for multiple weight classes.
In New York on August 19 the cotton market showed small gains amid modest trade and spot demand while hedge pressure rose on every uptick. Late prices held near unchanged to 3 points higher with futures closing 1-5 higher and middling spot at 9.94.
The dollar strengthens with the British pound rising to 4.03 in New York after a weekend relapse. Canadian and international rates are listed, including official and open market benchmarks for currencies such as Germany Finland Greece Hungary Italy Argentina Brazil Mexico Japan Hong Kong Shanghai and more.
In Boston today there was some demand for original bags fine territory wools. Bids were mainly around 80 to 83 cents for original bag wools at bulk average to good French combing length, though many dealers held wool above this level. Inquiries were received for medium grades of both fine ce and territory wools.
Los Angeles market report lists hogs at 165 to 220 pounds 7.25 to 7.60 per pound, cattle 1800 head steady to strong with light fed steers 9.10 to 9.35, feeder steers 8.25, cows 6.00 to 7.50, calves 11.00 to 12.00, sheep 600 head active and higher for shorn lambs with good to choice weights at 8.75 for 89 pounds.
Cattle numbers show salable 3700 with total 4000 calves and bulls steady. Hogs salable 800 of 3100, prices mostly steady with some declines. sheep salable 15500 with spring lamb bids strong above Saturday, top lambs around 9.40.
Grain reporters cite moderation in hedging as spring wheat terminals show large receipts and mill buying fuels a partial rebound. September contracts eased from earlier lows while December and corn and oats hold near previous levels with minor changes as European war nerves persist.
Copper remains steady in spot and export markets with New York bids around 10.92 to 11.00 a unit. Tin holds at 50.75 spot and near term 50.30. lead and zinc stay flat in New York and East St. Louis markets. Quicksilver rated 183.00 to 185.00. other metals including pig iron aluminum antimony platinum Chinese wolframite and domestic scheelite unchanged.
New York August 19 The stock market opened mixed and ended little changed as traders awaited clearer war developments. Turnover about 125000 shares, the smallest since 1916, with many issues absent from the tape. Notable leaders included U S Steel Republic and Youngstown Sheet, while laggards included General Motors Bethlehem Steel and Chrysler. Bonds steady and commodities uneven with wheat down and cotton rising slightly.
On August 19 in Los Angeles the produce exchange recorded butter 247100 pounds cheese 67100 pounds and eggs 600 cases. Butter in bulk bought at 29 4 cents per pound. Candied large eggs 28 4 cents per case and smaller sizes 25 cents and 16 cents per unit.
Silver bars in New York at the standard 34 percent fineness held steady as August trading closed. No price change was reported for the precious metal in today’s market update.
Dr. Robert E. Dickson pastor of the University Methodist church spoke at the federal camp on Mt Lemon road with 18 church members attending. Musical duets were performed by Ira Miller and Margaret Cherry and other selections by Jean Jackson and Mary Jackson plus Mrs Lucas and Zeb King.
Fair tonight and Tuesday with scattered thunder storms over higher elevations in north and east sections. Temperatures rise slightly in the east. Showers and storms in the continental divide Sangre de Cristo mountains and higher elevations in New Mexico tonight and Tuesday afternoon. California mainly fair with morning coastal fogs and scattered storms in eastern ranges. West Texas shows fair skies with isolated storms in the southwest Tuesday afternoon.
Chicago August 19. Health authority Prof Arthur H Steinhaus of George Williams College says Americans will abandon popular health fads and rely on reasons behind facts rather than rules. He criticizes extreme oxygen airing and numerous unproved notions about diet, exercise, and tanning.
In San Jose California police hunted a trio of attackers after three assaults on elderly men. John A McDonald aged 73 was found dead near his home with head wounds and robbed. A O Kent 60 and Sutton H Martin 72 were assaulted. Martin suffered brain concussion. Money and watches were stolen from all.
In a public statement Jahore urges citizens to avoid foreign alcoholic beverages, citing cultural integrity and health concerns. Officials say the stance aims to curb imports and promote local products.
Hollywood reports Chaplin has released advance scenes from The Dictator a satirical comedy set in a mythical country. He plays a dictator and a Jewish barber with Jack Oakie as Mussolini and Billy Gilbert as Goering. The film cost about 2 million dollars and runs roughly 12 reels.
Campaigning for public offices in Pima county centered on two Sunday picnics under Spanish American organizations. At Wetmore park speakers supported Menderson and Osborn candidates for governor, with attendees including Attorney General Joe Conway and Judge E T McFarland seeking the U S senate. At Midway south of Tucson, Menderson supporters spoke through Mrs Josephine O'Brien and Dennis Shay, while Herreras backed Jones.
A compact crossword puzzle with clues across and down covering terms from pitch to resinous substance. Includes definitions for natural elements, body parts, tools, and common objects across a grid of standard crossword style.
Applications are now available from Q Bilassingname, secretary of the U S civil service examiners, in the post office. Completed filings must reach the Washington commission by September 19. Examinations cover chief through assistant roles plus statistical draftsmen and several motion picture photography posts. Applicants must have high school education and drafting training, with age limit of 53.
A British railway network disclosed year long losses totaling thousands of textiles including 2300 rugs 3000 sheets 12000 pillow slips 18000 towels and over 20000 hair and sofa covers. the airline style scare highlights supply chain vulnerabilities.
The Mayor and Council of Tucson will hold a public hearing at 8:00 p.m. on August 26 1940 in City Hall to consider a zoning ordinance for Mundo Vista Annex and surrounding areas. Written objections are encouraged to expedite the hearing and must be filed with the City Clerk before the date of the hearing.
A special stockholders meeting is set for August 22 1940 at 10 a m in Tucson Arizona to dissolve the corporation. The company discharges all obligations and has no assets to divide. Financial report states assets none liabilities none dated July 18 1940 signed by Ralph W Bilby secretary and William H Johnson treasurer published July 29 through August 19 1940.
Employment notice seeking a stenographer with experience. Applicant must state age and salary expectations. Address responses to Star Citizen Box 1066.
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