Market Mixed As War Fears Ground Stocks Lower
Brokers cited war apprehension for another uneven session in New York stocks. Midday cautious buying left markets near flat at the close with many leaders under water while some rails and industrial shares showed small recoveries. Turnover climbed to about 225000 shares as earnings news and tax worries clouded sentiment.
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New York
Chrysler
Sears Roebuck
Marshall Field
Sperry
Anaconda
Kennecott
North American
Great Northern
Pullman
Bullard, Armour, Wilson & Co
Consolidated Edison
Montgomery Ward
General Motors
Pennsylvania
International Nickel
International Harvester
United Aircraft
Standard Oil
N. J
American Can
Chicago
Washington
Wool Prices in Boston Mixed as Demand Holds Steady
In Boston, western wools showed fair demand with graded fine territory wools at 89 to 91 cents scoured for staple combing lengths and 83 to 88 cents for French combing lengths. Staple combing half blood wools brought 83 to 85 cents scoured, while graded combing bright fleece sold at 39 to 40 cents in the grease for quarter blood and 40 to 42 cents for low quarter blood.
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Boston
U. S. Dept
Territory
Copper And Tin Steady In New York Metals Market
Metals report from New York on August 27 shows electrolytic copper steady at 11.00 spot Conn valley and 9.90 export FAS NY. Tin holds at 50.62% spot and near term 50.20 with forward. Lead and zinc steady with prices in New York and East St. Louis. Quicksilver quoted 183.00 to 185.00. Pig iron aluminum and other metals unchanged.
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New York
Conn
Valley
East St. Louis
Cotton futures drift lower on liquidation and hedge selling
In New York on August 27, liquidation credited to Far Eastern interests and hedge selling produced modest declines in cotton futures. Spot interests and mill buying absorbed much of the offerings as prices slipped late. October 9.17, December 9.13, January 9.04, and May 8.83 with nearby notes down 3 to 7 points. Middling spot 9.85 nominal.
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New York
Produce Exchange Receipts Report For Butter Cheese
Los Angeles August 26 reports show Produce Exchange receipts with 201600 pounds of butter and 57100 pounds of cheese. Butter bulk at 30 cents per pound. Candied large eggs 30 cents, candied mediums 25 cents, candied smalls 18 cents.
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Los Angeles
Exchange rates dip for Canadian dollar and Hong Kong money
Trading in foreign exchange before noon shows the Canadian dollar down 0.125 of a cent to 86.875 cents and Hongkong money slipping 0.05 cent to 22.69 cents. Late rates list official Canadian control board buying at 10 percent premium and selling 11 percent premium, with open market at 86.8714 U. S. cents.
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New York
Hongkong
Great Britain
Canadian Control Board
U. S
Bankers Foreign Exchange Committee
Germany
Finland
Greece
Hungary
Italy
Argentine
Brazil
Mexico
Japan
Shanghai
Weather update shows showers fade Rockies. Northwest rain starts
The U S Weather Bureau reports showers diminished in the Rocky Mountain area and rains have begun in the Pacific Northwest. Temperature changes are noted as unimportant.
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Phoenix
Rocky Mountain
Pacific Northwest
U. S. Weather Bureau
Railroads post July income gain in financial briefs
Combined net operating income of the first eight railroads reporting for July rose 3.4 percent from the prior year. Curtiss-Wright Corp. talks with War and Navy Departments on airplane and engine orders likely to boost backlog beyond 500 million dollars. American Power & Light reports year ended June 30 1940 earnings of 12.37 million dollars or 90 cents per share versus 9.32 million dollars in 1939.
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Dahlberg, Durand & Co
Curtiss-Wright Corp
War and Navy Departments
American Power & Light Co
Southern Pacific seeks bids on 11.82 million in equipment trust certificates
The Southern Pacific Co asks for bids on 11.82 million dollars of 15 year serial 2 7/8 percent equipment trust certificates. Industry car sales in 1941 are expected to rise at least 10 percent from 1940, while Nash-Kelvinator Corp. Nash division forecasts a 100 percent jump due to its new low priced car, per company president.
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Southern Pacific Co
Nash
Nash-Kelvinator Corp
Texas & Pacific Railway Seven Months Earnings Report
Texas and Pacific Railway announced net income of 499126 for the seven months ending July 31 1940. The figure equals 1.89 per preferred share. This contrasts with a net loss of 28807 for the same period in 1939.
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Texas & Pacific Railway
Live stock price report from Kansas City and Chicago markets
Hogs, cattle, and sheep prices reported by the U S Department of Agriculture show higher bids in Kansas City and Chicago on August 27 with mixed demand. Hog sales emphasized 250 Ibs plus, with top price around 7 65, while cattle and sheep ranges varied by weight and grade across both markets.
Livestock prices vary. moderate bids with limited stock
In Los Angeles on August 27, supplies show cattle and calves steady to higher with some unsold. Cattle salable 600, top grades scarce, cows 6.00 6.65, bulls 6.25 6.85, calves 7.50 9.50 and dealers up to 12.00, hogs 7.50 10.10 with some 8.10 top, sheep no salables. overall tone cautious with demand uncertain.
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Los Angeles
U. S. Dept
Arizona
Texas
Denver Livestock Market Report Prices Aug 27
Cattle totals 1 800 salable 200 calves salable demand steady to strong beef steers 11.25 load fed heavies 12.00 freight paid hogs salable 1 300 active 7.25 top 7.25 180 240 lb sows 5.25 6.00 sheep salable 9 300 total 14 750 steady bids 9.75 for Colorado spring lambs top prices noted Colorado market activity reported.
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U. S. Dept
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Oklahoma
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U. S
Colorado Spring
Brazil coffee crop seen totaling 20 million bags
Brazil’s current harvest is forecast to reach 20 million bags. Analysts note strong output from major regions and favorable weather supporting coffee production targets this season.
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Brazil
Radio Highlights Log Broadcast Schedule and Hosts
List of radio programs and times from various stations including KNX KVOA KGO KFI KTUC KTAR KECA and KTUC. Programs feature sports, news, quiz shows and musical segments with hosts such as Tom Shirley Fred Waring Judy Deane and Paul Carson.
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Tom Shirley
Fred Waring
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Amos
Andy
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Black Velvet
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Honest Abe
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We, the People
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Judy Deane
KGO N
KFI
Bisbee
KTAR
P. Sullivan
KTU
Grain futures rally as shorts cover in late Chicago session
In Chicago on August 27, wheat and corn led gains as shorts rushed to cover. December and May wheat and May corn hit new highs, with wheat up to 13 cents from the day’s low. Soybeans rose about 3 to 4 cents, while oats gained roughly 4 to 5 cents.
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Chicago
Northwest
Two police officers caught in Pueblo Mexico holdup gang
Two members of a holdup gang were identified as policemen and were captured in Pueblo Mexico, authorities said. The incident involved an armed robbery and the suspects were detained for questioning.
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Pueblo
Mexico
Radio Schedule Fragments Highlight Day’s Air Lineup
The listings show stations KNX KSL KTUC KTAR KECA KFI etc broadcasting various hosts from 3 PM to noon. Notable names include Lunceford Garber Hudson Morgan Cugat Scott Crosby and Biltmore Boys with multiple overlaps across KTAR KNX KSL KFI.
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Garr
KPO
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KNX
Garber
KTUC
McCreary
Elliott
Hudson
KTAR
KECA
Morgan
Gluskin
James
Cugat
L. Smith
KRLD
Scott
KFI
Miller
KVOA
Rhodes
Crosby
Lucas
Jurgens
Arnheim
KFRC
Richards
Ktar King
Biltmore Boys
Busse
Nottingham
Harpa
Strand
Wednesday Radio Schedule Highlights Key Programs Across Stations
A detailed list shows Linda Dale and Nat's Farm Hour among morning and afternoon slots on KVOA KTUC KTAR and KTUC with programs such as The Wife Saver War News and 4-H Club Program. Includes serials and news segments across 9:00 to 5:55.
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KVOA
Financial Service
Kate Smith
KTUC
KTAR
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Irving Miller
Orch
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K. Manning
Frank and
Archie
Abe
Joyce Jordan
Ser
the World Today
Fred Waring
The
Chicagoans
Clark Ross
Tucson Public Hearing on Zoning Ordinance for Mundo Vista Annex
The City of Tucson will hold a public hearing at 8:00 PM on September 9 1940 in the Council Chamber to consider a zoning ordinance covering Mundo Vista Addition and related annexed areas. Objections should be filed with the City Clerk beforehand. hearing postponed due to lack of quorum.
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Tucson
Arizona
Mundo Vista
Morningside
Himmel
Township 14 South
Range 14 East
Daily Crossword Across Clues
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Tucson Council to Reclassify West 100 Feet Lot 11 Fairmount
Public notice states the Mayor and Council will amend Zoning Ordinance 647 to change the West 100 feet of Lot 11, Block 18, Fairmount Addition from Residence A to Business A. A hearing is set for September 16, 1940, at 8 p.m. in City Hall. July consents and objections may be heard. City Clerk Charles C. Irvin. Public notice dates August 22 to September 5, 1940.
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Notice of Intention to Sell by Weldon M. Anderson
Weldon M. Anderson intends to sell and deliver the stock of goods at Andy Andersons' room 19 East Pennington Street Tucson Arizona to Andy Andersons' Ltd Clothiers on August 31 1940 in a single transaction not in ordinary business. Acknowledgment by Weldon M. Anderson before Notary R Van Gorder dated August 20 1940. Published August dates indicate notice to public.
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East Pennington Street
Tucson
Pima County
Arizona
Andy Andersons
Andy Andersons’ Ltd Clothiers
State OF Arizona
Pima
R. van Gorder
Notice of Sale of Vacated Alley in Highland Park Addition
Public auction to sell the vacated alley segment in Block 5 Highland Park Addition Tucson Pima County Arizona on Thursday September 19 1940 at 2 PM at City Hall front door per Ordinance 877. Sale conducted by Charles C Irvin dated July 15 1940 with publication through Sept 16 1940.
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Pima County
Arizona
City of
United States
Highland Park
Pima County Recorder’s Office
Charles C. Irvin
Tucson Zoning Ordinance Change Proposed for Residential Lots
The Mayor and Council consider amending Ordinance 647 to reclassify Lots 1–6, Block 3 and Lots 9–16, Block 22 Feldman’s Addition from Class A to Class B Residence. Public hearing set for Tuesday September 3 1940. officials may appear and present causes. Publication August 15 to 29 1940.
Local Classified Bids and Offers From 100 Listings
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