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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1942
Page
10
Hogs, cattle, and sheep markets show slow, uneven trade across Kansas City and Chicago. Hog price tops reach 13.90 for 180 lb, with other weights easing. cattle and calves mix steady to weak in some classes and higher in others. Sheep sales limited with scattered steady lambs. dealers show weakness in some beef categories, while certain fed steers and heifers hold near prior highs.
Late reign exchange rates show Canada at buying 10 percent premium and selling 11 percent premium for U S dollars. Canadian dollar in New York open market 90.06 cents, up 0.06. Britain official rate 4.02 to 4.04, open market 4.04. Argentina 29.77 official, 59 free, Brazil official and free 5.20, Mexico 20.67. Rates in spot cables unless indicated.
Local market lists prices for live poultry and dressed items. Leghorns and colored hens show varying weights with per pound prices from 22 to 30 cents. Squabs and rabbits are priced at 50 cents and 35 cents per pound respectively.
Chicago June 3 grain prices paused their decline as mills and professional buyers chased the lowest wheat quotes since October. July wheat rallied about 16 cents under the government loan rate while corn dipped then recovered. Cotton and hog futures weighed on corn, with wheat closing near day highs up about a half to one cent.
There was light spot trading on the Boston market with Texas 12 months wool at 1.15 to 1.18 dollars per pound scoured for good combing types. Domestic fleece wools are quiet with occasional bright quarter blood combing graded near 50 cents grease. Scoured fine cape wools sold around 1.05 dollars.
The New York market shows little movement with few notable price changes. Steel and motors dip slightly while rails rubbers and aircraft move irregularly and copper holds. Volume runs about 275000 shares as corn and cotton futures unsettlements dampen buying.
Los Angeles on June 3 reports USDA receipts showing butter totaling 242 370 pounds and cheese 9 035 pounds. Eggs amount to 7 628 cases with butter in balk 38 cases. Candied large es 34, do mediums 3043, do am.
Cattle numbers around 850 head with activity steady to limited. Medium to good steers sell 11.75 to 13.00 with some over 13.25, cows down to 6.00, calves 300 head show 12.00 to 14.00 for medium to choice, hogs around 300 head slow but steady with tops near 15.00 for select 195 lb, lambs 13.00 to 25.00 for good to choice 89 to 100 lb, ewes 7.00 to 25 per cent at 6.00 under deck.
Cotton futures declined amid improved weather data and Washington price orders, pushing July delivery under 18 cents. Late losses reached 60 to 75 cents a bale, with names like July and December futures at 18.41 to 19.17 cents, and middling spot around 19.95 cents.
Pacific forces push east of Nan chang as Japanese claim progress from Canton toward Hankow. Eden says Britain and the United States will provide China with all possible war materiel. Madagascar report notes British movement toward Androvorano near Diego Suarez base. Allied air raids hit Japan bases in the Solomons and Timor. Flying Tigers claim 28 to 32 Japanese planes destroyed in May while aiding Chinese defenses against incursions from Burma.
Professor Howard pushed for full civil service coverage beyond police and fire. In 1937 the council extended civil service to most city employees, while appointing and dismissing rights stayed with the council. After political friction he remained on the commission and traveled to San Francisco for an OPA officials conference.
Dependents reference committee reports Senate voting for 42 dollars a month back pay for privates and apprentices with House proposing 50 dollars. Men currently receive 21 to 40 dollars monthly based on service length. La Follette calls delay an outrage and urges a 50 dollar base pay with 8 dollars in war bonds under a compromise proposal.
A dense list of radio programming from多 stations including Fred Waring KECA KOA KNX KGO KPO and others with times from 6:15 to 12:20 and dance orchestras after 8 PM. Notable names include Jack Owens Shirley Temple Kaltenborn Eddie Cantor Kay Kyser and Amos n Andy among many.
The piece explains a novel German method of strategic bombing aimed at crippling bomber production. By striking four vulnerable plants in the assembly line for undercarriages and similar critical components, enemy air forces could force repairs or rebuilding before any return to full output. It also notes raids on oil refineries storage and transport hubs. Prime Minister Winston Churchill outlines plans to intensify such attacks in the coming months.
The Navy outlines an Atlantic coast response to the submarine menace with support for small fast aircraft carriers over larger ships. After approval, construction starts immediately as old Ways vacate and new keels are laid. Congress considers a supplemental bill totaling about 654.9 million in direct appropriations and 1.04 billion in contract authority, with 887.5 million for submarines.
Ray Martin of 25 East Corral Street announces candidacy for state representative from district 3 to succeed his brother, former district 4 incumbent. Red Cross role noted. district realignment moved residence into district 3.
Allied bombers pressed a new offensive targeting German industry from Holland to Brittany as 14 aircraft failed to return and a vast fire burned near Essen. Britain reported 7 700 daylight flights in May and described the strikes as the start of a second front in the west with raids on Dieppe and northern France.
The text argues Alaska is vital for U S naval and air campaigns against Japan with Dutch Harbor serving as the practical base for surface ships and submarines. It notes Dutch Harbor on Unalaska as the main Aleutian stronghold, near routes from Seattle to Yokohama, and lists major wartime projects including submarine and air bases at Dutch Harbor Kodiak Sitka with substantial investment.
Farmers needing extra labor are asked to contact the U. S. employment service at 61 East Pennington Street at least two days before work. County agricultural agent C. B. Brown said registrations of high school students are being accepted to ease wartime labor shortages. Some report to the office without a job request.
A playful historical note compares smoking to puffing 16 packages to yield one ounce of smoke, illustrating the density of tobacco use in exaggerated terms. The remark underscores how quantities and units were used to describe everyday habits.
British forces press Rommel’s Italian German divisions along a 50 mile coastal to inland line from Ain El Gazala to Bir Hacheim. RAF air and land forces coordinate to strike gaps and press the retreating axis, with salvage crews to repair many damaged tanks.
Cairo reports that British land and air forces destroyed or captured at least 1,260 Axis tanks and vehicles in Libya. The fight raged near Tobruk on a 10 mile front east of the gaps between El Gazala and Bir Hacheim, with Auchinleck noting 260 tanks taken or destroyed and the RAF claiming 1,000 Axis vehicles fallen. American 28 ton General Grant tanks aided the assault on the Axis advance.
The report describes German counteroffensives south of Kharkov met with Russian denial of German victory. It notes German regrouping for a possible renewed Kharkov drive or southern operation, while Kerch gains are nullified for now. Timoshenko’s attack worsens supply lines to Moscow as Lake Ladoga opens and dries ground aids southern maneuvering.
Senators signal swift approval when Congress reconvenes Thursday. Nye argues for clearing decks for military and political action. Johnson sees declaration against Axis nations aiding them as aiding Russia and improving ties with Turkey.
Readable city directory items list various businesses with addresses and phone numbers. Awnings, auto repairs, painting, barber services, battery service, oil permanents, beauty salons, and Marinello beauty system instruction are shown with contact details.
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