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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1943
Page
10
Kansas City and Chicago livestock markets show hogs 10 higher to top 13.90 with strong cattle demand and mixed but steady to firm slaughter trends. Slaughter steers 14.00 to 16.15, vealers 15.50 to 16.50, sheep firm around 15.25 to 16.25 with high quality clipped lambs above 15.50.
Chicago grain markets show wheat slipping early on a lower 1943 crop loan rate before buying support lifts prices. July contracts reach peak unseen since 1928 as oats hit new seasonal highs while corn holds near steady and rye tracks wheat. Official troop train movements report about 1.75 million soldiers per month.
Late foreign exchange rates reported for June 10 show Great Britain buying at 4.02 and selling at 4.04 in dollars under bankers rates. Argentina official 29.77, free 25.20. Brazil official 6.05N, free 5. ON, Mexico 20.65N. Spot cables apply unless noted.
New York June 10 cotton futures closed at day’s best levels as restricted trading and small lot price fixing against textile orders limited selling pressure. July gains supported other positions with late strength. closes were July 20.20 21, Oct 19.82, Dec 19.65, Mar 19.45, May 19.33 amid scarce offerings and a middling spot price of 22.06n.
Live broilers and fryers priced at 29 cents per pound for live weight and 35.5 cents dressed. Eee light live poultry listed at 29 cents, dressed 31.5 cents. Hens priced at 25.5 cents live and 31.5 cents dressed across all weights.
A brief report notes wool supply figures relating to an 80 mm gun mount with a comparison noting the amount equals what fills a woman’s skirt.
Denver reports cattle sales steady with 200 calves salable, top fed steers 15.85, vealers 13.50 15.50, and mixed stock calves 13.50. Hogs show 1500 salable with sows light, butchers 13.65 13.85 for 180 300 lb. Sheep 1500 salable with lamp loads 14.25 15.00 and clipped lambs at 14.50 No. 1 2 pelts.
Cattle salable 500 head with cows and bulls weak to steady. steers up to 16.00 and medium cows 9.50-12.00. Calves 75 head steady. weaners 14.50-16.25. Hogs 350 head steady to higher. 190-250 lb hogs 15.00-25 with top 15.35. sows 13.50-14.00. feeders 17.00-18.00. Sheep 150 head with ewes 4.00 and spring lambs 15.00-15.50.
New York stocks edged higher in early trading with farm implement shares and other industrials advancing, though many leaders stalled. Volume neared 900000 shares as investors weighed war news and tax and inflation worries, while 1943 peaks boosted Texas Co and American Telephone among others.
A coded exchange reveals a mistress away from home and a maid noting it will be her night out. The dialogue hints at social routines and possible secrecy within domestic staff.
Merseyside drinking houses reported a loss of 31 000 glasses in the last year. The figure highlights waste and supply issues faced by local taverns and bars amid rising costs and shortages.
Mayor pledges strict enforcement and peace after a Mexican consul report. He denies racial discrimination and cites youth gang activity born in Los Angeles. He says no evidence of Nazi or enemy agent organization. City council asks police to report and considers a city ordinance banning zoot suits.
O'Neill indicated parts of the formal contract may be disclosed to the war labor board. The tentative agreement provides about 1.50 daily, plus minor concessions already approved by the WLB, aligning with an Illinois portal-to-portal 1.50 deal. If rejected, a new clash with Lewis looms as Mine Workers set June 20 as a new deadline.
The text argues Japan may strike Russia early to prevent its eastward buildup. It cites a trained Japanese army of at least 500000 and a strong Manchurian air force, against a Russian Far Eastern army around 300000. It suggests Japan could delay Allied invasion by strengthening the north, but defeat remains likely.
In 1941 there were 26 plywood plants operating across the United States producing about 1.8 billion square feet of plywood.
Legal notice states city will accept sealed bids for construction of a fire station until 4 00 p m June 21 1943 at City Hall Tucson plans and documents available in City Engineer office for $5 deposit bid security requirements specified and 30 day bid withdrawal restriction City reserves right to reject or accept bids Mayor Council of Tucson PHIL J MARTIN JR Acting City Manager publication dates June 9 10 11 1943 Also notice of public hearing by State Tax Commission June 14 1943 at City Hall Tucson to consider emergency airport land purchase not to exceed $20 000 any taxpayer may attend and speak Thad M Moore Chairman Attest: C L Standage Secretary published June 10 1943
A speaker asserts the 65000 WAAC members reflect American womanhood and condemns rumors as false. The critic calls teachers wives sisters and mothers of soldiers while urging investigation to protect morale and frontline efforts.
Chairman May of the House conferees states the measure grants the President and government agencies broad authority to run war production. He insists the bill harms no one aiding active prosecution of the war. The provision also prescribes penalties including up to 000 and a year’s imprisonment for instigators of strikes against government operated war industries.
A jumble of classified items includes flowers and nursery services, pets for sale, real estate and room rental offers, vehicles, appliances, employment notices, and requests for trades. Ads mention Hubbard's Greenhouses, The Porn Exchange, and various phone numbers and addresses in Tucson.
A dense index of local trades and shops listing services from book stores and magazines to cesspools plumbing painting piano work and radio repair. Entries include firm names addresses and phone numbers for providers such as Frank W Ganz McCarthy Cesspool Arizona Maintenance Co and Chas H Spencer with service notes and contact lines.
A dense set of classified ad snippets shows help wanted sections for male and female workers, housing and travel notices, real estate exchanges and rentals, farm and ranch listings, resort rooms, housekeeping jobs, and various rental types including furnished units.
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