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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1944
Page
10
Market news summarizes livestock and hog prices with cattle calves and sheep movements in Chicago Los Angeles and Los Angeles region. Reports show varying weights and grades with prices from 6.00 to 16.85 for cattle and 10.25 to 14.50 for calves and hogs mostly steady or down slightly amid trading activity.
Chicago traders watched rye move about 2 cents above the day’s low after the War Production Board directed distillers to use 10 percent rye in grain mash for industrial alcohol during July. Wheat futures rose on strong mill demand and talk of substantial flour sales.
New York June 22 Persistent gains in rails and selected industrial metals helped a market recovery erasing early losses though some leaders paused. Carriers and several motors and steels posted small gains while low priced autos traded in blocks but profit took. Volume about 1.4 million shares with many new year highs on fractional advances. Names include American Smelting Sunshine Mining St Joseph Lead Sears Roebuck Graham Paige Nickel Plate Canadian Pacific Crown Zellerbach Curtis Publishing U S Steel General Motors Alleghany Southern Pacific Southern Railway International Chrysler Schenley J J Case Public Service of New Jersey National Biscuit International Nickel Service Atlantic Sugar Pan American Petroleum bonds steady.
A June through June 26 notice lists OPA ceiling prices for eggs and poultry. Prices cover hens and turkeys by weight and form, including wholesale live dressed drawn and consumer prices, with ranges for producers to consumers and variations by weight.
Testimony says Paladino struck O Hara from behind at a drug store, knocking him to the sidewalk. Witnesses describe the repeated head hammering and long dispute over a plant layoff, with O Hara dying the next morning at St Marys hospital.
Naval sources say Spruance could be deploying a fresh carrier task force not the Saipan cover force. If the enemy was misled, the plan would hinge on a surprise move against Japanese forces.
Futures advance in late trading with profit taking seen in near months. July contracts gain to 21.75, October to 21.15, December to 20.94 per bale while closing values show July at 21.80 81, October 21.20, December 21.86N, May 20.66 67. The movement reflects liquidation pressure and near term demand shifting.
The text notes Japan’s fleet did not contest the American force reaching Saipan, remaining west and south of the Philippines before repositioning eastward through the archipelago to patrol between the Philippines and the Marianas.
James reports U S Marines and Army troops launched a major dawn assault to wipe out Japanese defenders on Saipan. The U S forces hold more than a third of the island with a four mile front from GaraPan to Magicienne Bay as the battle tightens. Nimitz says the opening attack may mark a decisive clash with Japan's elusive fleet.
The 33rd communique says American forces near Cherbourg have advanced two to three miles along the front. An ultimatum to the German garrison reportedly expires at 9 a m today with surrender urged. The London Daily Sketch quotes a field broadcast promising heavy air and naval fire if Germans refuse to capitulate.
The Soviet communique reports new drives menacing seven German divisions garrisoned in northern Finland to guard metal mines. Speculation arose that the Nazis may establish a puppet government in the region to shield their interests.
The report notes a spirited naval engagement around Elba with light coastal forces torpedoing three loaded German fighters while aiming to evacuate troops, and a possible fourth sunk. Another engagement reportedly sank one enemy fighter. Separately the Naval Air Transport Service flagship flying boat Mars carried a record air load of 35,000 pounds on a single trip.
J. L. Soto of 1209 Sonora street said he was driving down St Marys road about 11 p m yesterday when Manuel J Robles of 1005 West Sonora street wandered into the street. He struck Robles, knocking him to the pavement before stopping. Robles suffered facial and right leg lacerations and was treated at St Marys hospital and released.
Aerial reports cite over a quarter of rocket bomb bases seized at various sites while Cherbourg peninsula shows no rocket launches. Bombing focused east of the battle area on railways and highways as Germans push reinforcements. British and American fighter-bombers strike across hundreds of square miles hitting bridges yards trains barges and oil tanks at twenty locations with airbases at St. Quentin and Dreux also hit.
Stimson expressed concern over the outcome as observers noted disappointment among those who had hoped a large portion of the enemy fleet would be destroyed in the engagement.
A flood of classified snippets offers services from car washing and radiator work to furniture and radio repairs. Real estate notes include building sites near Sawtelle and desirable half acre lots with down payments and monthly terms. Public notices mention the estate of Ralph W. Gray with ancillary probate sought in Tucson Arizona reflecting a Massachusetts will.
Group of houses described as an attractive investment at 26 500 price with 395 monthly income. Easy down payment, purchase financed by income. Contact Roy H Long Sealst Co or phone 571 or 1726. Also brief classified listings for a small hotel vacancy, a Ford Deluxe found, a young lady, a Ford sedan for sale, and several home rental and sale notices.
An assorted page lists room rentals with private entrance central heat and furnished options near the university. It also advertises automotive service for Pontiacs and various local businesses including sewing, alteration, beauty services, and septic tank work. Lost items and personal ads appear alongside tutoring and equipment offerings.
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