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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1944
Page
10
AP market notes from Denver Chicago and other centers show cattle, calves, hogs and sheep sales with steady to higher prices. Cattle costs range 13.00 to 16.90 while hogs top around 14.10 and lambs command over 16.10 with sparse light weights.
Closing averages were reported by Dow Lif and others, with 54 members priced for the day. The market opened steady but demand weakened, while wheat and flour demand showed mixed movement amid weather a favorable wheat outlook and Great Lakes navigation signals. Wheat futures closed lower. rye and barley also down.
Cattle trade steady with limited activity as steers 13.50 15.00, cows 11.00 12.75, cutters 9.75 10.75, bulls 9.25 11.00, vealers up to 17.00. Hogs sale 600 head, prices 13.50 14.50 for 170 300 lb range, sows 10.50 11.50, lambs No 1 pelt 14.
New York stock market rose broadly led by peace shares with final gains from fractions to about 2 points. Volume reached roughly 1.5 million shares as Investors bought across many dividend stocks and major issues including International Seabee, American Sugar, U S Steel, Western Union, Union Carbide, Johns Manville and Rubber companies.
The New York open market shows the Canadian dollar at 10 9/16 per cent discount or 69.43 U S cents, unchanged. Great Britain exchange quotes at 4.02 for buying and 24.97 for selling, both unchanged, with Brazil also noted.
New York reports cotton prices advancing amid government textile notices. Futures closed higher with March at 21.02 cents, May 20.54, July 9.96, and spot at 21.52 cents per pound, as late gains ranged 13 to 30 cents per bale.
About 35,000 navigational aids are operated by the U S Lighthouse Service. The agency maintains lighthouses buoys and related aids to aid maritime navigation.
Reds report General Gavorov moving to widen bridgeheads west of the Narova in a renewed offensive. Russian air and ground actions claim heavy German losses with 55 planes shot down and 500 troops killed, and several fortified localities captured.
Ground fronts stalled by weather, Cassino forces dispersed by shellfire. Allied air forces launch major campaign with heavy bombers into central Italy and southern France, targeting enemy air bases and Rome rail hubs with medium and light bombers.
India imports food to curb hunger and support military aims. Bengal faces famine and disease, threatening health and security as major Allied HQs operate in the province.
Colorado of the handsome Wuertele, piloting the famous Hel En Wings named after his wife, survived flak that nearly severed his foot during his 205th combat mission against the Japanese.
The rent office, now with five staffers vs. thirteen previously, contemplates price setting limits and pre rental inspections. Meenan will miss Friday’s housing session due to travel, seeking more help and noting a vacancy for an investigator. Wyatt, resigning, may join Tucson Title Insurance, pending Friday meeting input.
Citizens oppose zoning change to R-4 claiming it will reduce areas to cheap rooming houses. Signers include A H Atkins Ruth C Atkins Adolfo Ferrer Juan Nunez M D Fred Walles Aurelio Osuna H W Sprawls Mrs H W Sprawls Patsy Sutton and many others representing locals and the American Federation of Musicians through Ernie Lewis.
Berlin conducted air strikes on German targets in Holland as British night raiders were supplanted, while heavy raids battered Le Mans railway yards, about 110 miles southwest of Paris, causing significant damage.
Los Negros operation involved 32 tons of bombs aimed at an enemy airdrome and Japanese targets on Rie beck and Stettin bays near the Willaumez peninsula, supporting the marine thrust.
Tucson Lodge Number Four F. and A. M. announces a second degree ceremony at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple tonight with members urged to attend.
The speaker argues that CPA measures are beneficial for the nation and the war effort, asserting broad recognition of their value. The comment frames the legislation as essential and widely endorsed.
Classified blurbs show multiple real estate offers in Grant Road and Sawtelle areas with $175 to $300 down and $10 monthly, plus 4 to 6 room homes and garage deals. Also listed are building sites near Broadway Sawtelle and Eighth Street with frontages and low down payments, plus various services and small ads for repairs and personals.
Notice states Alex Kesz and Ella Kesz doing business as Kesz Market will in one transaction sell all right title interest in the business and stock at 3156 North First Avenue Tucson Arizona on March 18, 1944 at 10:00 AM under the Bulk Sales Law. Includes amended articles for Alianza Hispano Americana and related corporate notices in Tucson Pima County Arizona.
Directory snippet lists tailoring shop at 243 E Congress and multiple auto repair, painting, and lubrication services. Beauty parlors, cold wave permanents, and book stores on Broadway and Sixth Ave appear, with brick and cement work, septic tanks, and swer-related services noted along with a wartime savings call.
A dense ad block lists services from maintenance, extermination and film development to jewelers, watch repairs, seed sales and home repairs. Entries mention State Chemical Co termites inspections, Catalina Chemical Co roach control, vacuum store, well drilling, landscape work, and lost items notices amid miscellaneous local listings.
Classified personals advertise The Master Clairvoyant and Palmist at Studio 1623 South Sixth Ave South offering guidance on love marriage happiness and personal affairs. Also listed are Swedish massage services and a call to contact Mrs Captn Oltman at Salvation Army for friendship with a phone number and wartime fitness recruitment.
The document records amendments to the societies articles of incorporation approved February 28 1944 in Pima County Arizona. It outlines liability limits for members and the societys property, terms of corporate existence twenty five years with possible extension, and election of Executive Council members B Sedillo James Lizarraga. Notarization and state citations appear with endorcement and publication dates March 6–11 1944.
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