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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1940

Page

9

Canadian dollar retreats in New York exchange market

The Canadian dollar fell by ½ cent in New York trading as Allied currencies showed modest gains elsewhere. Late rates show the Canadian at 78.37 U S cents, with varied quotes for Britain, France, Germany, Japan and other currencies in spot cables.

New York Great Britain U. S Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Benevolent Greece Hungary Italy Netherlands Norway Portugal Rumania Sweden Switzerland Yugoslavia Argentina Brazil Mexico Japan Hongkong Shanghai

Grain prices fall on post holiday liquidation in Chicago

Wheat slips up to two cents a bushel and some corn contracts drop as markets react to war news and anticipated private crop reports. Traders watch discussions on possible removal of minimum grain prices set 11 days ago as government officials consider exchange policy. Wheat ends near session lows while corn and oats also retreat.

Chicago

Bar silver falls as market closes in New York

Silver prices slipped in quiet trading in New York with the bar down and market activity limited. Traders watched broad metal sentiment and currency moves as prices edged lower.

Market Movement Buoys Shares Amid Armament Outlook

Market activity rose on hopes of growing domestic and foreign armament demand, with gains in leading issues eroded by day’s end as news abroad remained unsettled. The May session saw light transfers, about 550000 shares in five hours, while the President sought a supplemental defense appropriation and several big names showed mixed results.

Flanders Wall Street Congress U. S. Steel Bethlehem Youngstown Sheet United Aircraft Glenn

Pratt & Whitney unit to add $8 million plant in East Hartford

United Aircraft plans an $8,000,000 expansion at the East Hartford Pratt & Whitney engine plant with full operation expected early next year. GM’s Buick division reports a new production record, building 250,117 units of its 1940 model cars in the first eight months of the model year.

Dahlberg, Durand & Co United Aircraft East Hartford Pratt & Whitney Buick Division General Motors Corp

Directors expect $2.50 dividend on AT S F preferred stock

Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe directors meet and are expected to declare a $2.50 per share dividend on the 5 percent non cumulative preferred stock. The payout is likely for August 1, with a similar February 1 payment noted.

Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway

Norfolk and Western Railway Four Months Ended April 1930 Profit

The Norfolk and Western railway reports net income of 9,857,187 dollars for four months ending April 30, 1930, equivalent to 56.79 dollars per share. This compares with 5,567,318 dollars or 3.74 dollars per share for the same period in 1939.

Norfolk & Western Railway

Ex-Cell-O Declares 60 Cents Dividend for July 1

Ex-Cell-O Corp declares a dividend of 60 cents per share to stockholders of record June 12, payable July 1. The company had paid a 40 cent dividend earlier on April 1.

Ex-Cell-O Corp

Escape from Belgium to sea a rear-guard epic in war

Veterans describe a Belgian surrender rumor, ruthless German pursuit, and one ship sinking after a magnetic mine strike. Troops endured shells and fire while Navy and RAF supported a perilous coastward evacuation, many survivors swimming ashore oil slick and exhausted.

Belgium France Tommies Leopold II Navy Merchant Marine Flanders Royal Navy Royal Air Force Tommy Jerry

Live stock market notes from Kansas City Chicago and Los Angeles

Hogs in Kansas City and Chicago rise 5 to 15 points with heavy weights slower. cattle mixed with slow demand and steady cash tones. sheep also steady to uneven. Prices include top hogs around 5.30 to 5.65 and cattle steady near 9 to 10 in various weight classes. Los Angeles reports weaker but steady tendencies in hogs and mixed cattle prices with calves firm to steady.

Kansas City Hevier Chicago Ohio California Los Angeles Californias

Cotton Market Quiet as Mills Curtailment Sinks Futures

In New York on May 31 continued textile quiet and mill curtailment. Bombay demand weak with limited small trade and local buying. Hedging pressure from spot interests and outside liquidation. Futures closed 10 to 20 points lower with July at 9.60N and other contracts ranging from 8.23N to 8.65. Middling spot at 10.21N.

New York Bombay

Metals markets steady with prices listed in New York

In New York on May 31 copper and other metals showed little change. Copper spot 11.50 for electrolytic, tin firm at 55.00 with forward 53.50, lead 5.00 to 5.05, zinc 6.00, pig iron values steady from 19.38 to 24.00 for various ports, aluminum virgin 19.00, antimony Chinese 1450, quicksilver 195 to 197, platinum 38, wolframite 22.50 24.00, and domestic scheelite 22.00.

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Produce Exchange Receipts for Los Angeles May 31

Los Angeles reports butter receipts totaling 175 500 pounds, cheese 166 200 pounds, eggs none. Butter in bulk 0.28, candled large eggs 0.21, medium eggs 0.16 , small eggs 0.13.

Los Angeles

Tokyo Police Report Rise in Gravity of Youth Offenses

Tokyo police report a marked rise in the gravity of offenses committed by delinquent youths since a stated period. Authorities note more serious crimes and greater risk to public safety as youth crime trends intensify.

Tokyo

Radio Station Listings Across Cities

KSUN Bisbee 1200 KNX Los Angeles 1050 KSL Salt Lake City 1130 KRLD Dallas 1040 frequency map of stations across major U S cities with call letters and dial positions for tuning interfaces.

KSUN Bisbee KNX Los Angeles KSL Salt Lake City KRLD Dallas

Local Radio Evening Programs Highlight 6 7 30 PM KTUC

Al Pearce and his gang present Young Tom Edison at 6 PM on KTUC. Bob Ripley’s Believe It or Not airs at 7 30 PM. A parachute stamper with a short wave transmitter will describe sky dives. Governor Frank M Dixon of Alabama will be guest of honor on the program.

Tom Edison al Pearce KTUC Bob Ripley Frank M. Dixon Alabama

Johnny Green Orchestra Plays Wintergreen For President

Johnny Green's orchestra performs Wintergreen for President from Gershwin's Of Thee I Sing on the Johnny Presents program at 8 30 tonight on KTUC.

Johnny Green Wintergreen George Gershwin Johnny Presents KTUC

Walter Huston Stars In Sunset Saga On Kate Smith Hour

Walter Huston, veteran Hollywood and Broadway star, will portray David Crockett in an original dramatization titled Sunset Saga during the Kate Smith Hour at 9 o clock tonight on KTUC.

Walter Huston David Crockett

Local radio schedule highlights Friday night programs

Friday night listings show KTUC and KVOA broadcasting a mix of music shows news and features. Programs include Al Pearce and Gang at 6 00 PM on KTUC Don Ameche and War News on KTUC and KVOA at 7 15 and 7 00 PM respectively. A Johnny Presents and This Amazing America air on KTUC and KVOA later hours.

al Pearce KTUC KVOA Radio Saeer Organ Lone Ranger Don Ameche Chick Cohen Bob Ripley Richard Himber Johnny

Britain Dominates Allied War Material Demand Sparks Copper Shortage

British orders consumed most of the available copper, prompting domestic buyers to rush in as dealers report a tight resale market. Producers expected the huge British demand to be split among several large interests while French purchases were to be supplied from American owned foreign mines. Brass also reportedly vanished from the local market in recent weeks.

Arizona plans and university aeronautical training program

The governor said planes have not asked for a specific location for the plant and would back a special legislative session if needed to aid the federal defense program. Arizona has already selected a role with 150 students to receive aeronautical training at the University of Arizona.

Arizona Jones University of Arizona

Japan Cotton Spinning Firms Agree to Curtail Output

A majority of Japan's cotton spinning companies have decided to curtail production in response to market pressures. The move comes as industry leaders seek to stabilize prices and reduce overhang while maintaining supply chains and employment.

Japan

Saturday Radio Schedule Notes Local Station Lineup

A Saturday morning grid lists programs for KTUC KVOA and related stations with names such as Kate Smith Hour News and Ruth Parrett soprano plus various music blocks and announcers. The schedule shows multiple time slots across 6:00 to 11:45 with entries like Morning Watch Hora Mexicana and Town Tonics.

KVOA KEVOA KTUC Our Barn KTTC Country Journal Studio Strange Ruth Parrett Brush Creek Poliis RTC Indiana Incdico

Radio Schedule Snippet For KVOA KTUC Stations

A compact on air grid listing 12:00 to 5:55 slots across KVOA KTUC and KTWC. Programs include News, Johnny McGee, Tonic Tunes, On With the Dance, Rhythm, Matinee, Bull Session, World Tidal, People’s Platform, Baseball Scores, Landmarks of Radio Drama, Bargain Counter, and orchestral segments with corresponding station pairings.

KVOA KTUC Johnny McGee Israel Rhumba KTWC

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