Market Quotations Livestock And Produce Markets Jan 8
Baltimore and Chicago market briefs report U S Department of Agriculture quotes for livestock and produce. Cattle calves hogs and sheep prices range with steers cows calves hogs and fat lambs Pathfinder results noted. poultry prices toward steady to higher with varied weights and fowls among offerings. Details include freighted meat values and regional price spreads.
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Baltimore
U. 3
Dept. Ag
Chicago
Stock Market Report From New York Shows Cautious Gain
A cautious stock market day in New York with selective strength in a few issues. Fractions of a point gained by most leaders as cautious buying and political optimism shadowed a generally slow, steady rebound.
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New York
Germany Admits Keeping Italian Planes From Finns
Berlin reports Nazi sources acknowledge restricting transit of Italian aircraft via Finland to the Reich. They argue no nation is obliged to accept war material as transit goods and say the issue must be settled on its merits. They claim Russia would object and that Germany acted to prevent widening the war area.
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Berlin
Finland
Reich
Russia
Germany
New Feats Foreseen for U S Planes
Washington reports Aeronautical engineers forecast U S planes able to fly to Europe with full payload and return if needed. The forecast, seen within 12 to 18 months, stems from two NACA reports to Congress noting wing design changes and finned engine cylinders could boost range speed payload and efficiency of existing designs.
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Washington, Jan
Aeronautical Engineers
Europé
Congress
National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics
Light to Heavy Snows Hit Twenty States Across the U.S.
Snow blankets much of the nation as a severe storm sweeps in from the west to the Atlantic coast. Widespread snowfalls flatten travel in at least 20 states with New England experiencing continued snowfall and temperatures from seven below to around 16 above zero.
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Ress
United States
Atlantic Coast
New England
Angor
New Haven
Conn
Japs To Set Up Central Regime
Tokyo reports the Japanese cabinet today moved to establish a central government for occupied Chinese territory under Wang Wei. Aimed to mirror Peiping and Nanking regimes, it would launch immediately but wait for full powers until later.
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Tokyo
China
Wang-Wei
Eh Ee Emier
Salissimo Chiang
Peiping
Nanking
Parole for Ex-Financier Beesemyer Granted at San Quentin
Gilbert H. Beesemyer, once linked to an alleged eight million dollar Hollywood finance scheme and sentenced to forty years, is released on parole after nine years. The 54 year old will swap prison clothes for a new suit made in the prison and receive three ten dollars and the warden’s blessing on release.
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San Quentin
Calif
Gilbert H. Beesemyer
Pasar
Hollywood Finance ‘Company
Guaranty Building and Loan Association
Court Smith
Grain price fluctuations ease after sharp drop in Chicago futures
Chicago January quotations show wheat and bean futures rebounding slightly from a heavy selloff tied to moisture improvements in the grain belt. Cash grain values for wheat, beans, and barley are listed with different delivery months, while prices reflect mill deliveries and standard spot assessments.
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Chicago
Grahath
Wits
Erin
Ian
Chicago Cash Grain
ICAGO
Jan. A
Kina
AFL seeks scrapping of trade pacts and broader controls
The American Federation of Labor urges Congress to end reciprocal trade agreements with 21 nations, call for a six year extension limit, impose a 4 percent tax on imports, and enforce fair labor standards including a 30 cent minimum wage and a 42 hour work week for interstate commerce.
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Washington
Congress
Éricaneration of Labor
AFL Tariff Group
House Ways and Means Committee
AFL
Ific
Slaying Clue From Hair Strands Found in Virginia
Fort Hunt Virginia January 8 G men search for a slayer after a man is found dead near Mount Vernon Memorial Highway 15 miles south of Washington D C with his head battered a pool of blood and hair strands clutched in his hand Footprints in fresh snow show no female tracks A missing car is sought and the victim a Fredericksburg salesman aged 29 or 30 is tentatively identified with bruised knuckles suggesting a struggle.
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Fort Hunt
Mount Vernion Memorial Highway
Fredericksburg
C. A. Ransom
Commonwealth seeks second degree murder verdict in Stevens case
In Mauch Chunk Pennsylvania on January 8 the commonwealth announced it would seek a second degree murder conviction for Corporal Benjamin Franklin Suspender who is on trial charged with the death of 11 year old Joan Stevens.
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Mauch Chunk
Thé Commonwealth
Benjamin Franklin
Joan Stevens
Perkins Sells Back Two Trucks Seized By U S Agents
Fred Perkins, a Perry County battery maker, bought back two trucks at public auction to satisfy a $117.46 social security tax penalty. He was the sole bidder and had previously refused to pay the amount, prompting Uncle Sam to seize the trucks.
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York
Fred Perkins
Sam
Perkins
Fred
Gauss Named First U S Minister to Australia
President Roosevelt nominated Clarence E. Gauss of Connecticut to be the first United States minister to Australia as formal relations are established. Previously Australia handled diplomatic business through the British embassy.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Clarence E. Gauss
Connecticut
United
Miss Anna Burke Dies in Night at Blue Ridge Sanatorium
Miss Anna Burke aged 19 daughter of H L Burke of 1214 South Judours Street died last night in Blue Ridge Sanatorium where she had been a patient for four months. She leaves her father two sisters Mary Helen and Delores Mable and a brother Alvin Read Burke.
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Winchester
Anna Leee
H L. Burke
South Yudours Street
Blue Ridge Sanitorium
Alvin Read Burke
Mary Helen
Delores Mable
Finns Report Annihilating Red Division
A World War II era report notes the destruction of enemy forces and a large war booty including 102 guns 43 tanks 10 armored cars 1 air lane 20 tractors 278 rifles 16 anti aircraft guns 75 automatic rifles 1 170 horses 47 field kitchens and other arms spoils while skirmishes were limited on other fronts and patrols remained active.
Finnish Defenders Halt Red Invasion Amid Severe Cold
In harsh January cold Finnish and Allied forces slow the Red invasion across Finland. Reported combat la 7 January shows a few enemy planes, with a major clash in Salla where over 300 enemy casualties were counted. The Karelian isthmus fortress work patterns include barbed wire entanglements as experts weigh future offensives.
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Finland
Karelian
Indignant Demands for Probe of Shake in Britain
Indignant calls for a parliamentary probe followed the resignation of the British war secretary Hore Belisha. He had reformed the Army and hinted at issues of prejudice and army caste. Parliament prepared for a public airing with Hore Belisha’s statement and Chamberlain’s reply. London newspapers denounced the sacrifice of a reforming leader.
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Hore-Belisha
Chamberlain
London
Great Britain
Allies Bolster German Blockade Exchange
Allied policy aims to curb German trade with neutral overland partners and reduce Germany’s European import export flow. A Netherlands delegation returned, joined by Paul Van Zeeland on an undisclosed mission as Britain imposes wartime food rationing starting with coupons. Housewives receive ration books at markets with four ounces of bacon or ham and four ounces of butter and 12 ounces of sugar weekly per adult. children receive lower allowances. Restaurants face strict per meal limits on butter and sugar. Talks mention a possible contraband control station in the Atlantic or Canadian waters in response to U S shipments diverted to British ports.
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Germany
Gérimany
Netherlands
Paul van Zeeland
America
Canadian
United States
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