Kaiser Succeeds Frazer at Taft Auto Change
Henry J. Kaiser becomes chairman succeeding Joseph W. Frazer who is named vice chairman in a newly created post. Kaiser, formerly vice president and GM, is the son of the founders of Taft Auto. The move stems from policy differences. Sears Roebuck says it is mailing its midseason notice.
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Henry J. Kaiser
Joseph W. Frazer
Kaiser
Frazer
One Auto Company
Chicago
Sears Roebuck and Co
Spring catalogue showcases widespread price reductions
A spring catalogue highlights many price reductions in all lines across the store. Shoppers are urged to compare balances and take advantage of the broader discounts offered this season.
Industrialists See Bloom Fading as Readjustment Begins
The passage notes the higher rate is no longer needed to curb inflation. The board eased instalment buying controls earlier in the month. Industrialists say the boom has peaked and a slower, stabilizing business climate ahead will settle at prices below peak levels but above prewar figures.
Public gains control of basic industry sector
Senator Lucas the Democratic leader said today's Senate session would run into the night as the foreign aid bill enters its fourth day of debate. The public is described as having acquired and begun operating the core industry of the country in whole or in part.
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Lucas
Senate
Market Quotations and Livestock Prices Across Regions
Market notes list fruit apples and boxed varieties with small gains, along with pears and winesap prices. Livestock and supplies report receipts for butter and eggs, then Baltimore cattle and hog pricing, with pork and sheep quotations and Chicago hog, cattle, and sheep prices.
Wall Street Surges After Credit Boost Approves 50 Percent Cash
Buying orders flood the New York Stock Exchange as a Federal Reserve ruling allows 50 percent cash purchases in securities. Trading accelerates with many issues hitting year highs while the tape trails behind by minutes. Prominent gains include Montgomery Ward, Loew's, and big names like General Motors and U S Steel.
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New York
Wall Street
Federal Reserve Board
Guardian of the Nation's Credit
Montgomery Ward
Loew's
U.S. Steel
Republic Steel
General Motors
Chrysler
U.S. Rubber
Sears Roebuck
Glenn Martin
American Telephone
Phelps Dodge
General Electric
Allied Chemical
International Paper
Santa Fe
N.Y. Central
Southern Pacific
Chesapeake & Ohio
Baltimore & Ohio
Ilinois Central
Standard Oil (Nj
Plymouth Oil
United Air Lines
Twentieth Century ~Fox
Farmers Livestock Exchange Market Prices Steady
Market report from Farmers Livestock Exchange shows prices steady with last week. Hogs 50 cents lower. steers mostly 21.50 to 24.50 with top 23-24.50, stockers up to 26 25, yearling steers to 140, heifers 17.50 to 21, cows 15 to 19.10, dairy cows to 301 per head, stock cows to 215, bulls 17.50 to 22.50, calves 16 to 31.50, lambs 27 to 30 with good at 30.
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Baltimore
Chicago
Egg and Poultry Price Report From Winchester Markets
Agriculture Department Markets Division releases prices for eggs and live poultry in the Winchester area. Reports cover Federal State grade eggs, No 1 quality fob producer’s farms, and broilers at various weights with changes noted for young hens toms and guineas.
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Winchester
Local Market Feed Prices and Mixed Ad Notes
Local market prices list flour corn meal cracked corn and various feeds with per bag per bushel and weight details. The snippet also mentions butter fat prices and oddly a science note about prehistoric kangaroos with height estimates.
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Rae Ssa
Fie Kwaa
Hochene
Chicago Grains Open Higher on Light Receipts
Chicago grain quotes show corn opening higher at 47 cars in light receipts. Wheat steady to down slightly in light trading with May at 2.16 and July at 1.91. Corn May 1.32 and July 1.32 with other months near 1.25 to 1.14. Oats May 68.5 and July 63.375. Rye May 1.251.5. Lard May 11.37 and July 11.40 with Sept 11.35 and Oct 11.37.
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Chicago
Jly
Rye
Apple Blossom Network Formed by Station Reps
Radio representatives from Richmond Harrisonburg Hagerstown Martinsburg Frederick Front Royal and Winchester met to plan Apple Blossom Festival coverage and parade plans. They agreed to pool resources to form an Apple Blossom network for the celebration.
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Richmond
Harrisonburg
Hagerstown
Martinsburg
Frederick
Front Royal
Winchester
University of Maine To Hear Dr Groves On Spray Schedule
Dr A B Groves entomologist from the research lab left yesterday for Orane Me to address a farm and home group at the University of Maine on pest control with concentrate sprays. He will speak Thursday.
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University of Maine
A. B. Groves
A B. Groves
Orane
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