davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-05

Is everything all right?"
Caroline sat down on the divan.
It's heavenly! Darling, you could
be 4 bridesmaid, couldn't yOu-to-
night. I mean? You see, we have
the license. Terry was able to ar
range it all right and we'd like to
drive to Connecticut tonight. He's
going to have lob stand up with
him. I imagine he's reached him by
now"
Then you've made up?" So
swiftly could loves rava@es De re-
paired sometimes, Linda was THINK
inc. You're sure this is what you
want ~
Caroline's gaze was honest and
direct. Il know it is. Nina has been
irving 10 see him, literally throw
ING herself at his feet, and ne
doesn't want her at all. He could
have her-but he wants me-
Pioneer women had started west
ward with their men, Linda mused'
willing to face the dangers OF a
brave, new world. They had
dreamed Of homes in an unknown
wilderness as they watched the
smoke blowing skyward from
campfres at night. But they had
spun their hopes in a rugged
homespun pattern. They. had no
fear that a man would Wanderi Tor
all the wives who shared the west
ern land had come far with only
faith and one mans love to 9 ulde
them. = 4,
Women like Caroline ran aablS-
GER risk. Linda thought on, az the
Girls sweet, light voice confidsd in
her. There were silken. 9lam9rous
women ready to lay pitfalls for a
dashino publicity man who mad a
profile and a dash of wit. Caroilne
Vas as brave. or Drawer, than her
pioneer graudmothers had peeh'
A woman who loved a man could
FORGIVE him for wandering and let
him come home again. Penelope IN
the old Grecian tale, had welcomed
IJ1vsses after his years at sea. AllC'
omen had been doing it ever
since. . . +,e
Linda reused herself from ths
lcthargy that had taken PoSSe ,,cri y, o
: of her. The telephone was rlis''s
and she answered it.
Ponald's voice spoke. "L.nua
darling could we have Gunner
a light one. before tne 'l,4 eter # is
making some recordings at'ef II i
over"
| "Yes, of course ,n obir,ei
The next time the bell chini ;at
, Caroline answered it anu her Eo .,,|
, mad made lovely. lifting music in T the
| room "Oh. Terry, darlingese: aGr
/, soi him and he'll go? Good! So VII
VIVA What did one wear to be D ro1,5s
maid, Linda unused? Maybe soi''c
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-05
ANOTHER TOURNEY
SCHEDULED AT PARK

Youngsters. IA and under, will
have their chance TO shine on the
tennis courts during the week, il was
stated today, when the recreation
project will sponsor Il tennis tourna-
mcnt for them at Kings Daughters
park.
All those desiring TO enter must Go
so Tuesday morning from 9 until II
O'clock by filing application with
Mrs. PolSton at the park.
These who participated in the
tournament concluded this afternoon
at the park arc Ineligible for this
tournament, il was pointed out.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-05

thing in rose. She had a new chlr-
fon and black lace halo hat, WIN
q few roses tucked around its brlm.
That would do. The new blue dress
was Caroline's wedding gown: Inc
skirt was knife-pleated and the
bodice was snug and tight.
Caroline chanted the old rhyme:
Married in blue,
He'll always be true"
The dinner with Ronald was
quick affair. He seemed pre-occu-
pied, though gay and devoted when
his ewes came back to Linda. she
was glad to escape. She loved MN
as much as ever, she told her IN
curing heart. 1t was just that she
had been upset by Roberts uneN-
pected declaration of love.
She would see Rob in a few min
utes Her heart turned over at the
thought, became a trapeze for a
moment, and she had to reach out
with a firm thought, grab 1t, ana
nut it back in its orderly position
She would have this last ride
With Rob. Then she would forget
him and he would marry somenoay
called Billie Anne Trent, who pilot
cd an airplane. Oddly, she won.
dered what Billie Anne had wanted
With him that Saturday on the
island.
The road was white and shining
along the river as they drove TO-
ward Connecticut. They were IN
Terrv's car, because it held four
neonIe No one talked very much.
Robert did not touch her. When
he spoke his tones were the CASUAL
Courteous ones of any acquaintance
He had closed a chapter of ms lite
that afternoon, Linda realized
"Does anyone know that you are
being married tonight" she ASKED
because the silence was TOO !ohs
between her and Robert, not peT
cause Terry and Caroline minded H.
Caroline answered. Il told Mac
Ron the ianitor. He's been dear
,bon+ bringing in firewood and re-
nairine the electric stove. Ana one
or two of the girls I know TOO
81 accidentally mentioned II;
too, Terry volunteered. ITO se'era'
people" ,R,+ Linda
wondered instantly if Nina had not
been one of those people.
Her suspicion was Veciheu ie~
moments later. Inc cle' Go,.;n o.
| who was waiting for them, nav" HaiJ ?
been notified of their coming, sa' os
miss Nevins, the actress N,',a,7
l l to talk to you as soon as you u.tar
| rive, Mr. Adams. Ill can opet"
11s who will connect YOU
ITO Be Continued)
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-05

Good work Won had it coming But don't let it slip
through your fingers.
con,o Of that extra money you'll save Some you'll
soendto fix up the house, buy clothes you've needeo
oct things for the children Advertising can help you
select wisely.
This paper is full Of sound helpful buying counsel
Read the advertisements carefully Then you'll pur-
chase with the forelnowledge that means money
sovod and put all your salary to good use
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-05
EDWARDS AND HAMM
; CONTEST IN FINALS

Clifton Edwards and O. c. Hamm
we're to battle it out this afternoon
in the finals for boys in the tennis
tournament sponsored at Kings
Daughters Park by the Recreation
project.
Edwards moved into the finals by
whipping Frank McCauicy, 6-l, g..
%. C.. Hamm turned back Billy x.
Slack. 6-1, 6-3 for the right to go
into the finals
Interest in the matches has been
keen, and closely followed by many
who participated in the Examinations
and others who are Interested III the
tournament.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-05
PIEDMONT LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE
NATIONAL, LEAGUE

New York at Bronklvn niGhD.
Only game scheduled.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-05
TIGERS RALLY TO
DEFEAT GREYS, 4-3

The Carolina Tigers came from
behind in the fifth inning to score a
! to 3 triumph over the Raleigh
Crews hero yesterday afternoon in
the Tigers Park.
Davis pitched the victory, with
knight behind the plate.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-05

Courage is something more than a
mere display of physical force or
violence. II is moral virtue by which
a msl is enabled constantly 10 en-
durc and comfort the dangers OF
life
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-05

Only bloody men and bloody mind
IMAGINE that the only way to attain
ANYTHING good or great in the world
or to attract attention, lies through
the terror, blood and slaughter Of
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99EktaSiG3
= PRESS ASSOCIATION SY

WRITTEN FOR AND RELEASED BY CENTRAL PRESS ASsocIATlo
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-05
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Pittsburgh, GO; Philadelphia, / 4
New York, 3-3; ST. Louis, 2-6.
Boston, SO; Cincinnati, 3-l2.
Chicago. ll-G; Brooklyn, 81.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-05
AMERICAN LEAGUE

Washington. Al; Chicago, 80.
ST. Louis, So; Philadelphia, A.
Cleveland, ,: New York, l.
Boston, I; Detroit, 3.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-05
Results
PIEDMONT LEAGUE

AShevillc 3: WinSton-Salcm, ,.
Richmond. 6: Rocky Mount, 0.
Norfolk. 3-4: Portsmouth, 0-8.
Only games played.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-05

largest on record. Sales have been
unusually heavy on the Texas Chris
tan. Tulane and Duke contests.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-05
T. EXCHANGE

NEW YORK, April 4.-R-The
British pound sterling today re
gained part of yesterdays 1 ID
cents loss in terms Of the dollar
in foreign exchange dealings.
The pound in the free market
closed one cent higher.
Moving upward in sympathy with
the pound, the French franc fin
ished 90 IL Of a cent advanced.
The Belga declined .O2 Of a cent,
but currencies Of other leading
neutral" nations-the Swiss franc
and Netherlands guilder-were I'M
changed.
Closing rates follow tGreat Brit
ain in dollars; others in cents):
Great Britain, demand S.57,
cables s.57 IL; so-day bills s.55 IL;
eO.day bills 1854 -; Belgium 1904.
Denmark 1892, Finland 1.son'
France 2.o2 3-4, Germany 1920,
benevolent 1890, Greece SIN, Hun
gary 17.e5n, Italy sos, Neither
lands 5s.os, Norway 22.7s, Portou'
gal 3.55u, Rumania Son, Sweden
1888, Switzerland 22.44, Yugo'
slavia 2.34n, Argentina official
2s.77, free 1885, Brazil official
sos. free $40; Mexico 16.75n, ia
pan 23.4s, Hongkong 22.2s, shang'
hal e.25.
Crates in spot cables unless
otherwise indicated. n-Nominal).
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-05
NEW YORK SUGAR

NEW YORK, April 4-LR-Sugar
futures lost early buoyancy today,
unsettled by announcement that In
dia would sell 200, 900 tons for export
at greatly reduced prices.
World contracts sold off sharply
to finish IL higher to l IL lower on
total sales of 8 500 tons. May fin.
ished at lab; July 1.42 LIB; Sep.
1873 LIB; Dec. 1873 IL; March LOB.
(b-Bid).
Domestic futures ended unchanged
to 2 net higher as offerings from
trade sources and profit taking in
creased in the last hour. Better
prices for raws had the market up
for gains of 3 to 4 points at one
time.
An operator bought $4,000 bags
of Puerto Rico raws clearing April
10 at 2.80 cents a pound, 8 points
better than the price paid yesterday.
The spot prices was not affected.
The refined market was unsettled
by a refiner's announcement allow
ing 10 points below it's list price on
new business and old contracts, not
yet invoiced. This weakness was
confined to western territory. Local.
ing Withdrawals continued slow.
Eastern refiners maintained their
price at 4.50 cents a pound.
The No. 3 closing range follows:
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-05
CLIMB CONTINUED
BY RAIL ISSUES
Strength. Ut Carriers Help
General List Absorb
Profit Selling

NEW YORK, April 4.-F9-Rall
loans continued to push upward In
the bond market today under a full
head of steam.
Strength of the carriers was a help
to the general list in absorbing con-
siderable early profit selling brought
out by yesterdays brisk upturn.
U. S. governments lost some OF
their climbing power, although a
number of treasures closed with
small gains. Utilities, up i of a
point, attained a new 1910 high In
the Associated Press average. Some
foreign governments made new tops
for the March-April recovery.
Ability of the general market to
show a follow-through on good vol
ume encouraged traders in belief the
spring business prospects were being
viewed with more optimism in in
formed circles.
Well on the plus side at the finish
were Central Pacific IS, at 40 IL,
Gulf, Mobile & Northern IS at 81 IL,
International Mercantile Marine 6s
at 70 IL, Delaware & Hudson Re-
funding As at SO IL, Illinois Central
4 3-4s at As IA, MKT IS of go at
II, Nickel-Plate 4 lbs at So 3-4;
Southern Pacific 4 LIS of '68 at
4s 1-8.
A 2 1-2-point decline in Texas Corp.
8 IFS, a s~o-called top flight invest
ment issue had traders %scurrying
around for an explanation. 1t was
agreed the hasty selling was based
on unconfirmed rumors the issue
might be called for redemption.
Making the best showing in the
foreign division were new South
Wales SIS, Norway as and IS, and
Canada As, Uruguay issues, Panama
IS, Leipzig Is and German General
Electric 6 lbs.
Transactions totalled $40, 1913, $50,
face value, the largest since Dec. Z.
Yesterdays volume a $10,332,400.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-05
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK

CHICAGO, April d Up Hogs
dropped 5 to Is cents today, losing
yesterdays advance. The market
topped at $5.15. Reduced receipts
brought out some strength in fat
cattle prices, steers selling as much
as Is to rs cents higher in spots.
Best light steers sold at $10.65 with
choice kinds absent. Strong to is.
cent higher prices were paid for fat
lambs, best selling at $1O.4O and
bulk from $40 to $10.25.
(U. S. Dept. Agr.) - Salable hogs
10000; total 1e,50O; market opened
$40 lower than Wednesdays aver
age closed fully 10, with numerous
instances Is off; general clearance
slow and draggy throughout session;
top Sis; very few deals completed
above sos late; bulk good to choice
100000 lbs. 4.75-5.10; 300 lbs. upward
largely 4.60-S0; extreme heavies
downward to 4.50; choice lights very
scarce fully steady; others little
changed; few good to choice 150-170
lbs. 4.6O-90; good packing sows 400
$50 lbs. mostly 4.10-30; lights upward
to 4.50; shippers 1000: estimated
holdover $500.
Salable cattle $500; salable calves
1000; supply fat cattle sharply re-
duced; market much more active,
instances rs higher; all interests in
trade for a few numbers; fat steers
and yearlings suitable for eastern
shippers acutely small and today's
activity and strength hardly regard
ed as criterion basic undertone Of
trade in place Of larger receipts;
mostly 8.00-9.50 steer and yearling
trade with few loads 10.0o-5o; light
cattle topping at 1855; stockers
steady; all other killing classes
strong to Is higher: hardly enough
cows and heifers here to make a
market however; best heifers 900;
weighty sausage bulls up to SOS;
heavy fat bulls mostly 6.25 down;
very few $50; choice heavy veale~s
to $50; light offerings $50 down to
6.75.
salable sheep $4,000; total $500;
fat lambs closed active strong to Is
higher: few selected loads fed wool
ed westerns 1875 and 10.40; bulk
10. OOPS including numerous loads at
1915; big weights and some lacking
finish 9.50-85; handyweight fed
western shorts 8.65 and $50; heavies
S.25: odd head native ewes 4.50
down.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-05
CHICAGO GRAIN

CHICAGO, April a Up Wheat
prices rose as much as 1 3-8 cents
today following release of crop esti.
mates compiled by trade statisticians
indicating the April 1 winter wheat
condition was neal the lowest on re-
cord for that date and suggesting
production May be the fourth small.
est in % years.
Strength in securities, gains of
about 2 cents in Buenos Aires prices
due to diminishing supplies in
Argentina, and continued dry
weather in the southwest, with frost
predicted for Kansas, added strength
to the market. The fact that the
bullish crop estimates were about in
line with expectations detracted
from their influence and this, as well
as hedging Of loan wheat, caused
frequent reactions.
Wheat closed 3-8-7.S higher than
yesterday, May $1.05 1873 July
$1.04 1-2-3-8; corn unchanged to
3-8 up, May Sc 1884,, July So; oats
1853 higher; SO 1-8 off to IA up
and lard IS higher.
Four crop reports released today
were more pessmistic than two an
nounced yesterday and brought the
average for the six estimates Of win
ter wheat production down to 428,
0O0, 900 bushels, compared with the
December preliminary government
estimate of 399, O00, 900 and a harvest
of $4,000, 900 last year. Production
fell to 5000 900 in 1917, 400, oo0, 900
in 1925 and 376,5 so, 900 in 1888 but
with those exceptions every other
harvest since 1912 has been larger
than the one now in prospect. In
1881 production mounted to $780,
900 bushels.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-05
NEW YORK COTTON

NEW YORK, April 4-GP-Firm-
ness in July cotton contracts con-
trasted with easiness in other active
futures positions today. Closing
prices were 4 points higher to 4
lower.
Included in the days turnover was
reported purchase of 5000 bales of
July cotton by mill interests against
sales in later delivery contracts.
Final prices were under highs for
the day, despite reports of brisk
trading in Worth Street textiles
where sales at a late hour were esti-
mated to be around 49, 900, 900 yards,
with advances of Is of a cent a
yard.
Yesterdays exports totaled 16 9F5
bales; season so far 5,495,773. Port
receipts 1855; port stocks 2,872, 236.
The closing range follows:
New contract:
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-05
A RALLIES ALTHOUGH PROFIT TAKING is FELT
LIVESTOCK

RICHMOND, Va, April 4.-tR-
Livestock-hogs: good and choice
1so-225 lbs, 4.s5.5.05: 10o'11o lbs.
S~.o5.S.55; 12o-14o lbs, s.56-4.2b; 40.
100 lbs, 4.25-4.55; 160.1so lbs. ass
4.S5; 225.250 lbs, 4~.35.4.s5; 260'3oo
lbs, 4.15.4.65; over 800 lbs. S.Ss-
4.35. Sows under Sc lbs. s.So.s.So;
over $50 lbs, 2.s0-s,3o.
Cattle - strictly good fat butcher
steers S.25.s.5o; mediums ~6.50'7.50:
common $500. Average run OF
nearby medium heifers 5.50-e.60;
good beef breed heifers 7.60.S.00i
good fat butcher cows ~5.25.5.75; me-
diums 4.25-5.75; common and can.
ners 3.4.00. Good fat butcher bulls
$3.50; lights $500.
Vealers, good 1000, with choice
1850.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-05
CASH GRAIN

CHICAGO, April e. Up Cash
wheat No. 8 yellow hard 1.oe: No. 5
hard los IA; No. / hard 1908; No.
8 mixed LOS IA.
Corn No. 1 yellow SO ILL.,; No.
2, So 1-4-61 IA; No. 2 white 66 IA.
Oats No. 1 white 43 IL; No. 2,
43-43 IL; No. 3, Al "a; No. 4, 40
1-2-41 ga; sample grade white 46
3-4-3S.
Soy beans No. 2 yellow 1.os; No.
8, LOS IL.
Barley, mailing 53-64 nom; feed
1880 nom.
Field seeds per 100 lbs. nominal:
Timothy 4.90-5.25.
Sweet clover 4.50-5.25.
Red Glover 12.50-15.OO
Red Top S.519.00.
Alsike 15.00-18.0 90.
Alfalfa 18. 0O-23.00.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-05
What Stocks Did
\. Y. OIL

NEW YORK, April 4. R -
nleachable cottonseed oil futures
.'osed higher today, although ex'
1elae early gains were not fully
buoying the market was short
.oFerlng in the spot position cred
.eo 10 western interests, and COM
MISSION house buying in later de-
nsrles' The partial reaction in
-aFo and the decline in hogs in.
creased offerings noticeable near
the close.
losing prices were 4 to Z points
~,sher on sales of 235 contracts;
aS e'b4b; July 6.6Sb; Sep 6.71;
H. Sfude oil was quoted 5 10 cents
W. WV IN the Southeast and Valley;
ssAas 5 Ia to 5 3-s nominal, de.
V'ldihg upon location.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-05
STOCKS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

NEW YORK, April 4.|CF9-Sales
closing price and net change of the
fifteen most active stocks today:
Lockheed Airc, SO, 900-38A; a3A
Aviation Corp, 4S, 7O0-7%; al.
Cole G and Ell, 39,400-7A; as.
NY Central. IS, 200-17%; a%.
Radio, 1907; dA.
US Steel, 29,1OO-61%; an.
Param Pict, 28, 200-8k; Az.
Coml solv, rs, 60O-16B as.
Repub Steel, 25,400-22h; no.
Curtiss.Wright 24,7Oo-10h; Az.
Unit Air L, 23,100-23A; Az.
North Am Co. 22,20c-23% as.
Loft, %, 000-37; DIS.
South Pac, 21, 8O0-13A; az.
Hayes Mfg, 20, 400-4B; ais.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-05
BALTIMORE HOES

& GILMORE, April e. Up -(U.
er. ep'. Asr,)-Hogs 1000; 10 high.
ton p"eNing sows steady; practical
lbs oV' Good and choice 1902 >
Am Y''-6o; e20-240 lbs. s.10.35: 2so.
20, 'ps' ~4.6o-5.10; 150-16o lbs. sos.
4 60 Oloo lbs. 4.85-5.10; 130.140 lbs.
ipr l-o-1SO lbs. 4.45.7o. ack.
- soNs 3.50.4.0 90.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-05
COTTON

LIVERPOOL, April Al Spot
cotton quiet, prices 16 points higher.
Quotations in pence: American,
strict good middling $40; good mid
ding 500; strict middling 1893; mid
ding 1883; strict low middling 7.79;
low middling 7.54; strict good ordi-
nary 7.O9; good ordinary 6.74.
Futures closed 10 to Is higher.
May 1884; July 1857; Oct. 1853; Jan.
1852; March 7.42
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-05
MIDDLING COTTON

NEW ORLEANS, April A. Up -
The average price of middling 1915
inch cotton at ten designated south
ern spote markets today was one
lower at 1887 cents a pound. Aver.
age for the past 80 market days was
1861. Middling 7-S inch average was
10.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-05
NAVAL STORES

'AVANNAH, April d Up -Tur-
~ firm, 80 IA; offerings 1o2,
solu' receipts So; shipments 1856;
IN ''A lo'l47. Rosin firm; offerings
.o oil sold; receipts 147; shipments
n STOCK 171,346. Quote: B, 4.40;
s,o0; E, 4.90-95; F, 5.10.15; &,
& NV, ii, I, K, NJ, N, 5.15-25; WIG,
0''0; WV, x 600.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-05
CHICAGO BUTTER

CHICAGO, April A. Up Butter
ss9, SIG, steady, prices unchanged.
Eggs 35,056, firmer; fresh graded
extra firsts ears Is s.4; 'fjrsts cars
16 3-4; storage packed firsts II 3-4.
extras 10; dirties IA IA; checks IA;
other prices unchanged.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-05
N. O. OIL

NEW ORLEANS, April 4-LR-
Cottonseed oil closed steady. Bleach.
able prime summer yellow 6.10b;
prime crude $50 1.2; May s.14h,
July 6.20b, Sep. sab, Oct. Sob.
Bid.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-05
NEW YORK RITTER

NEW YORK, April 4-R-Butter
!. 291 JAP, easy. Creamery: higher
than extra % 3-4-29 1-2; extra (92
score) % 1-4-1-2; firsts (S8-91) 81
1-2-2S IA; seconds (S4-SO rs ID
~ IL.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-05
AIRCRAFTS AIDED
= BY LATE BUYING
,,,1,me Amounts To 1,994,360
Shares, Largest Since
Last September
D.. FREDERICK

WV YORK. April 4. Up -
VS. generally continued their
s' wv in today's market although
'an, leaders faltered under profit
,ssing pressure.
'S,''I late burst of buying in air
ITS nut a few of these up 1 to
points, with one 1o-share unit
Sl s,se,s and rails led the forenoon
1nsion of Wednesdays bulge
CAN AN Gains running to more than
WV" noint The former virtually
.esIled all their improvement at
tau close and top marks were re-
.nced in other departments.
,c-ivity was pronounced at
.,.,as with the ticker tape late for
hief space after the opening.
n.snite subsequent slowdowns, vol
ima amounted to 1~,s94,360 shares,
,arssst since the war boom" sprint
af last September. 1t compared
With 1,725,24O shares the day be.
.orp The Associated Press average
y 90 stocks managed to hold a
vi gain of 4 of a point at 51.2.
Nh. upturn in this composite yes
tpr1ay was Z.
wall street optimism resulting
..or the Wisconsin primaries
canned to have waned considerably
and this inspired many traders
N convert part Of their paper
,~-ofirs into cash. At the same
.np. signs of business and indus
trial revival were sufficient to
maintain s~elective support for the
list.
Prominent share favorites at the
,,,t some at new highs Tor the
,esr or longer, were Lockheed.
Wright Aeronautical, Boeing, Doug
las Aircraft, sperry, Glenn Mar
lin. DUPONT, Eastman Kodak, Johns
Nanville. Chrysler, Kennecott,
American Smelling, Southern Rail-
way. Great Northern and Ameri-
ran Telephone.
The airplane manufacturing group
APPARENTLY was taken in hand, as
other ~categories tired, on reports
the British-French mission was
about to place contracts for a
large number of fighting craft.
Bright earnings statements prop
ped Individual issues. Rails were
helped by last weeks official freight
loadings figures disclosing a seas
onal increase, which was contem-
porary to some forecasts. Cheering
for the carriers also was the an
nouncemept N. Y. Central would
pay off 100000 of its 100000 900
bank loans on April 80 and, in ad-
dition, had placed orders for &c..
N0, 900 of equipment for fall de-
livery.
Rails were the best movers in
the bond department.. Commodities
we're a trifle mixed. Wheat at
Chicago was up 3.8 to 7-8 of a cent
a bushel and corn was unchanged
TO ahead S.8. Cotton was down
20 cents a bale to up as much.
Stocks were better at Amsterdam
and lower in London. The British
free pound sterling improved in
terms of the dollar at New York.
Gamers of as much as 2 or so
in the curb included Aluminium Of
America, American Gas, Brewster
Aero, Bell Aircraft, Hall Lamp,
chicago Flexible Shaft and Gulf
vi, Phoenix Securities declined.
turnover totalled $4,000 shares
best since Sept. IS, last, and com.
pared with 296, 900 Wednesday.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-05
SPOT

NEW ORLEANS, April l-LR-
Spot cotton closed quiet 4 points
lower. Sales / 296.
Low middling 9.56; middling 1885,:
good middling lilo; receipts 1882;
stock 765, TAO.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-05
PEANUTS

SUFFOLK, Va. April A. Up -
Peanut quotations: jumbos 3 7-s %
4; bunch 3 IL to $50; runners 3 IA
to 3 3-3. Market remains quiet.