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The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-08-14
WlB Approves Pay
for VI Holiday
No Time Lost
Due TO Celebration

WASHINGTON, Aug. Ia Up
The War Labor Board today
formally lifted the lid on pay for
time not worked-if the boss
wants TO allow a holiday for VI
celebrations.
The board said that following
an official announcement of Jap
anese surrender employers may;
Excuse employees from work
without loss in pay for VI Day
or such holiday period as may
be specified by Presidential Pro-
clamation and, in addition. for a
period not exceeding eight work
ing hours which may intervene
between the official announce
ment and the period so specified
by Presidential proclamation.
Consider the regularly SEIZED
uled hours not worked by en-
ployes so excused during such
periods as hours worked for the
purpose of computing overtime
or premium pay.
Compensate employees who are
required to work during such
period at rates equivalent to
the rates paid by the employer
for work performed on any 9th.
er holiday recognized by the EN-
ployer,
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-08-14
Plans Announced
for Thanksgiving
Churches 70 Hold
Speeiol Services

Despite the Japanese accept
snce Of the Allied surrender
terms, special prayer services
planned by various Mount Glenn
ems churches will not be held un-
til after the President officially
proclaims VI day.
Drinking establishments In the
city will follow the Governors
order and will close Immediately
after President Truman an.
nounces that the war is ended.
Many taverns however. closed
voluntarily at the announcement
that the Japs have accepted the
terms.
Order prevailed throughout
the city following the announce
ment from Tokyo and augment
cd police forces were not called
into action. A larger military po-
lice force than usual was assign
ed TO Mount Clemens and the
MP's rounded up the many jubil-
snt soldiers In the various tav-
ems.
COOPERATION ASKED
Law enforment agencies made
an appeal for quiet and solemn
observance of the end of the
war.
See OBSERvANCE-Page 3
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-08-14
War at a Glance
By the Associated Press

JAPAN - Rodio Tokyo announced "on Impev
ioI message accepting the Potsdom Proclamation
will be forthcoming soon. Hundreds Of Superfort-
resses dropped 5000 tons Of demolition bombs on
southern Honshu rail yords and orssneIs; 800 Far
East Air Forces pIonss struck Kyushu and Shikoku
isIonds Sunday, left Japanese heavy cruiser dead
in the voter and knocked out ~ other vessels.
KURILES -U. S. cruisers Richmond ond Con-
cord uided by destroysrs shsIIsd the kues islonds
north Of japan.
MAkcHURlA - Soviet troops threatening HoF-
bin captured Linkow, 1T miles to eost Red Army
columns scored gains up to 2S miles ond overron
u Joponsss stronspoints. =
sAKHALIN - Rodio Tokyo reported fierce fight
ing between Jopansss garrison troops and Russion
omphibious troop. at Ambstsu and EsutoEu on Jop-
oness owned huf " Sokholin lsond.
SOUTHWEST PACIFIC = Austvolion army es-
timotsd ~ 900 Jepensss still in thsotsr; continued
cir otteeks on Borneo where Jopeness casualties
mounted to 6,229 and over South Chino SEQ; beot
off japanese raids on Bousonvil|s even as surrend-
Or plons we're announced.
CHINA - Chinese troops occupied Fsnehsns,
IS miles south Of Nsnehens attoeksd Japensss sor-
sison at Tunsan. betwssn KwsiIin and Hsnyons on
Hunen- kwonssi reilreed.
BURMA - Ene:relsd Jeponsss remnonts in Sit
tang River Gee eont:s usd resistance in numerous
strongly defended v;IIesss.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-08-14
Wild Celebrations
Sweep Many Cities

floating down as girls shouted
and cheered and turned TO kiss
the nearest soldiers and sailors.
cts all over, isn't it," they
said.
Automobiles drew up to the
curbs with radios blaring so the
crowds could hear the news, and
were quickly covered with
sWarms of laughing, vice crack
ing celebrants.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug, IA
(R-Shouting, cheering crowds
surged into the streets here to-
See HILARITY-Page2
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-08-14
City Planning
VI Holiday
Store Closing
Hours Are Set

With official word expected
any minute that the war is over,
Mount Clemens mapped plans to
mark the termination OF the
greatest carnage that has ever
grlpped mankind.
Deluded during the past three
days into thinking that the wal
was over the great majority Of
people were in fit Of nervous
tension-not sure what to be-
lieve and yet hoping that the
announcement would be made
soon.
Police and county officials
said they believed that SOM
Der and sane celebration would
mark the Presidents announce
ment here.
All retail stores acting on the
recommendation of the Board
of Commerce, prepared TO close
the minute the President an
nounces victory.
If the Presidents announce
ment comes sometime this aft
ernoon the stores Will close for
the remainder of the afternoon
and all day tomorrow. If it
comes before IL noon tomorrow
it will close only for the rest
of the day.
Both banks will follow the
procedure of the retail stores
The municipal offices will also
follow the Board of Commences
recommendation as will all the
offices in the County building.
Although many of the restau-
rants said they would close sew
eral filed intentions of remain
ing open so that transients and
people living in rooming houses
See C1TY-Page .
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-08-14
Surrender
Is Expected
Trumon, Byrnes
Are Optimistic

WASHINGTON, Aug. IA -
(P)-The White House definite
ly expects Japans surrender re-
ply during the day and Presi-
dental Secretary Charles G.
Ross commented "it looks as if
we're at last nearing the end OF
our long vigil
Ross announced to newsmen
at $50 a. m, Eastern War Time,
that the Japanese reply to the
latest Allied surrender note lis
now in the hands Of the Swiss.
- 1t probably will take severa
hours, he added, for it to reach
Washington.
When it does come, simultan'
eous announcements will be
made by President Truman and
in London, Moscow and Chung
king.
Asked whether the White
House was assuming the reply
would be favorable, Ross said
I'm not assuming anything
AS laid down in a note sent TO
the enemy in the Pacific Satur-
day, the Allied terms provide
unequivocally that the Japanese
Emperor will take his orders
from a Supreme Allied Com
mander from the moment OF
surrender Furthermore, /,
would be left to the japanese
people to decide later on whe.
Their they want TO keep an En-
peror or change their govern,
ment.
Japan had sought assurance.
that the Emperor's sovereignty
be maintained.
In asserting it appeared tina
the long vigil would end soon
Ross told a news conference tha'
by that II mean some time TO-
day-that is the present out
look"
Upon its receipt in Bern. Ros;
said, Japans response had TO b.
decided and then encoded fol
transmission to America.
The play here, Ross explained
will be for the Swiss legation t,
deliver it to the State Depart
ment. Then il will move acros
the street to President Truman
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-08-14

DETROIT. Aug. 14-(R-Get-
tingan early start on a victory
over-Japan celebration, thous-
ands of Detroiters crowded the
downtown section today, shout
ing and singing and parading up
and down sidewalks.>
Practically all downtown bust
ness establishments closed for
the day while some bars also
suspended business although the
Liquor Control commission plan
ned only that they should close
for "a hours after the official an
nouncement of the wars end.
Police were placed on 12-hour
shifts and probably will remain
on extra duty until after the
formal VI Day proclamation.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-08-14

Allied Forces
Surge Forward
BY LEONARD MAILMAN

Associated Press War Editor
Poesd by tonk-Ied Russion ormies, wor tIomed
on every Paeifc fnt and great waves Of Supertorts
hommered japan itself todoy Tokyo rodio re-
port touched off peoes celebrations from Guam to
New York.
1okyos broadcast sold IAN Imperial message
accepting the Potsdom Unconditional surrender
proeIomot.ons will be forthcoming soon' Poris ro-
do said tho message had oIrsody been received by
Switzerland for relay to the Allies.
But nothing short Of direct order from Allied
overall commanders wilt stop the fighting.
The Soviet radio called on Red Army forces which
rolled through u japanese strong points yesterday
in the sisentie Monehurion offensive to pound the
Jopensss n.sreisssly."
Poetic Fleet headquarters sold Admiral HoIsey's
Third Fleet prowlirs within cosy seoeh Of Tokyo
Boy wouldn't be called off until Official word IS re-
eeived from Washington thot the Joponese hove sur
rendered.
Superfort headquarters sold BIO ottoeks such
as the 5000 tons Of explosives poured on southern
Honshu IsIond todcy would continue until peace is
offieioI.
OCCUPATION FORCES READY
Potential Anericot occupation forces were ready
on okinowa 325 miles south Of Jopon. in the Mari
onas IsIonds ID the Philippines Closest we're the
Russions rspvrted by Tokyo to be pressing omPhibi-
Gus and land invosions Of Korofuto, japanese con.
troIIed he-n holt Of SokhoIin IsInd just off the
northern tip Of Jopor proper.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-08-14

NEW YORK, Aug. 14-(P-
Hilarious, singing crowds form
ed impromptu parades in Times
Square early today when they
learned that Tokyo Radio said
IAN Imperial message accepting
the Potsdam- proclamation will
be forthcoming soon"
Windows opened in darkened
buildings and ticker tape came
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-08-14
Switzerland Denies Japanese
Coded Surrender is Received
BERN, Switzerland, Aug. II 90 ZAP -
The Swiss political department issued a
communique today declaring that no Jop-
onese note had been received up to Sis
p. m. (11:15 a. m. Eastern War Time).


The Tokyo radio soid today ut is learn
ed that an imperio! message accepting the
Potsdom proclomotions will be forthcom-
ing soon" and later an n ounced that the
japanese governments answer to the four
Allied powers was on its way to Switzer-
land.
1.-THE imperial decision was granted"
said Domei broadcast recorded by the
Federal Communications mmission.
The japanese radio pictured mass Of the
japanese people prostrotin9 themselves
before Emperor Hirohito's poloce under
dark clouds crying: Forgive us, 0 Emper-
or, our efforts we're not enough"
The japanese reply was expected in
Washington before the end Of the day.
Domei, the japanese news agency.
broadcast at 1:5O am. Eastern War Time
that acceptance Of the Potsdom procIomo-
tion was forthcoming. 1t referred only to
the terms proclaimed by the United Stotes,
Russia, Greet Britoin and Chino at Pots
dam and made no mention Of the Allied
note transmitted Saturday from Woshine-
ton defining the terms by which the Jopon-
csc Emperor might remain on his throne.
Throughout Tuesday morning, Tokyo
broodcosts oIerted the japanese to listen
for a transmission Of unprecedented i'm
portonce" scheduled for Wednesday noon
Tokyo time, or II m. Tuesday, Eastsull
War Time.
The Domei agency started breodeeo
ing its account Of the scene in Tokyo =
which the imperioI decision was srGn{
See suRRENDER-Psss #e&*3
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-08-14

The Domei agency started breodeeo
ing its account Of the scene in Tokyo =
which the imperioI decision was arGn(
| See SURREkDEk-Psss 49,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-10-18

president, and Mrs. Salem Beachy,
secretary and treasurer
Personals
Mrs. Eliza Yost visited Mr.. and
Mrs Arthur Resi- last week.
Miss Helen Resi-, a sophomore STU
dent at Bridgewater College, spent
the weekend here with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Resh, and fam
lily.
Pvt. Darrell Stahl, USA, son Of
Stewart F. Stahl, arrived on Thurs
day to spend 15-day furlough with
his parents.
Harold Resi-, NM NJ 3 c, Of Balm
bridge, spent the weekend here with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Resi-.
Misses Sarah Kamp, Betty 10 burst
and Helen Beachy, all students at the
Californian Business school in Cum
berland, spent the weekend at their
respective homes here.
Miss Rita Edwards, cadet nurse at
Allegany Hospital, Cumberland, was
home over the weekend with her par
cnts, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Edwards.
Pvt. Darrell Stahl and Thomas Ben
der spent several days with friends in
Washington and Cannonsburg, Pa.
Miss Ruth Yommer, student nurse
at Allegany Hospital, Cumberland,
spent the weekend with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Yommer.
Mrs. c. A. Bender is visiting her
sister, Mrs. T. B. Miller, Fostorio, O.
John Beachy is reported in salts
factory condition at the home of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Beachy,
Route 10, near Glantsville. Beachy
was in an accident at Meyersdale,
when car ran into his motorcycle.
Mis-. Clyde Bowman is improving at
her home after being in a Meyersdalc
hospital for observation.
Charles |. Bevans, Washington, D.
c., spent Saturday in Grantsville, Wis
ting relatives.
Mrs. Myrtle Manages, Denver, is Wis
ting Mr.. and Mrs. John Folk.
Mrs. Rhoda Paul Livengood is Wis
ting her brother and sister-in-law
in Marathon, N. Y.
The following named boys attended
the Frederick fair recently: Joe Bren-
neman, Robert Jones, Dale Glotfelty,
richard Stark, James Baker, Gus Sny-
Ger, Daniel Folk, James Glotfelty,
Harry and Robert Swauger.
Ms. Helen Folk Wenrick and chill
dren, Of Virginia, are visiting her par
ents and sister, Mr. and Mrs John
H. Folk, and Mrs. Fern Epstein.
Sunday guests at the home of Mrs.
Bessie Patton were her father, Hamp-
ton Butler, Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Bureau
and daughter; Mrs. Joseph Ash, Jen-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-10-18
Clubs Outline Future Events,
Elect Officers In Meetings

Clubs of Oakland High School held their first meetings last
Wednesday, October 10th Some of the clubs elected officers and
SOME outlined programs for future activities.
The Student Council discussed school problems and activity
fees This years officers elected during the latter of
last
The Senior Dramatic Club youts conducted last week
by Hiss COgey At the clubs first meeting these officers
elected: President Bill Beakey Vice President Floyd Wense
Secretary Ina Clare enkns Treasurer Carol McComas Historian
Jack Tees and Advertising Manager Jimmy Murray Initiation
Of new members will be held next meeting
The Art Club MEMBERS under leadership of Miss Norton dis
cUsed such future projects oil painting painting of stage
er Woodworking and exhibit hobby club for adults.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-10-18
SWANTON

a surprise shower was given honor
ing Mr.. and Mrs. James Glass Sat
urday night, October 10, at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Wilfred Glass. Those
present were Mrs. Emma Adams, Mrs.
Elwood Comp and daughter, Kitzmil-
Ter; Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Adams, of
NindeX; Mr.. and Mrs Fred Gates, AL
lamont; Cpl. Fred Gates, of Orlando,
Fla; Mrs. Mary Kresicker and her
daughter Cumberland; Mrs. Mary
Weimer, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Glass,
Deer Park; Mrs. Olive Lowman, Mrs.
Albert Baker, Mrs. Arthur Green,
Miss Menke, Mr.. and Mrs. Grant
Friend, Mrs. Ray Bartell and daugh-
ter, Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Glass and
the honoree, all of Swanton. Refresh
ments were served.
5 Sgt. Glass reports to Greenboro,.
N. c., on October 10.
Pvt. John Glass is stationed at
Camp Blanding, Florida.
Mrs. Earl Winters and daughter
Carolyn, joined her husband, Pvt. Earl
Winters, who is based at Camp Clair
borne, La.
Mrs. Alex Wilson is recuperating
from injuries sustained in a fall
Mrs. Mary Weimer spent the week
end at the home of her brother and
sister-n-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Milfred
Glass.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-10-18
EVANSVILLE
Church Guild Has Meeting

I
Tho F,,ongoIica1 and .Roro,n,cd
cbu,..b Wo,,or,. Cni,d mot !, tbo
social roo,, last wool, with Mrs RIoino
Dn,.s4 -. hostess "Dooru,avs ro Hu-
,,,,oi+,, u.a. +bo discussion .7bioct
Mrs. rfohor+ Sno;,.bcr wa. 1oador for
+bo ,o,.on+oo, admit and innio,, NOM
hors ,,ro.ont 1rrs David Rroadwator
and Mrs q I CIotfeItv were an
,ai,+od 10 o++o,,d Tho FOIL educational
n,oo+ino in lrovorsdaIo Sunday De-
+olo. 81
Tbo lo,,on ..Tbo Indian, and Amor
io,, 1ifoo ,,.o. o;vo, bv Mrs Forn
Enstoin Co,,,,,,;,toog ,,oro onno;r+od
- so,.,,o Wit, tbo C.,ro++ co,,n+,, ,,ou+b
o,.oo,,iaot;on and alan +bo annual
fam, L,,,o,, r.,l,,d, No,,on,hor If
Dofnito ,,ro,,. ,,..,, ,,,do 70 .ord
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-10-18

The House passed the first taX-cut-
ting bill to enter Congress in sixteen
years, 343 to TO-
General Macarthur declared ,250,-
600 high-point men III Pacific would
be sent home within six months.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-10-18

The Junior Glee Club, whose SpOn-
sor is Miss Dodge, elected the follow
ing officers Molly Smart, President;
Jean Schlossnagle, Secretary; Mary
T. Naylor, Treasurer. The members
were grouped according to sopranos,
altos, tenors, and basses.
The Girls Athletic Club elected its
President, Phyllis Willard, and Secre-
taly-Treasurer Betsy Phillips A dis
cussion Of programs for future meet
ings was led by Miss Field.
Students Like Fiction
The Library Club discussed books in
general, and the types of books high
school students are most interested in
reading. A bit of inquisition by Mrs.
Bittle revealed that most students like
fiction ESPECIALLY historical fiction)
travel and adventure, and books on
aviation.
Some of the clubs future functions
will be book repair work and the train
ing Of library helpers for future work.
The Sub-Deb Club, under sponsor
ship of Miss Fike, discussed few per-
sonality problems, and elected a pro-
gram committee and officers. The Of
ficers were: bessie Davis, President;
Lena Davis, Vice-president; Patsy
Gray, Secretary; and Dottie Bolyard,
Treasurer.
HomemakerS Change Name
The Future HOmemakers of Ameri-
ca, formerly known as the Betty Lamp
Club, has become affiliated with the
state organization.
Mr.. eraser talked to the f. F. A.
members about the activities and pur-
poses of this organization.
The History Club, whose sponsor is
Mrs. Miller, elected Mary Faye Har-
vey, David Whitaker, and Lois Bach
tel as program committee. The main
activities of this club will be the study
Of South America and the Spanish
language.
The Future Teachers of America,
under leadership of Mr.. Spoerlein, will
study the advantages and disadvan-
tages of teaching as lifetime pro-
fession.
Dancing Club members elected Anna
Glaze as their Treasurer and selected
six dancinp Instructors
Oakland High Acorn.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-10-18

At the meeting of the Mayor and
Town Council held Monday night the
levy for the 1945-l946 taxes was
made. The tax rate will be 70 cents
per each one hundred dollars. Notices
will be sent to taxpayers of the in
crease or decrease of their assess
ments. Revision night is Monday. No
vember 5th. New tax bills will be
ready the last of November, as an
nounced by Miss Ethel Broadwater,
Collector.
Stewart Rodamer was the speaker
at the Grantsville Rotary meeting on
Tuesday evening and his subject was
War Time Activities" Guests were
Rev. Charles Sisk, Grantsville; Rev.
S. d. Siglar Dubois, Pa; Thomas
Elias, Prof. |. c. Diehl, Frostburg;
John Garter, agricultural agent, and
O. T. eraser, Oakland, and the fol-
lowing agricultural instructors of the
county: Merle Garletts, Grantsville;
Mason Calls, Accident; Charley Mil
Ter, Friendsville.
T/Sgt Robert Lee Bittner, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Bittner, of near
National Pike, arrived home Tuesday
morning. TISgt. Bittner has been
overseas 30 months and was in the
9th air force. He wears the good con-
duct medal, oak leaf cluster, pre-Pearl
Harbor ribbon, and battle stars,
having seen action in Germany, Den
mark, France ana Belgium.
Mrs. S. c. Stanton, of Bittinger, is
a guest of Mrs. Eva Beachy this week
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-10-18

nings, and Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Rizer,
LaVale
Wayne burst, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry f. burst, has been promoted to
Staff sergeant. When last heard from
Sgt. burst was on the Island of Luzon.
Miss Leona Butler, of Akron, O., is
spending some time with her sister,
Mrs. 10y Miller, Jennings, assisting
to care for her mother, who suffered
stroke of paralysis last Sunday.
Those visiting her Sunday were Gil
bert Butler and family, Grin and Sig
mund Butler, all of Akron; Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Upole, Mountain Lake Park,
Mr.. and Mrs Jason Wilburn; also
Gordon Butler and family, of Elkins,
West Va.
Mrs. Carrie Horchler McPhall and
son Neil, and Mrs. Chester Henry and
children, Detroit, have been guests of
Mrs. Henry's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Norman Patton, the past week. They
left for their home Wednesday. Mrs
McPhall and son also visited her sis
ter, Mrs. Charles Calls and family,
in Cumberland
Col. and Mrs. William H. Powell,
Washington, d. c., and T5 Charles
Stanton were weekend guests of their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. U. Stanton.
Lee Roy Shumaker, Washington, d.
c., visited his parents over the past
Weekend
Mr.. and Mrs. Miller, Pittsburgh,
were weekend guests of Mrs. Miller's
arents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Youn-
kin.
Miss Ruth Klotz, student at Cath
erman's business school, Cumberland,
spent Sunday with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs Daniel Klotz.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-10-18

You'll love their easy 1T ana soft. warm
fabrics, their beautiful styling and rich
new fall colors. Women who appreciate
the value of their money will take full
advantage of these low prices-and buy
now
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-11-10

CHICAGO LIVESTOCK

CHICAGO, Nov. 9.-(P)-USDA)
-Salable hogs 1000, total $500;
active and fully steady; good and
choice barrows and gifts at 49,
lbs. up at the 14.85 ceiling; coed
and choice sows at IA. 10; complete
clearance.
Salable cattle 1000, total 5000;
salable calves 400, total 300; fed
steers and yearlings scarce; Lin
tied supply medium and good
grades weak at 14.00-16.60; strict
ly good and choice offerings
steady; loads 1925 lb. averages
1900; scattered supply 17.00-17.35:
not enough heifers here to make
a market, undertones steady to
weak; receipts mainly cows; med
ium and good beef cows mainly
steady on eastern shipper account
at 11.00-14.00, mostly 11.0O-13. so;
but Gamers, cutters, and COM
mon beef cows Is cents lower on
local account; bulls and vealers
scarce and steady; weeks supply
of stock cattle well cleaned-up.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-11-10
NEW YORK COTTON

NEW YORK, Nov. 9.-(R)-Cot-
ton futures resumed Thursdays up
ward movement in broad trading
today, influenced principally by
the low November l government
cotton crop forecast. Commission
house and New Orleans buying car
ried values up to gains of $1.05 a
bale and new seasonal highs, al
though the market encountered
considerable hedging and profit
taking which pared part Of the
advance. Final prices were As to
70 cents bale higher.
Mills were good buyers agains
textile orders and there was con-
siderable switching from the near
to later months. Private advices
reported increased buying of spot
cotton by both mills and merchants
at rising prices. Traders foresaw
an extreme scarcity of desirable
grades of cotton later in the sea-
son as a result of the short crop.
Finland was reported to have pur-
chased a small amount Of Amer
lean cotton with numerous foreign
inquiries in the background.
Futures closed As to 70 cents
bale higrer.