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Evening star., 1945-08-12
Exciting Week Leave!
Wall Street Groggy;
Stocks Up Slightly
BY HUDSON PHILLIPS,


NEW YORK, Aug. H. Wall
Street was left groggy after one OF
the most exciting weeks in its his
tory forced brokers to adjust them
selves to one momentous develop
ment after another.
Normally business is slow during
the August dog days. But in this
fabulous week, the Street had to di-
gest the atomic bomb, Russia's entry
into the Pacific fray, President Tru-
mans warning to the Japs and then
the Tokyo broadcast offering condi-
tional surrender.
Recoveries Follow Dips.
In appraising these rapid-fire de-
velopments stock market prices were
upset at times, but recovery was
usually quick to take hold and the
Associated Press averages even ad-
vanced The 60-issue composite
stood at IS on Friday against 64.7 a
week earlier. Industrials rose IA
for the week to 85.9. Rails slipped
IL to 40 and utilities fell OF of a
point to 459.
1t was good week sharewise, too,
with daily average volume more
than 100000, against somewhat
more than 100000 in the preceding
week and around 100000 around
the peak of the June rise.
1t was not until Tuesdays OPEN
ing that it became apparent the
wars end would be hastened by the
atomic bomb. With a realization
that sudden Nipponese' collapse
would bring on immediate problems
of reconversion, cutbacks, unem-
ployment and other postwar consid-
erations, prices slipped around 2
points-especially in heavy war-rat-
ed issues.
On Wednesday steels, rails and
utilities recovered some losses and
other selected stocks rose about 2
points. Russia's declaration of war
upon Japan came just as the ex-
change closed.
Thursday Volume Heavy.
But the Street interpreted it bull
ishly. The list picked up points
and more in heavy volume on
Thursday.
With the Jap radio report fresh
IN investors minds on Friday they
decided to make finer definition
between peacetime and NARRATED
stocks. The former were bought
while the latter sold off.
Bonds and commodities followed
the pattern of the big board, but
London stocks tended toward firm
ness all week.
Evening star., 1945-08-12
Chicago Grain

CHiCAGO, Aug. II P,.-Liouidation
nVgolRea on hel3efa II all grain future pits today
hours away h"'seF oi
.,S Commission houses sold wheat. Mid
IN the nature Of removing hedges arainstt
fasn ii no grain rain. sold to the Government. but
la.ssas ~ was not as aggressive as in previous
SESSIONS. July wheat was the most SHARP.
~ anected, at times being more than 4
cents under Yesterdays close.
to new lows for the season on Nav usma and
Sniy contracts. Commission houses with
siSa EiSSrtnWest connections were on the selling
Government crop report were Influences.
81, Az the close wheat was q to 4M lower
Gnan 1 yesterday's close. September, l. 64Ts.
tsa,s i;la Oats were Ib to 2Ss lower, Sep.
sssmber; 57M to Y Rye was u to 3ls lower.
to 3as lower. September. l .04G
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account met on q 5ar basis
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United States Treasury Position
WASHINGTON Stock Exchunue

y ". &
10.
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Foreign Exchange

NEW YORK, Aug. II R.-Foreign ex-
change rates follow Great Britain in dol
lars. others in cents):
Canadian dollar in New York open mar
ket, 9A per cent discount or 9O75 United
States cents, UNCHANGED
Europe - Great Britain, 4.o27s, un-
changed.
Latin America-Argentina free, $500.
unchanged; Brazil free, 5.25; Mexico,
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MARKET AVERAGES COM
piled by the Associated Press
are traced on the chart above.
In the last week stocks ad-
vanced slightly, while bonds
and commodities declined
moderately.
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Capital Securities
Over the Counter

over the Counter.
The following bid and asked ouotat;ons
on WASHINGTON securities traded over the
counter represent prices at which one or
more dealers, members of the Nctional AS
soclation of Securities Dealers, Inc, would
trade with the general public at the time
.ne quotatlons were assembled for The Star
Evening star., 1945-08-12
T obucco Markets
Ey the Associated Press.

The Carolina border tobacco belt suffered
its first loss of the season Friday with
prices showing a slight downward trend
while averages steadied with a few in
cresses on the Georgia Florida fue-cuTed
markets.
The Department of Agriculture market
ing service. reported offerings made ur
chiefly of fine to low lugs good to low
cutters and leaf in the ,Carolinas. Sales
continued predominantly in low and COM
mon leafs, fair lugs and nondescript or
the ] 9 Georgia anG Florida markets
For the season through Thursday, the
Carolina border belt sold so, 132. .S91 pounds
at an average of S44 .56-6 cents above
ceiling price. The Georgia Florida markets
moved 99,269,052 pounds for season
average OF S4o.19 rer 100 pounds.
Crop Estimate Increased.
In Washington. the Department Of Ag-
bacco crop prospects indicated a 1916
production of | 1874. 600, 900 pounds per
cent greater than the July estimate
Improvement in the old belt of North
Carolina and Virginia have more than
offset the. losses suffered by July's exces-
sive rainfall in Eastern North Carolina
the USDA said
The fue-cured tobacco crop is indi-
Gated at 1,713,O 100000 pounds, arproxi-
mately the same as last year.
pAr,Ts%aRg sSsthsTn MAJ Maryland Prices -,
sales on. the Southern Maryland auction
market declined in volume this week with
farm sales total of 1892 ,633 pounds
marketed at an average of S56.3O per
100 pounds. the Department of Agricul-
ture reported. Auction markets will close
for the season August 80.
The Nome nugget., 1945-04-09

Rita Daigle, winner of the 1944 Miss Stardust" title models classic, long sleeved blouse with a high breast pocket, named the Stardust in her honor. Each year $500 War Bond is awarded to the winner of this contest and all a girl has to do to enter is to send In her picture with her name, ad- dress, and measurements on the back. There are 27 other prizes besides the war bond. Entries in i, this years "Miss Stars3usC eon- test should be mailed to P. o. Box 65, Station F. New York City. be- fore May 8l.
The Nome nugget., 1945-04-09

AS a result of the enforcement drive, an injunction suit against Will K. Jefferson of Anchorage w, and two complaints for per manent injunction were filed a. gainst Jack Worklin and John Balios for rent violations, also of Anchorage.
 In Fairbanks last month J. B. Pollestrine, a local rent agent, was fined $75 for failure to reg ister housing accommodations and changes of tenancy as required. Beny A. Klesinger, a Fairbanks landlord, changed his plea to one of guilty to eight separate charg- es of violating the rent regula-
The Nome nugget., 1945-04-09
MISS WEBER TO BE
 SECRETARY TO JUDGE

Miss Mabel Weber arrived from Anchorage to assume the position of secretary to Judge Kehoe
 Miss Weber was secretary to Judge Kehoe for the past several years in Seward.
The Nome nugget., 1945-04-09
PETIT JURY TO REPORT FOR DUTY WEDNESDAY AM.

The Petit Jury was called to re- port this morning but due to the fact that the Grand Jury is still in session, the Petit Jury is ex- cused until 1000 am. Wednes- day.
The Nome nugget., 1945-04-09
NELS SWANBERG JR. RETURNS TO NOME

Nels Swanberg Jr., who has been with his family in Seattle for the winter months, returned Friday evening and is employed by Lomen Commercial Company of this city.
The Nome nugget., 1945-04-09
OPA RENT REVIEW

Conducting extensive review of reports on recent rent enforce ment drive, the Rent Panels of the Anchorage and Fairbanks War Price and Rationing Boards, under the direction of Territorial Rent Director E. P. McCarron, this month recommended to the en- forcement Division of OPA that action be taken against three landlords in Anchorage and two in Fairbanks who had consistently failed to perform their legal re- sponsibilities in a defense rental area in wartime.
The Nome nugget., 1945-04-09

tions and was fined $500 by the court. Charges against Klesin- ger included failure to register five apartments and collecting from tenants pre-payments of rent for more than one month in advance.
 Through the excellent cooper ation of local people working on Rent Panels of the War Price and Rationing Boards in Alaska, we have secured a high degree of voluntary compliance. We re- commend court action only when violation is fragrant and contin- ued in spite of such efforts" said E. P. McCarron, Territorial Rent Director.
Smyrna times., 1945-06-14
RESOLUTIONS

Whereas: John B. Mood, a member of
the Citizens Hose Company, No. 1, Inc,
of Smyrna, Delaware. was called by death
on Sunday last. June 10th in the 50th year
of his age.
And Whereas: Brother Mood has spent
long and useful life in this community,
and in all regards had proved himself a
useful man of affairs and won the esteem
and regard of the people of this commun-
ity.
He had always evinced great interest
in the affairs of this Company and always
gave it his close personal attention. He
was kindly man in temperament. firm in
his opinions, honest and straight in his
dealings, so that altogether he made fav-
orable and lasting impress upon this COM
munity as an honest man and good citizen.
This Company while lamenting his loss,
bow in submission to the Will of the Most
High but desire to place upon record this
tribute as to his life and character.
Therefore be it Resolved that this minute
be spread upon the records of this Com
pany and that copy of the same be sent
to the family of the deceased. and copy
be given to the Press for publication.
]. STOUT BICKLING President
E. REYNOLDS BRADLEY, Secretary
JOHN d. NORRIS, Member
Smyrna times., 1945-06-14

ropean phase of the war is over.
At least the actual shooting in
that direction has ceased. 1t ap-
pears that many angles are left
for adjustment, however. 1t is
supposed that these points will be
taken up around the Peace table,
and we trust decided in a manner
which will tend to prevent further
wars in years to come. Who
knows? After studying the his
tory of Europe, it certainly does
leave much to an individual opin-
ion. We learn that all of the
United Nations are working for a
plan that will promote universal
peace. The San Francisco Confer
ence is being held for that pur-
pose. How successfully the pro-
posed plan will operate must be
left to the future to decide. Mean
while, we do know one thing for
sure, that even robbers, thieves
and murderers will respect
strength when all other things fail.
Perhapes this alone may be the
key to universal peace. At least,
in strength there is reasonable Sc
curity. United States should nev-
er forget this. We have insisted
on learning the hard way in the
past; let us trust that our exper-
fences will help us better to decide
our future.
Good luck to you Harold, and be
assured that we are praying with
you that the war in the Pacific
will come to a quick end. Every
effort is being made to assure this
by those in charge back home.
May God grant that our prayers
will be answered soon. Drop us a
line whenever you have the oppor-
unity. Always glad to hear from
you.
Smyrna times., 1945-06-14

pond. The miles are seemingly
endless, and it is reasonable to be-
lieve that home, and those things
that relate to Smyrna, will hold
new values.
Give us a chance son, to prove
to you that this column is intended
for servicemen who wish to keep
in touch with other servicemen,
while they are serving in the arm
ed forces of the United States. We
will gladly do our part if you will
lend your cooperation.
God be with you Jimmy, every
step of the way. May your ship
bring you back safely to the home
port after your job is finished.
Vernon P. Scorah, S.S.M.B. &c,
u. S. Navy, is home on a fur
Tough. And although Dribbles has
met up with this young sailor sew
eral times since his arrival in
town, even now 1 do not know the
score. One assumes, however, af-
ter moving in from Bremerton,
Washington, that Vernon should
be due for change when he re-
ports back to his ship.
Here's hoping that you have a
very pleasant visit home, sailor,
and that you will drop us line
when you next ship out to sea. We
would like to have you join in with
the rest of your buddies in the SER
vice, making use of this column in
the manner for which it is intend
ed. The latch string is always
hanging out if you choose to enter.
To Mrs. Emily E. Rash, Ches-
void, Delaware. Thanks a lot for
having sent in your sons last
change of address. This was list
ed in the column under the date of
May oath, 1915; or at least as
much of his address as the Office
of War Information will permit us
to print. Should anyone wish to
secure the complete address, all
they need to do would be to drop
us a line, making known their
Continued on rage rour)
Smyrna times., 1945-06-14

ton Park, Quincy, Massachusetts,.
They will be accompanied by Vice
President E. S. Mann. This service
is an annual event at the local
church.
Regular Services Announced
Regular services as announced
by the pastor, Rev. j. w. Parkins,
will be as follows: Prayer meeting
tonight, 7.30; Sunday School on
morning at 9:45; morning worship.
10:45; evangelistic service, 7.30
o'clock p. m.
Smyrna times., 1945-06-14

tion. War bond money buys
medical supplies and GONZALES
cent care. War bond money
helps bring him home faster.
f, That much for your con.
science -.
This much for your pocket:
81 for every So invested, at ma
turity; guaranteed securiy-the
same security that backs the dol.
lars you put into the bonds;
the worlds best investment.
Smyrna times., 1945-06-14
The Smyrna Times
Phone 52,l SMYRNA. DELAWARE

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T. D. HoFFECKER. Owner and Propri-
etor.
Founded by Robert ID. Hoffecker, July s,
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er. Jr.. from February 10. 1907 to Decem-
Der "a. 1889.
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Importance Of the Eastern Shore Of
Maryland.
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aware. as Second Class matter.
Subscription price. s1.5o per year. strictly
In advance.
Smyrna times., 1945-06-14

The Crusader Male Quartet will
sing in the Church of the Naz-
arene,. at Smyrna, Saturday, June
16, at 7:30 p. m. The personnel of
the quartet is as follows: Robert
Clifford, Montreal, Quebec, first
tenor; Paul Andrews, Laurel, Del
aaware, second tenor; William
Summerscales, Hamilton, Ontario,
baritone; and Richard Hawk, John
son City, N. Y, bass. These young
men are ministerial students at
Eastern Nazarene College, Wollas-
Smyrna times., 1945-06-14


through the changes of address of
Robert F. Moore, H. A. &c, and
Pvt. Milton A. Emerson. Also in
formation concerning Pvt. William
T. Cox, who is in Germany with
the 1st U. S. Army.
We are indeed fully appreciative
of your cooperation to this COL
umn. You continue to do your
part right along without any coax
ing. 1t would indeed be great if
all responded in a like manner.
Tell your brother-in-law, Pfc.
Charles w. Miller that We'll be
looking for that letter he promised
one of these days before long. 1
know that all his friends will be
glad to hear how he is doing at A.
P. o. No. 1.
Thank you very much Mrs.
Edith Van Arsdall for sending
through your sons latest address.
We note that he has moved away
from A. P. o. No. 72 to A. P. o.
No. TIP. Could this indicate that
he was on the way home? Unless
my calculations are way off, Cleo
would be eligible for discharge on
the point system. Course, having
the necessary number of points to
his credit does not necessarily
mean that Cleo will ask for dis
charge. 1t might mean, however,
that he was taking the thirty-day
furlough home that so many of the
Boys are looking forward to with
great expectations. Please give
Cleo my best when next you write
to him. Your sons change of ad-
dress was issued under the date of
May 31st, 1945.
Here's wishing James E. Turner,
E. M. &c, U. S. Navy the very best
of luck as he moves westward to
report for assignment at Shoe
maker, California.
AS soon as you arrive, sailor,
how about passing along your new
address so that folks, who are in
terested, can contact you before
you shove off to newer and greater
fields of action in the Pacific. That
body of water is more than a big
Smyrna times., 1945-06-14

tlonS TO this column very mucn.
Keep up the good work.
From your description of condi-
tions over in France, it is certain
ly quite true, that the people of
United States are indeed fortunate
in so many respects. With all the
rationing, and shortages on certain
commodities, we seem to have full
and plenty compared with most of
the rest of the world. However,
this would be true even in the
time of peace, since our standards
of living are perhaps the highest
of any nation. This is not just
luck either. Our form of govern
ment, and the fact that we had ac-
cess to many of the raw commod-
tiles necessary to building up
wealth, has made it possible for the
American people to work out a
better standard of living for them
selves. Don't let anyone tell you
that someone gave it to us. Most
of it has been earned by the sweat
of the brow and plenty of hard
work 1t will be up to our coming
generations to see to it that this
standard of living is not changed.
And so you have been close
enough to Paris to see the spire of
Eiffel Tower standing off in the
distance. It might interest you to
know that Eiffel Tower was built
in the year 1889 and is 9S4 feet
high. I am not aware how far
away from Paris the Eiffel Tower
can be seen on a clear day, but
perhaps you can supply this bit of
information. Here's hoping that
you get your pass into Paris that
you have been looking for. I be-
lieve you will enjoy the trip, and
it will be something to remember
in later years.
George, you no doubt have now
received your issue of The Smyrna
Times of both April 26th and May
oath. In each of these issues you
will find the publication of your
letters and my reply to you. I
will get you the addresses you re-
as soon as possible. Two
that you asked for have not been
sent through to me as yet, and I
have had to hunt them up.
I sincerely hope that your
friends will read your present re-
quest for letters and keep you well
Some folks do write, and
some folks just don't. You know
that George, and so do I. In my
case, it is as easy to forgive those
who don't, as to appreciate all
those who do. I hope you will find
it the same in your case. If you
never expect much from people,
they simply cannot disappoint you.
All that is then received is thank
fully accepted.
The very best of luck to you
son, and let us hear about your
trip to Paris. Meanwhile, thumbs
up, keep smiling.
Smyrna times., 1945-06-14
D RIBBLES
FROM
Our Boys and Girls
in the Service
David C. Harrison Post, No. IA.
American Legion, and Unit of the
American Legion Auxiliary.
South Pacific
by

South Pacific
Dear Dribbles:
Well, 1 guess you will really be
surprised to receive this letter. 1
haven't any excuse for not having
written sooner, only that there has
not been any news could impart
to you.
I have been away from Smyrna
going on seven or eight months.
During that time I have really
been around. At the moment, /
am in the Pacific area, as you
would perhaps know. To date,
have taken part in one invasion,
which was the Lingayen Gulf af-
fair. This is all I can tell you at
the present time.
/ know 1 should have put this
part at the beginning of the letter,
because it is really good news.
Yesterday we received permission
to go on a beach party on one of
the islands. Just rs we were about
to return to our ship, up walked a
guy, and it was none other than
siBill" Carson from Clayton, Della
ware. I have never been so glad
to see anyone in my whole life as
I was to see ''Bill" just then. He
is the first boy from around home
I have met up with since I have
been out here. Well, we did not
have much time left in which to
talk with each other, but you can
bet We'll get together again and
finish what we started. "BilP' is
really looking good in case his
mother would like to know.
Well, one thing 1 can say about
the Pacific, it has too much heat
for me. 1 have perspired away
several pounds since coming out
this way, but now 1 am beginning
to gain them back again.
I am feeling fine, and hope that
everyone in Smyrna is the same.
I guess that all the folks back
home are much happier now that
the war with Germany is over, and
are praying that the Pacific war
will soon come to an end. 1 also
hope that this war will be over be-
fore long so that 1 can come home
again.
This is just about all there is to
tell you, so will close for this time.
Please tell the old gang that 1
said "hello."
So long everybody,
Harold
Harold l.. Burge, S 1c
c Fleet Post Office
San Francisco, California
(Balance of address on application)
Glad to hear from you, Harold.
The news that everything was 60
ing along o. K. for you, and that
"Bill' Carson was looking well, is
just the kind of information we
like to receive. 1 have passed the
word along to "Bill's" mother re-
garding your meeting, and natur-
ally she will read it in more detail
in this weeks issue of Dribbles.
You know Harold, the newspap-
ers and radio reports give us very
complete reports on the Pacific
war as far as engagements with
the enemy is concerned. What
they do not tell us, until quite
some time after these engage
ments, is how Our Boys are after
the fighting is over. Back home,
the folks are standing by sweating
it out in this war. Do you know
what I mean, sailor? Folks with
loved ones in the Service just wait
from letter to letter to learn that
those they hold most dear are safe.
This sort of feeling sort of grows
on you after time, and say what
you will, war nerves are to be
found among non-combatants as
well as combatants these days
Yes, my friends, we're all very
thankful to know that the Eu-