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September 14, 1947

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Headlines from September 14, 1947

BUSINESS INDEX DROPS IN WEEK

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61,000 SEE BEARS TOP EAGLES, 13-10; Chicago Beats Philadelphia on Lateral Pass Trick in Football Exhibition 61,000 SEE BEARS TOP EAGLES, 13-10 CARRYING THE BALL FOR THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

By Louis Effratspecial To the New York Times

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 13 -- Down 10 points at the half, the Chicago Bears stormed back after the rest period and conquered the Philadelphia Eagles, 13 -- 10, in an exhibition contest before 61,000 shirt-sleeved fans at Franklin Field today.

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PRICE TREND RESTS ON COAL REDUCTION; Downward Adjustments Await Outcome of the Discussions Now Being Conducted

By Hartley W. Barclay

The turning point in industrial prices looms as bituminous coal producers and industrial consumers await the outcome of discussions now being held which envisage possible downward price adjustments, industrial spokesmen revealed here yesterday.

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Government Purchases of Grains for Export Send Prices Higher -- Security Markets Lower

By John G. Forrest Financial Editor

Interest in security markets was subordinated last week to concern over higher prices for commodities. With short crops and an extraordinary foreign demand, the huge Government export of grains is blamed for the skyrocketing prices that are driving foodstuffs to new high levels.

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TO STUDY AUTO EXPORTS; Chrysler Official Says Europe May Bar U.S. Vehicles

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1947Jon Bauman, American singer^[†]

Jon "Bowzer" Bauman is an American singer, best known as a member of the band Sha Na Na, and game show host. Bauman's Sha Na Na character Bowzer was a greaser in a muscle shirt.

1947Sam Neill, Northern Irish-New Zealand actor and director^[†]

Sir Nigel John Dermot "Sam" Neill is a New Zealand actor. His career has included leading roles in both dramas and blockbusters. Considered an "international leading man", he is regarded as one of the most versatile actors of his generation.

Headlines from September 14, 1947

BUSINESS INDEX DROPS IN WEEK

61,000 SEE BEARS TOP EAGLES, 13-10; Chicago Beats Philadelphia on Lateral Pass Trick in Football Exhibition 61,000 SEE BEARS TOP EAGLES, 13-10 CARRYING THE BALL FOR THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

PRICE TREND RESTS ON COAL REDUCTION; Downward Adjustments Await Outcome of the Discussions Now Being Conducted

Government Purchases of Grains for Export Send Prices Higher -- Security Markets Lower

TO STUDY AUTO EXPORTS; Chrysler Official Says Europe May Bar U.S. Vehicles

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