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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1963
Page
8
Wall Street watched mixed activity as steel price developments rattled investors. Traders noted volatility with U S Steel and Bethlehem active. overall volume climbed to 5.9 million as prices fluctuated and the market digested potential policy shifts. Pedestrian fatalities remained a distant, ongoing concern in urban areas.
Trade in grain futures was mixed with new crop wheat showing gains while corn oats and beans fell modestly. Dealers anticipated a government report on wheat stocks and crop condition to be released after the close, as investors hedged against surprises.
U S passenger car production since the start of 1963 reached the 2 million mark last week, AMA reports. Through April 6 total output was 2,496,396 with 2,098,836 passenger cars and 397,500 trucks and motor coaches. Last year in the same period output was 2,247,081 vehicles. Production last week totaled 191,112 units, including 160,866 cars and 30,246 trucks and buses.
Prices for Emge hogs show higher bids from 190 to 240 pounds and 240 to 300 pounds with sows good steers and heifers mentioned. The Dow Jones average fell 1.68 to 704.35 while the 60 stock average slid 0.3 to 2644 with industrials down and rails up on a 1963 high.
The Alexandria report notes a rise of up to 50 cents in hog prices amid a mixed farm market. Strong to higher prices for steers and heifers accompanied hog gains as entries and weights varied across the regional auction.
The House approved a $450 million public works accelerator. Indiana representatives Madden Denton and Roush backed the measure while Halleck Roudebush Wilson Harvey Adair opposed it. Brademas and Bray were recorded for but not active.
The article notes Arjay R. Miller succeeds John Dykstra as Ford president following McNamara's resignation. It mentions Miller, 47, and family ties, with references to Detroit and local churches. Also briefly touches on Ford staff changes and a separate note on truck trip lengths.
Daleville Methodist Church WSCS held an all day session with morning led by Mrs. Margarite Foltz and afternoon devotions by Mrs. Don Gardner on Easter. Coffee and a sack lunch were served. Attendees included Mrs. Lillie, Mrs. Gardner, Mrs. Foltz and many others. The next meeting is a Ma breakfast at 8 30 a m with hostesses Mrs. Lambert and Mrs. Hines. Mr and Mrs. Wright traveled to Ft Lauderdale Florida to visit relatives.
The widow and four sons of Frank Lee Mason, killed in a June 1959 motorcycle collision with an Indianapolis city bus, picketed the Michigan Mutual Liability Co. office asking for a fair insurance settlement. The firm’s managers said attorneys saw no liability. Also notes a covered dish dinner gathering at the Haugh home with several attendees.
Indiana cases filed include Luther Beasley accused in assault and attempt to kill. William F Lawler Jr. prosecutor. Dellinger sues John W Moore d b a John W Moore Chevrolet Sales over warranty. Robertson sues Nichols for reciprocal support. Butterfield seeks divorce from Elva May Butterfield. Doris Updegraff sues Elmer Updegraff for divorce. Hailey represents Anna Collin Hailey in divorce. Lorena Davis sues James Davis for divorce. Kreegar represents Lorena. Ray Miles sues Stella Miles for divorce. Robbins represents Lawrence Robbins for plaintiff in Doris Updegraff cases. Irene Martin sues John Martin for divorce. Renfro represents Irene Martin.
John J Barton resigns as state pine superintendent to seek the Democratic mayoral nomination. Andrew Jacobs Jr. and Robert F Elliott also withdraw, reshaping a seven candidate field in Indianapolis politics.
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