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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1956
Page
6
A woman at a Sacramento station pressed a buzzer to attract authorities after a man tried to weaponize a firearm. The incident prompted a fire department response and a broader alarm within the area. No further details about motive or suspects were released.
Public auction scheduled Monday December 3 1956 at 10 00 AM for farm and personal property. Sale located miles east of Anderson on State Road 67 near the Beacon Standard Oil station.
Investors watched steady advance across the market led by the Associated Press average up 1.90 and industrials, rails, and utilities posting gains. Trading volume remained robust with 2.5 million shares on the New York Stock Exchange and 930 thousand on the American Stock Exchange amid notes of broader economic optimism.
The Chicago Board of Trade saw gains in fats oils with soybeans, bean oil and lard leading. Corn and pals dipped while wheat and rye edged higher. Soybeans touched seasonal highs before closing modestly up. corn, rye, oats and pork products showed mixed moves amid a firmer world market.
A Madison County court awarded $3,500 in damages to Charles Willbeck of Anderson after a delivery dispute involving 14 pounds to 1258. the case centered on injuries claimed from delayed shipments. The record notes testimony and a ruling by Judge Morrison Greewit with the jury verdict delivered yesterday.
A long list of auction and administrator sales is detailed with locations in Andover Road Sleepy Mellow Eye M. Hoo and surrounding areas. Dates range December 1 to December 19 with times noted in the morning and afternoon.
The final day of the 156 International Livestock Show featured champion animals auctioned despite weak prices. Penn State and Purdue University claims included grand champion sheep and lamb, with record bids around 30.50 per pound for a Hamp shire ram and notable sales across Berkshire and Hampshire winners.
The report covers court minutes from Superior Court including findings in ejectment and damages cases Kathlene Roman v Wa Homans, divorce action for Ester Lowise Brancohers v Edward J. Kronenberg, and motions in Bernard Mudd and Wanda Kelly cases. It also lists New Suits filed including State of Indiana vs Deter p Heffer and State of Indiana v William T Anthony and other affidavits for burglary and driving under the influence. Additionally notes mention a burglary investigation linked to the Shortz Package Store and officials like Melvin Thornburg and Joseph Hitkey overseeing the probe.
Chicago dealers report hogs trading lower as slaughter sees prices fall 10 to 25 cents with sows down 25 cents after the Agriculture Department announced it would cease hog purchases to prop up prices. Steers and heifers steady. cattle trading weekend activity shows mixed gains and losses across classes. Lambs steady with prime wool offerings. overall receipts light but market activity active.
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