Labor cost of living steady while car output slips
The Labor Department says the cost of living in November was unchanged from October, aiding a roughly one percent rise in buying power for production workers. Auto production is forecast to fall 6.5 percent from last week’s seven year high, to about 164 721 units. General Tire & Rubber Co. buys a substantial stake in Phillips’ polybutadiene rubber plant in Berger Texas and gains license to manufacture under the Phillips process.
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Labor Department
Ward
General Tire & Rubber Co
Akron
Phillips Chemical Co
Berger, Texas
Phillips Chemical
Phillips Petroleum Co
General
Indiana farmers boost crop value in 62 report
An Agriculture Department release shows Indiana farm crops valued at 729.895 million in the year, up from 669.917 million last year. Corn leads at 395.485 million, followed by soybeans 177.808 million and wheat 77.816 million, with other crops including vegetables oats hay fruits and nuts potatoes and tobacco also listed.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Indiana
Beer Sears Liquor Store on North Broadway
A liquor store named Beer Sears operates at the corner of North Broadway and Cross Streets. The brief item notes its location and presence in the neighborhood.
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Sears Liquor Store
North Broadway & Cross Sts
Stock Quotations Courtesy Thomson & McKinnes
Quotations indicate that figures in brackets or parentheses show the higher price asked and the lower price offered. The note explains bid ask relation and how to read quoted ranges.
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Thomson & McKinnes
Four year old rescued from South Bend house fire
A South Bend fire ends with four year old Drew Shell saved from a burning home. A babysitter led the siblings to safety before the child was found. neighbor Thomas Chrzanowski, 26, forced a window to pass the boy out and escape. The house suffered heavy damage.
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South Bend
Ind
Drew Shell
Thomas Chrzanowski
Margaret Blount
Drew
Share Prices Turn Lower on a Christmas Weekend
The New York market closed Friday with a sluggish turnaround on light volume the smallest since the prior Friday. The Dow fell to 646.41 as GM slid about 7 percent and oil issues drifted higher while overall issues showed more losers than winners in the 1306 traded.
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Tel & Tel
Alcoa Aveo
All, Gas & Elec
Beth Steel
Brunswick Oceans
Chrysler Owe Container Ee
Dowain
Dupont Eoonre
Inklene
Eastman Kodak
Ford
General Dynamics
Lance
General Electric
Parke Davis
Pennsylvania
Pfizer
Mhas
Pierce Industries
Sears Roebuck Radio Corp
Ference
Ps Me
Southern Coan Tips
Sperry Rand
Standard Oil of
Res
Ind
Swift & Co
Texaco
Texas Instruments
Textron
Union Carbide
U.S. Steele
Westinghouse
Dow Jones
New York
General Motors
American Stock Exchange
U.S
Muncie Livestock Market closes at 2 p.m price trends
Livestock market to close by 2 p.m with carries over to next day for arrivals. Hog prices rise 25 cents with weight ranges from 200 to 240 pounds at 16.55 to 17.50 and 280 to 330 pounds at 14.75 to 15.25. Cattle show varied declines with steer and heifer ranges and calves steady. Lambs and sheep steadiness noted with slaughter sheep 3.00 to 6.00.
Emge's Local Hogs Steadily Priced. Cattle Mixed
Market notes show hogs 240 pounds and under at 16.40 to 17.15, 240 to 300 pounds 14.90 to 16.15, sows 14.00 and down. Cattle steady with good steers and heifers 23.00 to 27.00, choice 27.00 to 30.00. Prices reflect mixed demand and varied grades across livestock categories.
Canada Recognizes Yemen Republic Government
Cairo reports Canada on Friday recognized Yemen’s republican government as reported by the Middle East News Agency.
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Canada
Republic of Yemen
Cairo
UPI
Yemen
Middle East
Hogs Gain Up To 50 Cents in Chicago Prices
US hog prices rose up to 50 cents per hundredweight in Chicago on Friday as demand remained active for 4,000 head. Shipper buyers paid $17.50-18 for 190-220 lb mixed grades, $17-17.50 for 1-3 grades, with heavier 310 lb stock to $15.25-16.75. Weekly slaughter total 38,500 head, smallest since early November, while light steer and lamb markets showed steadier to firm pricing.
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Chicago
Lighter Hogs Sharply Gap On Prices In Indianapolis Market
Hog prices moved higher for lighter animals and sows by 25 to 50 cents in Indianapolis. Heavier hogs over 240 pounds held mostly steady while top No 1 and 2 barrows at 190 to 230 pounds sold around 17.50 to 18 dollars. Mixed 180 to 220 pounds brought 17.25 to 17.75, 220 to 240 pounds 16.75 to 17.50, and 240 to 270 pounds 16 to 17. Lower weights 270 to 300 sold 15 to 16, and 300 to 400 pounds 14 to 15 with heavier cattle and lambs scarce. Canner cows ranged 12 to 14, shelly cows to 10.
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Indianapolis
Contemporary Art Display in Pendleton Holiday Exhibit
A two weekend show at Pendleton Art Gallery features sculptures by Robert Youngman of Anderson College Indiana. loaned works from private collections and several pieces may be purchased. The gallery at 111 N Pendleton Ave offers free admission with hours Friday 7–9 pm Saturday 10–12 am and 7–9 pm Sunday 2–6 pm.
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Pendleton
Robert Youngman
Anderson College
Anderson
Indiana
Pendleton Art League
Youngman
Irving Materials
Eden
Matthew Welch
State of Indiana Memorial Commission
Indianapolis
Art League of Pendleton
Pendleton Avenue
Northern Africa's Sahara Desert Largest Arid Region
Northern Africa's Sahara desert is described as the largest arid region in the world, spanning vast stretches of sand and desert landscape across multiple nations. The piece notes its extensive climate, formation, and ecological significance.
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Africa
Sahara Desert
Iworld
State Judges Clarify Road Land Ruling
Indiana Supreme Court clarified a ruling on highway rights of way and two interests in one property. The decision affects a Vanderburgh County condemnation, where $24 000 was awarded to tavern owners and operators. Attorney General Steers praised the change as solving a potential flood of future claims.
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Indianapolis
UPI
Indiana Supreme Court
Edwin K. Steers
Steers
High Court
Evansville
Supreme Court
Vanderburgh
State Highway Department
Amos Jackson
Four Year Extension Plan Approved for Indiana Bell
The Indiana Public Service Commission authorized Indiana Bell to extend and improve service in Evansville Boonville and Mount Vernon over four years. The plan includes toll free calls within the trio and a suburban service option with zone rates, plus rate hikes for both residence and business lines. Bell estimates the total cost at about 13 million dollars including a new Boonville building and new equipment.
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Indianapolis
UPI
Indiana Public Service Commission
Indiana Bell Telephone Co
Evansville
Boonville
Mount Vernon
Bell
Chiang Regime Silent On U2 Trips
The Nationalist Chinese Defense Ministry would not confirm or deny reports that U2 spy planes were deep over the Chinese mainland. A spokesman said Taipei has the right to conduct such flights.
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Chinese Defense Ministry
Taipei
Birth Rate: 150,000 U.S. Children Born Out of Wedlock
Roughly 150 thousand American children are born outside marriage each year. This figure reflects trends in family structures and social statistics.
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U.S
U S Steel Says Japanese Standard Pipe Dumped in U S
U S Steel filed a complaint with the customs commissioner in Washington accusing Japanese made standard steel pipe of being dumped in the United States. It marks the second dumping charge in two weeks after alleging West German British Belgian Luxembourg products were dumped. Henry J. Wallace of National Tube Division called the action fake saying dumping is condemned by GATT and Japan and other signatories are bound.
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Pittsburgh
UPI
US. Steel Corp
Commissioner of Customs
Washington
U.S. Steel
West Germany
Great Britain
Belgium-Luxembourg
Henry J. Wallace
Japan
Judges Association President Names New Board of Managers
Judge Felix A. Kaul of Lake Circuit Court was named president of the Indiana State Judges Association. The board of managers includes Judges James Richards Hammond Russell Gordon Monticello E Spencer Walton South Bend Lowell Perley Columbia City John Beauchamp Wabash Harold Bitzegaio Terre Haute Edwin Long Bloomfield Lester Nixon Petersburg Lester G. Baker Lawrenceburg John W. Goddard Greensburg and John S. Niblack Indianapolis. Brazil is the world’s second largest corn grower with the U S ranking first.
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Indianapolis
UPI
Felix A. Kaul
Lake Circuit Court
Indiana State Judges Association
Kaul
James J. Richards
Hammond
Russell Gordon
Monticello
E. Spencer Walton
South Bend
Lowell L. Perley
Columbia City
John Beauchamp
Wabash
Harold J. Bitzegaio
Terre Haute
Edwin B. Long
Bloomfield
Lester Nixon
Petersburg
Lester G. Baker
Lawrenceburg
John W. Goddard
Greensburg
John S. Niblack
Joe Talley and Cash River Boys at the Alpine
The Joe Talley with Cash River Boys perform Wednesday Friday and Saturday nights at the Alpine 713 Meridian for dancing and live music.
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Joe Talley
Cash River Boys
Alpine
Meridian
Grain Prices Edge Higher on Last Trading Day Before Christmas
Chicago AP reports slow grain futures trade on the last day before Christmas. Wheat rose ¼ cent to March at 2.11 1/4, corn fell 5/16 to 1.11 5/8, oats slipped 2 to 1.32 8/4, soybeans varied lower to higher with January futures near 2.46 44. Prices moved only modestly as speculators kept small commitments ahead of the weekend.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Anderson Woman Injured In Reported Car Incident
Two 20 year old Muncie youths Wendell L Raines and David L Templin were arrested and charged with defeating and attempting to abduct a 51 year old Anderson woman. They were jailed without bonds after appearing before City Judge George Pancol. The attack occurred near 12th and Meridian Streets and the woman was taken to St Johns Hospital with a broken shoulder. Police halted the car at about 4 am with K9 Officer Harry Chappel and other officers assisting.
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Muncie
Anderson
Wendell Lee Raines
David Lee Templin
George Pancol
12Th and
Meridian Sts
Russell Hiatt
Main
St. Johns Hospital
K-9
Harry Chappel
Fficer Garner
Kenneth Cage
Hiatt
Bonn Budget Gap Likely as Deficit Tops Surplus
West Germany faces an unprecedented budget shortfall in 13 years as Defense spending drives a $10 billion outlay from January to September while revenues total $9.9 billion. The Finance Ministry warned the gap may prevent a balanced budget for the year.
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Bonn
UPI
West Germany
Finance Ministry
Indiana to curb insurance practices in new regulation
Indiana Insurance Commissioner Harry E. McClain said a new regulation fixing credit life health and accident insurance will take effect February 1 and could save indebted Hoosiers up to 1.5 million dollars yearly. The rule targets excessive coverage high charges coercion and failure to disclose policy costs to debtors.
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Indianapolis
UPI
Indiana
Harry E. McClain
McClain
Three Teens Die in High Speed Rialto Crash and Fire
Three teenage boys died when a late model car rammed into a tree on the San Bernardino Freeway east of Los Angeles during a police pursuit at speeds over 100 mph. The fatal chase ended after the car left the freeway and caught fire.
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Rialto, Calif
UPI
San Bernardino
Los Angeles
Auction notices crowd Indiana sales across counties
A serialization of public and real estate auctions lists multiple sales. Items include Naomi Smith executrix real estate and household goods at 1616 West 16th and 19th Streets, Orman Kirk orman Kirkpatrick public sale near Middletown, Augusta White sale north of Shirley, Owen Basicker sale near Knightstown, Ward Stilson dairy cattle sale near Anderson, Derstler heirs real estate near Jackson Street Pike, with auctioneers Kellum Bradley Foland and associates coordinating dates in late December and January.
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Naomi Smith
Executrix
West 16Th
19Th St
H. D. Kirk
Orman Kirkpatrick
Middletown
Kellum & Bradley
Augusta White
Shirley
Omer Jessup
Joe Kellum
Jim Bradley
Tucs
M. Owen
Fern Basicker
Knightstown
J. Kellum
Ward K. Stilson
O. W. Harris
Anderson
Anderson Sale
Barnon County Rd
Wayne
Sae McShurley
Auconee
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