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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1963
Page
5
New York trading Monday extended the market slide for a third straight session as tax loss selling and profit taking weighed on stocks. The Dow averaged 758.30, AP 60 down to 223.4, with breadth negative and volume modest.
The Chicago hog market rose 25 to 50 cents in active trading with 190-220 lb mixed 1-3 hogs at 15.75 to 16.25 dollars, highest since Oct 25. Hogs up to 240 lb sold 15.2 to 15.75, sows to 12.50. Cattle basis small at 6,500 head, steers 23.25 for 1,250-1,309 lb prime, 22.50-23.1 for 1,030-1,300 lb mixed high to prime, 21-22.75 for 1,425 lb average. Heifers 21.73-22.25 prime, bulls 17.50-18.50. Lambs 18-19.50.
Emere's Livestock Market lists hog prices by weight: 190-220 lb hogs 15.15-15.40, 220-260 lb 14.65-15.00, 260-300 lb 13.90-14.25, sows 12.25 down. cattle steady with good steers and heifers 20.00-21.00, ch. steers and heifers 21.00-23.00, cows 10.00-13.00, bulls 14.00-17.00. Also grain market from Farm Bureau Elevator. Former judge James H Blackburn of Madison County dies. a GOP leader and longtime Mason, described as semiinvalid in recent years. Local poultry prices listed by Indianapolis roasters and eggs, with weights and grades. The obituary notes Blackburn’s influence and Indiana service.
Prices show yesterday's close for American Tel. & Tel. Ark. & La. Gas and others with bids and offers. Soybeans and wheat moved on a government report, with soybeans down and wheat up, while corn and oats varied. Jones Averages and volume near 4,005,000, rail and utility indices noted.
Chicago AP reports grain futures traded cautiously and slowly with prices showing only small net changes. Traders noted thin interest and steady activity as markets opened for the week, reflecting cautious sentiment across the field.
Indiana signs a bilateral agreement with Alaska to house and treat mentally ill detainees or those charged with crimes. Dr. Stewart T. Ginsberg notes Alaska will pay Indiana the actual treatment cost plus special expenses. Beattie Memorial Hospital will host patients, easing jail overcrowding, with two to four Alaska patients at any time. Governor Welsh, Commissioner Hatchett, and Ginsberg sign the deal.
In Indianapolis a former judge nears the end of a political career as an appellate vacancy prompts gubernatorial appointment. Lois Nelson, a nine year old from Woodstock, presented a white collie named Blanco to President Johnson, prompting lighthearted White House remarks. The piece ties to a pending appointment to fill Judge Clements’s vacancy and notes possible candidates and timing for the 1964 general election.
An explosion and out of control fire destroyed a Wallingford business building with an estimated loss of 250000 dollars. About 150 firemen fought the blaze for more than three hours. No injuries were reported.
A UPI report from Fargo notes steak carries about 17 pounds of corn four pounds of hay and two pounds of protein supplements per serving. It cites North Dakota State University figures linking steak weight to steer production and daily feed intake.
A redhaired stripper attempted to smuggle a vital gun into the Dallas court as lawyers fought fiercely over the bail hearing of Jack Ruby. Ruby, the self-styled avenger of President Kennedy, remained in custody for the holidays after the Monday session.
Container Corporation plans 32 million dollars in capital improvements for 1964 including a new corrugated container plant at a key site. The program continues a three year, 901 million modernization and expansion effort to ensure efficient paperboard production and packaging.
Allied Chemical Corp and Andhra Sugars Ltd plan a $35 million fertilizer plant at Kothaguden in Andhra Pradesh India as a joint venture. Allied Chemical will own 43 percent of the project.
INDIANAPOLIS UPI Rep Donald Bruce led the Republican Senate nomination race while Lt. Gov Richard C Ristine dominated the governor contest in a Times poll. Delegates responded at a high rate with Bruce 336 to Bontrager 923 for Senate and Ristine 472 to Jenner 167 for governor.
Hollywood reports that Mushy Callahan, once a prizefighter and trainer for movie stars, will play a newspaper sports writer in Kisses For My President. The ex-boxer has adopted make believe sports reporting as a growing habit, also taking on the same role in Mary, Mary.
Indiana Appellate Court on Monday upheld a Warrick Circuit Court reinstatement order for Patrolman Melville Nelson who was discharged for drinking on duty and disobeying a superior. The ruling held charges vague on place and nature and failed to name the officer who issued orders. Back pay was included in the reinstatement.
Multiple cases enter Superior Court with injunction and divorce actions. Plaintiffs include George Creston Smith and others against county officials. Separate actions include Oleta Fecher vs Lawrence Fecher for separation, Marilyn Finney vs Harold Finney for divorce, and Sara Keesling vs Dennis Keesling for divorce. Circuit Court minutes note a murder case plea to voluntary manslaughter and a prison sentence. Rhinoceroses shipped from South Africa to Berlin zoo with heated stall facilities.
The People s Marketplace offers mouse-related items for sale with hours from 8 a m to 5 p m. This brief listing notes operation times and the marketplace theme for buyers and sellers seeking small goods.
The Classified Card of Thanks section expresses gratitude for the support during the death and condition of Margaret Manis. Special mentions go to Dr Doenges, Leroy, Community Hospital, Kyle Funeral Home, Rev Killsamer, Rev Nutter Hughes. Signed by Husband, Sons, and Sisters. The writer disclaims responsibility for debts contracted by others. Larry Cunningham.
The notices specify that classified line ads use 12 point type and are priced per line with two lines for 12 point type. White space counts as a line. no borders are used. ads run in morning edition and must be accepted by 3 p.m. the day before publication. The Merald and The Bulletin reserve right to classify ads correctly and limit liability for insertion errors.
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