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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1962
Page
6
Hog market shows mixed moves with majority steady to slightly lower bids and some stronger dairy or cattle tonnage. No. 1 2 barrow groups brought about 16.75 to 17 per cwt, while heavier 240 to 270 pound hogs ranged 15.25 to 15.75, with cows 13 to 14 and lambs around 19 to 20. Italy’s land area cited as about 119,800 square miles.
Circuit Judge John E. Sedwick Jr. ruled the Mooresville School Board must pay $36,155 to four vendors for textbooks and supplies ordered by former superintendent Warren A. Hert, who faces embezzlement and larceny charges and awaits trial.
The Red Brick Inn will open its New Year’s Eve celebration at 4 30 PM with ongoing events through the night. Details on activities and closing time were not provided in the readable text.
Stocks closed near session highs after a volatile day with brisk turnover of 4.14 million shares. The Dow rose to 651.43 as the AP average gained 0.5, while 494 issues advanced and 509 declined among 1,315 traded. Corporate bonds moved higher, government bonds slipped.
Prices in the butcher hog market dragged lower by 25 to 50 cents as slow demand persisted. Top hogs at 190-220 lb mixed No 1 and 2 fetched 17 dollars, the lowest peak in nearly three months, with other lots at 16 to 16.75 and lows 12 to 14.25. Cattle trade fell 50 cents to 1 dollar for higher grades, while lambs rose 25 cents on active trading with mixed choice at 20.50 to 21.50 and good at 18 to 20.
In Chicago grain trading, short covering and modest buying kept futures steady to firm. Soybeans rose early but faded as soybean oil prices fell, with January soybeans around 2.41 a bushel and wheat, corn, oats, and rye posting small gains or no change as traders anticipated Jan 2 resumption and Monday noon close for New Year.
The Army awarded International Harvester an $18.7 million contract for 3,703 two and a half ton trucks. Sea Vance Hartke noted the action on Friday.
Market ends at 2 PM with late arrivals carried to next day. Hog prices range from 14.00 to 17.00 per hundredweight across weights. Cattle steady with choice steers 25 to 28 dollars, good and choice 22 to 25, and standard to low good 14 to 21.50. Heifers follow similar ranges with 15 to 27 dollars depending on grade.
A report notes Fraser quits while a lover turns professional. The piece ties the couple’s moves to potential shifts in Davis Cup power and highlights market changes in calf and sheep prices alongside cattle quotes and market trends.
Australia's Davis Cup team suffered retirements and rumors of more changes after Neale Fraser announced his exit from major competition and Rod Laver hinted at turning pro. The 5-0 rout of Mexico sealed the tie, with Laver eyeing a pro tour that could begin in Boston next February.
Washington UPI reports the tobacco industry prospered in 1962 and anticipates a strong 1963. Tobacco Institute president George W. Allen said U.S. cigarette sales rose by 8 billion to 510 billion and revenue increased by 200 million to 6.9 billion.
Johnny Dee, coach and GM of the Kansas City Steers, said Denver could land an American Basketball League franchise if the league survives this season. He noted Denver’s strong amateur basketball tradition and AAU history, but lacks a current big sponsor.
Hotels in Philadelphia report unusual demand from New York area residents for rooms this weekend. Most bookings include rooms with television sets to watch the NFL title playoff game, which is blacked out within 75 miles of New York City.
George Red Sullivan, veteran Ranger with nine NHL seasons, is named coach of the New York Rangers succeeding Murray Muzz Patrick who remains general manager. Patrick will serve as bench coach while Sullivan takes over duties after directing a workout in Baltimore with the Clippers. The Rangers sit fifth in a six team league.
In Dallas the LU Texas Cotton Bowl showdown promises a fierce defensive battle. LSU has not allowed a ground touchdown in 16 games and few air scores, while Texas has yielded four rushing and eight passing TDs in the period. The Longhorns top LSU in offense by 18.1 yards per game. Columbus, Ohio- Colts sign Joel Monte a 6 foot 1 240 pound tackle from Furman University.
Dan Reeves has gained full control of the Los Angeles Rams in a private auction overseen by the NFL. Reeves purchases the club partnership interests of Edwin W. Pauley Frederick Levy Jr. and J Hal Seley with a reported price around 4 million dollars. Elroy Hirsch is expected to stay as general manager and Harland Svare as head coach as the franchise consolidates leadership.
St. Louis Hawks owner Ben Kerner aims to land the 1965 NBA East West All Star game in St. Louis for the citys 200th anniversary. He plans to bid at the league mid season meeting in Los Angeles January 15 urged by August A. Busch Jr. to secure the event amid celebrations.
The article promotes squeezing a rubber ball to strengthen hand and forearm used by boxers and athletes. It claims weeks of training boost grip and bowling enjoyment and advertises the pamphlet Control Tips for Beginners by Marion Ladewig via the National Newspaper Syndicate in Chicago.
Monte Deere returned to the Oklahoma squad after flu and a sore throat, boosting the Sooners ahead of the Orange Bowl against Alabama. He was pressed into quarterback duty near season start, then sidelined by illness but practiced fully, while starting fullback Jim Grisham bruised his right shoulder and may be limited against Alabama.
D'Arcy Raymond Flowers 60, former major league player and coach, died in Clearwater. He began with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1926, moved to the Dodgers, returned to the Cardinals, and finished with the Reds in 1934. He coached in Pittsburgh, Boston, and Cleveland before settling in Cambridge, Maryland, and later returning to Clearwater.
Nate Thurmond 30 points powered Bowling Green over Manhattan 80 73 in a consolation game of the Quaker City tournament before 1 133 fans. Thurmond carried the offense as Bowling Green trailed early then pulled away with 12 first half points.
Public legal notices from Grant County Indiana announce administration of the will of Gladys L deceased and a six month claim filing period. In Madison County Indiana a divorce by publication is ordered requiring Beverly Rose Frist to answer by February 7, 1963.
A federal judge refused to order the NFL to lift its local television blackout for the Giants versus Packers title game at Yankee Stadium. The ruling directs relief to Congress, not courts, with the national telecast blackout limited to a 75 mile New York area. Senator Dodd criticized the blackout and urged anti trust law amendments to curb such restrictions. The nearest stations outside the 75 mile zone would handle the game.
The Challenge Bowl on January 5 will pit the Southwest All-Stars against a National All-Star squad with $800 awarded to the winner and $600 to the loser. The game is regionally televised on 24 Texas stations with Bulldog Turner coaching the Southwest and Sid Gillman coaching the National team.
Dodgers trainer Wayne Anderson and his wife Spiria were hospitalized in Torrance California after a car accident. Anderson said he swerved to avoid a vehicle and struck a parked car. Both were listed in good condition with multiple injuries. In Florida trainer Carl Hanford returns after three-year absence with Kelso among a dozen horses at Hialeah winter meet.
Notice of a regularly scheduled Madison County Planning Commission meeting on January 8 1963 at 9 00 A M EST to consider rezoning proposals. Hearings address G M G Corporation parcels on State Roads 9 and 67 for R 2 residential subdivision and Alys Venable Mary Jo Bosworth Merle L Bosworth parcel for B 1 use retail shop lawn garden gifts. Remonstrances filed or presented will be heard at this time.
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