Benson to meet GOP lawmakers on farm price problem
Washington reports that Agriculture Secretary Ezra Taft Benson will host an early breakfast with House Agriculture Committee Republicans and leaders to preview the administration plan for the farm price cost squeeze. Similar talks are planned with Senate farmers committee members as critics press for investigations into the department survey linking rising marketing costs to wages.
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Wheat and grains rally on Chicago Board of Trade session
Wheat advanced about two cents amid renewed buying as Congress considers farm legislation to bolster prices. Soybeans moved with mixed responses after a Census Bureau report, while corn and oats showed varied changes. Hog and cattle futures reflected steady to firmer trading as traders weighed stock levels and seasonal demand. Ohio greenhouse tomato production noted as a regional highlight.
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Muncie Livestock Market Report Tuesday Sale
Muncie sales show steady demand across hogs cattle calves and lambs with hogs at 9.25 to 12.25 per cwt and cattle sold in wide ranges from good to choice steers 16.0 to 20.5 per cwt and cows 9.00 to 12.00. Lambs and sheep remained steady with slaughter sheep around 5.00 per cwt and calves uneven but up to 27.00 for prime.
Market report shows mixed Friday stock activity
The Associated Press market summary notes the average of 60 stocks fell 90 cents to 179.30 while the industrials rose 1.40, rails slipped 90 cents, and utilities dropped 30 cents. Volume reached 2,390,000 shares, below Friday’s 2,820,000. The American Stock Exchange traded irregularly lower on 690,000 shares versus 1,430,000 Friday.
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Stock Quotations From New York Exchange
Quotations list stocks traded on the New York Stock Exchange furnished through courtesy of Thornton and McKinnon. Records show closing bids and prices for leading issues, with brief notes on market movement and notable gains or losses. Information reflects standard daily price reporting.
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Hogs and cattle futures rise on active market day
Chicago wholesale hogs advance with most 180 to 220 pound pigs at 11.50 to 12.00 dollars. Top hogs reach 12.35 while 220 to 260 pounders bring 10.50 to 11.50 and 270 to 290 pounders fetch 10.00 to 10.50. Salable receipts total 20,009 hogs. sows up to 35 cents per pound. Cattle prices show steady to 30 cents higher for naval steers and heifers, with prime steers at 24.50 and prime heifers at 22.25. Bond market mixed as Treasuries slip. volume on the Big Board rises to 3.87 million par.
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Childes Coal & Supply Co
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Chesterfield
Jesse
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Harry D. Webr
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Gofts, Inc
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Local Livestock Market Price List Patchwork Entry
A compact market listing shows livestock weight brackets from 180 to 300 pounds and sow and calf notes, alongside a grain section with soybeans and wheat prices and corn per 70 pounds. The OCR yields scattered figures and unit labels, reflecting a local agricultural market page.
Public Sale and Local Ordinance Entries across Anderson
A mixed page notes assorted payments and county expenses, including 285.00 to Wayne Jarrett and 200.00 to Carl Hammons, with welfare and utility costs to Indiana Bell and Anderson City Utilities. It lists auction schedules, a 1955 traffic ordinance, and a public real estate sale for Theodore Reeves estate with bid details and cash terms. Also mentions a note on the domestic turkey’s origin from Mexico to Europe.
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Mont Ward and Sears cite 2 percent price rise in new catalogs
Montgomery Ward and Sears Roebuck announce about a 2 percent average price increase in their 1956 spring and summer general catalogs. Ward notes more emphasis on monthly payment sales with $5 down on items up to $200, $10 down on items over $200, and 24 months to pay for household appliances.
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Butcher Hogs Remain Steady at Indianapolis Market
In Indianapolis prices for butcher hogs Tuesday started the year steady to strong with instances about 25 cents higher. The market showed resilience as buyers and sellers eyed early 20th century trends in the meat trade.
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Death inquiry opens into Walker case near railroad tracks
Police in Ruskin Florida opened an inquiry into the death of 48 year old Maynard J. Walker of Hartford City Indiana after his body was found beside Atlantic Coast Line tracks. An autopsy could not determine if Walker was killed by a train accident or by other violence. Three men who had argued with Walker were held for questioning.
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