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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1961
Page
3
A rail disaster in Spain leaves 23 dead and many injured as a passenger train derails near Barcelona. Officials report a chaotic scene with rescue units attending and investigations beginning into the cause of the crash.
Dalai Lama reports to Kennedy on the state of national affairs as Michigan cherries lead Detroit markets. The large crop of red tart cherries dominates the cow industry and production figures indicate substantial contributions to the product sector.
Indianapolis reports butcher hogs mostly higher Monday with steady to 25 cent gains on early sales. Quotes show bulk barrows 180 to 230 pounds at 17.25 to 18.30, 300 to 350 pounds at 15.30 to 16.25, and cows and heifers at 18.50 to 26.00 with various weights listed.
A broad stock advance on Monday saw several issues advance while others lagged. The Dow rose about 1.8 percent to around 225.10, with volume near 2 million shares. bonds and utilities showed mixed movement as markets absorbed ongoing economic signals.
Hogs in weights 20 to 220 pounds priced 18.00 to 18.25 with 229 to 240 pounds at 17.00 and 240 to 280 pounds at 16.50. Heavier hogs 290 to 330 pounds around 15.50. Roughs listed at 15.50 down. Stags 12 to 12.00. Boars 10.50 to 12.00.
Chicago AP report shows hog prices steady to firm after Thanksgiving holiday. Buyers paid 17.75 to 19.25 per cwt for 19-22 lbs, with heavier weights at 16.75 to 17.73. overall slaughter 999-4,330 head, below weekend estimates. Calves and lambs also show varied steady to higher trends amid light supply.
Market prices for livestock and grains appear alongside municipal measures from Elwood, noting price downswings and grain figures. A feature on Livermore wine aging describes oak casks in subterranean tunnels, with low temperatures aiding maturation in the region’s hills.
Auction sale notice lists items from a Pine Center farm including furniture and tools. Details are partially readable with names and dates unclear but indicate a public sale event upcoming.
Multiple cases filed in Superior Courts including divorces for Lindsey Cartwright Hoover and Fennell, wills and postnuptial agreements, quiet title actions, and property damage. Other entries mention stability of alimony and support disputes, with several parties and law firms cited. Public notice references alcohol sales licenses and related court actions.
A reader asks about Douglas Aircraft and other growth stocks amid recessions. Roger E Spear notes food processing as a strong growth area, cites rising earnings in firms like Corn Product and General Foods, and suggests diversifying a large Auto of America holding into American Photo Copy Beauty Counselors Arizona Public Service American Express and General Foods while keeping dividend plays like Gladding McBean or California Electric Power.
James C. Hagerty veteran of the Eisenhower White House becomes ABC vice president in charge of news special events and public affairs. He plans to expand ABC reporters and strengthen the Washington bureau as the administration takes office.
Chicago grain futures faced stiff resistance Monday after an early broad turn on the Board of Trade and closed mixed to weak. Wheat and corn hit new highs for the season but failed to hold gains as profit taking pulled many contracts lower. Old crop wheat slumped while old crop soybeans ended with small gains after early strength.
Rangoon hosts a signed economic and technical cooperation agreement between Burma and Red China. Premier Chow En Lai and Burmese Premier U Nu approved the pact in President Lo Win Maung's official residence, as communist broadcasts in Tokyo reported.
Elwood notes cover a Three G Council of Catholic activities at Our Lady of Fatima in Indy with Walter Clay as speaker and Paul Masters as vice president. Euchre winners named, Elks Wives card party planned, Democratic Club meeting postponed due to a death, and Eastern Star Cuvi lyan meeting scheduled with hostesses listed. Domestic group notices highlight local civic and church involvement.
Lafayette article cites Purdue University extension horticulturist advice for poinsettias begonias gloxinias and African violets. It covers temperature sunlight watering humidity and avoiding wet foliage to prevent rot with notes on specific ranges and daily care. A Chicago item notes over 4 million households use garbage disposers with 5 thousand units sold in 1958.
Elwood Rev Allan Harlan first resident chaplain of Putnamville State Farm spoke on faith and grounds of the sister ferm. The Rev Rufus Simons officiated with parish hosts from St Stephen's Guild. Revival services at 7 20 p m at the House of Prayer 2710 So L St include healing sessions and Bonnie Jacobs of Minnesota as evangelist. Thomas H Eliott 62 funeral planned Tuesday Catholic rites Monsignor Theodore J Hammes to lead burial in local cemetery.
Under current management the License Bureau will close Thursday night and reopen daily from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. including Wednesday afternoon.
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