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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1961
Page
21
Old crop soybeans closed decidedly weak as wheat rose and overall markets steadied. Trading centered on short covering and restocking long positions. July soybean open interest remained high at 254 million bushels, with continued price declines to six months low as Chicago movements stayed slow.
The notice lists horse riding rates at Mounds Stable, charging $1.50 per week on weekdays and $2 on Saturdays and Sundays. It presents pricing for those seeking equestrian lessons or rides as part of the stable’s public offerings.
Stock quotations note that figures shown in brackets or parentheses indicate higher bids and lower offers. The guide explains how to read bid and ask levels and how traders interpret quoted ranges in market listings.
Detroit reports foreign customers drive U. S. automobile sales with South America and Asia purchasing significant portions of trucks and autos. Last year exports reached more than 18 percent of truck output and 2 percent of auto output.
New York AP report shows a dull market as the Dow falls 6.36 to 684.59 and the AP 60 average drops 2.20 to 243.30 amid international tensions and a weak London market. Volume sinks to 2.49 million on the NYSE, with bonds steady to firmer and corporate issues near 1961 lows.
Hog prices were steady for 190 to 240 pound hogs at 17.35 to 17.90 dollars and 240 to 300 pound hogs at 16.15. Sows and ware chickens noted. steers and heifers quoted 20.00 to 23.00 for good and choice. Grains listed for wheat oats beans corn shelled and ear corn with varying prices. Wilmington notes a new colloidal aluminum oxide developed by a Delaware chemical firm for machining steel and skin care.
Public sale notices list multiple auctions including real estate and household goods. Locations span Greenfield Anderson Ingalls Wayne and nearby intersections with dates July 22 and July 29, with auctioneers Kellum Hood Phearis Bradley and others.
The 1961 amendments raise automatic increases for low benefits, set a $40 minimum for many retirees, and boost survivor and parent benefits. The checks start in September with no action needed by recipients. Notable points cover early retirement at 62 with reductions, how reductions work, and how earnings tests change to 1700. Families and widows receive tailored increases, and many who previously lacked enough work credits may qualify now.
Indianapolis market report shows hog prices steady to 25¢ lower with sows unchanged. No. 1 and 2 barrows and gilts 190–230 lb bring $18.35–$18.50, some 206 lb hogs at $18.75. Heavies and odd lots priced from $13.25 to $18.50. steers, heifers, cows, and bulls varied in slow trade. Lambs mostly lower. ewes steady. Also note dog and cat ownership costs $736 annually.
At Muncie Livestock Market hogs and calves held steady with real price ranges noted. Hogs steady calves good to choice 22.00 to 27.00, lambs steady around 17.50 and 15.00, sheep steady yearlings 7.00 to 10.00, slaughter sheep 3.00 to 4.50. Any arrivals after 2:00 p.m. carried over to next market. In Ann Arbor, about two thirds of American families are debtors with various debt types reported.
In Madison County Indiana several legal notices announce appointments and settlement deadlines. Executors and administrators are named for estates of Charles E Hauff Edith Kirchenbauer Clarence Odle and Francis Straw with six month claim periods from the first publication and instructions to file proofs of heirship where applicable.
Public meeting before the Advisory Board of Anderson School Township Madison County Indiana on July 28 1961 at 8 00 p.m. in the Pierce Industries office to consider a pre lease for a two year term building an elementary and junior high school on the Forest Hills site with rent 60 437 47 semi annually and option to purchase after 40 semi annual rents at 1 757 000 plus interest.
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