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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1968
Page
29
New York stocks fell sharply on Monday with the Dow Jones industrial average down 9.88 to 830.56, its lowest since January 12, 1967, as 1,483 issues traded on the NYSE, 1,033 fell and 282 rose. Gold mining shares rose amid strong foreign demand and rumors of higher gold prices.
Market prices for cattle hogs and sheep are reported with regional identifiers. Buyers and sellers note price ranges and bid levels at multiple market yards with emphasis on daily volatility and demand trends across the countryside.
Hog prices for 190 to 240 pounds range from 19.25 to 19.75 dollars, 240 to 300 pounds at 18.00 to 19.25 dollars. Cattle steer and heifer values from 23.00 to 26.00 dollars, good stock 21.00 to 24.00. Local grain market notes say prices vary by area weight, with wheat, new beans, shelled corn at 1.05, oats at a listed rate.
New York trading showed varied results as 15 most active stocks moved in multiple directions. Major names like Textron Goodyear and Goodyear reflected mixed gains and losses while Dow Jones averages shifted within a narrow band as traders absorbed late session data.
A fragmented stock listing shows figures for American stocks and NYSE indexes. The text references fractions and notes fractions in 32nds and leths alongside values like 892 6.06 68.92 888 8.90, with unclear context and no readable narrative.
AP report from Chicago shows hogs at 6,000 head with butchers steady to 25 cents lower across weights. Cattle totals 8,500 with slaughter steers and heifers up 25 to 50 cents. prime and high grade steers quoted 28.75 to 30.50 per hundredweight, utilities and commercial cows 17.25 to 19.25, lambs 26.50 to 27.00, ewes 4.00 to 6.50.
A sequence of local public auctions conducted March 9 and 16 across Indiana areas near Anderson Edgewood Mechanicsburg and Linwood. Listings include Angus cattle household goods farm machinery tools real estate and antiques with multiple auctioneers such as Jim Bradley Bob Widener Egg Hood and Wayne Pheanis.
In Indianapolis, AP market report shows hogs steady to strong for 4,000 head with varied weights, prices mainly 16.00 to 21.00 per cwt, and late trading slow. Cattle and calves trad ing moderately active with slaughter steers 27.00 to 28.00, mixed grades 23.50 to 26.50, cows 16.50 to 18.50, bulls 20.00 to 22.50, dealers choice 36.00 to 38.00.
Chicago grain markets closed Monday with wheat down a quarter to a cent, corn largely steady with deferred contracts available, oats steady to down fractions, rye down fractionally and soybeans little changed. Profit taking by commission houses dominated activity as delivery notices prompted liquidation and reduced demand while some moisture advice aided wheat support in the southwest.
AP USDA reports live poultry wholesale prices mixed in Chicago markets roasters quoted 24 to 26 cents per pound while special fed White Rock fryers fetch 21 to 23 cents.
UPI reports a dense list of mutual funds with prices and changes across groups such as INVEST GROUP, NEW YORK, and STREET NAMES. Funds include CHANNING Inc S-2, Franklin Sel Am, and Dreyfus, with prices ranging roughly from several dollars to near 30 and dividends noted for some entries.
UPI reports a mixed close with U.S. government bonds steady while American and Midwest stocks fall. London markets show a rebound, grains shift in Chicago with wheat and corn moves, hogs and cattle rise modestly, sheep steady, and dressed pork loins up to 1.50 with a top near 51 dollars.
The United Press International style note shows Standard & Poor's stock indexes for Monday with mixed figures across categories. The data includes noon to 3 pm levels and closing figures, listing several stock groups and prices though the OCR text is fragmented and partially unreadable.
Quotron Ser vice reports a 1.62 percent drop from the prior close. Using April 1 1966 as base, the Indicator ends Monday at 106.67 with Advances 282 Shares 1,960,000. Declines 103 Shares 8,130,000. Unchanged 168 Shares 300,000. Total 1,483 10,590,000. Dow Jones averages listed: Wind 836.82. 15-Util 216.71. 65-Stks 128.96. LLam 294.72.
Dismissals include Mrs. Deborah Richardson and son 1320 E 29th St David Vallance 1728 Walnut Street Mrs. Sharon Davis and son Alexandria John Borkman 613 Milton Avenue Mrs. Jane Webber 920 Francis Dr Ralph Jones 3825 Madison Avenue James Crosely Pendleton Ralph Matney Elwood Edward Cummings 1511 Locust St Harry Neff 2925 Sheridan St Mrs. Gertrude Brock 3008 W 53rd St Mrs. Betty Hubble 324 E 66th St Frank Abercrombie 1730 Walnut St Mrs. Charlene Rinker Rt 3 Mrs Thelma Thompson Pendleton Joe Swing 2542 Nochel Ave Mrs Phyllis Riddle Pendleton Mrs Trilda Mikels Rt 4
The Anderson Junior Achievement Drive kicked off with a breakfast last Wednesday and will run two weeks more. Robert Wagner and Phillip Rossin chair the effort, with 13 operating companies and about 250 local teenagers involved. The goal is $20,000 to support JA programs guiding youth into business and civic roles, with a conclusion expected by March 15.
Anderson High School will offer honors English and Social Studies for advanced students starting in September. Principal Douglass says the two semester program demands higher workload and deeper study with accelerated pace. Counselors are enrolling students for next fall and will contact them individually to discuss summer plans and courses.
A chemistry note states lead is eleven and one third times heavier than water, describing density comparison between the metal and liquid water.
The People's Marketplace lists advertising rates and policies for weekly, three day and one day ads, monthly per line pricing, box numbers charges, and two line minimum. It covers The Herald and the Bulletin Classified with 6 and 12 point type, warns of potential errors and asks customers to report mistakes within one day.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy and flowers after the loss of a husband father and grandfather. Special mention to Rev Denham pallbearers and Rozelle Funeral Home. Also includes unrelated local ads and notices.
A compact page of business notices includes tax help from Edgar Spearman and Tom Marvel, appliance repair and service from Provence Electric, Meridian address ads for John S. Harris & Son, Roby's remodeling offers with financing, and the Lumber Number promotion. Also includes Ruth Keesling party room rental at 35 W 12th and various service numbers.
VAN LANINGHAM EMPLOYMENT SERVICE advertises project engineers with fee paid benefits and negotiable salaries. Emphasizes equal opportunity employer and seeks qualified applicants at 910 Meridian Street.
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