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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1963
Page
20
The Dow Jones industrial average fell 2.77 to 673.56 as volume slipped to 3.26 million shares. A weak list amid ongoing New York city newspaper strikes left traders discouraged despite higher weekly steel output and a seven month rise in manufacturing employment.
Livestock prices shown for hogs cattle lambs and calves with steady tone. Stocks slide with the Associated Press average down .9 to 256.0 as industrials rails and utilities fall. 15 most active shares see 13 declines 2 unchanged. Exchange volumes ease with corporate and government bond activity mixed.
The surprise Agriculture Department decision to keep soybean price support unchanged this year triggered heavy selling on the Board of Trade. Prices across contracts fell sharply with soybeans off about 4 to 5 percent in March deliveries as traders speculated on acreage shifts and early harvest dynamics.
In Chicago the butcher hog market moved higher for the first advance in over a week with demand leaning toward lighter hogs. Prices for Mixed No 1 and 2 hogs at 200-230 lb ranged 14.40 to 14.75, while lighter weights drew the best interest and higher bids were scarce. Cattle markets showed modest gains with prime and high choice steers reaching 25.50 and 24.50-25.25 for prime to high choice. Heifers sold mostly 21.50-24.25, and lambs traded to 19.25 with some as low as 17.00.
Bavarian police stepped up patrols around former French Premier Georges Bidault after anonymous assassination threats. A spokesman warned Bidault may relocate for safety as officials review his asylum request and future in Bavaria. Oscar Stammler questioned the seriousness of the threats while Bidault visited Steinebach Church under 20 guard.
Mrs. Brian Neal reported to police that thieves stole a priceless 3,400-year-old Egyptian ring from her residence in London. She said the ring belonged to Queen Nefertiti, wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten, dating to the 14th century B.C.
Hog prices mostly firm to higher led by No. 1 and 2 barrows at 14.25 to 14.65 for 190 to 225 pounds. Sows steady. cattle and calves mixed with steers, heifers, cows, and bulls showing varied gains and steadiness. Sheep prices about steady with wooled lambs and ewes priced at modest levels.
Hogs ranged 10¢ higher at 190 to 240 pounds with prices from 13.25 to 13.75. Steers and heifers showed good and choice ranges from 22.00 to 28.00 with various weight classes. Indiana Poultry notes from Indianapolis list roosters 17 to 24 and egg prices from large to small.
Local mills in Indianapolis quote bids for delivered grain including No 2 new red wheat at 1.87 per bushel No 2 new white shelled corn at 1.10 and No 2 new yellow shelled corn at 1.05 No 2 new white oats 36 lb or more at 66 and No 1 new yellow soybeans 13 per cent moisture at 2.47 per bushel or hundredweight.
A faulty television set started a Sunday apartment fire in East Chicago, killing Mary Louise Page, 10, and Parker Lee Duncan, 6 months. Fire Inspector John Gogolak identified the device as the blaze origin. The children were the offspring of Mr and Mrs Parker Duncan.
Ronnie Miles, 17, attached fine wire to his kite string to fly higher. The wire touched a power line causing shock and burns. He was rushed to St. Mary's Hospital in serious condition.
Do not send cash through the mail to pay federal taxes. Sterling M. Dietrich, District Director of Internal Revenue, cautions that cash lost or misdelivered cannot be traced. Use a check or money order payable to Internal Revenue Service and attach it to the return.
The third monthly Morning Star 4-H Club meeting included reports from the secretary treasurer and health and safety leader. A demonstration on decorating a doll cake followed by displays of decorated cakes and candy Easter eggs. Recreation concluded the program.
Howard B Morris assistant director of public relations for Indiana University will speak to the Rotary Club at noon today at the YMCA about the Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis and its schools of medicine dentistry and nursing. He will be introduced by Dr P T Lamey program chairman. Officers elected last week to begin office in July are president Charles Dickmann vice president Charles Laughlin secretary John Showalter treasurer J B Martin sergeant at arms Dale Tollerud two year directors John Farr and Robert Shoemaker one year directors Phil Tibbetts Charlies Chastain and George Davis.
UPI reports Nelson Rockefeller treats Kennedy as his main rival before the 1964 Republican National Convention. He attacks the Kennedy programs on civil rights growth and taxes, while concerns over foreign policy and Cuba loom. Goldwater may enter or stay, as intra party contests could boost pre election interest.
Janet Loleta Wood, 16, an Anderson High School junior, was reported missing from her home Saturday around 1:30 PM. She is 5'2" tall, about 100 pounds, with black hair and blue eyes, last seen wearing a brown suede coat with white fur, purple denims, and a print blouse. Parents Clark and Mrs Wood urged anyone with information to contact police or the family.
James F. OConnor 70 drama editor of the New York Journal American died Monday at his home from a heart attack. He authored the Night Club column as Gene Knight and previously edited the Harlem Bronx section for the Journal. Surviving are his wife Kathryn, son James F. OConnor Jr. of Dakarta, Indonesia, and daughter Mrs James Cannon of Ridgewood New Jersey. There are 130 U.S. cities with populations over 100 000.
Public hearing set for 3:00 p.m. April 3, 1963 at Fall Creek Two School Hamilton County Indiana to explain the proposed I 69 north south divided dual lane route and hear testimony on its economic impact in Madison Hamilton and Marion counties. Also notice of estate administrator appointment and public alcohol permit investigations in Madison County.
Circuit Judge Nat A. Hill postponed the first degree murder trial of Michael Andry 23 Pasadena Texas until ruling on a change of venue, in the case tied to the motel robbery shooting of Carl Snyder 44 Chicago last June in Bloomington Indiana.
Canon Girard aged 28 from St. Ouen de Secherouve died Monday after falling from a church steeple while ringing the bells.
The Pendleton Town Board and Fall Creek Township Trustee invite sealed bids for a 750 gallon per minute fire engine with lease option terms over six years. Bids due by April 9 1963 at 7 30 PM with bonds warranties and compliance to detailed specs approved by Indiana Rating Bureau.
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