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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1963
Page
5
The Dow rose 2.59 to 717.70 ending April with a solid month advance of 35.18 while volume climbed to 47 million shares. Of 1,343 issues traded, 609 gained and 444 fell as hogs and grains saw mixed moves and May wheat led crop futures.
More than 1,500 students will join in the annual Festival of Music at Anderson High School. The concert occurs Thursday night at 7 30 in the school gym, with the large cast filling the lower level bleachers and relatives seated in the balcony.
Springfield reports Arnold H. Marcamient, the Ilinois Public Aid Commission chair, faced removal after proposing free birth control devices for relief recipients. The move followed accusations of anti-Negro bias toward Republican senators stirred by the policy. The Senate voted to oust Maremont, citing impaired future benefit to the commission and Gov. Otto Kemner's appointment.
United States Steel Corp reports first quarter earnings at a 15 year low with 44 cents a share and 29.9 million dollars in losses. Dividend of 50 cents a share is maintained while labor talks loom ahead this summer amid rising production and hedge buying.
Legal notices report Jastro expressing satisfaction with negotiations that started Monday, outlining progress and expected next steps in the discussion.
The record lists cattle hogs and lambs with price ranges and typical weights from Muncie area sales, noting steady to slightly lower hogs and steady cattle and lambs. It also includes grain market quotes, farm auction details in Anderson Indiana, and a public sale notice for real estate in Columbus and Ohio avenues with bid conditions and court approval requirements.
A dense listing of auction events runs May 3 to 18, detailing real estate sales, household goods, personal property, and farm items across several properties near Orestes, Anderson, and Gilman. Auctioneers include H. D. Kirk and Elbert Hood, with executors and locations.
Hog prices held steady to weak amid active 7000 head offerings. No. 1 and 2 grades touched 14.73 but only few heads paid. 190-225 lb hogs sold 14.50-14.65, mixed grades 14.50, light supply of slaughter steers steady to 25 cents lower with high grade 23.75-24.50. Music program details noted for National Music Week May 6-12 and various community groups listed.
A Highland 4-H Forestry Judging team led by Steve Alus and Harold Edge finished fourth at Hartford City district competition. Alexandria placed sixth, while Pendleton, Markleville, Highland and Anderson Township clubs competed. Other district results include a Highland crops team sixth and Markleville twelfth. Only top three teams advanced to state.
The term tawny refers to port lines displaying a brown or gold tinge. This description clarifies color grading for the aged fortified wine, noting the visual cue used by tasters and sellers.
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