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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1968
Page
8
fragmented text describes Johnson preparing a nationwide radio and television campaign speech in Indianapolis supporting Humphrey Muskie. The garbled report mentions sponsors, airing times, and related campaign notes along with unrelated market data and a local cemetery supervisor incident.
Auction listings from a local paper describe sales of real estate, furniture, cattle, implements, and household items at multiple locations. Auctions include time and place details with auctioneers Wayne Pheasis, John Sremer Allldredge Lyre of Fangy A Cemane Belair and others, spanning Oct 25 to Nov 21 at various streets and towns.
New York AP reports a volatile trading day with total volume at 13.67 million shares as investors factor in weak peace prospects in Viet Nam. The market declined broadly with 745 stock downgrades to 581 advances, the Dow Jones estimate slipping to 67.8 as Gulf & Western rose and North American Car held steady amid rumors and price moves.
AP dispatch from Chicago reports higher hog prices with hogs at 4060 and butchers up 29. Cattle slaughter totals reach 2.000 with mixed yields. steers steady. Lambs and sheep show varying prices with choice 90 to 115 pounds at 26.50 to 27.25. Multiple grades and weights cited for hogs, cattle, and lambs.
David Miller administrator will sell 90 acres of estate land at Chapel Hill on November 2, 1968 at 1030 AM. The property extends about 300 feet from Lake Monroe and borders Hardin Ridge Recreation Area, reaching the site of the former Chapel Hill School. Sale to the highest bidder above 25 000.09 dollars at the school location.
In Sacramento Democratic Mayor Richard G. Hatcher compared Richard Nixon to George Wallace, calling Nixon a "sophisticated" Wallace in tone and saying Nixon’s rhetoric implies a plan to suppress black people. Hatcher spoke during a campaign stop with Hubert Humphrey as reporters noted their positions echoed by black militants. Meanwhile, Capt Charles Robb, Johnson’s son-in-law, faces possible promotion in Vietnam, with the Defense Department confirming his nomination among 1,24 captains. Grain prices in Indianapolis showed No 2 yellow corn at 82-85, soybeans at 12.25-2.27, and other staples listed.
Readable sections show hogs steady with price changes around 25 cents and cattle steady to higher, as traders note shifts in beef and veal demand. The report cites numerous figures for weights, loads, and bids from major markets, with overall tone aligning to a busy trading session.
Executrix of the Jessie Sampson estate announces a public sale under Indiana court order. On November 16, 1968 at 1:00 AM in Anderson will auction decedent personal property including furniture, appliances, tools, antiques, and a two story dwelling at 12 J. M. Middle's Park Place Addition. A 10 percent cash deposit and title abstract delivery required. realty to be sold subject to court approval for not less than the appraised value with taxes for 1969 due. The home at Sl Central Avenue features five rooms, sun porch, asbestos siding, basement with gas furnace, aluminum sash windows, garage, workshop, and shaded lot near town amenities.
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