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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1950

Page

7

Last-Minute Selling Caps Stock Downtend on Wednesday

Stocks weakened for a second day as trading broadened to 1 1500 issues with 530 down and 340 up. U S Steel and other blue chips dipped after dividend news while aircraft and steel groups showed mixed results amid hopes for higher gains.

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Maggie Truman not to sing opera at the Met

Rudolf Bing the Met’s general manager ruled out Margaret Truman’s chances to perform opera saying she is a concert singer. He noted her name on an invitation list for an oil painting sale was not significant and she was invited as a guest of George A. Sloan, not as a performer.

New York Margaret Truman Metropolitan Opera Rudolf Bing Met Bing Miss Truman Rembrandt George A. Sloan The Opera Association

Cattle and Hogs Steady as San Antonio Market Totals Gain

Livestock receipts mix with steady to firm prices across cattle hogs and sheep. Cattle include calves up to 27.00 and cows to 20.50, while hogs move 14.00 to 17.00 for butcher classes and feeder pigs around 15.50. Lambs and goats show mixed demand with feeder lambs 17.50 to 19.00 and Angoras at 10.00 per head. Prices and specifics vary by weight class and lot origin.

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No Break at End Of a Round For Ciambelli Plea

Dominic Ciambelli, a former boxer and inmate, sought a one month break after his August release to finish a four to five year sentence for a 1946 shooting affray and a five year term for theft involvement. Judge William T. McCarthy denied the request.

Boston Dominic Ciambelli Ciambelli William T. McCarthy Mccarthy

Triplets Born to Bear at Sherman Park Zoo

In Sault Ste. Marie Michigan the Sherman Park Zoo reports a black bear gave birth to triplets. Conservation officer Alex McLane notes triplet births in black bears are rare and the mother has not yet released the cubs from her cave. The newborns weighed about nine ounces and are expected to reach around 70 pounds by fall.

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Florida Crops Lead Nation In Variety Grown

Florida produces more crop varieties than any other state with about 200 kinds of vegetables nuts and fruits harvested each year demonstrating rich agricultural diversity and scale.

Florida Union

Cotton futures slip on profit taking and hedging pressures

Cotton futures in New York fall 15 to 90 cents a bale as traders offset gains with profit taking and hedge selling. Old crop deliveries show limited response while nearby contracts liquidate against deferred purchases. Certificated stocks rise to 125,193 bales. In New Orleans, spot cotton closes five cents lower with sales of 1,682 bales.

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Spot Cotton Prices and Averages in New Orleans Markets

New Orleans April 26 AP The average price of middling spot cotton on 15 16 inch bale in Southern markets fell 25 cents to 32.73 cents a pound with 30 day average 32.17 cents. Middling 31.23 cents per pound for the 15 16 inch grade.

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Paint thinner swigs spark blue law talk in Knoxville

In Knoxville Tennessee on April 26 city officials discussed a draft ordinance to bar sale of paint thinner as abstainers drink the solvent in the dry city. The welfare director was ordered to have the liquid analyzed and report to the council.

Knoxville Tenn Cas Walker

Soybean Futures React To Monday’s High Levels

The Chicago market reported soybean futures easing yet firming after Monday’s high, with profit taking and short coverings influencing activity. Weather and government stock data affected corn and wheat, while overseas buyers and domestic demand shaped nearby prices and cash quotes.

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