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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1949
Page
12
New York and New Orleans trading showed cotton futures easing amid light interest and hedging pressure. Nearby October and December contracts held steady near mill lows as private crop reports hinted a lower government forecast, with regional crop conditions mixed across the Eastern to Western belts.
DEER LODGE Mont Aug 25 The 510 inmates of Montana's prison were locked in their cells on a sit down strike promoted by about 18 agitators demanding more good time off. Some convicts refused to eat for two days while state patrolmen stood by. three gas shells were fired into a cell block but by Thursday the scene was quiet.
Miss Gloria Schorlemmer of Llano, Baylor graduate, was elected to the Grand Saline junior high school faculty. She will report September 1. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs A H Schorlemmer of Llano.
Chicago and Fort Worth livestock markets report slower to steady trading. Cattle and calves sell at steady to higher levels with top steers near 29.00 and weight classes varied. hogs mostly lower while sows hold firm. Sheep and lambs show steady demand with good yearlings and feeder lambs trading up to 21.00.
The market showed renewed stability after a recent decline with the Associated Press average up one point to 643 as rails and utilities shared in gains. Trading volume reached about 720,000 shares on Wednesday, while wool futures rose on short covering with firm demand from Boston dealers. prices for foreign currencies and commodities showed mixed moves.
Black pearls are valued highly due to their rarity and scarcity in markets. Experts note limited supply boosts price and interest from collectors and jewelers.
Chicago and Fort Worth market notes report fractional gains in corn on the Board of Trade after a government interim ban on corn for Southern states. Soybeans decline, wheat and oats mixed, lard weakens, and market remains generally easier with tight buying late in the session.
The Vanadium Corporation uranium plant at Naturita received a clean health report after a surprise Tuesday visit. Inspectors P. W. Jacoe and J D. Torrey noted excellent compliance with prior recommendations, dust collection, furnace door installation reducing fumes, and adherence to safety precautions in processing radioactive materials.
A torpedo fish can deliver an electric shock that temporarily disables a person, causing numbness and muscle weakness. Medical observers note the effect lasts minutes and prompts care to prevent drowning if submerged.
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