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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1950
Page
10
Cotton futures climbed to seasonal highs amid strong demand for spot cotton and tentative gains in the textile sector. Prices fluctuated with May futures near 31.28 cents per pound as traders weighed government reports and nearby running cotton supplies.
San Antonio livestock markets show slower trade but higher asking prices across cattle calves and hogs. Prices for slaughter cattle and calves vary by class with mixed gains and declines, while hogs and sheep also move unevenly amid cautious demand. Fort Worth and Chicago reports reflect broader market softness on lighter weights and steady to weak prices for medium and lower grades.
Hold up the January White Sale sheet and inspect for even woven threads and consistent yarn thickness. Check for straight vertical and horizontal lines without weak spots knots or slubs that could undermine fabric quality.
New York Jan 23 AP The stock market steadied after President Truman’s proposed billion dollar tax base became public The market rebounded from intraday lows and closed with slight gains helped by expectations of greater tax revenue while coal strikes and potential auto and communications strikes lingered Helping sectors like steels motors and metals closed mixed with rails down early and recovering The Associated Press average edged down 0.1 to 73.1, with 1098 issues traded: 478 declined and 620 advanced, led by Atlantic Coast Line US Steel Warner Bros Eastman Kodak and Chrysler while Union Pacific and General Motors slipped slightly
A youth charged with stealing a car in Amarillo and driving it to Stillwater, Oklahoma, was ordered to a federal reformatory. James Douglas Catt, 18, returns to Englewood Colorado for 11 months in an earlier car theft. Federal Judge Stephen Chandler placed him on three-year probation and revoked the prior parole.
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Chicago reports grain prices edged higher after an initial drop with rye corn soybeans oats and wheat showing varied gains. Traders cited short covering and a rally helped by Spain seeking 500000 metric tons of grains while visible wheat supplies fell this week. Fort Worth and Kansas City price levels cited for cash grain and futures activity.
To shrink a wool garment before its first wash soak in cold water for about two hours. After soaking spread it out to dry without stretching.
An Agriculture Department spokesman said egg costs may fall eight to ten cents a dozen this year to spur consumption. Roy Lennartson told a Senate subcommittee that lower prices could reduce government purchases of dried eggs, while lawmakers criticized exchange price gaps and called for tighter control of egg speculations.
Hollywood reports Betty Hutton and Ted Briskin have parted for the third time with marriage likely over. Briskin says he is ready to grant a divorce and custody of their two daughters if she yields unrestricted visiting rights.
Police responding to a traffic accident call found the supposed victim to be a drunk in a gutter. Before leaving, another drunk crashed into the police car and was booked on a drunk driving charge.
Soldier Chadd, 22, of Valley Park Missouri was convicted of stabbing Private First Class Charles E. Everson of Titusville Pennsylvania during a quarrel in a Japanese house in Kokura last December.
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