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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1950

Page

6

Stock Market Dips After Friday Gains in Muted Turnover

New York markets softened Monday with losses from a few cents to about two dollars a share as a limited list of issues such as American Woolen and railroad stocks advanced slightly. Trading slowed to 1.52 million shares, the lightest for the week, with the Associated Press average down 0.6 point to 70.9. The day saw an orderly decline and a seesaw pattern at lower levels.

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Sting of Heat Rash New York Stocks

The market report notes rising concerns about heat related skin conditions among urban workers while stock indices show mixed moves. Investors weigh medical costs and labor productivity against inflation and policy cues from New York exchanges.

Cotton futures gain as war news boosts demand

Cotton futures in New York rose Monday with gains of 5.95 to 9.90 a bale as war news spurred demand and expectations for the 1950 crop remained pessimistic. Rains across the eastern belt may raise weevil activity while CCC bids on 1948 pooled stocks open Tuesday, likely heavy due to cotton debt pressures.

New York CCC Trade

Neighbors Share Journeys Toward Health in Austin

When illness and suffering overwhelm, local Austin residents recount their paths to relief and recovery. They describe the trials of illness and the moments of relief that led them back toward health, offering encouragement to others on the same road.

Austin

New Way to Health Restores Lady's Health at LeMond Clinic

A young woman reports relief from back pains cramps headaches irregularity indigestion and nervousness after spinal analysis and adjustments at the LeMond Chiropractic Clinic. She now works daily and praises the clinic to friends.

LeMond Chiropractic Clinic

From Asthma Nightmare to Happiness and Air

A middle aged man plagued by asthma and illness finds relief after spinal analysis and X rays at LeMond Chiropractic Clinic. Ken reports gaining 18 pounds and losing all symptoms, returning to work and praising the New Way back to Health as miraculous.

Ken LeMond Chiropractic

Families Moving In Planned Town Lakewood Park

Los Angeles reports the Lakewood Park project began last February and aims to house 65 000 across about 10 square miles. Seventy five homes start daily with 17 000 planned. 6000 built so far. Prices run 7825 to 9700 with no down payment for veterans. The town includes schools churches parks and a 154 acre shopping center.

Los Angeles Lakewood Park

Slavery Markets in Late Century Russia Cited by Britannica

Britannica states that Russian slaves were sold on Oriental markets up to the last century. The claim appears in historical entries discussing the trade networks and social systems of Imperial Russia and neighboring regions.

Encyclopedia Britannica

Oldest U S Mint in Philadelphia Dates to 1793

The Philadelphia mint, established in 1793, is the oldest of the three U S coinage mints.

Philadelphia United States

San Antonio cattle and Chicago livestock market updates

Trade in San Antonio and Chicago shows mixed cattle demand with receipts around 2,200 cattle and 14,000 salable cattle in Chicago. Steers and yearlings mainly steady to higher on moderate activity. cows and bulls firm to higher. hogs generally steady to higher with top around 25 dollars. lambs and sheep edging higher on feed sales and premium slaughter demand.

San Antonio Tharedey Chicago Livestock Chicago USDA

Grain Market Mixed as Soybeans and Lard Lead Rise

Soybeans and lard surged on the Board of Trade while corn and oats showed gains in a firm market. Wheat rose 1.5 to 2 percent as buying intensified early, with soybeans up 5 to 8 percent and lard climbing to a fresh peak since 1949. Cash grain in Chicago mirrored the strength with mixed notes across wheat corn and oats and soybeans listed as unavailable.

Chicago Board of Trade

Executive's Daughter Dies in Four Story Fall

Los Angeles reports Miss Dionysia C. Skouras, 23, daughter of film executive Spyros Skouras, fatally injured after falling from a penthouse atop a four story building onto a sidewalk. Authorities investigated the incident as a likely accidental fall with no immediate signs of foul play.

Los Angeles Dionysia C. Skouras Spyros Skouras

Bones in Shark Those of Youth

Marine Biologist J. L. Baughman believes bones found in a shark last week belong to a youth about 20 years old and that the person was alive when eaten. He suggests two sharks may have attacked as only head and shoulders were missing from the shark carcass. The incident is the Gulf Coast’s second known human shark attack.

Galveston INS J. L. Baughman Baughman

Steel Mills Run Near Capacity as Orders Grow

The American Iron and Steel Institute estimates mills will operate at 99.4 percent of capacity this week, producing about 1,894,800 tons. This follows 96 percent last week and 1,830,000 tons, with a 34 percent jump aimed at meeting a flood of new orders.

New York Steel Mills American Iron and Steel Institute

Rosenburg Man Killed in Highway Car Crash

Rosenburg resident Arthur Oberhoff died after his car overturned on a highway near the town on Sunday. The accident occurred as he traveled through Rosenburg, authorities reported.

Rosenburg Arthur Oberhoff Here

BC Headache Tablets Brings Fast Relief In Tablets Form

The BC headache product line is now offered as tablets and powder with the same fast acting formula. Two tablets equal one powder and both forms promise quick relief for simple headaches neuralgic pains and minor muscular aches. Available in 10¢ and 25¢ sizes and sold everywhere.

America

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