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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1950

Page

20

Cattle Market Steady Across Alamo City Trade

San Antonio livestock market reports a steady cattle and calf trade with prices ranging from common to good classes at 17.50 to 21 per cwt and good calves at 18 to 25, hogs largely steady with sow prices around 16.50 to 17, and sheep and lambs showing modest gains. Fort Worth, Chicago follow with mixed cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep action, prices varying by class and weight.

San Antonio Fort Worth Chicago

Stocks Slip Amid Profit Taking In Narrow Session

New York June 1 AP A steady stream of profit taking sales tripped the stock market with losses outnumbering gains for most issues. Radio television stocks fluctuated with some strength in nickel despite FCC criticism of Zenith Phonevision. Trading waned ahead of expected Ways and Means action on higher corporate taxes.

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Lamesa Fire Causes $70,000 Damage At Depot

The Wednesday blaze that destroyed the Santa Fe depot and warehouse in Lamesa caused about $70,000 in damage. Jack Hildredth, 27, son of the fire chief, suffered a fractured arm and head injuries.

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Grain markets waver after parity boost stirs initial strength

Chicago grain prices rose briefly on news of a parity price increase, with July beans and deferred corn reaching seasonal highs. The gains faded within an hour as traders took profits, leaving losses across wheat, corn, oats, rye, and soybeans, while lard edged higher and rain fell in parts of Kansas and the Texas Panhandle.

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Ireland Nationalizes Public Transport System

Ireland completed the nationwide transfer of railways trucking and canal shipping to state control. A seven member board appointed by the Ministry for Industry and Commerce will manage Coras Tompair Fireann, the previously semi private system aided by the government.

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