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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1948
Page
11
Chicago grain prices move within a two cent band with wheat ending mildly higher on underlying strength in December and May contracts. Corn oats rye and beans show mixed fractional changes as trading winds down, with prices quoted for various classes and futures in Chicago and city grain markets.
The raven stands as the largest bird in the crow family, distinguished by its size and dark plumage. It shares family traits with other crows while surpassing them in mass and wingspan, making it a standout member among corvids.
A wide selection of handmade Indian and Mexican gifts offers distinct styles at affordable prices. Shoppers can find jewelry, decor, and crafts suitable for gifts or personal use, with many items priced to appeal on a budget.
The New York market fell back in the final hour with railroads leading the decline while steels motors and oils stayed positive but slipped. A midday surge failed to offset the day’s loss as 112 issues hit new lows and the Associated Press average fell to 62.9, its lowest since March.
In Nantes France on November 29 41 year old Jean Pipart a pacifist clashed with toy soldiers in Christmas displays. He threw paving stones at windows and was charged with breaking and entering after police intervened. He is jailed.
New York and New Orleans cotton markets recovered from opening declines as mill buying and short covering supported prices. December futures ended 10 to 75 cents higher per bale, with middling grades around 31.70 to 32.44 cents pound and spot cotton near 31.76 cents.
In Galveston spot cotton closes steady with rates from 18.20 to 31.70 for various grades and 400 spots traded. New York wool markets show certified spot tops at 143.5 and futures higher with March at 178.0 and May at 180.5 cents.
Baker School cub scouts Pack 2 plan a Friday circus featuring boys who design build and perform animals rope tricks and dances. Food sales begin at 6 p.m. with the big show at 8 p.m. Stars include minstrels acrobats dancing girls and clowns.
J E Scott longtime cashier with the Missouri Pacific Railroad in Taylor is transferred to the Hearne office. Wesley Robinson takes Scott’s Taylor duties, with M G McBurnett and Otto Pieper assuming Robinson and night ticket clerk roles.
In SAN ANTONIO and CHICAGO markets, cattle and hogs show solid demand with two loads of good fed steers above 27.00 and hogs around 23.25 for 180 280 lb butchers. Lambs are scarce while goats remain steady. mixed prices for cows, calves, sows, and stockers reflect uneven undercurrents across regions.
Governor Beauford Jester told an Houston audience that the 81st Congress may pass a bill recognizing state ownership of tidelands before year’s end. He said officials must brief President Truman with the true facts as the matter moves through Congress, noting a 1945 veto and a House passage in the prior session.
Multiple district court cases filed including McElroy Ranch Company vs Texas Railroad Commission to annul order. Atlantic Refining Company and Amerada Petroleum Corp involved in annulment actions. Damages sought in Henderson and Rossier divorces. Concealed weapon and DUI charges noted plus misused electrical equipment causing fires count.
In Lyons Georgia and Savannah, authorities pursue a murder case after Robert Mallard was slain near the Altamaha swamp. His widow James Mallard initially charged with murder then freed after naming two white men. She claims voice and car identification and says she hid in the woods during rain.
Bastrop County shows 3 862 bales of cotton ginned from the 1948 crop prior to November 1, compared with 5 594 bales for 1947, per special agent W T Higgins Jr. The report reflects county level ginning activity and year over year change.
In Athens on November 29, doctors reported that aged Premier Themistocles Sophoulis appeared to be out of danger after a heart attack last Wednesday. The report came as he had near death last week.
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