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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1962
Page
8
New York traders faced a slow day as Wall Street declined with fair to middling volume. The market did not react strongly to President Kennedy's pledge to pursue a tax cut while tobacco shares and other issues faced selling pressure amid a government study on health factors related to smoking.
Tobacco shares were the sole clear trend buyers and sellers alike. The Dow fell 0.59 to 161.00 while the Dow 65 gained 0.25 to 208.25 helped by utilities and rails. The averages show volume down to 2.56 million and breadth at 543 advances to 454 decliners. New highs 6 new lows 14. Industrials slipped modestly and General Motors held steady amid uneven prices on the Amex. Corporate bonds slipped. government bonds mostly unchanged.
Channel 2 highlights feature the Pittsburgh Pirates versus the Milwaukee Braves in a National League race with commentators Joe Garagiola and Bob Wolff. Also airing are Hawaiian Eye V for Victim at 6 30, Treasure Coach at 7 30, The Female Artillery at 8 30, and Demetrius and the Gladiators at 9 00 with a star cast led by Victor Mature Susan Hayward and Anne Bancroft.
Hanover Va AP Kenneth FE Dudley 48 itinerant carnival worker to stand trial for murder October 23 in the malnutrition death of his 8 year old daughter Carol Ann found near Lawrenceville Virginia 1961. Judge Leon Bazile set aside three days for the trial after sanity tests deemed Dudley fit to stand trial.
Virginia live poultry supplies adequate for fair demand with prices mostly lower. Slaughter estimates: 262,900 broilers and fryers and Rock Cornish totaling. price ranges at farms 15 to 152 cents. fowl offerings adequate. eggs up to 1 cent for large and mediums with good demand and ample supplies in mediums and smalls.
State Police at Charleston reported on Friday that West Virginia road fatalities for the year reached 166, compared with 132 at the same date last year.
An advertisement touts Extra! Extra! Extra Rigimmer Pattern Catalog offering 106 needlecraft styles for all sizes and occasions. It promotes simplicity of embroidery, framed images, and decorative panes, with patterns such as Pattern 913 and a 14x20 inch transfer. Customers are urged to mail orders to Laura Wheeler in New York and Chelsea Station.
Chicago livesock reports the hog market steady with a 17.25 peak for a third day, higher on weights over 230 pounds. No 1 and 2 mixed averages around 219 pounds hit the top, other 190-225 pound lots at 16.75 to 17, and 350 pound No 3s at 14 with 180-240 pound mix 1-3 at 5.75. Sows up to 14.25 while steers and heifers sell steady at 22 to 25 and 22 to 23.50. Bulls top 20.50. Lambs bring 24 to 24.50.
The American Numismatic Association states the most expensive American silver dollar ever sold fetched 29500 dollars. The coin date is 1804 and the event marks a record in collectible currency.
The Chicness Tribune presents a bridge quiz with multiple bidding scenarios. Read the descriptions of hands and respond with best bids for each South position based on standard bridge principles.
A compact crossword style clue set listing item numbers and partial clues across the Metropolitan feature page. Includes entries like Big blow, Part of flower, An insect, Miss Arden, Spanish, and other short answers awaiting fill.
Public advice column addresses broken capillaries, headaches, and heart care. Readers ask about alcohol links, vein fragility, migraines, and whether home remedies help. Dr Steinerohn notes tests, vitamin C, and professional diagnosis. offers a mailed booklet on coronary patients.
Chicago AP report notes initial buying pushed grain futures higher before renewed liquidation pushed prices down. Corn deliveries hit season lows for the second day, with July contracts showing sharp volume and open interest declines. Wheat slipped to about $2.14 1/4, corn near unchanged, soybeans down around 45 cents, rye mixed on the session.
A reader asks how to handle romantic feelings for a brother in law while husband is away. Abby advises openness and attentiveness. Another letter seeks value of a family violin claimed to be a Stradivarius and advice to contact antique violin dealers for authentication.
Dear Worried asks if a cat sleeping with a four month old could suffocate the baby after both parents developed ringworm from the pet. Abby advises consulting a doctor about cats in baby nurseries and urges action if parents refuse.
Market brief from New York shows approximate Friday totals with New York stocks at 2 560 000 and New York bonds at 5 540 000 along with American stocks at 740 000. The report highlights overall sales activity across major markets.
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