New York stocks show mixed gains across major names
United Press International reports selected composite prices as of 10:30am in New York trading. Abbott 84, AmEx and Texaco among movers, with Amoco and Dow components showing varied changes. officials note broad activity across industries including aviation, oil, and manufacturing.
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Thought for today by Arthur Schopenhauer
Thought for today quotes the German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer saying intellect is invisible to the man who has none. The line appears amid a page with numerical figures and brief financials. It reflects a reflective mood rather than a news item.
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Dollar drop in Europe and yen rise in Tokyo amid oil price move
The dollar weakened in Europe as oil cartel price hikes spiked bullion demand with gold surging above seven dollars, while Tokyo showed a marginal dollar uptick to 193.35 yen. In Zurich and London gold climbed to about 220 an ounce, and European currencies fell against the dollar. London palm lev earnings and bullion markets were volatile with cross rates shifting alongside oil news. In livestock news from Joliet Illinois traders noted light cattle sales and mixed hog prices at the fair with total receipts around 2000 head.
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Egg market report from Des Moines shows mixed undertones
The Western North Central states market notes a steady to barely steady undertone as buyers bid lower for January pickups. Demand ranges from light to moderate for December and moderate to good for January, with adequate supplies and varied regional distribution. Prices vary by grade from Grade A large at 53 to 57 cents per dozen to Grade B large 16 to 30 cents.
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Federal State Market News Service
Nuclear Deal Seen Advancing as India Agrees to Review
Washington reports a senior State Department official Dr Joseph Nye stepping down but citing a hopeful sign as India agrees to form a committee of scientists to consider placing its nuclear facilities under international scrutiny. India had previously refused outside supervision.
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Dividends OMAHA Livestock Prices Report Tuesday
Livestock market update with hogs and cattle data. Hogs 200-240 lb 25 to 50 lower. 240-360 lb steady to 50 lower. 1-2s 200-230 lb 51.50-52.00. 230-240 lb 51.00-51.50. 1-3s 240-250 lb 50.00. Sows mostly steady 325-625 lb 42.00-42.25. Cattle and calves 6,300 steers and heifers mostly steady. cows firm to 50 higher. Notable lots: 1,100-1,200 lb steers 57.25. 1,000-1,300 lb heifers 56.00. 900-1,075 lb 54.25-55.50. utility and baja cows 41.00-43.00. odds 43.50-44.00. Estimated Wednesday totals: cattle and calves 4,000. hogs 4,000.
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Cedar Rapids hog and sheep market report Tuesday
The Cedar Rapids hog market held steady for butchers and packers at $50 per cwt, with country delivery hogs 200 to 230 lbs at $48.50 to $49.00. Packing sows to 550 lbs at $39.00 to $39.50 and over 550 lbs at $37.50 to $38.00. Heavier butchers and packers incur discounts by weight. Sheep prices rose by $1 with shorn lambs at $62 to $64 and wool lambs $58 to $42, with lambs over 105 lbs discounted.
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Miller names five more to top attorney posts
Des Moines reporting that Attorney General designate Tom Miller announced five more appointments to high offices in his staff. Three are Holdovers from Richard Turner’s administration, including Garry Swanson and Harold Young, with Brent Appell named first assistant AG and Kermit L Donahoo named head of the criminal appeals and research division.
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Spelling Tests Grow In FBI Screening
In Montpelier Vermont the AP reports aspiring FBI agents face a basic competency screening. The list of 500 words includes espionage and clandestine, underscoring that spelling skill accompanies crimefighting aptitude for the Dec. 21 Albany exam.
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Firestone Posts $127 Million Loss Amid Tire Recall
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co reports a $127.2 million loss for the quarter ended Oct 31 due to a nationwide recall of Firestone 500 steel belted radial tires. Excluding recall charges, the firm would have earned $20.2 million. sales reached $1.37 billion. The company contemplates a $1.35 billion merger with Borg-Warner.
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Milwaukee reroutes rail service to Tama
Milwaukee Road freight trains now run 138 miles over North Western tracks from the Mississippi River to Tama. The move likely ends through freights on Green Island to Tama, signaling possible abandonment of that mainline segment. Permanent authority and full abandonment plans were expected to follow, with service to other towns only as needed.
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Stereo theft at locked garage behind Howard Johnson Motel
Stereo equipment and a portable television valued over 1800 dollars were reported stolen from a locked garage behind the Howard Johnson Motel on the southwest side. Gary Wells said other people owned items were stored there, but only his property was missing. The break in occurred between last Wednesday and Monday morning. The haul included speakers amplifiers pre amplifiers an audio equalizer and more. On this date in 1973 former Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird resigned as President Nixon's chief domestic adviser.
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Midwestern Meat Prices and Chicago Grain Quotes Reported
Dressed meats in Des Moines show slow beef trade with light offerings and limited sales for 600-900 lb steers. pork markets mixed with various weight ranges and prices noted. Chicago wheat corn oats and soybeans hold or edge down on Tuesday with Cedar Rapids processing quotes provided by Pro Farmer Grain.
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