New York Stock Averages From United Press International
Selected composite prices as of 10 30 a m show Abbott Labs Aetna Alcan Alcoa Amexp Amcor AmcorCk Allied Chem Allied Stores Allis Chalmers Amst Am Mot Am Tel Tel Ametek Ampex Amstar Armco Asarco Atlantic Richfield Avco Amcon AmWood Hobart Heinz Procter Gamble Texaco Textron Exxon General Electric IBM McGraw Hill Pennzoil Studebaker Union Carbide United Airlines US Steel etc. Stock listings include numerous corporations with varying last prices and percentage changes reflecting market activity.
Stock market drifts in sluggish trade on Friday
The Dow rose 0.17 Thursday but fell 0.17 to 822.16 by 1 15 p m EDT. NYSE index held at 55.99 with no share price change as 595 advances ranked against 594 declines among 1729 issues. May unemployment stayed at 5.8 percent. gasoline price rise forecast died. NYSE turnover about 14.61 million shares. AMEX prices mixed with light prompt pickup. farm egg and poultry prices listed with various grade ranges and movement.
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Cedar Rapids Hog and Cattle Prices Fall in Friday Trade
The Cedar Rapids market Friday saw hogs 500 to 550 lbs at 39.00 to 40.00 for bulk butcher and plant delivered. sows at 34.50 to 35.00. weight breaks cut 230 to 300 lbs with reductions up to 1.00 per 10 lbs. Cattle top steers 70.00 for 1,000 to 1,200 lbs, heifers 469.00 at 900-1050 lbs. lambs 66.00 to 68.00 with discounts for heavier loads.
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Hog market and grain quotes from Des Moines and Cedar Rapids
Livestock Friday shows moderate hog demand with butchers mostly steady. Sows drop about 1.00. prices vary by weight, No 1-2 200-230 lb to 41.50 for top butchers, and 300-600 lb sows at 34.00-36.50. Cedar Rapids quotes May to new crop soybeans 6.89-7.14 and white corn 2.83-2.98. arrivals and futures noted. Omaha USDA hogs: 3,500 head, 1-2s 200-240 lb 41.50-42.00, 230-250 lb 40.50-41.50, sows 36.00-36.65. cattle trade light with 6,000 cattle/ calves and 5,500 hogs projected for Monday.
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U S Imposes Textile Quotas on China Goods
After failed talks in Peking between Robert Strauss and Chinese officials the United States announced unilateral quotas on five Chinese textile categories for the coming year. The move aims to curb imports while pressing toward a broader trade accord. Quotas begin May 31 and cover cotton gloves blouses shirts trousers and man made fiber sweaters with specific dozen counts listed.
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Midwest Beef and Pork Trade Slow in Des Moines Market
Des Moines reports slow beef trade with limited test sales and few loads. Beef prices include 700-900 lb choice steer at 99.00-100.00, 600-900 lb Holstein type steer at 104.50-105.00, and 500-700 lb mixed steer and heifer at 99.00-99.50. Pork prices show varied shifts with loins 14-17 lb at 89.25-90.00, picnics 4-8 lb at 53.00, and hams 14-17 lb at 68.00 or lower.
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Gold Holds Near Record as Dollar Strengthens Across Markets
Gold remained near all time highs as the dollar firmed in global currency markets. Prices quoted at 276.875 to 277.15 per ounce with Tokyo, Zurich and London rates showing slight gains from Thursday. Currency rates in Frankfurt, Zurich, Paris, Milan, Amsterdam and London's pound also edged higher.
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VW recalls 450000 cars over self-starting defect
Government announces recall of 450000 1975 to 1978 Volkswagen Rabbits and Sciroccos with standard transmissions due to wiring faults in the engine compartment that could cause stalling self-starting and fires. Three accidents reported none with injuries amid improper fender apron sealing from antenna cable routing.
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Competition Howell movement winners at Kenwood Park Church
Lydia Lei pold and Margaret Blencoe won first in the Howell movement at Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church. A second-place tie included Micki Siewert with Sue Butschi and Bruce Cuthbertson with William Jennings, while Lou Harrington and Tait Cummins took third. The next game is Thursday at noon at the church.
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Industrial stocks dip on mixed UPI report data
United Press International notes slight declines in key utilities shares as market mixed signals from 2015 trading show 821.90 and 232.66 figures with minor net changes and a negative Netcha reading.
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Standard & Poor's index report for Friday brief
Standard & Poor's index roundup shows values for 500 Industrials Utilities and Finance sectors. Prev close figures listed with small gains and losses across components. No narrative context provided beyond the numerical snippets and sector names.
USDA Bulk Selling Prices Reported for Chicago Dairy
USDA data show butter delivered to Chicago unchanged at 121.80 for 93 and 92 scores. Egg prices to delivery steady to higher with Grade A cartons priced at extra large 60 to 63 cents, large 58 to 60, mediums 48 to 50 cents.
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Fiat raises sticker prices on U.S. cars
Fiat increases U S sticker prices by an average of 223 dollars or 3 4 percent starting today. The Brava two door rises up to 5931 dollars while the 128 series sees no change. Fiat Motors of North America cites inflationary trends in the United States and Italy, especially petrochemical parts. On this date in 1978 President Carter named arming Turkey a top foreign policy priority.
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