New York Stocks Mixed as Early Trading Opens
United Press International reports Selected composite prices at 10 30 a m from NY and other markets show diverse moves among Aetna Air Prod Alcan Albony Cp Allg Lud Amex Cp and many more. The data reflects ongoing trading activity across industries and exchanges with numerous price changes recorded.
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Stock prices wander with slow trading
New York stocks drifted as investors stayed on the sidelines awaiting clearer signals on the economy and inflation. The Dow fell 7.97 Wednesday and stood around 837.14 at 1:15 p.m. EDT. NYSE index declined to 56.32 with a 3 cent drop in price per share. Trading volumes were down from Wednesday. Midwest meat markets showed slow demand with steer and pork prices mostly steady to lower while livestock prices varied across Des Moines and Sioux City reports.
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Hog prices ease as Iowa butchers trim bids
Des Moines UPI reports hog trade slow to moderate with lighter demand. Butchers drop 1.00, sows steady to 50 lower, with No 1-2 200-230 lb bids around 42.00 to 44.00. various weights 41.75 to 39.00. Thursday receipts 80,000 versus 91,000 last week and 60,000 year ago.
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Cedar Rapids grain soybeans and corn hold steady prices
Prices for soybeans and white corn were steady across May June July and new crop deliveries in Cedar Rapids at 10 00 am with No 2 corn at 2 445 May 2 435 June 2 455 July 2 360 new crop 2 83 white corn 2 95 new crop oats old crop 1 45 new crop 1 67 Quotes from Pro Farmer Grain Cedar Rapids and Omaha AP USDA livestock figures show mixed hog and cattle moves with Fridays receipts projected.
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Cedar Rapids hog and cattle market results flow in weekly report
Cedar Rapids markets show butchers down 50c, packers steady to 50c lower up to 550 lbs, and sows steady. Bulk cattle sold 42.00 to 42.75 per cwt, packers lighter weights 37.50 to 38.50, sows above 550 lb 38.00. Steady sheep bids 66 to 68 for spring lambs. eggs mixed with regional price ranges and weak undertone noted.
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Mar-Mac votes on bonds for new school building
Voters in the Mar-Mac School District will decide on June 12 whether to issue bonds for a new classroom and gymnasium building adjacent to the high school. The $700,000 project would be funded by a tax levy of $2.70 to $4.05 per $1,000 valuation, with two ballot questions: bond authorization and tax approval.
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Ellis Park patrols yield several arrests
Police increased patrols at Ellis Park citing juvenile beer drinking and litter. A Wednesday traffic check stopped many cars and led to around a dozen juvenile arrests and two adults jailed for marijuana possession.
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Butter and Egg Prices Steady in Chicago USDA Report
Chicago prices show butter with no change for delivery to Chicago at 93 and 92 scores with 121.80. Eggs to retailers in cartons delivered hold steady with Grade A extra large 59-42, large 57-59, medium 49-51.
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Market index report from New York stocks
UPI reports Standard and Poor's hourly index for Thursday showing the Industrials Utility fund at 110.85 with a change of 14.33 and a close of 111.20. Previous close 111.20. Market figures include 4000 units and related price shifts across sectors.
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West Chester Bar Destroyed by Early Morning Fire
An early morning blaze in West Chester destroyed the Hitching Post tavern with no injuries. Smoke was spotted around 1 a.m. Thursday and the one story building was soon engulfed. Firefighters from Wellman Keota and Washington assisted the West Chester department. cause under investigation with no damage estimate yet.
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Ex gridiron alumni fined after disco brawl in Iowa City
Two former University of Iowa football players Darrell Hobbs and Steve Vacquez pleaded guilty in Johnson County Magistrate Court to misdemeanor charges after a May disco fight. Vacquez faced two counts of assault and one of disorderly conduct with a $300 fine. Hobbs admitted to interference with a police officer and assault with a $200 fine. Both paid $8.50 in court costs per charge.
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Rath workers seek court intervention over arbitration award
Local 431 of the Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of America filed May 24 in U S District Court at Columbus Junction seeking to confirm an arbitration award against Rath Packing Co of Waterloo. The union says Rath has not complied with the arbitrator’s decision awarding severance pay and pay for 36 hours after last June’s layoff.
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Mitchell movement winners at YWCA game
Winners named for the Mitchell movement at the YWCA include North south S G Blencoe and Ruth Helm first place with Phil Arnel and Ken Hixon second. East West Connie Hel lenthal and May Ann Boardman first with Al Roush and Bruce Thiher second. Next game is Wednesday at 7 30.
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Auto sales slump deepens in mid May
Domestic auto sales fall 24 percent in mid May with GM down 20.4 percent from May 11 to 20 Ford off 32.3 Chrysler 33.2 and AMC 8.1. Year to date GM up 0.8 percent while the Big Three drop 4.5 and all five makers 3.1. Analysts cite gasoline uncertainty and a developing auto recession.
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Grain prices in Chicago cash market report
Chicago price rundown shows Wheat No 2 hard red winter around 3.47 per bushel and No 2 soft red winter near 3.85. Corn No 2 yellow about 2.48 with additional figures 2.62 for boxed. Oats No 2 around 1.48. Soybeans No 1 yellow near 7.28.
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