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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1968
Page
4
Cattle 1200 head and calves 25 with steers at 26.00 27.75, heifers 23.00 26.50, feeders mixed by weight. Hogs 3500 head with 2 4 215 260 lb at 19.75 20.25 and 19.00 19.75. Lambs 600 head spring lambs 24.00 25.50. eggs wholesale Large 30 35 and Mediums 24 28. AP Kansas City reports mixed gains and steady tiers in cattle hogs and lambs with egg quotes noted.
Prices for hogs range by weight and sex with No 3 and 2 grades from 200 to 290 pounds. 200-220 pounds bring 19.00 to 19.75 dollars, 230-270 pounds 18.00 to 19.00, 180-290 pounds 18.00 to 19.25, sows 300 pounds and down listed at 15.53 dollars and up.
The report lists prices for hogs, cattle, calves, cows, bulls, and sheep by class and quality. Priced ranges include sows 14.00 to 15.50, bears 10.00 to 13.60, grain fed steers 27.00, stocker calves up to 33.00, prime yearlings 35.50, cows up to 22.00, bulls 25.00, and feeder lambs 18.00 to 19.00, reflecting market spreads and quality distinctions.
Chicago wholesale markets show live poultry unchanged with roasters 24 to 26 percent, special fed white rock fryers 20 1/2 to 21 1/2. Butter steady with 93 score AA 66 and other grades near 66 to 60. Eggs tops weak with balances around 29 and checks at 18.
Chicago market bulletin lists wheat and soybeans with bid prices for No 2 hard wheat at 1.282, No 2 soft red at 1.22 percent, No 2 yellow corn at 1.0754, No 3 yellow at 1.05. Oats No 2 extra heavy white at 61 percent, soybeans No 2 yellow at 2.7134, No 3 yellow at 2.71.
New York stock market advances modestly as activity eases continuing Monday’s mild rebound from three weeks of decline. Investor enthusiasm remains muted as advertising industry notes pressure could shift to prosperity.
Nixon trails with 591 of 667 needed for nomination as Romney and Rhodes hold many delegates. Rockefeller gains Evans support in Washington caucus and Reagan remains behind. Nixon pledges no raids on favorite sons and hints at an early ballot and possible running mate reveal after the convention.
Police cited Clyde Beeler of 11 N. Evergreen for careless driving after a 196 Ford pickup struck Vernon Shultz's parked 1963 Thunderbird on Malcolm Street around 5:25 p.m. yesterday. Damage was estimated at 250 dollars to the pickup and 900 dollars to the Thunderbird. Shultz, a police member, saw the car rear end the Thunderbird before rolling into a yard and a clothesline pole.
Mr and Mrs Hugo Larson of 1409 W Main return from a 10 day visit with Dr and Mrs Nels Havens and relatives in East Alton St Louis and Chanute area. Two Chanute students Warren Fitch Jr and Joseph Witten earned degrees at summer commencement at Wichita State University field house. Dr Fred Ingram and family returned from a weekend in Wichita where he attended a seminar.
The Associated Press reports the convention opens at 8 p.m. EDT with temporary chair Sen. Edward W. Brooke of Massachusetts. Delegation credentials are reviewed, followed by addresses from Thomas E. Dewey and Rep. Gerald R. Ford who is to take permanent chairmanship.
Daily Transcript lists visiting hours 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 30 to 8 p.m. Census shows 70 adults and pediatrics and five babies. It records Monday admissions and births, Dix, dismissals, today admissions and births, and police court actions with multiple citations and building permits.
Topeka banker Henry A. Bubb head of National Citizens for Reagan says Reagan's entry means a new ball game with bases loaded. He compares Reagan to Willkie and predicts Florida Alabama South Carolina Louisiana delegations will back Reagan for a multi ballot fight. Pearson notes Rockefeller faces two problems in a Nixon Reagan contest.
California Governor Ronald Reagan announces his presidential candidacy. Richard Nixon aide says roll call shifts will yield first ballot nomination. Nelson Rockefeller depends on uncommitted delegates to resist Nixon. Humphrey and McCarthy settle on a debate format before the convention.
Wesley Henry Ballinger 66 died yesterday at home after a three month illness. He was a welder for a pipeline firm and lived in the area for 30 years. Born Ash Grove Missouri February 28 1902 he married Vena Sooby August 17 1939 in Russell. Surviving are wife and three children including David of Fort Collins and Carol of Fort Collins, two sisters and three brothers. He was preceded in death by a daughter Nancy. Funeral will be at Westview Baptist Chapel Thursday at pm with Rev. David Blase officiating. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Johnson Mortuary in charge.
The Chanute Tribune announces staff roles including Dwight McCreight as publisher and Dwight Wallingford as editor. It lists advertising manager, carrier supervisor, composing, and press staff with location in Chanute Kansas and trade territory across Allen Wilson and Woodson counties. It also details subscription prices by mail and carrier, and notes AP news use rights.
The family of Mrs. Mary Eliza Riggs gratefully acknowledges Reverend Simmons and all others for consoling remarks and kindness from New Hope Baptist Church neighbors and friends. Willa R. Allen Alberta Thomas Hayward Riggs Alpha Riggs Williams C. Allen Joseph R. Stevens and a grand nephew express thanks.
Notice re opening of the Graham Auction House long run by Dewey McCoy. Located 2 miles east of Chanute on Hiway 39. First sale Saturday August 10 at 7:00 p m. Consignments welcome and check in items anytime. Contact Dewey McCoy Auctioneer.
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