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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1966

Page

16

Veterans Groups Challenge Trade School Role Reunification

Three Decatur veterans groups adopted resolutions opposing the consolidation of the John C. Calhoun Technical Junior College with the trade school. They argue the move erodes the trade school's identity, risking morale and student hardship by moving administrative offices about two blocks away. The college president notes the long-term plan includes space for new buildings and cafeterias, with projected enrollments reaching about 3,000 within four years.

Decatur Carlton Kelley John C. Calhoun Technical Junior College American Legion Disabled American Veterans Veterans of Foreign Wars Jack Metcalf Metcalf George Wallace Kelley

Market prices for cotton corn and grains

Cotton Decatur loan middling 30.40. Cottonseed 40 per ton. Milk Grade A 6.55 per hundred. Manufactured milk 3.20 per hundred. Wood 65 45 35. Pulpwood 13.50 per cord. No 2 yellow shelled corn 1.35. No 2 yellow ear corn 1.11. No 2 white ear corn 1.07. No 2 white shelled corn 1.46. No 2 oats 0.68. No 2 milling wheat 1.63. No 2 mile per hundred 2.05. Poultry wheat 1.13. No 2 barley 0.95.

Decatur

Nashville Livestock Prices Reported by AP

Nashville cattle prices show mixed good and utility categories with 530 lb heifers at 23.00 and feeder steers 400-800 lb around 23.00 to 25.00. Slaughter calves 22.50-24.50, hogs 195-250 lb at 25.25-25.75, sows 18.50-19.50, sheep 90-110 lb mostly 23.00-23.50.

Nashville U.S

Egg Prices Steady With Ample Supplies Across Markets

Birmingham reports egg prices unchanged with ample supplies for fair demand. Retailers' cartoned dozen prices include delivery cases and grading. Large 50-52s, medium 41-41, small 25-28 per dozen.

Birmingham

Poultry Market Reports From Atlanta And Birmingham

AP dispatches indicate demand for live broilers and fryers remains steady with adequate offerings at farms. Prices quoted for 14 week hens and heavy and light types vary, with some markets noting limited sales for August deliveries and prices moving toward FOB dock quotes. Slaughter estimates show today at 1,158,000 head versus 1,043,000 last Wednesday, reflecting ongoing market activity.

Atlanta Birmingham

NASD Over the Counter Securities Quotations Update

Local securities quotations compiled by the NASD at about 10 a.m. show inter-dealer bids and asks. Bids reflect inter-dealer prices and do not include retail markup or commission. Asked prices have been adjusted upward to include approximate markup as markets fluctuate through the day.

NASD

Strike negotiations stall as back-to-work talks fail

George Kleinman the New York union representative said there’s no chance of settlement at this time while William J Curtain for the carriers accepted the idea in principle. The committee moved toward back-to-work legislation as hearings continued after a failed new negotiating effort. Strikers had rejected the settlement favored by their negotiators. The dispute centers on wages with a demand for a cost of living escalator clause.

George Kleinman New York William J. Curtain

Battle Report From Vietnam Front Near Qui Nhon

The Red battalion struck late Tuesday night. For three hours they resisted until Korean reinforcements and U.S. 25th Infantry Division armor joined. After six hours the Communists withdrew into the jungle as U S planes carried out hundreds of strikes including a B52 raid near Qui Nhon.

U.S. 25Th Infantry Division Viet Nam U.S Qui Nhon

Airlines Rally Fades As Union Arbitration Doubt Lifts

Wall Street trades mixed as airlines rally early on word negotiators for a struck carrier would seek arbitration. The advance faded after the union spokesman questioned a willingness to accept arbitration. Volume for the day about 5.4 million shares.

New York

Police Comments From Page One Comment on Left Handed Writer

Bowman remarked that police may imply the writer is left handed and expressed hope for a quick wrap up. He added that the department takes a dim view of the incident.

Bowman

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