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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1971

Page

7

New York Stock Exchange Gainers and Losers Report

AP reports the markets showing top percentage gainers and decliners on the New York Stock Exchange, listing several sectors with latest percentage changes and price shifts from the prior close. The piece notes overall up and down movement without volume data.

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New York Stocks Slip as Market Closes Mixed

The Dow Jones average fell 1.09 to 841.56 at 2 p.m. as trading remained narrow on the NYSE. Motors and airlines rose while overall categories mixed. Ford gained about 1 percent, GM up, Chrysler up, UAL and American Airlines higher amid a cautious rally following Zurich reports of stronger dollars.

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Decatur Markets Report Prices on Cotton and Grains

Decatur market notes show Cotton loan terms middling inch and cottonseed at 40 dollars per ton. Milk products listed at Grade A 6.55 per hundred and manufactured milk 3.20 per hundred. Grains and feed include White Shelled Corn 1.65 No 2 Oats 0.60 No 2 Milling Wheat 1.30 No 2 Yellow Shelled Corn 1.35 and other feed items with varied cord prices for wood and soybeans 3.40.

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Over the Counter Securities Market Snapshot

Quotations from the NASD show representative interdealer prices around 10 a.m. Interdealer activity shifts through the day. Prices exclude retail markups markdowns and commissions.

Alabama voters face renewed insurance premium tax proposal

A historical note recalls a 1969 constitutional amendment vote where Alabamians rejected a premium tax. The current bill would tax insurance companies, but the impact would shift to policyholders through higher rates as Alabama law allows premium taxes to be folded into insurance premiums. Citizens are urged to contact their Senator.

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Pension plan critique sparks fairness debate

A reader questions a proposed pension bill allowing a fireman to contribute 120 dollars over 24 months for a potential pension of 50 dollars monthly starting at age 55. The writer notes the plan returns contributions in 2.5 months and asks if such terms are fair or equitable.

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