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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1963
Page
3
New York AP reports a late Friday rally pushes the Dow Jones industrial average to 729.32, surpassing May 21’s 726.96 peak and nearing the 734.91 1961 closing high. Industrials, motors, airlines, rails, and electronics lead gains while volume remains heavy and bonds drift lower.
CHICAGO AP Hog prices were mostly steady with 6,500 head on the Friday market, the largest Friday volume in almost three months. Shippers purchased about 70 percent of the run at 17.25 to 17.50 for 200-230 lb mixed Nos. 1 and 2, and 17 to 17.25 for mixed 1-3 up to 250 lb. Slaughter steer trade remained steady with prime at 25-25.60 and high choices 24-25.50. Heifers and bulls showed mixed results while spring lambs fell 50 cents to 1 dollar per cwt. Mixed good to prime lambs traded 18-20.
New York August 30 AP reports stock market activity with 410 total issues. Advances 263 declines 129 while 448 hold at unchanged, with 625 578 and 1302 figures cited for surrounding days.
A Degna Fluoridator fits onto home water lines for September rental by Degna Corp. Paramus. Insulaire blanket from Morgan Jones uses thermal insulation with removable outer cover. Randolph Manufacturing offers new sneaks in plaids and solids to match wool skirts. Lec Tra Care electric hospital bed from American Seating priced 25 percent below peers. Stop-Slip belt dressing from Devcon for auto fans and tools. Ronson Safety Coupler for electric toothbrush. Nu-V Food Bars by Comidex provide compact emergency meals.
New York August 30 Dow Jones closing averages show mixed action with gains in utilities and rail shares while industrials and stocks drift. The report lists opening figures, highs and lows, and daily changes for key indices and bond data, reflecting modest overall movement.
New York August 30 AP reports Standard and Poor's stock index figures showing varied values across multiple lines. The brief data includes several numeric entries likely representing index levels and component values in a market snapshot.
About 37 travel writers will visit Decatur October 1 for the Colortour program by the Alabama Travel Council. A Decatur host committee met to arrange hotel, meals, and a Moorseville excursion with funds and arrangements assigned to local business leaders and committee members.
Daily services announced at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m with evening gatherings highlighted for parishioners. This notice outlines regular worship times and ongoing spiritual programs hosted by the evangelist.
Glamis Castle in Scotland is said to shelter the ghost of Earl Baerdie doomed to play cards with the Devil. The tale holds the earl staked his soul in a card game with Satan and lost for eternity.
Sheffield August 20 AP a Ford Motor Co aluminum casting plant strike ended when workers reported for the afternoon shift. Officials said the unauthorized strike began at 10 p m Wednesday. The plant employs 983 persons.
Degna Corp and listed firms unveil sun-dried fruit grain bars with 200 calories each that require no refrigeration cooking or can opener and stay fresh for years. Addresses include Degna Corp Paramus New Jersey and Comidex Corp New Canaan Connecticut among others.
Wheat futures found strong support on Friday with notable gains on the Board of Trade while other grains and soybeans largely held steady. New crop wheat rose more than a cent per bushel supported by speculators with several months higher. Market activity saw soybeans soften briefly then stabilize as buyers entered. September wheat up to around 1.77 a bushel with corn oats rye and soybeans showing mixed tiny moves.
The United States halted a 4.3 million loan for Pakistan airport work after Pakistan signed a civil aviation pact with China. Additional steps could follow if Pakistan Airlines uses U S spare parts in maintenance shops in Canton Shanghai or other areas of Red China.
Personal relationships stay congenial Sunday under good planetary influences but be cautious with new acquaintances. If tomorrow is your birthday expect upgrades in occupational matters by mid December with further boosts in March and real advancement in mid 1964. Watch finances and avoid friction mid November and March.
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