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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1972

Page

14

Farmland Values Rise Eight Percent in 1972

County Agent notes the average farmland value per acre rose eight percent for the year ending March 1, 1972, after a three percent rise in 1971. Factors include looser credit and higher interest influencing real estate demand and transfer activity. Alabama values climbed seven percent from 222 to 237 dollars per acre. 1973 grain exports expected to be high.

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NOON DOW JONES AND WEATHER NOTES FROM FARM BULLETIN

Frost effects on sorghum and prussic acid risks are outlined for cattle grazing new tillers. Weed control in small grains relies on cultural practices and herbicides like 2 4 D while avoiding growth-stage injury. Electrical safety tips for Christmas focus on wire size fuses grounding and equipment with a note on annual injuries and deaths.

Health and Safety Guidance on Child Medicine In Alabama

Practical advice on giving medicine to children, safe electrical practices, and managing household wiring risks. Tips include how to present doses, disguising pills, choosing non familiar drinks, and storing medicines out of reach. The piece notes Alabama broiler production figures and invites reader letters to the Health column.

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Decatur Market Reports Grain and Cotton Prices

Decatur market notes show cotton middling at 70.45 with a Decatur loan. Cottonseed prices listed as ceton. Milk prices set at 4.55 per hundred and 3.20 for manufactured milk. Wheat No 2 at 2.35 per hundred and corn barley prices at 1.55 for yellow shelled corn.

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Over the Counter Securities Quotes Noon Update

NASD quotations show interdealer prices around 10 a m for the day's trading. Prices exclude retail markup markdown or commission and reflect market levels among dealers.

News Quiz Answers and Challenge Reference

The list presents PART I answers 11-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4 Syria, 5-approved. PART II answers 1-c, 2-e, 3-b, 4-d, 5-a. PART III answers 1-e, 2-c, 3-a, 4-b, 5-4. SYMBOL QUIZ mapping. CHALLENGE: Sean Mac Stiofain.

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Wall Street Extends Rally On Peace Talks Optimism

Prices rise in trading with the noon Dow up 2.33 to 1026.26 as NYSE advancers lead decliners. Ford GM and Chrysler up on approved or hoped-for price boosts amid resumption of Paris talks. Union Carbide active on strong volume, while Amex indices edge higher.

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