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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1961

Page

3

Stock Market Enthusiasm For Als On Wane

AP reports in New York that B K Thurlow of Winslow Cohn Stetson warned 1962 may show only a technical rally or a revive bull market. He cites two negatives including scarce speculation and a wary outlook if January gains fail to restore confidence. The Dow may test 740 then rise to 760 770 if cyclical issues lead.

Jack Lefler AP Business News NEW York (Ap B. K. Thurlow Winslow, Cohn & Stetson Thurlow

Butcher Hog Prices Rally on Light Trade in Chicago

Shipper demand strengthened the hog market with prices up to 50 cents higher. Prices for 190-255 lb mixed No 1 and 2 sold at 18.00 to 18.25, 190-250 lb mixed 1-3 at 17.25 to 18.00, and heavier weights above 16.50. Sows moved 12.50 to 14.25, with total week sales reaching 30 000. A 1 417 lb prime load topped at 28.25 and other prime stock at 28. Steady prices for mixed good and prime ranged 24.50 to 27.50. no heifer dealer or bulls sold. Lambs sold 15 to 17.0. sheep market steady.

Chicago

Grain Trade Friday Near A Standstill

Chicago AP reports grain futures moved slowly with prices nearly flat on Friday. Yearend activity centered on holiday weekend settlements with small lots, short covering, and liquidation by speculators. Corn showed the most activity amid hedging and hedge lifting. wheat, oats, rye, and soybeans posted mixed moves in light trading.

Chicago

Farmers Attracted To South Viet Nam Land Grants

South Viet Nam's land development program draws hundreds of volunteers as more than 2000 applicants seek grants of land for homes and farming in a two week period.

South Viet Nam Saigon

Decatur Paint and Wallpaper Co Features Framing and Art Supply

Decatur Paint and Wallpaper Co at 210 E Moulton St offers custom and ready made framing in oak and other woods with glass and hangers in stock. They stock Smith-Alsop paints in multiple colors plus a wide wallpaper range. artist supplies also available. Ray C White operates the store with Mrs White and William Lovelady as staff. Open 7:30 am to 5 pm weekdays and 8 am to 5 pm Saturdays.

Decatur Paint & Wallpaper Co Smith-Alsop Doeskin Seabrook E. Moulton St Ray C. White

Turbulent Session Closes 61 Market

New York stocks closed a turbulent session with mixed prices as the Dow eased 0.37 to 731.14 and the AP index slipped to 262.70. DuPont led declines amid broad selling in steel autos and oils while many blue chips gained. Volume rose on the NYSE and ASE with turnover the strongest since mid May.

New York DuPont Dow Jones Associated Press

New York Stock Exchange Ends With A Frenzy Of Trading

A dramatic final half hour pushed total volume to 1.32 million shares as the day closed. Early trading was lively and a NYSE spokesman called the rush fantastic. Total for the session reached 5.37 million shares, higher than Thursday’s 4.53 million.

New York Stock Exchange

U Thant Names Eight Advisors To UN Body

Acting Secretary-General U Thant announced the appointment of eight U N undersecretaries as principal advisers to guide UN operations. The group includes three new undersecretaries plus five current ones and spans eight regions.

United Nations, N.Y U Thant U.N World Organization Dag Hammarskjold Thant Godfrey K. J. Amachree Nigeria Omar Loutfi United Arab Republic Jiri Nosek Czechoslovakia Ralph J. Bunche United States Georgy P. Akradev Soviet Union Philippe de Seynes France C. V. Narasimhan India Hernano Tavares Do Sa Brazil Latin America Africa Asia Eastern Europe Western Europe Middle East U.N. Secretariat

Horoscope for Estrelita Predicts Caution and Growth in 1962

The stars urge restraint and careful planning for home and career with notable months for progress in June and late year boosts. A birthday reader should expect steady effort, limited leisure, and opportunities for travel and personal growth through mid to late 1962.

Dow Jones Closing Averages Reported for New York Market

New York Dec 28 closing Dow Jones figures show mixed gains across sectors. Industrials rise to 731.14, up 0.37. Railroads 143.84 up 0.21. Utilities 129.16 up 0.83. Public Utilities 85.17 up 0.02. Commodity index 148.44 up 0.08.

New York Dow

Judge Orders Two Firms To Return

US District Judge George H. Moore ordered Selb Manufacturing Corp. and Blades Manufacturing Co. to return equipment to St Louis and rehire all laid-off workers. The firms moved operations to Arkansas and Colorado, violating a union contract and an arbitration award. The decree requires about $200,000 in back earnings plus interest and compliance with the order.

ST. Louis George H. Moore Arkansas Colorado Selb Manufacturing Corp Blades Manufacturing Co Pagedale Denver Colo Rector Walnut Ridge Ark Moore Selb Machinists Union Selb and Blades

Four Nations Alert Over Smallpox Exposure

London AP reports a four nation alert after Ismet Khan 24 who flew from Karachi to London on Christmas Day contracted smallpox. Turkish, Italian and Greek airline staff at Paris Orly and Leonardo da Vinci were vaccinated. Police traced 26 of about 30 contacts in London, with three suspects still sought.

London Ismet Khan Karachi Air France Paris Britain Dartford Khan Tehran Rome Leonardo da Vinci Orly Field Olympic Airways

Israel's First Dental School Nears Groundbreaking

Montreal AP reports Israel will begin building its first dental school in Jerusalem early next year. The Alpha Omega dental fraternity raised funds for a decade, reaching nearly one million dollars to support the project.

Montreal Israel Jerusalem International Dental Fraternity of Alpha Omega

U S Check Helps To Balance Budget In Ecuador

Ecuador receives a four million dollar U S government check to begin an eight million loan under the Alliance for Progress. The loan spans forty years with no interest.

U. S Quito Ecuador U.S Alliance For Progress Program

Signs curb drunken driving in Aikawa bars and restaurants

In Aikawa Niigata Prefecture officials report area restaurants and bars posted large notices stating no drinks will be served to customers who drive. Police say the measure has largely eliminated drunken driving in the locality.

Tokyo Aikawa Niigata Prefecture

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the Decatur Daily Weekly Business- Industrial Review ED Morse American Stock Exchange Max Harrelson Adlai E. Stevenson Valerian A. Zorin The Estrellita Nes Avi Low Standard and Poor's Stock Index Oro D and Poor International Association of Machinists Donald S. Siegel Fridey Paint Bargain Counter S&h Bain’s South EL Decatur First Avenue Phillips Ai 14Th Street S.E Ollercade Blue Ribbon Shoe Shop Second Avenue Industrial Chemicals, Inc Johnson’s Decatur, Alabama DIAL Whitlow TV Service W. Moulton St DU Pont Midway Blind & Floor Covering Co Patterson Fence CO Ewell S. S.W RAY Bailey Lumber CO Hartselle Ala RAY Bailey Homes Benjamin Moore Barrett Weiser Perrylanes Bowling Center Wallace Barber and Beauty Shop Second Ave A. L. Tucker Tucker
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