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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1973
Page
8
A brief market item notes late New York stock activity with a selected list showing numbers 45 267 24 32 4 and a 31 percent figure, reflecting intraday performance. The report highlights overall market movement and notable listings in a compact update.
Stocks rose as White House said Viet Nam peace talks showed progress and U S bombing would stop. The Dow Jones industrial average climbed 3.04 to 1044.40 at noon with advancers leading declines 7 to 5 on the NYSE. Brunswick led active issues as markets priced in easing inflation worries.
Former quarterback Bart Starr says he is leaving football coaching to pursue business interests. He played for and coached the Green Bay Packers.
Quotation list shows Decatur markets with prices for wine, wood, pulpwood, corn, oats, wheat, barley, and barley at No 2 grades. NASD interdealer quotes around 10 am, note prices exclude retail markup and commissions.
Alabama broiler market reports show light hens selling at farm 6 to 7 cents per pound and fob plant 8 to 9 cents. Heavy hens fetch 13.5 to 14 cents at farm and 15.5 to 16 cents fob plant. Estimated broiler slaughter for today totals 1,518,000 versus 1,435,000 last Monday.
Dr. Tom High will meet Morgan County pig and hog growers on Wednesday January 17 at 9 30 a m at the County Activities Building in Hartselle to discuss all phases of hog production. The public is invited. Also urged are plans for the 1973 corn crop focusing on soil testing lime use weed control stunt resistance hybrids and planning seed purchases to improve yields.
The report notes ladders at 73 percent, horses 60 percent, wagons 47 percent. Set ladders out one foot at the base for every four feet length and avoid overreaching. Use lighting on stairs, keep floors clear, and remove ice and snow promptly. Farm machinery caused 21 percent of injuries and tractors accounted for a share of them.
In a survey, doctors reported using Preparation H to ease hemorrhoidal pain and itching. They note it provides prompt temporary relief for hours and can reduce swelling when tissues are inflamed or infected. Ointment or suppositories are common forms.
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