Cotton Prices Show A Gain This Week
New York report notes cotton futures closed 1.60 to 5.85 dollars higher per bale after fluctuating. Uncertainty stemmed from potential effects of proposed 1963 crop support laws and CCC stock sales to domestic buyers. Growth in prices aided by commissions, spot market gains, and tighter government loan stock, with growers pledging 520000 bales in the week ending Jan. 11. Government holdings near 10 million bales.
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Hog Price Trends Rise Across Southern Markets
Southern hog prices moved steady to up by 25 cents per hundred this week as receipts declined at most centers except Iowa Minnesota and the Georgia Florida Alabama area. Cattle and calves held mostly steady, eggs and produce values fluctuated with regional demand, and 1962 tobacco sales showed a season low average price.
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Car Stolen From Littrell Motor Co Lot in Athens
A 1961 Chevrolet four door was stolen Friday night from Littrell Motor Co used car lot on Highway 72 in Athens. Police described the vehicle as a four door model and began an investigation.
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Prize Payouts Listed For Winners And Runners Up
Prize schedule shows first prize and second prize top the list with amounts up to 25 000 dollars for third prize 5 000 dollars for fourth through tenth place 3 000 dollars and 1 000 dollars for others with each prize valued at 10 dollars in the entry ER.
Milk War Could Hinder Florida Farm Shipments Through Alabama
Alabama Agriculture Commissioner A W Todd warned Florida officials that Alabama may block Florida farm products if a new Florida milk transport rule is not repealed. He argued the rule favors West Florida dairy farmers over Alabama producers and urged strict inspections of milk, fruits, and other items moving through Alabama. Todd accused Florida of lax controls on fruit flies and citrus diseases affecting Alabama agriculture.
Area Man In Service On USS Franklin D Roosevelt
Jerry L. Kerr Airman USN son of Mr and Mrs C R Kerr Athens 5 serves aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS Franklin D Roosevelt with the Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean as part of an aircraft carrier striking force. The ship left the United States in September and has visited Italy Greece Turkey Spain and several Mediterranean islands with Christmas spent in Naples Italy.
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Vehicle 2s Noted By Light Green Tag 44-5332
A report records a light green two vehicle with tag number 44 5332. The entry notes the color and registration detail for identification purposes.
Finance Hearings Set By State Interim Finances Panel
A newly formed Legislative Interim Committee on State Finances will hold 18 days of hearings starting January 28, meeting five days weekly through February 20. The schedule covers the general fund, highway and school financing, and budget hearings for 1962 63 and 1963 64 requests. Major participants include State Budget Officer James V. Jordan and Gov. George Wallace who requested the committee.
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Falkner Prepares Farewell Sermon at Decatur Church
James Falkner, minister of the Great St. Church of Christ, will deliver his farewell sermon at evening services. He moves to Searcy Arkansas to lead Westside Church of Christ after arriving from Tupelo Mississippi in June 1955. A noon luncheon at Shangri-La honored his work with the Grant Street congregation and its expansion of new churches.
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Hartselle Delicatessens Open Amid Blue Law Crackdown
Hartselle stores including Han-D-Way Market begin Sunday delicatessen operations as enforcement tightens on Blue Law violations. Mayor Grady Long orders checks. licenses may be revoked for noncompliance. Glenn Crook and Elbert Tankersley face three Blue Law counts and await Morgan Court trial January 28 before Judge Lewis West.
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Soybean Futures End Week With Broad Gains at Board of Trade
Soybean futures posted broad weekly gains on the Board of Trade with May excluded from the rise. January delivery led with about nine cents as public speculative activity widened. Open interest rose by 11 million bushels, concentrated in May and July contracts, while corn and rye also advanced and other grains posted moderate gains.
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Board of Trade
Wallace Acts Fast In First Week As Governor
Alabama governor George C. Wallace initiated a sweeping economy program in his first week. He halted private use of state cars, ordered liquor agents out, laid off over 300 highway department workers, and warned vendors while promising open access to records and cooperation with reporters.
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George C. Wallace
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Watershed meetings set for Big Nance project in Moulton
Three meetings in the Court house on Tuesday will discuss the Big Nance Watershed work plan. Joe Cleland and W. G. Burch announce the plan is ready for final local review and approval with federal and state agency participation.
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Market gains in wheat corn oats and soy futures
Activity on the exchange floor was focused among professional traders as week end quotes show wheat up percent in March to about 2.10 a bushel with gains across corn oats rye and soybeans. Corn and rye advanced while oats held steady and soybeans rose to around 2.60.
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Yale University’s Roots in Saybrook Ministerial College
Yale University grew from a small college founded by 10 Connecticut ministers at Saybrook in 1701, evolving into a major higher education institution over time.
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