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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1966

Page

3

Art Testerman Makes His Home In The Clouds

Art Testerman, 29, is Colgan Airways new full time flight instructor at Pryor Field near Decatur. A veteran of the Air Force, he holds FAA instructor license and instrument ratings and has logged 14 years in flying. He teaches about 60 students weekly and recalls close shaves in emergency landings, praising lighter aircraft for safety and economy.

Testerman Colgan Airways Corp Pryor Field Decatur Federal Aviation Agency Air Force Colgan The Airways Japan Colgan Airways Manasses

Wall Street Slumps to New 1966 Low on Market Decline

The Dow fell 6.68 to 847.38 as the AP index slid to a yearly low amid overall weakness except for airlines. Johnson's intervention to end the strike boosted airline shares, with TWA Pan American United and Eastern leading activity. Trading volume was 5.16 million, below Thursday's 5.69 million.

New York Johnson Wall Street United Utilities TWA Pan American United Eastern American Stock Exchange Exchange U.S. Treasury

Butcher Hogs Sell Higher in Chicago Market

Hog prices edged up with the best No. 1-3 hogs at 26.00 to 26.50 per cwt, up to 50 cents from Thursday. Mixed 2s and 3s traded around 25.75 to 26.25, with lows near 23. Slaughter steers traded at 25.00 to 25.75 with high grades up to 26.50 for mixed high choice and prime. strictly prime reached 26.75. Spring lambs were steady with mixed choice and prime at 24.50 to 25 and choice at 23.50 to 24.

Chicago

Collie Sheds in Spring and Fall. Apartment Living Not Ideal

The vet does not recommend large dogs for apartment living especially long haired collies. Collies shed heavily during coat changes and should be kept outdoors when possible. A small short haired dog can offer protection and may suit a family with an infant better.

Dow Jones Closing Averages Report

The closing averages show Industrials 847.38, Rails 220.19, Utilities 132.42 with a 0.58 rise in the Commodity Futures Index to 143.16. Trading volume included 353,100 Industrials, 74,000 Rails, and 65,500 Utilities shares.

Market Index Report Shows Modest Gains

Standard and Poor's stock index summary New York July 29 shows slight gains with a 0.10 up, 0.06 up in the closing figures. Industrials railroads utilities and overall stocks provide mixed results, with total trading volume around 492,600.

Consumers urged to back new protections and standards

Administration pushes sweeping consumer protection legislation as states and retailers prepare new labels, uniform sizes, and quality standards. NRMA pushes for better training, stricter packaging, and faster exchanges. Industry leaders urge consumer turnout to ensure higher standards and accountability. Young workers under 17 require state Child Labor Division certificates.

Sylvia Porter Washington U.S National Retail Merchants Association NRMA William Burston Walter N. Rothschild Abraham & Straus Brooklyn Hall Syndicate Ine Child State Department of Industrial Relations

Dog Show Invitation Highlights City Breeds

An upbeat notice invites residents to attend the upcoming dog show in the city on Saturday July 30. It promotes many breeds suitable for apartment living and emphasizes the variety and adaptability of exhibitor dogs.

Grains End Week Higher After Mixed Trading

Chicago grain futures rose steadily after an early weakness. Wheat and rye advanced for the third straight session and four times in five days this week. Corn oats and new crop soybeans gained only small amounts, with corn and soybeans up from the day’s lows. Wheat, corn, oats, rye and soybeans finished mixed to firm as September and August contracts fluctuated.

Chicago

Mail carrier bitten by nonpoisonous snake in Kansas yard

Wichita AP reports Mary J. Beddow, a mail carrier, stopped on her route for a drink and picked up a water hose that concealed a black snake. She was treated at a hospital for a hand bite. doctors said the snake was nonpoisonous.

Wichita, Kan Mary J. Beddow

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