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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1976
Page
7
Market brief listing cotton bids for Augusta Montgomery Memphis and grain prices for No 2 soybeans and milling wheat with per hundredweight and per bushel figures. Cotton prices show 11-16 inch staples at 77.00 75.10 and 75.10 for Memphis. Soybeans and corn prices given as 3.43, 3.20 and 3.02 respectively.
Quotations from the NASD reflect representative interdealer prices as of about 10 am. The interdealer market shifts through the day and prices exclude retail markup markdown or commission.
New York stock market retreated modestly as investors booked profits. The noon Dow slipped 3.93 to 987.31 after a 33.15 point rise across three sessions, with Sony among active issues as volume on the Big Board eased to 8.45 million shares in two hours. The NYSE composite fell 0.17 to 54.10, and the AMEX index dipped 0.12 to 103.19.
In Birmingham, Southeastern hen markets show full steadiness for heavy and light birds with limited offerings. Light types fetch 112 to 112.5 cents per pound at farm, heavy 7 pounds plus 17 to 18 cents. Job plant 20 to 22 cents. Alabama broiler slaughter estimated at 1,648,000 versus 1,703,000 last Tuesday.
Birmingham AP reports egg prices unchanged with supply for extra large and large shells balanced to adequately available. Per dozen prices show A extra large 60-63 cents, A large 59-62 cents, A medium 54-55 cents.
Athens college reports 605 plus students enrolled for the current summer semester, a new record as officials anticipate late registrations. A study urged higher enrollment, with officials predicting over 1,200 students this fall. Limestone Rep Carter tied funding talks to meeting projected figures, noting a $1 million 1976-77 appropriation and potential rise to $2 million if enrollment hits 1,200.
EPA official said a ruling would be issued on granting U S Steel a deadline extension to operate open hearth furnaces past June 30 while new furnaces are installed at En sley Works. The matter follows a 196? consent decree with state federal and local agencies urging either extension or denial.
Nelson Howell, Limestone County school system transportation employee, was appointed to the Athens Board of Education on a unanimous city council vote. The five year term fills the seat vacated by Clarence McDaniel who asked not to be reappointed. The council also planned a meeting to decide on a proposed $300,000 utilities headquarters building and potential site options.
Addison and Ard ison announce the engagement of Diane Andrews to Ronnie Lee Wilkins. Diane is Athens High School graduate employed by Prestolite in Decatur. Ronnie is Addison High School graduate employed at Addison Homes. The couple plans to wed July 2 at Upshaw Friendship Baptist Church.
For your next barbecue spread rolls of French bread with Herb Butter. Combine 1 stick softened butter with lemon juice prepared mustard and basil a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce and a dash of salt and pepper.
In a 1976 Los Angeles Times bridge column Alfred Sheinwold explains handling a four card trump suit with three trumps in dummy. The article covers a sample four spades contract where South must ruff, draw trumps, and run diamonds to make ten tricks. It gives the one diamond opening bid with 11 points and notes a pocket guide to bridge available by mail.
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