Prices Show Weeklong Rise Across Southern Livestock and Produce
Southern hogs and broilers edged up in a USDA report while cattle and calves moved unevenly, with prices climbing at some auctions and slipping at others. Hog prices reached 14.50 to 15.75 at major plants, and eggs and vegetables firmed in many Southeast markets as regional fruit and produce moved through Louisville, Atlanta, and Birmingham terminals.
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Markets Near All Time Highs
New York AP reports the stock market nears historic peaks in May 1963 with the AP 60-stock average up 1.0 to 272.3, the Dow Jones Industrial Average at 723.0, and the S&P 500 at 70.52. Broad market patterns show high quality blue chips leading while public participation remains limited. General Motors shares rise 50 cents to a record 73, signaling renewed strength among top issues.
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Grain Futures Market Steady in Week of Mixed Grains
Chicago AP reports moderate but steady support in the grain futures market last week with most commodities posting small gains. Soybeans led activity with new crop months in strong demand while May wheat rallied on short-covering and profit-taking, and government corn sales eased firmness.
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Chicago
Simple Turkey Simmer Yields Cold Meat Platter Goodness
A short note explains simmering a small turkey in seasoned water like a chicken to have tender meat ready for salads with vegetables and cheese sauce on cold-meat platters.
Cotton Future Week Shaky on Irregular Trading
New York AP reports cotton futures moved irregularly in a shaky week on the domestic market ending Friday with active contracts on the New York Cotton Exchange up 65 cents to 215 a bale. Uncertainty over possible new cotton legislation remains the main market driver, with short covering supporting prices and limited selling attributed to hedging for export purchases. For the week ended Tuesday, bases were estimated at 41,000 against 97,000 prior week and 57,000 a year earlier.
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New York Cotton Exchange
Milk Tips for Cornstarch Pudding
Use scalded milk when preparing cornstarch pudding and reduce stirring time to prevent lumps. This method speeds up cooking and ensures a smooth texture with less agitation.
Liquid takes longer andin tine Fla secret to quick strike
Liquid takes longer andin tine Fla, a range is 32 seconds, compared with about 15, for the Atlas and Titan I. Solid propellant is the secret to Minuteman's quick strike capability. Atlas and Titan have larger nuclear warheads but their hot fuel is more difficult to manage.
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