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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1963
Page
3
New York reports that Wall Street sentiment has improved versus a year ago. Gerald M. Loeb of E. F. Hutton & Co. notes steel price gains, potential tax cuts, and shifts from deflation to inflation talk as factors supporting cautious optimism and a focus on earnings, quality, and value.
CHICAGO AP Some butcher hogs over 230 lbs sold 25 cents lower Friday in early trading, but the market closed mostly steady after active trade for 5,500 head. Mixed No 1 and 2 grades were unchanged with 190-225 lbs at 17 to 17.25. Mixed 1-3 up to 250 lbs topped at 17 and heavier weights at 16. Week's run 31,500 head, vs 32,000 last week. Trade in cattle market moderately active with slaughter steers steady to 25 cents lower, mostly over 1,250 lbs. Mixed high choice and prime grades to 24, average to 23.25. Good grade 20.50-21.75. Heifers too scarce for market test. No sheep sales reported.
CHICAGO AP reports quiet trading with scattered demand lifting wheat and corn slightly while speculative activity remains subdued. Traders expect a mixed session until crop developments or Washington action on a substitute wheat plan influence prices. soy meal weakness weighs on soybeans as futures end with varied moves.
The article traces boxing’s evolution from ancient cestus bouts in Greece to modern rules. It notes early brutal practice, the shift to padded gloves, and the 1867 Marquis of Queensberry rules that standardized rounds of three minutes and one minute intervals. It also mentions boxing’s global spread in the 20th century.
Lists radio stations WMODL WHOS WHRT WAJF WJIMW JOF and WJOF with frequencies and daily on air times from 4:55 A M to Midnight and sunrise to sunset. Includes a directive to tune to 640 or 1240 in case of enemy attack and notes emergency broadcasting channels.
The schedule lists stops at Tanner Leonard's Store 9 9 15 and Swanner's Store 9 20 and Tanner School 9 50 to 11 Blue Ridge Negro School 11 20 to 11 50 and Athens Scout House 1 4. Want ads promise results.
James Roberson, 32, of Fayette, remained in fair condition at Hartselle Hospital after jumping from a 20 foot pole at a Little League park to escape a live electrical wire. He reported shouting for the power to be cut off but it was not. Roberson has worked for Alabama Telephone. An unrelated note mentions Fritz Weaver playing Phineas Fogg at Jones Beach Marine Theater.
The Chuckle Box asks Fred how much he would pay in a light hearted exchange. Fred responds with a guessing game style bid, hinting at a humorous value. The scene captures a quirky, commerce driven moment between two characters.
Pat begins a new job role with responsibilities in client relations and project delivery. He will report to the site manager and work from the downtown office.
Did you know the world average temperature would be 59 degrees Fahrenheit if measured globally. Readers are invited to send riddles and jokes to the Riddles Jokes Tell Me Why column. Today's winner is Y Hughes, 11, Lackawanna.
The Decatur American Legion brings Kunz Century 21 Shows to the old fairground Monday through Saturday. Merchants Day Tuesday offers free admission with rides 15 cents. Highlights include the Broadway Beautiful Roxianne stage show, Tiny Kennedy's Peppermint Twist Revue, live doll house, monkey circus, rocking ghost ship, Gator Girl, monster woods, giant turtle circus, 38 rides such as the sky wheel tilt a whirl scrambler mad mouse and more.
Cullman County School Superintendent Earl York said the board has voted to consolidate five elementary schools for 1963 64. Grandview Arkadelphia Center Walter and Gold Ridge will close due to low attendance, affecting about 300 students. Garden City Junior High is also recommended for consolidation with students moving to Hanceville and related new classrooms will be added.
Trading showed mixed moves with notable price levels touched on Friday and Thursday. Key shares moved between gains and losses as investors weighed earnings and sector trends, with several firms posting solid volume and others retreating on profit concerns.
New York May 24 AP closing figures show mixed results with industrials near 720 and rails around 170 while utilities hover about 141. Futures dip slightly and bond prices edge higher. Transactions in stocks remain active with totals in the hundreds of thousands.
The Standard and Poor's 500 stock index shows mixed results with the market closing around 73.43, after slight declines and gains across different measurements. Notable figures include highs near 73.86 and lows near 73.04, with fluctuations indicated by small net changes.
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