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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1968
Page
7
A late New York stock list and market notes show varied percentages on stocks and commodities. Prices for live broilers and fryers are cited in Atlanta amid broad trading and farm activity with mixed offerings and notable percentage figures across multiple firms.
In Birmingham, AP reports eggs priced to retailers per dozen for consumer grade large to small sizes. White large 34 to 34 cents, mediums 27 to 29 cents, smalls 24 to 26 cents. Demand deemed fair with ample offerings and supplies.
Mosaic of unclear text suggests Birmingham AP report on upcoming poultry sales with prices noted as a cent lower than current delivery. Mentions Sownada and a three earths cent figure, but details are fragmentary and uncertain.
Market notes indicate demand steady at new price levels with strong competition. Current figure shows 1.18 million units traded today and a benchmark at 1.1672 million, suggesting continued pricing pressure and buyer interest.
Nashville market notes show steer prices around 24.75 per cwt and slaughter heifers near 23.00 with slaughter calves 24.00 to 26.50. Barrows 200 to 230 pounds bring about 19.00, pork sows scarce, US 1-3 350 to 550 pounds around 14.00, with fluctuating supply and limited heavier cattle noted.
Wall Street opened higher and held gains as traders took a four day weekend. Occidental Petroleum led volume with large blocks traded and Brunswick rose on renewed speculation amid active trading on the American Stock Exchange.
The Daily Record notes births and visits from Decatur General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Roberts of Moulton welcomed a newborn on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Thatcher of Stratton reported a birth. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde A. George of Decatur celebrated a son born today at Decatur General Hospital.
Baker and Shaw at 1 Ave SE receive permit for addition work valued 935 335. Ellen E McDonald listed for St SE 95 000 project. Sims at Fremont St SW Compton Leeann St SW and 1107 16th also shown with permit values.
A list of individuals receiving marriage licenses includes Robert Martin Gilbert Jr aged 19 of 1705 Po Street and Margaret Gail Wallace, Raymond Puryear aged 20 of Hendee-3 Ky and Clydeen Taylor 19 of 1601 Over Street, Eddy Joe Tierce 19 of Decatur 5 and Clyde Wood 21 of 1803 Del Ave, Bento 18 and Colin Edward 19 Madison 1, Katrina McNalley 18 1717.
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