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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1968
Page
10
In Nashville, Arkansas? New York stock selected list shows cattle and hogs under test due to light arrivals. Barrows and gilts up 50 to 75 cents from last week, sows steady to 50 lower, sheep unavailable this period.
In Birmingham the market shows steady to firm price levels with fair demand and plenty of eggs for retailers. Per dozen prices to retailers vary by grade from large to med to small, with store delivery and case lots included in the quoted ranges.
In Atlanta prices at farms show live broilers and fryers trading light with hens short on offer. Heavy type poultry quoted around 15 to 16 cents at farms while light type remains mostly under 10 cents. In Birmingham hens trade steady under light demand with farm prices reflecting buying activity and loading. Heavy type at farms 15 to 15 1/2 cents, light type around 8 to 9 cents. Estimated slaughter this weekend down from last weekend. Broilers and fries FOB dock values set with U S Grade A 23.40 to 26.00 and plant grade 23.15 to 24.10.
A morning surge on Vietnam bombing news gave way to a broad late afternoon retreat on the New York Stock Exchange. The Dow fell after an 3.48 point early gain, with 80 more issues dropping than rising as skepticism grew about real progress toward a Vietnam peace. Southern Pacific led volume, Sinclair Oil rose, while analysts cited loss of surprise factor.
Associates Capital, based in Decatur since 1960, relocated to 925 6th Ave SE in a larger facility next to the old site. Manager Gary Clark cited a $75,000 investment and invited the public to an open house with refreshments as staff including Steve Stone Dennis McMeans Tony Fowler Ida Lowery and Patsy Anders welcomed visitors.
A dorm bulletin at Morehead State University advertises a complete barbells and weight lifting equipment set for sale. The terse notice reflects a student purchase or improvement item from campus life.
In Glendale Colorado mayor George Garson, in office for 10 years, handles municipal affairs from a garage office established in 1918 on the same spot. A scrawled note in an ad reads Thank God Room 206, underscoring a quirky local image as ads claim results.
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