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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1968
Page
12
Noontime market report lists index changes and commodity quotes. Hog futures show strength with U S hogs corrected by ounces. cattle and sheep prices run firm, with barrows gilts and lip trim notes and range quotes for U S 2-3 and 1-3 350-600 lb categories.
Nashville ap cattle report shows trading fairly active with prices largely unchanged. Slaughter cows utilities 15.50 to 17.00 and canner 12.50 to 16.50, bulls 19.00 to 22.00, feeders Steers 27.00 to 29.00 for 300 500 pounds, Heifers 22.00 to 24.00, calves and vealers steady to higher with choice calves 35.00 to 37.00 and standard 26.00 to 32.00.
In Birmingham Alabama prices for eggs were mostly steady with small eggs down while supplies are ample and demand fair. Retailer price per dozen consumer grade cases included shows Grade A white large 50 to 55 cents mediums 49 to 54 cents and small 38 to 41 cents.
Atlanta area traders report fair to good demand for live broilers with trading active. Farm prices show broad ranges with heavy hens around 14 cents and light types near 7 to 8 cents.
The Associated Press market wire circuit prevents publishing late market quotations today due to technical issues. Editors urge readers to check back for updates when the system resumes.
The stock market advanced toward higher ground in late trading with many prices at day’s best levels. Advances outnumbered declines by about 240 shares as United Fruit gained 12 at 73% amid continued bullish momentum.
At 9 p.m. the "Olympiad" festival showcase features I Salminen of Sweden winning track, Earl Meadows of the U S pole vault, and Kitei Son of Japan winning the marathon. Earlier at 7 p.m. Kitty and Jimmy Sutherland discuss Alabama rivers in a studio segment.
Ladié Taylor is home after surgery at Hartselle Hospital last week. Virginia Oden broke her leg and is at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital in Decatur for surgery. Glennis Puckett and her Somerville family visited relatives Thursday. Grady Woodall bought a new house trailer. Albert Ralph is ill at his daughter’s home. Gladys Oden is ill. Rev. Bobby Covey will preach at Rock Creek Baptist Church Sunday Sept. 29. Ola Aldridge is ill at home.
Certain disabled Vietnam era veterans may receive up to 1600 toward an automobile purchase. For more information contact the Morgan County Veterans Affairs office at 304 Ferry St NE or call 353-7456.
AA meeting notices list Open Door Group led by Jess Sherman with sessions Sunday and Wednesday at 8 00 P M and another at 8 P M. Contact 355 4779. The notice also mentions Roberts Shoe Shop offering toe styling and shoe services and a separate AA meeting Thursday and Saturday at 8 P M at the Valley Health Building and a separate ad for ladies exercise with contact 355 7886.
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