Market volume hits 1962 high amid mixed Dow retreat
New York traders saw Friday trade surge to 7.2 million shares the strongest since May 1962 as profit taking and re investment clouded direction. The Dow fell 2.61 to 735.37 while Sperry Rand led declines on heavy volume and a large block trade.
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New Outdoor Gear And Gadgets Hit The Market
New electric mittens by Taylor Sales Co use two six-volt batteries for heat while keeping hand movement free. Harvey Hubbell offers a four-plug outlet cluster with a swivel hook. Borg-Warner introduces Roll-A-Belt automatic belt retraction. GMS Corp markets an educated putter with siren. Vacuumatic Mark VIII counts tickets and papers for many venues. Addresses of involved firms listed.
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Stock Advances Declines and Totals for Sept 6
New York brief shows market actions with advances 400 declines 679 unchanged 253, total issues 1332. New highs 94 and new lows 5. prior day data Thur shows 581 advances 474 declines 271 unchanged 1326 with 78 highs and 10 lows.
Two More Cholera Cases In Hong Kong
The government announced two additional cholera cases in Hong Kong this week, bringing the total confirmed cases on the crowded island to 23 for the year.
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Dow Jones Opens Higher as Stocks Rally
New York sept 6 ap stock prices show gains across sectors with industrials railroads and utilities advancing. Market breadth lists higher group averages and modest bond movement while futures index tracks slight gains amid overall upward trend.
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Standard And Poor s Stock Index Snapshot
The Standard and Poor s index shows figures of 39.12, 67.28, and 72.51 in the latest market reading reflecting sector movements and price levels across major components.
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Butcher Hog Prices Fall as Supply Rises in Chicago
Chicago AP reports abundant butcher hog offerings at 6 500 with prices slipping up to 25 cents a hundredweight. 200-230 lb mixed No 1 and 2 grades sell at 16 16 75, lowest top since May 22. Slaughter steer and heifer prices also varied, with prime and high grade ranges cited and spring lambs steady in active trade.
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Grain Prices Mixed on Board of Trade Session
Chicago trading showed mixed grain prices with soybeans and nearby wheat months holding firm while most other contracts eased. Exporters and commercial buyers supported wheat and corn and soybeans with sizable bookings including soft red wheat likely to be withdrawn from Chicago stocks. September settlements ranged with wheat up to 1½ cents and soybeans around 2.5 dollars per bushel depending on contract.
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Mobile College Opens with 200 Freshmen in New Facility
MOBILE ALABAMA SEPT 6 The first building of Mobile College was dedicated tonight sponsored by the Alabama Baptist Convention The 1 million three story administration building features a corner stone ceremony The college will admit more than 200 freshmen Monday and plans to grow to a four year school adding one class per year The first senior class will graduate in 1967 A 400 acre site north of Mobile houses the campus The president Dr William K Weaver Jr resigned as pastor of First Baptist Church Sylacauga in 1961 to take the post.
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Horton the New Richard Burton Dream Hype
In a Plaza interview Earl Wilson talks with actor Robert Horton about rumors he may become Broadway’s next matinee idol, not the next Richard Burton. Horton discusses singing training, Rodgers, Lerner, and his upcoming role in 110 in the Shade, while noting family concerns and his happy outlook. The Weekend Windup adds industry moves and notes on stars and TV/film connections.
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Why Do Races Have Different Colors? Britannica Junior
A Decatur Daily reader asks about color and race. The article explains race is a biology term with minor differences such as hair texture and skin color. It notes three primary skin tones Nordics, West Africans, and Southeast Asians and states skin color does not determine mental ability.
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20 Cent Gasoline Theft Charge In Lacey's Spring
A 17 year old Huntsville youth is jailed in Morgan County on petit larceny counts for stealing 20 cents worth of gasoline from a Lacey's Spring service station. Authorities say he also faces Madison County grand larceny charges for allegedly stealing two automobiles. The owner James Enam Pontain reported the theft and detained the youth until deputies arrived. Petit larceny carries a fine or up to one year in jail.
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Howard Extension Leader Selects Leon Dawson Director
Dr. Lee Gallman announced Leon Dawson will direct the Decatur Extension Center. Dawson, pastor of Northside Baptist Church, will lead courses for ministers and church leaders beginning Sept 10 at 6 45 p.m. at Northside Baptist with a $3 registration and $10 per course through Feb 25 1964.
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Teen Movie Musings and World Touring Highlights
The piece lists Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello teaming up after Beach Party while Joe Williams starts a Chicago golf instruction school. Jackie Cooper leads a West Coast Citizens group, Buddy Greco plans world touring in 1964, Jackie Mason receives a large book advance, and Vincent Price notes a haunted palace cemetery set costing $50,000 with no burials.
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Fun Time Riddle Box quiz lines
The page presents a playful riddle box with three questions and answers. It asks when a car is not an automobile and who can raise things without lifting them, plus why Adam’s first day seemed long, offering humorous replies about a garage, a farmer, and Eve.
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Slogans and war cries from Gaelic roots in advertising
A compact note on how the term slogan derives from the Gaelic slaughgairm signifying a clan war cry and how modern ads echo that shout. It also reports a puzzle answer and a winner with hometown details.
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