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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1955
Page
2
The report notes pork prices at recent lows as hogs flood Midwest markets in record volume. Roast pork remains a standout meat, while pumpkins and apples appear in demand as holiday themes grow. The federal government may halt the decline by purchasing about 170 million pounds of pork for charitable programs.
A midafternoon drink blends three tablespoons chocolate syrup with a quarter cup evaporated milk and two thirds cup hot coffee. Ice is added and stirred for a rich caffeine dessert.
The report notes weak demand in the Northwest and Floral areas with brofers and fryers priced around 17 to 20 cents. Chicago live poultrymarkets stay steady to firm for fowl, unsettled for chickens and caponettes. various cross and rock varieties listed with prices per pound. Prices for eggs, butter, corn, oats, rye, soybeans and related commodities shown, with mixed movement and December contracts cited.
Cotton futures were irregular in New York with morning gains of over $1 per bale on crop deliveries. Buying was boosted by a sharp rise in weekly loan entries. later prices ranged from 75 cents higher to 45 cents lower than the prior close. December 33.30, March 2.16, May 31.31.
Chicago grains fluctuated around yesterday’s close as corn saw minor profit taking and wheat gained on export demand. Trading was slow with no decisive news. wheat finished up 14 percent as markets weighed typical post open activity.
New York stocks show a modest gain after a weak start with many advances around 3 points and minimal losses. At Saint Louis National Stockyards hogs rise 50 to 75 cents with varied weights trading around 14.00 to 14.60 for U S No 1 grades. cattle and calves mix steady to lower with cows and bulls cataloged at 7.00 to 13.00 and calves around 15.00 to 17.00. sheep market light with lambs at 18.50 to 19.50 and lighter lots 16.00 to 17.50.
Gov. Faubus indicated Oaklawn Jockey Club is in position to retain its operating franchise at Hot Springs. He said the Eastern Racing Association cannot prove it can build a new track before next spring's meet and stressed a fair hearing amid court litigation.
Senator Clifford Case faces pressure from friends to enter New Jersey’s 38 GOP presidential votes as part of a favorite son movement. Analysts note Eisenhower loyalists would favor younger Republicans if the President does not run in 1956. Possible names include Nixon, Harold Stassen, Henry Cabot Lodge Jr., and Herbert Hoover Jr., with governors and congressmen still in consideration.
Central Arkansas stays warm with clear to partly cloudy skies and possible thundershowers this afternoon and tonight. Northwest and Southwest regions show cooler nights with widely scattered storms Friday. Northeast and Southeast report continued warm conditions with partial cloudiness and Friday showers possible.
Premier Edgar Faure demanded a third vote of confidence after two defeats in the National Assembly. The outcome could topple Faure and Foreign Minister Antoine Pinay as the Big Four foreign ministers begin in Geneva. Deputies pressed for the government’s fall, with the vote postponed to tomorrow to seek support.
The premier secured a decisive confidence vote 308 to 254 after a weekend for reflection. Earlier, deputies defeated him on a preliminary procedural question 305 to 274.
A group returns from an afternoon swim and orders a quick meal of chili-fitted frankfurters on rolls and a finger food salad featuring carrot strips cestry wedges green pepper squares and radishes for a hearty, casual snack.
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