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Newspaper
Kenosha Evening News
Location
Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1950
Page
13
Mauna Loa on Hawaii Island cooled after five days of violent eruptions. Lava rivers formed dikes and lakes along the southern flank while an earthquake drove 30 families from homes. Seismographs were knocked out as lava reached coastal areas and scorched forests and ranch land.
Dawson, a 46 year old New Mexico coal town in northeast New Mexico, was sold for salvage to National Iron and Metal of Phoenix for about 500000. The 300 families moved out after the school closed. the town’s church, theater, hospital and homes will be razed as salvage proceeds. Samuel Shapiro cited changing economic conditions.
General Motors Corp will issue a two for one stock split boosting outstanding shares from 44,104,344 to 88,208,688. The move, approved by the board, requires stockholder ratification at a future meeting. It places GM ahead of Du Pont in total shares, following a new five year wage pact with the CIO Auto Workers.
Washington reports that Marshal Stalin was labeled the worst dressed man on the international scene by haberdasher Paul D. Gilbert of the National Association of Retail Clothiers. Gilbert urged Stalin to visit South Bend for a summer suit and hat, adding jokes about Tito. The Ohio River area has 53 dams between Pittsburgh and Cairo.
Milwaukee hosts the 1950 Fur Farmers International Summer School on June 21 22. Harley Wittig president of the Wisconsin Fur Breeders Assn says the 27th annual meeting of the American National Fur Breeders Assn to be held in connection with the school.
Hogs 11 000 salable with slow slaughter. most weights 150 to 375 pounds show declines. Cattle 6 500 salable. steers and yearlings steady to weak, higher grades 29 50 to 32 50, cows 18 75 to 24 00. Sheep 1 000 salable. spring lambs steady 29 00 to 30 00, old crop lambs weaker to 26 50. Ewes dull around 6 00 to 8 50. skinfed lambs 11 00 to 11 50.
The bulletin lists live poultry by category with flock colors and counts, cheese and butter prices, egg case quantities and standards, and potatoes with stock and track sale prices. It notes market unsettled conditions and mixed activity, with various regional price quotes for potatoes and cheese items.
Associated Press reports Milwaukee hogs 1 400 head down 10 25 to 20 00 for various weights with sows and boars listed. Cattle 1 100 steady with steers yearlings and cows priced from 15 50 to 30 00, calves 22 00 to 32 00, sheep 20 00 to 30 00. Eggs butter live poultry and vegetables priced with regional notes and specific weight classes.
The New York market reversed a morning drop of about six points with heavy selling giving way to steady buying in the afternoon. General Motors rose early to 11 14, slipped to a net gain near one point, then advanced to 97 before late selling trimmed gains. Railway obligations slipped in the bond market.
Alabama markets show a washed 3.75 port item and onions listed with Texas yellows at 50 lb sacks. U S 1 medium priced 2.35-2.50, jumbos 2.00-2.25, Crystal Wax 2.50-3.00.
The notice warns advertisers the newspaper is not responsible for more than one incorrect insertion. It directs readers to check ads after posting and report any errors immediately.
A historical notice outlines options for hospital and surgical plans including cost-sharing details. It lists Travel Insurance and medical coverage amounts, plus contact details for Young Realty Co and Westland Insurance Agency. It notes a Spencer corsetiere offering services with a phone number for inquiries.
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