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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1968
Page
13
Kansas City wholesale eggs show large at 44 17, medium 41 44 price ranges. Harwood Market lists wheat 1 27, yellow corn 1 03, Milo 1 58, beans 2 35, oats 77 with eggs Grade A large 38 Grade A medium 35 smalls 14 Grade B current receipts 23. Butler stable with Grade A Ib 79 and 80 on quarters.
Cattle 5 000. steers and heifers steady to 25 higher. steers high choice 28.40 29.00. feeder steers 26.50 28.50. hogs 5 000. barrows and gilts 50 75 higher. sows 14.00 15.75. sheep 600 head. wooled lambs 24.25 25.25. feeder lambs 21.50 22.50.
Kansas City AP reports mixed grain quotations with Wheat prices slipping from open to close and various No 2 and No 3 grades across wheat, corn, oats, rye, barley and soybeans. Futures show December to September contracts varying around 1.35 to 1.38.
New York stocks closed irregularly lower as early gains faded and a broad down trend trimmed the market. Occidental Petroleum rose to the top of active movers on a 144100 share block while American Cement slipped on a 99000 share block.
The Unified School District 497 Board will visit the incomplete South Junior High School at 27th and La. St. at 6 30 p m before its 7 30 p m meeting at the Administration Center 2017 La St The visit aims to help determine an opening date for the building which had tentative Sept 1 occupancy but has been postponed Officials expect a moving period decision tonight The agenda also covers kindergarten and primary class sizes budget hearing schedule district ratings versus other districts and vocational agriculture program plans by instructor Earle Simmons
The Salvation Army reports 3220.23 raised toward a 5000 goal by volunteers and Lawrence service clubs. Rotary members at three downtown booths contributed 203.33. Jayhawk Kiwanis set to ring bells Thursday. Over 200 families on the Christmas list seeking food clothing and toys.
Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Dayan said no all-out war is likely "for a long time" and returned to Israel after a brief visit that included a meeting with President-elect Nixon in New York.
The Hong Kong flu prompts early Christmas breaks at three universities and disrupts classes at George Washington University and others. Hospitals limit visitors, public officials warn of widespread illness, with Cleveland police and firemen affected and New York estimating 300 to 400 deaths over two months.
ROTC students in olive drab patrolled Kansas State University campus for a second night amid an arson investigation. Fire Marshal Ramey said Nichols Gym was set on Friday and an accelerant used. A possible second arson attempt near Farrell Library was reported, with a substance found nearby. University officials vowed continued patrols as investigators pursue leads.
The Castle Tea Room at 1307 Mass offers public wedding receptions and private parties. Contact VI 3-1151 for details and scheduling.
In Cummins Prison Farm Arkansas an inmate drove a milk truck to a nearby town and later reported being deserted after the guard assigned to him wandered off and did not return. Authorities are reviewing the incident and custody procedures.
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