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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1961
Page
9
Derby Grain Co reports Wheat 1.86, corn 1.00, oats 0.75, barley 0.90, soybeans 2.18. Kansas City AP notes wholesale eggs extras 70 percent and a range of egg and poultry prices, with consumer eggs paid to producers and butter prices listed.
Cattle 200 head, calves none. prime high yielding steers offered at 27.00 arriving, no other classes tested. Hogs 1,500 head. barrows and gilts 25.50 higher, 17.25-18.00 for 195-255 lb, 16.50-17.25 for 2-3. 250-400 lb sows 13.75-15.00, 400-600 lb 13.00-14.00. Sheep none.
Chicago market notes show grains mostly steady with scattered selling. Wheat steady to easier, corn mixed, oats firm with light demand. Soybeans mixed with nearby months strong. Hogs unevenly steady to 50 cents higher, top 18.50. Cattle slaughter steers steady to strong, top 28.00.
Wheat prices mostly steady with small declines on the day amid broad trading. Corn and soybeans show modest gains and several feedstuffs move within narrow ranges as futures edge lower or hold steady.
The New York market eased through a quiet afternoon with volume around 3.4 million shares. Rail stocks edged higher on positive monthly news for Pennsylvania Railroad while Southern Railway dipped. utilities weakened with Southern California Edison and American Telephone lower. Douglas Aircraft rose modestly on a $50 million Saturn rocket contract, while other aerospace issues slipped and Eastern Air Lines rose slightly.
San Francisco AP Minow says television moves toward a promised land of better programming and broader use after calling it a wasteland last May He will keep challenging broadcaster shortcomings and urges public input to press for improvement. He notes fewer killings and more arms in the area of content.
Market notes show United and Pan American edging higher while Ford and General Motors gain marginally. Amerada and Montgomery Ward post gains above 1. Du Pont climbs about 2 as American Tobacco and Johns Manville fall. AMEX trading mixed and bonds uneven in slow session.
Memorial Hospital reports a birth today as Mr. and Mrs. Donovan LaCour siere of DeSoto welcome a son. The list also records new arrivals and residents from Haskell Institute Eudora Tonganoxie DeSoto and nearby areas.
Mrs Pauline Kyle Horn 70 of Topeka died Thursday night in a Topeka hospital. Born July 19 1891 in Williamstown she lived in Topeka 45 years after moving from Williamstown. She and Thomas A Horn observed their 50th wedding anniversary Nov 22 1960. Survivors include her husband two sons a sister four brothers four grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Services 1 30 p.m. Saturday at Penwell Gabel Chapel Topeka burial in Underwood Cemetery Williamstown.
Richmond Va AP Lt Oscar W Ellis says naval reservists called to active duty will be released from active duty as soon after June 1 as possible. Announcement follows increased quota for naval officer candidates and authorization from Washington.
Lisbon officials condemned allied inaction over Goa, citing Indian aggression. Strong critics urged Premier Antonio Salazar to consider withdrawing Portugal from NATO amid cabinet, civilian, and military pressure. Britain and the United States faced growing resentment as emergency sessions continued.
Our Town shines with the Salvation Army Tree Of Lights, a beacon for gifts of toys art supplies for children, remembrances for the elderly, and hospital patients. Each illuminated light signals progress toward the Christmas Appeal goal and the town’s shared festive spirit.
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