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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1961

Page

3

Market Roundup: Stocks Edge Higher in Quiet Session

In New York trading, stocks held most gains from a moderate advance as volume neared 2.9 million shares. Major movers included Union Carbide, Du Pont, Ford, and GM with fractional gains, while Piper Aircraft fell sharply and oils stabilized after a weak start.

Wall Street New York Union Carbide du Pont Ford Chrysler American Motors General Motors Universal Oil MGM General Time Piper Aircraft American Stock Exchange U.S

Market Report: Livestock and Hogs Prices Move Mixed

Heifers bring 20.50 to 22.75 while utility cows sell 15.00 to 16.50. Vealers 23.00 to 26.00 and feeders 21.50. Hog lots show barrows and gilts steady to 15 higher, sows mostly steady to 25 higher. Barrows 190 to 250 lb at 17.25 to 18.00. sows 270 to 450 lb 13.75 to 14.25. Sheep runs 1,800 with lambs up to 25 higher and ewes steady. Good to prime lambs 17.75 to 19.25. culls 2.00 to 4.25.

Kansas City eggs and poultry prices parade market report

Wholesale eggs and consumer egg prices list ranges for various sizes and grades in Kansas City. Poultry items cover heavy and light hens, fryers, broilers, guineas, roosters, capons, ducks, and butter grade A prices per pound.

Kansas City

Derby Grain Co Grain and Egg Prices

Derby Grain Co lists wheat at 1.74 per bushel corn 1.00 per bushel oats 0.60 barley 0.80 eggs Grade A large 0.28 Grade A medium 0.24 Grade B 0.24 pullet and undergrade 0.21 current receipts 0.25 prices reflect current market values for grain and eggs.

Derby Grain Co

Toll Collector Handles Rain and Rudeness in Busy Interchange

Lescher, a longtime toll collector in East Lawrence, faces daily contact with thousands of locals. He meets difficult questions and occasional impatience, but most drivers cooperate after explanation. Rain and wet money add to the challenge as he works the exit lane amid steady traffic.

East Lawrence Lescher

Driver asks distance between two small Louisiana towns

A turnpike collector at Lescher's station describes handling drivers asking for routes and distances. He recalls a bus driver seeking Timbuktu and explains the routine of guiding travelers, with brief informative exchanges and ongoing traffic at the booth. He emphasizes collectors are friendly and helpful.

Louisiana Lescher

Welfare Totals To Set Record In Kansas

County welfare departments plan to spend 38.7 million dollars in the fiscal year. Federal funds total 28.6 million, state funds 16 million, and county taxes 11.4 million. About 88 000 people are on welfare rolls, up 3 200 from last year. Elderly recipient expenses rise slightly as more children are aided.

Topeka Marvin E. Larson

Standard Accessories Bridge Service Listing

Classified item listing for AR T Nease Bridge standard accessories with contact at 60 Mass. phone VI3 9849.

Welfare Board Approves Most County Budgets

The Welfare Board approved 72 county budgets with 19 recommended decreases and one increase. Two counties Jewell and Kearny were returned as inadequate and another board meeting next month is expected to approve the remaining budgets.

Welfare Board Jewell and Kearny

Small Car Era Impacts Akron Bridge Use

Akron officials face new issues as drivers of small sports cars use a newly built footbridge as a shortcut. The structure, with an eight foot clearance and sharp turns, draws motorists seeking quicker routes through the city.

Akron, Ohio

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