Lawrence weighs the metric tide meets mixed judge on adoption
Lawrence residents and officials weigh the shift to meters grams and liters amid slow nationwide adoption. Educators doctors and shopkeepers cite costs and market demand while some foresee gradual integration and continued use of traditional measurements.
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Wholesale eggs steady on two price scales in Kansas City while New York markets drift lower after Thanksgiving. Dow Jones average down 2.03 at 852.95 as traders log a light four day week with few catalysts. BP and First National City moves mark energy and financials. hog prices and cattle estimates for Monday shown.
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Cattle and Hog Market Snapshot From Kansas City
AP dispatch reports early week cattle prices with 100 head at Kansas City showing high good and mostly choice steers around 39.00 to 40.00 and choice heifers near 37.50 to 38.50. Hog trading slow with about 1,500 head barrows and gilts, weights unclear.
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Farmers get highest corn price in 21 years AP brief
Agriculture Department economists say 1974 corn averaged 1.60 per bushel, highest since 1951, with prospects for strong prices into next spring. Northern Natural Gas reports Midwest homes conserve by lowering thermostats, delivering 75 million cubic feet less daily. Caterpillar and UAW reach tentative three year deal amid local disputes. Police link Swint assassination to People’s Revolutionary Army but lack proof.
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