Cotton Futures Steady Amid Quiet Trading in New Orleans
In New Orleans on December 7, trade was subdued as traders awaited government crop estimates due tomorrow. Prices fluctuated narrowly with declines for December and gains for other months, aided by a firm stock market and modest day exports of 26 030 bales. The close showed small losses overall as futures finished near the day’s lows though January and March posted modest gains from intraday dips.
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Cotton futures at barely steady close in mixed session
New York cotton markets showed an irregular but generally steady undertone as January liquidation and scattered selling were offset by trade buying. March rose to 5.82 before slipping. overall prices ended about 1 to 5 points lower with spot middling at 5.75.
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Cottonseed Oil Prices Steady in New Orleans Trade
New Orleans on December 7 reports cottonseed oil closing steady with summer yellow at 3.00 to 3.10 dollars per hundredweight and crude around 2.37 to 2.62. Futures show Dec at 3.00 and Jan 3.07 with March 3.27 and May 3.36 and July 3.49.
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Liverpool cotton prices and futures update
Liverpool market reports steady futures with prices rising two points on spot cotton. American grades show strict good middling at 5.87 and other grades ranging from 5.02 to 4.37. futures closed steady with December at 4.89 and January at 4.90.
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Potatoes Prices Reported Across States
Chicago December 7 Potatoes USDA report shows 44 on track 205 total U S shipments 355 russets slightly stronger others steady moderate supplies and trading. Wisconsin found whites 65 70 Idaho Russets 110 115 few 1 20 commercials 1 00 Colorado McClures mostly 1 10.
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Poultry prices reported in Chicago market notice
Live poultry in Chicago market on December 1 shows steady demand with 23 trucks. Hens priced 9 to 13 cents, colored springs 10 1 2, Rock springs 11 to 11 1 2, roosters turkeys 11 to 16, ducks 9 to 11 1 2, Leghorn chickens 9 and 13 cents.
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Call Money Rates Steady Across Short and Medium Terms
New York call money and time money remain steady with 60 to 90 day loans at 11 to 2 percent, 4% for 3 to 4 months, and 5 to 6 months at 1 percent. Commercial paper at 1 to 2 percent. bankers acceptances unchanged.
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Batter and Eggs Prices Hold Steady in Chicago Trade
In Chicago on December 71 butter and eggs remained steady with prices unchanged. Butter traded at 5 990 per unit and eggs held firm with no change in price.
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Market Summary: Mixed Trading Across Commodities and Currencies
New York reports stock irregular and bonds firm with broad gains across groups. Oil and foreign exchange firm as sterling stays strong. Cotton and coffee soft with weak spot demand. Chicago notes firm wheat and corn despite cold weather and favorable exports. Livestock mixed with cattle uneven and hogs steady to higher.
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Grain prices rise on cold weather reports in Chicago
Chicago reports sharp early advances in grain values as winter wheat suffers minimal snow protection in the southwest. Wheat climbs 3 to 11-8 above yesterday while corn and oats rise, and provisions swing between 15 cents down and 7 cents up.
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New Orleans Market Prices for Vegetables and Fruits
Early trading in New Orleans showed light activity due to rain with most commodities steady. Prices included Louisiana broccoli 50 65 cents per bunch, cabbage 50 75 per dozen heads, Maine potatoes 1.25 1.30, Cuba pineapples 2.50 2.75 per crate, Cocoanuts 2.50 2.75 per hundred, and Iceberg lettuce 2.40 2.50 per crate.
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Bulls Rally Then Slump Signals Uneven Market
Bulls pressed gains after a late session surge but faded in afternoon trading. The day saw mixed results with oils and rails firm while gold mining weakened and American Water Works cut its dividend. Volume neared 1.2 million shares as investors weighed crude output shifts and rail freight data.
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Obituary for W A Wallace and Infant Estha May Ingrum
W A Wallace aged 37 died of heart failure yesterday in Rayville. He was a transient who sold needle packages and used crutches. Funeral services were held for infant Estha May Ingrum of West Monroe with interment at Smith cemetery.
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Chicago Livestock Prices Move Higher Across Species
Chicago market report shows hogs 21 000 with direct sales 8 000 and prices mostly steady to 5 higher than yesterday. Cattle 6 500 and calves 1 500, vealers 25-50 higher, slaughter grades 5.25-7.50 per 100 pounds. Sheep 10 000 with lambs sharply higher and ewes 90-150 pounds at 1.25-2.75.
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Foreign exchange rates in New York on December 1
Foreign exchanges were irregular with Great Britain at 3.22 3-4 dollars and 60 day bills 3.21 3-4. Other nations quoted include France 3.97-16 demand and 3.90 1-2 cables, Italy 5.11, Belgium 13.85 1-2, Germany 23.76 1-2, Norway 16.59 1-2, Sweden 17.64 1-2, Den mark 16.79 1-2, Spain 813 1-2, Argentina 25.79, Brazil 27.57, Tokyo 20.37 1-2, Shanghai 28.37 1-2, Montreal 5.87 1-2, Mexico City 33.10. Nominal in parentheses.
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Sugar futures hold steady after limited activity
Continued inactivity in the New York spot market restrained fresh commitments in sugar futures. The late market was little changed after early 1 to 2 point advances, with Dec 71-74, Jan 73, Mar 78, May 83, July 88-89, Sept 93-94, Oct 95 and total sales 6,600 tons.
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Christmas Seal Urgency Calls Ouachita Fight Against Tuberculosis
G B Cooley urges Ouachita Parish to buy Christmas seals to fund tuberculosis and public health work. He warns disease is a personal danger, stressing contagion in homes and public spaces and noting that a dollar buys fresh air blood and hope for affected families.
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Amusements at the Paramount Capitol and Strand
Edward J. McNamara star of I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang appears at the Paramount with 37 supporting cast and 2,000 extras. At the Capitol Nat Pendleton leads in Decption with Leo Carillo and Barbara Weeks. The Strand in West Monroe presents Safe in Hell with Dorothy Mackaill as Gilda on a Caribbean island housing outcasts.
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Gulf Oil Ad Highlights Supreme Motor Oil 100 Mile Run
An advertisement from Gulf Refining promotes Gulf Supreme motor oil with the theme The 100 Mile an Hour Oil. E F Jones cites AA A test at Indianapolis proving quality and supremacy. Lou Moore and Dusenders claim 100 miles in under an hour with no oil color change or gauge fluctuation.
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Keep In Step play aids Christmas seal fundraising
The Lions club met at Hotel Frances where Keep In Step portrayed tuberculosis relief. Produced by Henry Biedenharn Jr and Henry Cornet and directed by Bernice Wright, the play led members to pledge support for selling Christmas seals through Christmas Eve. A musical program followed with Mrs Poag providing two piano recitals.
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Ira Dove in Critical Condition After Accident
Ira Dove, 25, a farmer 12 miles north of Rayville, remained in critical condition at St Francis Sanitarium after a Monday crash. He suffered fractures to the back, ribs, and pelvis, a dislocated knee, and internal injuries when a truck driven by W L Gwin overturned while dodging a cow and collided with another car. Dove was trapped beneath the vehicle.
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Garment Drive Furnishes Clothing for Needy via Red Cross
Red Cross chapter reports rapid use of 15000 yards of cloth for garment production. Since starting on North Fourth Street in November, 2 initial worker turnout grew to 21, with average eight to ten, and payments go through the unemployment relief bureau.
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Missing West Side Boy Prompts Police Search
Monroe police report 12 year old Ralph Pinton of 811 Trenton Street West Monroe disappeared Thursday of last week and has not been seen since. Parents are unsure if voluntary departure or mishap occurred. He is described as small for age with dark complexion freckles blue eyes and was last seen in a black sweater blue overalls and an aviator cap.
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Resolutions Thank Ouachita Scouts Help From Baldwin
The Ouachita Valley Council awards thanks to L W Baldwin president of Missouri Pacific for aiding Northeast Louisiana Scouts. G W Simpson is thanked for reorganizing districts and expanding scouting, with resolutions forwarded to Baldwin and published locally.
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Neville High School hosts varied assembly program
An assembly at Neville High School featured talks by Dr. W. L. Bendel Captain G. B. Cooley and Bernice Wright. The program included orchestra selections from Lowery Jefferson's group an original recitation by Bob Champion and a Neville High Dramatic Club skit. The event closed with Christmas carols.
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Schuyler Sworn In as Colorado Senator in Senate
Karl C. Schuyler, a Republican, took the oath today to serve as Colorado senator, replacing Walter Walker, a Democrat, who held the seat by appointment. The ceremony marks Schuyler’s official entry into the U.S. Senate.
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Steel Arrives Here For New Monroe Postoffice Building
A shipment composing about 60 percent of the steel for the Monroe post office is in here by barge from New Orleans. A second shipment is expected soon. Concrete work for the project is nearly finished and will be followed by combined steel and concrete construction.
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Quick relief cases show rapid processing at Ouachita veterans office
Ex service man Ward Davis of West Monroe had hospitalization approved within 10 days of application. Veterans' service officer H B McClendon reported the local office fast tracked this case and said over 20 relief and hospitalization applications were handled in the past week.
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