Big earners push 1966 profits past last year
The AP based review shows at least 40 corporations may net $100 million or more in 1966, boosting the club of top earners by three. At midyear 18 companies already exceeded $100 million, with gains outpacing 1965 for most firms. Industry sectors mostly rose, led by manufacturing and utilities, while the nine biggest firms hold the top ranks, GM remains first with $1.14 billion.
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Forced Sales Hit Area Cattle as Drought Bites Pastures
Area farmers unload beef and dairy cattle at Four States and Woodsboro auctions at losses due to scarce feed. Yardman Harry Dize says many prime Herefords and Angus are sold before finishing weight as drought dries pastures. A Woodsboro spokesman notes increased sales at Frederick and Hagerstown auctions, with fat cattle and feeder cattle selling at two to seven cents a pound loss.
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Markets Turn Higher Amid Cautious Trade In Stocks And Commodities
National and regional markets showed modest gains with mixed ore, higher hog and steer quotes, and steady oats. Wheat and corn futures mixed while soybeans rose, and the Dow inched up 0.89 to 852.39 as volume eased ahead of weekend trading. Dallas crime chief calls for a rehabilitative juvenile workshop to curb rising offenses.
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Weekly Livestock Review in Baltimore Market Update
AP USDA report shows weekly receipts 1325 cattle, 1950 hogs with price ranges for slaughter steers 24.00 to 26.26 and heifers 20.50 to 24.50. Hog barrows gilts steady, sows up to 25 cents higher. US grain prices note wheat 773 and corn stocks and shipments.
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