Grain futures and livestock markets report highlights
Chicago wheat futures show mixed to firm prices with Sep and Dec contracts around 4.0 to 4.2 dollars per bushel while corn and livestock quotes from Omaha and Des Moines reflect modest to notable gains. Hogs up to 1.00, cattle and calves mostly higher, boxed beef values steady to higher amid moderate demand and light test in beef trim. Descriptions note active trading of hogs, steers, and heifers, with selective price movements across weights and grades.
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Coal strikes spread as unions walk out in nine states
Wildcat strikes in Alabama Illinois and Ohio join the nationwide coal walkout. About 5 000 more United Mine Workers join the action bringing total strikers to over 27 000 across nine states as 1 800 Pittston picketers remain.
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Alabama
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Ohio
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Pittston
UMW
Jeffrey W. Weber
Amax Coal Co
Keensburg
Ill
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