Stock Market Rises on Broad Gains Across Leaders
Wall Street closed higher with major averages up 1 to 5 points as industrials led, volume tripled yesterday. Allied Chemicals surged over 6 points to a 1933 high, Eastman Kodak rose, and General Motors jumped in a block trade. U.S. bonds firmed while commodities and currencies showed mixed moves amid a steady to soft dollar.
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Market roundup Kansas City cattle hogs and sheep prices
In Kansas City on December 6, the livestock market lists hogs at 140 to 190 pounds and 180 to 190 pounds with varying primes 2.90 to 3.30. Cattle and calves show diverse ranges by weight, including steers 550 to 1500 pounds from 4.60 to 6.25 and stockers 3.35 to 4.85. Sheep and yearlings are priced with top native lambs near 7.00 and ewes around 2.25 to 3.35, reflecting mixed grades and weights.
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Wool Market Holds Firm In Boston Trading Week
Boston wool traders report slow activity with buyers proceeding cautiously. Asking prices stay firm for combing and blood Ohio fleeces, with strict combing 48s to 50s at about 41 cents grease and some houses asking 42 cents, still nominal.
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Chicago Grain and Livestock Prices Report
Wheat, corn, oats, rye, barley and lard futures quoted with December May and July contract prices. Wheat prices range around 4 1 8 to 4 1 2 for December and 86 7 8 for May. Corn around 45 7 8 to 54 1 2. Oats 33 1 2 to 35 1 2. Rye 56 3 4 to 61 1 4. Barley 40 1 8 to 47 3 8. Lard around 4.35 to 5.30, with Sensary 4.95. Belly prices 4.20 to 5.12 for December and January.
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Cotton Opens Down Then Rallies Under Mixed Trading
New York cotton prices opened lower today then rallied on covering and some buying. A firmer stock and grain market along with firmer foreign exchange aided demand, lifting March contracts from 9.96 to 10.13, about 15 points higher. Southern selling and trading pared gains as the day progressed, with midafternoon quotes steady near 19.20 for middling.
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New Orleans Cotton Market Report Usual Uptick
New Orleans cotton trading opened with modest gains as prices edged higher as of early afternoon. The middling grade stood near 9.58 cents with steady demand and cautious buying from merchants.
Stock Averages Reported By Standard Statistics
Daily stock averages listed for December 5 by Standard Statistics Co show gains in key indices with 50 industrials posting 93.7, 41.6, 67.0, and 81.0 in various metrics. Previous day figures were 90.9, 40.3, 65.3, and 78.6, indicating overall market uptick.
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Wall Street Close Lists Mixed Oils and Shares
New York trading ended with mixed results across industries. Many industrials show small gains while energy and utility stocks posted modest drops. notable standouts include Newmont at 64 and Ford Ltd at 6 1-4, with several firms listed in fractions.
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Bonds Close With Mixed yields In New York
U S bonds closed in New York on December 5 with Liberty 4 1 4s quoted at 101 7 with a range 33 to 38 and Treasury 4 1 4s at 106 with a range 47 to 52.
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Defense Startled by Inconsistencies in Espinosa Incident
Testimony from Jack Ansley and other defense witnesses echoed earlier accounts, with Ansley stating Espinosa appeared intoxicated the day after the shooting, while describing Espinosa near the door as spoken in English and Pick ens' remarks on Jooxing.
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Lions Hold Stag Party Replacing Monday Meeting
The Lions held a stag party at the home of Mr and Mrs Sidney Prager last night in place of their regular Monday gathering.
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JAndberghs Planned South American Flight at Midnight
Bathurst Gambia Dec 5 AP Colonel and Mrs Charles A JAndbergh planned tonight to depart at midnight 7 p m EST on a projected flight to South America about 1900 miles away.
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Roswell Girds for Christmas Fest As Plans Clash
The Roswell Chamber of Commerce telegram to Governor Hockenhall endorses the statewide December jubilee but notes Santa’s scheduled pre Christmas visit and a parade. Meanwhile liquor laws raise questions as state stores close early and bootleg concerns persist amid repeal.
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Panhandle liquor repeal shown near by states
The Oklahoma Panhandle, 166 by 35 miles, is the only Okla border area near a state where hard liquor may flow after repeal. New Mexico borders the Panhandle’s western end while Colorado allows off premise liquor. most adjacents remain arid and rail access is limited. In Washington, Justice Letts rejected a court bid to halt ratification of the repeal, clearing the proclamation path once Utah acts.
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Political unrest over ballots amid Long-Alien race in Louisiana
State police reported injuries as a truck fled a swamp path while armed citizens planned to guard polling places to block the Long-Alien election representative from establishing voting materials. Parish leaders in New Orleans had secret sessions naming Mrs Kemp as Democratic nominee and calling a general election. Escalating anger produced hoisted effigies of Senator Long Governor Allen and Judge Ponder, and ballots were burned in Tangipahoa Livingston East Feliciana and West Feliciana parishes.
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Prohibition Issue Spins On as States Move Ahead
The nation awaits as 39 states housing 88 percent of the population have voted on prohibition. Carolinas alone opposed the amendment, with new momentum from planned combines of liquor tax talks and state regulatory plans. Debate will resume in Congress on liquor taxes as models for Capital City control emerge. Questions linger about the ultimate shape of postwar liquor policy and the fate of saloons.
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