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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 2011
Page
5
The New York stock scene shows mixed closes across major shares with notable moves in iShGold, Alcoa, ExxonMobil and Pfizer. Tech and energy names led gains while financials offered uneven results amid broad market activity.
Grain futures on the Chicago Board of Trade moved higher as traders priced in gains. Wheat for December rose to $7.66 a bushel, December corn to $7.3450, December oats to $3.63, and November soybeans to $13.8525 a bushel, per the Associated Press.
News wires report that Libya may take a year or more to resume major oil exports. Once flows resume the price of gasoline could drop further as international oil prices slip on expectations of renewed Libyan shipments. The six month halt followed damage to pipelines, fields, and the withdrawal of foreign engineers.
Hog prices steady with 2-3 weight up to 67.00 per cwt and 1-2 at 66.50. Sows steady with weights 300-700 lb at 64.00 to 67.00, boars 32.00 over 300 lb and 48.00 under 300 lb. Cattle traded 97.50 to 114.00 with slaughter steers and heifers 110.50 to 114.00 for 1,000-1,350 lb, 101.00 to 110.50 for 1,000-1,250 lb, 97.50 to 101.00 for 1,000-1,150 lb. Cows 40.00-60.00, some 65.00. thin cows 23.00-28.00. Bulls 62.00-70.00, thin bulls 55.00-60.00.
Mayor Vic Ritter notes a level playing field is needed as law-breakers profit while enforcement slumps due to money and manpower limits in health departments and police. Marion’s approach, via liquor license leverage, prompts local debate on enforcing the smoking ban.
Miller's Spectacular Shows brings rides and food vendors to the Du Quoin fair. The Wave Swinger, one of six nationwide, holds 48 riders in a wave pattern. Rides pass daily inspections by supervisors and a third party insurer. Fair officials coordinate with Illinois police and weather planners. grandstand doubles as a storm shelter.
Freshman Adam Ruiz from Chicago describes a hectic start with five classes from 7 a.m. to after 9 p.m. He plans music education with minors in computer, fire and military sciences and survived a minor panic attack after learning books were required for the first class. Orientation and an ice cream social helped him meet people and form study groups.
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