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Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 2012

Page

2

History Today Highlights January 31

Notable events on January 31 include NASA launching Ham the Chimp in 1961, Lee named general in chief in 1865, Eddie Slovik executed in 1945, Explorer I orbital launch in 1958, Alaska Airlines crash in 2000, and political and legal milestones through 2011. Associated Press chronology summarizes these historical moments.

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New York Closing Stocks Mixed Amid Market Activity

NY listed FMCGS leads trading with notable moves across GenElec GenMotors Exxon Petrobras and Wells Fargo. Major funds and ETFs show varied closes with several large caps ending lower while tech and consumer names hold firm amid shifting flows.

Grain futures slip on CBOT as March wheat drops

Grain futures declined on the Chicago Board of Trade with March wheat sliding 2.5 cents to $6.4475 a bushel amid Monday trading. The report notes ongoing pressure on grain prices as markets evaluate supply and demand signals.

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Hogs and cattle prices from Stockyards Peoria report

Hogs market shows 200 head trading moderately active with barrows and gilts 0.50 lower. Prices range 58.50 to 59.00 for 230-260 lb and 58.00 to 58.50 for 260-280 lb. Sows down 1.00 with 300-700 lb at 50.00–52.00. boars over 300 lb at 21.00 and under 300 lb at 27.00. Cattle traded 109.50–126.00, slaughter steers 1,350 lb 122.50–126.00, 1,000–1,250 lb 113.00–122.50, 1,000–1,150 lb 109.50–113.00. Cows 40.00–60.00, high yield 65.00, thin cows 23.00–28.00. Bulls 62.00–70.00, thin bulls 55.00–60.00. Associated Press.

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Grain futures slip on March contract losses

Corn futures dropped ten cents to 6.3175 per bushel while March oats slipped 6.75 cents to 2.92 and March soybeans fell 33.75 cents to 11.8525 per bushel in active trading.

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Inaccurate Notice About The Southern Report

Reader alert requests tips on errors found in The Southern newspaper. Contact numbers provided guide readers to report inaccuracies to help verify published content.

Lottery draws and jackpots listed for multiple games

Lottery results show Pick Three and Pick Four midday and evening draws for several states, plus Little Lotto Lotto Missouri and Kentucky games. jackpots include Lotto jackpot 7.25 million Mega Millions 15 million and Powerball 170 million, with show me cash and various 4 and 3 digit combinations.

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