Stockyards Springfield Price Report Eastern Cornbelt hogs
Eastern Cornbelt carcass prices rose by one dollar with varied bf values across thickness. Illinois direct hog purchases totaled 13,422 with prices by weight and category showing steady to lower trends. Boar prices ranged from 18 to 29 dollars, mostly 20 to 22 dollars for under 300 pounds.
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Grain futures mixed as soybeans rise on weaker dollar
Chicago AP reports mixed grain futures with soybeans up on weaker dollar and stronger overseas demand. Wheat futures slip on weak soft red winter demand while corn gains from technical buying amid harvest activity. July prices list notable levels for wheat corn oats and soybeans.
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Stocks Fall Fifth Straight Week On Terror, Earnings Fears
Wall Street extended its fifth weekly decline amid warnings of possible terror attacks and doubts over Merck and IBM earnings. The Dow dropped 177.98 to 9,253.79, S&P 500 fell 17.15 to 989.14, Nasdaq slipped 23.79 to 1,440.96 as Qualcomm rose on upbeat forecast.
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Fourth graders show slight gain on national geography test
National results released show 54 percent of fourth graders label North Pole, South Pole and equator correctly while 70 percent recognize music spread via TV and radio. Scores rose modestly since 1994 with 74 percent of fourth graders basic or above, 74 percent of eighth graders, and 25 percent of twelfth graders proficient.
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Parents sue over drowning death at pool party in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles a 7 year old boy Paolo Ayala who could not swim drowned after a friend's pool party. His parents sue the homeowners for negligence and improper pool maintenance and supervision. The suit seeks punitive damages emotional distress loss of future income and burial costs.
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