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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1963
Page
11
New York June 18 Business leaders and economists foresee a steady year ahead with rising inventories and government spending supporting expansion. While steel demand wanes on strike hedges, auto and construction activity remain strong, and long term credit stays ample. Federal and local tax policy could spark gradual relief for individuals and corporations.
Bulk of No 1 and No 2 hogs ranges from 15.50 to 17.50 per cwt with sows 14.25. Grain and feed posted Wheat 1.73, corn 1.17 to 1.19, rye 1.08, soybeans 2.24 to 2.54. Indianapolis livestock report notes rooster ages 20-22 and egg sizes with prices.
United Press International reports markets mixed with bonds steady, Midwest stocks rising, and commodities edging up. Grain futures gain in Chicago as wheat corn oats rye and soybeans advance. Livestock mostly steady with hogs and cattle near top prices and pork loin prices easing slightly.
A four inch by eighteen inch practice bomb from a Camp Atterbury range ripped into the Freese home near Taylorville Indiana. Nancy Freese 19 was in the kitchen when the bomb passed through the porch roof living room floor and door unseen by her family. Col John Hoff of Bakalar AFB said the unarmed bomb was probably dropped from an Air National Guard plane and posed no danger. He noted a likely equipment malfunction and sent personnel to remove the device.
Hog sales were steady to firm with 7,000 head traded including butchers and sows across weight ranges from 190 to over 450 pounds. Cattle volumes at 3,000 with varied prices for slaughter steers heifers and cows, plus feeder steers and lambs showing multiple weight-based price bands.
Indianapolis June 18 USDA reports hogs 4,500 head with variability. Hogs steady to 25 lower at close, sows generally strong with some 25 higher. various weight ranges listed from 190 to 290 pounds. Cattle and calves 2,000 head: steady to 50 lower. steers 1,900-2,300 pounds 22.59-23.00, heifers 750-950 pounds 21.75-22.50. Sheep 500 head: lambs 20.00-21.00, ewes 3.50-5.50.
Evansville hogs and cattle trade steady to mixed with sows down modestly and vealers strong. Chicago live poultry White Rock fryers 19 20 roasters 25 26. Butter and eggs steady with varied cheese quotes and egg prices mixed. New York eggs offer whites ample browns light demand dull with top white and brown prices noted.
Petitions for letters of administration were filed Tuesday in Terre Haute for three estates. George Whitlock's estate names Terre Haute First National Bank as executor. it lists a $27 000 real estate and $4 000 personal property, with 31 beneficiaries, eight of whom have died. Other estates include John J Weast and Chalm er F Brown, with executors and heirs named, values ranging from $5 000 to $27 000 in real and personal property, and annual incomes up to $750. Counsel for each estate is identified.
The International Air Transport Association reports a two year survey finding 48 percent of air passengers travel alone, 29 percent with one other person, 10 percent with two or more, 5 percent with three others, and 8 percent with four or more others.
New York June 18 trading picked up on an upswing led by electronics and motors. IBM rose about 3 while Beckman, Texas Instruments, and Litton gained roughly 1. Chrysler jumped over 1 as Ford, American Motors and GM rose fractions after a 35.8 million government contract for spaceship navigation and guidance. Dow noon: Industrials 719.50, rails 170.58, utilities 139.90, stocks 256.89.
Multiple small ads seek waitresses with experience and in person applications at Goody Bar Drive-In Frostys Restaurant and others. Also listings for baby sitter with own transport, insurance sales career, college friendly work, summer work for teachers and various odd jobs and laundry services.
Classifieds list a gift shop ready for 70 000 including stock fixtures and lease with 18 years in operation and retirement sale. A grocery store with modern living quarters for sale at a moderate price. A tavern for two operators, box numbers for details. Trucking system with tractors via Pre-Fab Transit Brazil Indiana. A 17 room brick rooming house plus tavern with a 3 way license at 2111 N 18th St.
Automotive mufflers offered with a lifetime guarantee from Pennsy Service. Ring and valve for any 6 cylinder car for $65. Call 2551 N 25th. Tribune-Star Want Ads. C-1331.
National manufacturer seeks a capable man to take over a protected Terre Haute territory calling on industrial and commercial accounts with repeat business. Must establish new accounts. Compensation discussed at local interview. Write to Sales Personnel Director North Bergen New Jersey. INDUSTRIAL ARTS TRAINEE requires at least two years of college in industrial arts with drafting blueprint reading building construction and math skills.
Multiple local job ads for salesmen in fruit packaging, produce merchandising training, furniture repair, wool pressing, and service station attendant positions. Requirements include high school education, valid driver’s license, car, and proven sales ability. Apply by box or in person in Terre Haute area.
Ball State Teachers College in Muncie Indiana received a 124,370 dollar federal grant on Monday to study how to upgrade freshmen English courses in high schools. English professor Anthony L. Tovatt will direct the project to find more efficient methods for teaching English grammar and composition.
Poem "Good Timber" by R C Hanks sent by Victor H Forsythe. Personal notices include theater ad for El Cid at North Drive In Theatre by Bob Leturger. Various lodge meetings F and A M and R S M with dates June 18 19. Ads for beauty shops soups pies cafe and tavern listings. Local business entries and a general community notices page.
Market summary from Francis I. du Pont & Co. in Merchants Nat. Bank Blog lists 2,410,000 shares traded on Tuesday June 18 1963 at 1 PM Eastern. Key figures include overall averages and market activity for the session.
Licensed nursing homes advertise 24 hour complete nursing care for ladies and men with good meals. Sullivan Nursing Home at 705 S 7th is state licensed with patients 1334 Sycamore under new management for mentally ill and stroke patients supervised by a registered nurse.
Standard & Poor's says the general market is high but not vulnerable and that a tax cut could extend the postwar economic advance. The firm notes investors buy individual stocks, making selectivity crucial for future opportunities.
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