Wall Street opens lower as a broad market selloff continues
Stocks fell across the board at the open led by the Dow with an 28.97 point drop to 1,763.92 after a record Thursday slide. Volume remained heavy as investors fretted inflation and higher rates despite mixed August data from Commerce and Labor. IBM, USE, BellSouth, and Allied Signal declined while the NYSE composite fell 1.39 to 133.86 amid anxious sentiment.
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House banking panel defeats credit-card bill
The House banking panel voted 7-5 to reject Rep. Frank Annunzio’s plan to cap credit-card interest at eight points above Treasury yields, delaying action on the measure and signaling a potentially final setback in the 1986 push. Annunzio vowed to pursue amendments in the full committee or on the House floor.
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Kidron Auction Steady Trade As Hog and Cattle Prices Hold
Kidron livestock auction saw steady demand Thursday with hogs topping at 58.25 per cwt and varied feeder pig and calf values. Holstein cows and beef cows posted higher, while lambs and sheep showed active bidding. 2,278 head sold from 41 consignors with hay and straw receipts noted and oats and firewood also listed.
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Egg prices in Columbus wholesale market report
Sales to retailers in major Ohio cities show cartons delivered with Extra large six six to six nine, large six five to six eight, medium five five to five eight, small three six to three nine. Light type hens producer loading at one forty four cents.
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Metal prices New York closing figures vary little
AP reports COMEX closing prices with gold at 408.00 per ounce and silver at 5.699 per ounce Spot nonferrous values show aluminum 53.10 cents, copper 0.66 to 0.87 a pound, lead 23 cents, zinc 44 cents, tin 3.4715 per pound, mercury 175 to 190 per 76 pounds, and platinum 625 to 633 per troy ounce.
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Lorain County grain prices at yesterday's market
Lorain County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association reports closing grain prices: Wheat 1.91 per bushel Shelled Corn 1.43 Soybeans 4.60 and Oats 0.70 per bushel. These figures were posted for local farmers and buyers.
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Ameritech strikers to propose contract today
Union negotiators for Ameritech Publishing Inc. strikers plan new contract proposals on the 32nd day of the walkout. The firm warned it will permanently replace economic strikers if they do not return. CWA Local 4340 represents about 380 statewide with 280 in locals 4340 and 4309.
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