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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1948
Page
4
The Associated Press notes sharp overall drop in stocks on June 12 with most declines 1 to 2 points. Oil and rail shares fluctuated. gas and coal issues moved unevenly. Volume reached about 1.25 million shares, while many leaders slid from late May highs.
Chrysler raises prices for passenger car models with no exact total disclosed. Plymouth models show a $40 to $50 increase, while the Dodge line is reported to rise about 6 percent.
Ford Motor Company proposed wage increases for 108000 production workers in a third round offer. Those earning under 1.50 dollars an hour would gain 11 cents, and those at or above 1.50 dollars would gain 14 cents. John Bugas, VP, led the talks with the UAW negotiating committee urging prompt agreement. An French craftsman’s widow noted as a glove maker is referenced as patron saint of gloves.
A chaotic market note reports corn leading a broader grain price decline in Chicago. Prices for wheat oats and corn fell, with cash corn selling 1 to 2 cents lower and futures and premiums dropping.
The page presents a dense crossword puzzle with numerous clues ranging from geographic terms to artifacts and professions. It lists several entries hinting at word lengths and potential answers, followed by a long, noisy New York news block describing stock moves, corporate reports, and market shifts with scattered proper nouns and figures.
Minneapolis markets record mixed grain futures and product prices dated June 2. Values show standard net ent and middling beans near benchmarks with notable figures for flour sacks and red fox products, reflecting typical trade activity in the period.
Fragmented cargo notes Ada shipments and potato arrivals with prices for varieties like California Lone Whites Bliss Triumphs and Kansas Kaneos. Market demand described as slightly stronger, with listed prices ranging from about 4.25 to 7.85 per hundredweight across several firms and consignments.
Chicago market report notes mixed receipts and price changes across commodities. Prices largely steady with some declines. several items show modest drops while others hold. Overall activity reflects routine trading and demand in the region.
The St Paul livestock sale shows salable cattle totaling 3 600 with total 3 800 cattle. Slaughter cattle and feeders are active as strong demand persists for steers and heifers. cows and bulls mixed, with prices varying by type and quality. Hog and sow sections highlight gains, while feeder calves and stockers display uneven demand amid a slow opening.
Sioux City livestock market notes a mixed day with cattle prices fluctuating. high quality lots show strength while common grades ease. Strong demand for heavier steers and select cows, with cutters and stockers firm, while lighter weights and heifers remain variable amid overall market oscillation.
An OCR damaged Spokane livestock listing shows cattle prices and terms across grades and weights. References include cows calves steers heifers and mixed lots with prices around 92 to 98 per hundredweight, varied by quality and load, with some declines and held until buyer acceptance.
Wool futures and market tone show steadiness amid fair demand from Australian dealers. Prices drifted with December to May bids and spot wool at around 81.9 per unit, while futures ended largely unchanged or slightly lower. certificated spot wool bids were near 21.9 for the week.
Fragmented OCR shows grain quotes and prices for wheat and durum in Minneapolis. Mentions heavy dark northern, hard winter, amber durum, and various lots with prices around 2.50 and 4. Others reference percentages and specific lots, though text is garbled. Entities include Minneapolis and several grain types, but details are partially obscured.
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