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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1949
Page
14
United Press reports stocks lower with irregular bond activity and some gains in curb markets. Commodities show mixed changes as wheat and rye prices ease on profit taking, while government data predicts an 18 million bushel drop in new crop wheat yield and a downward rye revision influencing early prices.
U S Rubber halves its $1 dividend and Goodrich lays off 700 workers while tire stocks drag the market. Analysts cite weak replacement demand and price cuts amid stiff competition, with autos and rails also retreating as utilities slip and select issues hold modest gains.
Light supply keeps cattle nominally steady to weak with common steers 14.50 to 15.00 and Good to Choice wealers 20.00 to 22.00. Hogs show steady barrows and gilts with sows 50 to 1.00 lower. prices span 19.50 to 24.00 for various weight ranges. Sheep not established with bids 50+ lower. late slaughter lambs steady with several lots around 22.00 per 100 pounds and higher for good feeding lambs.
The report notes 32 poultry trucks with unsettled hens and weak chickens. Broilers and fryers prices for White Rock and white cross breeds range from 26 to 30 cents. Cheese and butter values hold with steady receipts. eggs, potatoes, and onions show mixed trends as market demand remains moderate to slow.
Grain futures fell to session lows on the Chicago Board of Trade as commission selling surged with limited buying. Wheat eased 14 to 5 cents, corn down 4 to 154, rye down 2 to 23, soybeans off 34 to 2 with oats mostly unchanged. The nearby corn spread narrowed as traders digested the government crop report amid slow trading and mixed reactions in soybeans and rye.
In Waukegan Illinois Mr and Mrs Truman Andrews celebrate three children all born on July 19 in different years Truman Jr born 1943 Jerry 1945 and Gloria Marie 1949. Their machinist father plans one big annual birthday party for all three. In Anchorage Alaska the city ball park received a record painting effort with over 100 painters completing the job in one evening.
Springfield reports Illinois fears a future demand by the federal government to repay a $477,919 loan issued in 1837. The loan came from Treasury surplus and was disbursed in three installments. Congress delayed repayment guidance as a panic halted loans and officials may have forgotten the debt. The state treasurer notes the principal is less troubling than 4 percent interest.
In Salt Lake City the Rose Park subdivision installed one way glass for bathroom windows but misoriented panes allowed outsiders to see in while buyers enjoyed light. One homeowner was embarrassed as outsiders could view interiors clearly. The contractor faces potential government collection of $2,141,077 in interest if required.
Answers fill a crossword style grid with clues for horizontal and vertical entries. Entries include animals plants languages instruments and mythic names and reference to units measures and common terms.
A detailed list of Friday radio programming across KSEI FM KC and KEIO 1440. Shows include Idaho Farm Roundup Musical Clock News and Markets Morning programs. Sports, music, dramas, and public affairs fill the daytime and evening slots with multiple stations.
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