Wall Street firms hold steady as rail shares buoy on merger talks
Stocks opened mixed with rail shares leading gains on talks of merger unification of Walters roads Atlantic Coast Lines Louisville and Nashville and Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis. Carrier stocks rose 2 to 5 points while industrials showed irregularities amid selling. Chrysler Motors rose six points as the market closed firm on light volume about 1,000,000 shares. Provisions declined with hog values as weather weighed on the corn belt.
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Wheat Prices Trend Lower on Improved Argentine Weather
Chicago reports wheat prices averaged lower amid better Argentine weather and a shipment increase of 5.48 million bushels easing values. The market dipped as offerings thinned, saw a brief rally, then fell again with late quotes showing December near 1.75 and May around 1.69. Corn and oats markets were comparatively quiet.
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Western market hogs and cattle prices drift through week
Chicago and Ogden reporting hog receipts around 8000 with mixed weekly results. Cattle and sheep volumes show price movements across weights, with fed steers near 9.00 to 11.25 and top bulls, veals, and sheep posting gains in multiple regions.
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Potatoes Market Reports From Idaho Falls and Chicago
Weather in Idaho Falls is cloudy as demand slows and markets stay dull. Idaho sacked U S No 1 prices near 2 60 to 3 66 with various cash and freight movements noted. Wisconsin Minnesota round whites bring 2 64 to 3 50 while Idaho sacked bus bets range 3 20 to 4 60.
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Sugar market eases after liberal offerings and private crop estimate
In New York the raw sugar market showed a softer undertone with more liberal offerings. Traders reported 49,000 bags of Cuban sold late yesterday and 20,000 bags for second half December shipment at 4.15. A private Cuban crop estimate of 5,089,000 bags added selling pressure, leaving final futures 2 to 4 points lower: December 2.35, March 2.39, May 2.50, July 2.59. Refined sugar stayed quiet at 6.00 to 6.60.
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Elks Hold Memorial Services Tomorrow Afternoon
The public is invited to the Elks' annual memorial at 3 o'clock tomorrow at the Elks' temple. Exalted Ruler Phil Nash will head the ritual observance with lodge officers guiding. Addresses are planned along with a musical program.
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Exchange Rates Drift Across Markets in Irregular Trading
New York reports irregular foreign exchange activity with quotes in cents. Rates cited include Great Britain at 4.8516 and 4.8576 on cables, France around 3.864 and 3.87, Germany at 23.80, Switzerland 19.29, Argentina 41.50, Brazil 14.06, and Tokyo 43 with Shanghai at 77 percent. Rubric shows numerous country and regional rates, reflecting uneven demand and banking balances.
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Miners Rescued After Tunnel Cave-In At Fairview Mine
Fire and smoke from the transformer house caused a main tunnel blaze at the Fairview mine. Miners built a bulkhead for safety while rescuers entered. Stephenson directed the bulkhead effort and cheered the men, but he died after extraction. Damage is estimated at $10,000 despite earlier higher figures.
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Real estate transfer filed for Henry O’Leary deed to Marshall Barrette Lumber
On Friday real estate transfers include Henry O’Leary conveying Lots 1 2 3 4 5 in Block 247 to Marshall Barrette Lumber Co. The deed covers Lots 1 2 3 4 5 in Block 247 in the city subdivision.
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Mountain States Tel Directory To Press December 10
Winter directory issue will go to press December 10 and all changes or new listings must be reported to the telephone office at Tel. 1300 by that date.
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Prizes at Radio Show at Dec 7 8
Prizes announced for a radio show event on December 7 and 8. Organizers expect audience interest and local participation.
New York Market Report Quick Update
On December 6 the AP notes bar aiver at 9 percent and Mexican dollars at 84 percent, reflecting a brief snapshot of exchange figures.
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Bond market notes show mixed U S Treasury prices
The report lists several treasury bond figures with varied quotes such as 101.28 for a second issue and 108 for a fourth, indicating fluctuating prices. It mentions Dewey and Liberty bonds in New York with several coupon-like codes and numbers, reflecting a busy trading session.
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Market report fragment lists grain and commodity quotes
The notice shows mixed futures figures for grains and feeds including wheat corn rye and barley with several percentage changes and prices, along with lime and clover and hive products values. Data appears partial and OCR distorted.
Burglars Loot Stillwater Post Office Vaults
Burglars knocked dials from three Stillwater Minnesota post office vaults early today and escaped with about $20,000 in stamps and cash, police report.
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Utah Weather Forecast Quiet Tonight and Sunday
Partly cloudy conditions expected in Utah tonight and Sunday with a gradual warming trend. No precipitation indicated and temperatures rise modestly across the state.
Wheat market climbs on export demand and crop woes
In Chicago trading on December 5 the wheat market rose sharply late in the session tracking gains in Winnipeg and reports of poor crops in Argentina. December futures advanced to about 1.78 per bushel and May to roughly 1.734, near the day’s high.
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Clearing house banks show weekly excess reserves drop
New York December 5 AP report shows the actual condition of clearing house banks and trust companies for the week with an excess reserve of 2 495 870. This marks a decrease of 7 566 070 from the prior week when excess reserves stood at 10 061.44.
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