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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1963
Page
18
Chicago market report shows hogs 7,500 head with under 230 lb mostly steady and over 230 lb up to 25 higher. No 1-2 190-200 lb at 15.75-16.25, around 100 head 16.25. Cattle 700 head with few price tests. prime 1200 lb steers 26.50, 1050 lb heifers 25.50. Sheep 1,000 head slaughter lambs up about 25. western 101-112 lb lambs around 20.25, natives 90-105 lb at 20.00.
President Kennedy urged Congress to authorize federal payments to dairy farmers who cooperate by reducing marketings. The plan aims to cut government stockpiles and may lower butter prices by about ten cents per pound, while increasing cooperative farmer incomes.
Governor Hughes outlines a sweeping tax package including a 33 percent income tax rise for middle earners and a 6 percent top rate, plus a 1 percent to 5 percent scale and new withholding. He favors extending the 2 percent sales tax to hotels, liquor by the drink, and higher corporate taxes, with windfalls from monthly sales tax remittances and unpaid income taxes. Revenue would fund education, property tax relief, and state operations while preserving core programs and foundations.
Chicago grain prices show a mixed day with corn soybeans and oats mostly steady or slipping. Wheat futures rise on nearby contracts while oats and rye show modest gains or declines amid market fluctuations.
A series of farm sales and public auctions listed with start times and locations around Fairfield, West Chester, Mt. Union, Ainsworth Junction, Riverside, Washington, Wayland, Kalona, and nearby markets. Items include closing outs, machinery, livestock, hogs, sheep, and cattle with multiple weekly livestock sales noted at regional markets. Events feature February dates and noon to late morning start times.
A dense list of television times and programs includes Flintstones, World Turns, Captain Kangaroo, Alvin Show, Roy Rogers, Rin Tin Tin, Sky King, Matinee, Basketball, Golf, and Price is Right among others, with multiple daily slots and varied stations. The snippet reads like a local guide of daytime and prime time offerings featuring a mix of cartoons, soap operas, game shows, sports, news, and children's programs.
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