Retail Prices Of Farm-Produced Foods Rise 7 Percent
The Agriculture Department reports farm produced food retail prices averaged seven percent higher in the first quarter than a year earlier. Increases stem mostly from higher prices received by farmers and, to a lesser extent, marketing charges. Meat animal prices led the rise though marketing volumes were down. Higher costs for wages transport and inputs also pushed marketing charges. Farmers’ share of the consumer food dollar rose to 41 cents.
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Market drift lowers as earnings disappoint across sectors
New York markets slid in mid afternoon dealings amid a wave of disappointing reports from firms in steel oils and chemicals. Kodak Allied and Standard Oil shares fell while GM and U S Steel edged down and bonds rose as talks of potential tax relief hovered in Washington.
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Baltimore Livestock Market Report Summary
Baltimore stockyard details cattle 8,000 head and calves 200 with mixed grades. Fed steers and heifers quoted mostly 25.50 to 32.75 with several loads at 31.00 32.75 per cwt. feeders 25.50 to 30.00. cows 16.00 to 23.50. bulls 22.00 to 24.00. Hogs and lambs showed softer trends with feeders and slaughter lambs in the 18 to 22 dollar range.
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Chicago Grain Prices and Grain Mixes on Market
Chicago market report lists corn grades No 2 yellow 1.33 and No 3 yellow 1.31 with other lines for No 4 yellow 1.27 and No 5 yellow 1.20. Oats No 1 heavy white 71 and No 1 white 65. Soybean oil 107-11, soybean meal 60 00. Barley making choice 1.20-1.35, feed 86-1.10.
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Bombings Believed Interstate Operation in the South
Police in Birmingham call a bombing outside Temple Beth El part of an interstate plot. Commissioner Connor seeks FBI probe and death penalty for bombing churches, schools, and houses. Florida synagogue and Negro school blasts occurred earlier. Birmingham bomb found noon. Alabama offers 2000 dollar reward.
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Local Market Prices and Grains Report
Local markets list retail prices for mixed feed 100 lbs at 3.15 and 2.95 for other items. Grain prices show milling wheat 2.05 to 2.10 per bushel and No 2 yellow corn 1.50 per bushel. Flour retail 100 lbs at 5.90 and corn meal five pound bags at esesee. Augusta prices 2.15 to 2.25.
Poultry and eggs market mixed demand and prices
Broilers and fryers show demand good with supply adequate to short in some areas. Turkeys steady with fair to good demand. Farm prices show broilers 246-344 per hundred. heavy hens 20-23. small turkey fryers 28-29. Egg market reports Grade A large and medium and small in Harrisonburg and Winchester with various price lines.
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Fighting in Oriente Province Engulfs Cuba clash kills eight
Cuban government troops clash with Fidel Castro rebels in Oriente near Joturn as eight insurgents die and three loyalists are wounded. Army communique says Castro's main Sierra Maestra group faces encirclement by Bás forces.
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