Wheat tops $5 a bushel for first time in U S history
The Washington AP reports wheat surged past 5.00 a bushel at the Chicago Board of Trade and 5.07 at Minneapolis for September delivery. Prices rose due to strong world demand, with exports reaching 1.185 billion bushels last year. Corn futures also hit a 10 cent limit as markets react to tighter supplies.
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Murphy Firm to Close After 38 Years
Charles E. Murphy owner of Harry Murphy & Brother Feed & Farm Supply Store on W Boscawen Street announces closing the business on Friday August 24 the 38th anniversary of its establishment The firm opened August 24 1935 on W Amherst Street and moved to the Penn Central Co freight station in 1961 Murphy plans to devote more time to photography and oil painting.
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Poll Shows McGovern the Winner Today
New York AP reports NBC News poll showing George McGovern leading Richard Nixon 51 to 49 if the last election were held today. Results from Oliver Quayle & Co. aired on NBC Reports. 60 percent distrust Nixon and 71 percent disapprove of taped White House conversations.
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Oliver Quayle & Co
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Canada Graded Produce Dominates Packed Food Trade
Most processed fruits and vegetables in Canada are sold by grade and about 95 percent are packed in plants registered by the federal government.
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Canada
AFL-CIO Eyes Biggest Get-Out-The-Vote Push in Va
Virginia AFL-CIO plans its largest G O T V effort for the November 6 election. President Julian F. Carper cites 70 000 affiliated members and similar unaffiliated numbers. Delegates will hear Lt. Gov. Henry Howell speak as the group weighs endorsements for governor attorney general and lieutenant governor with possible backing for Miler or no endorsement.
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