Livestock Receipts Down but Prices Rise Says Market Analyst
D. R. Lohr of the Virginia Department of Agriculture reports that all livestock classes except lambs fell in receipts for the week of February 10 to 16 while prices generally rose. Hog prices surged in the midwest early week then tapered, with top hogs 19.20 to 20.50 and averaging 19.90. Heavy butchers 18.25 to 20.50, light butchers 17 to 18, sows 13 to 16 on the week.
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Valentines Day Dilemmas and Reader Feedback
Abigail Van Buren answers readers on Valentine priorities between wives and mothers, a nurse dentist comment, and a mother in law dispute. She advises that Valentine gifts center on romantic partners, criticizes the dentist for shaming a child, and urges gratitude for a reliable grandmother babysitter.
Market roundup shows mixed hog lamb and cattle prices
Receipts in four major regional markets fell about 20 percent with price rises across hogs and cattle. Richmond hogs closed 1.00 to 1.25 higher at 20.25 to 20.50, while Southeast Virginia hogs rose 25 to 75 cents to 18.75 to 19.50. Lamb receipts up about 200 percent as spring lambs arrive, prime lambs 25.70 to 29.50, choice 24.25 to 24.50, good 20.75 to 23. Prices are expected to climb with rising receipts. Slaughter cattle varied with steers steady to 1.25 higher, cows and bulls mixed, stocker calves up modestly. Northern Virginia grain quotes listed for wheat, corn, oats, and barley per bushel.
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Virginia Democrats to Host Jefferson Jackson Day Dinner
Demos in Richmond plan the Jefferson Jackson Day dinner Saturday night a $35 per plate event for gubernatorial politics. Featured speaker is former Georgia Governor Carl E. Sanders, a leading moderate in the 1950s. Sanders led the 1964 Democratic Rules Committee and served on urban affairs and OEO councils. About 1,000 guests are invited including Virginia’s six Democratic congressmen and Senators Byrd Jr and Spong Jr. He will be introduced by Governor Mills E. Godwin Jr.
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Private colleges demand more support in Hawaii
The Very Rev William F Feree president of Chaminade College in Honolulu says private colleges in Hawaii have not kept pace with U H growth. He notes Hawaii private colleges hold about 10 percent of total enrollment versus 40 percent for mainland private schools and argues that part of private college costs must be absorbed by the community since students cannot bear the entire burden.
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