Show NEW YORK YOm SUGAR H. NEW YORK Aug 5 A Thc VP Thc The raw sugar market was firm early today toa a good demand was reported rel at but holders asked No sales were reported locally local I although refiners bought bags of Porto Rican for cond second halt half August shipment at duty paid The raw sugar futures market was firmer early carly today on trade trado and Cuban buying prompted by bythe bythe bythe the firmness abroad and a bettor tone tono to tho the spot market Prices at nt midday were one to three points net higher No changes were ere reported in inthe tho the refined sugar situation With Ith Withdrawals Withdrawals on old contracts continued In fair faJr proportions but only light lIht new business was reported Prices were quoted at 60 to for tor fortine forline tine line granulated Sugar futures closed steady stead ap ap- approximate proximate sales 51 50 tons Sep Sep- September September September December 2 Ic January March May |