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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1957

Page

12

Court Won’t Prohibit U S Sale of Aniline Stock

The International Court refused to bar the United States from selling General Aniline and Film Corp stock if Washington chooses to do so. Switzerland asked the Hague court to halt U S sales until a Swiss suit on ownership is decided. The U S Supreme Court will hear whether International’s claims should have been dismissed, with a decision awaited next fall.

Washington State Department International Court U. S Film Corp Switzerland the Hague U.S International U. S. Supreme Court Supreme Court

Dividends Declared by Numerous Corporations This Quarter

A wide list of companies declares regular quarterly dividends and stock splits or extras with payment dates mainly in December and record dates in November or early December. Notable names include Allied Laboratories, National Acme, Bayuk Cigars, American Potash and Chemical, and Rexall Drug, among others.

Market Barometer Teeters as Du Pont Stock Dividends Weigh

In New York and Chicago trading, government plans to distribute GM stock to du Pont holdings stir market moves. The Supreme Court ruling on du Pont control sparked discussions of a 2 percent stock dividend and a 10 year transfer plan. Key securities show mixed losses with select gains amid volume declines.

Wall Street Chicago Delaware Realty New York Delaware Texas.Co du Pont Geterpater Ceee Eee Christiana Waa Public Utilities uti-Trust ED Morse WO Industrials Government U. S. Supreme Court General Motors Sipec Penn Texas Oecc Alumni Ltd

Stock Prices Rise and Dividends Ahead in 1957 Outlook

New York stock prices show a 172 10 percent rise for the three months ending September 30 1957. The government backs a three group plan and toy shares are offered to outside buyers. Du Pont holds GM stock transferred to trustees. 153 000 Du Hunt Foods holders are due Nov 29 with record Nov 15. Kerite pays Dec 13 with record Nov 29. Universal Winding pays Dec 4 with record Nov 15. Wilson Jones pays Nov 29 with record Nov 6.

Hunt Foods and Industries Inc Kerite Co Universal Winding Co Wilson-Jones Co. Inc

Southern Pacific nine month results and peers report

Southern Pacific Transporta tion System and affiliates posted a nine months net income of 40 419 116 dollars or 4 47 a share versus 42 633 167 dollars or 4 713 share in 1956. Excluding tax deferments for accelerated amortization earnings were 29 774 321 dollars or 3 29 a share versus 31 408 344 dollars or 3 47 a share in 1956. Missouri Pacific Railroad reported 3 371 350 dollars versus 4 514 993. Texas and Pacific Railroad earned 135 373 dollars or 7 34 a share versus 6 416 816 dollars or 11 69 a share. Hudson and Manhattan Railroad showed an eight month loss of 1 534 797 dollars against 948 774. Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific Railroad posted a nine month net of 4 529 358 versus 3 274 000.

Southern Pacific ‘Transportation System Missouri Pacific Railroad Texas & Pacific Railroad Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul &Pacific Railroad

Allied Lab Declares 10 Percent Stock Dividend

Allied Laboratories Inc announces a 10 per cent stock dividend payable December 30 to shareholders of record December 6 along with a quarterly cash dividend of 25 cents payable December 27 to record December 6. The year's total pays $1.20 in cash plus the 10 per cent stock, up from $1.10 cash and 5 per cent stock in 1956 on the current share base.

Rockwell Spring & Axel Co Allied Laboratories, Inc Aetna - Standard Engineering Co Comcom Murray Corp. of America L. A. Young Spring & Wire Corp Public Service Co. of Indiana Sterling Aluminum Products Inc Thew Shovel Co Laclede Steel Co Gotham Mrg Co St. Croix Paper Co Statler Hotels Delaware Corps van Raalte Co. Inc Peoples Drug Store, Inc National Acme Co Navy National Acme Bayuk Cigars Inc American & Foreign Power Co Rexall Drug Co American Potash& Chemical Corp American Pulley Cos Carpenter, Paper Co Copeland Refrigeration, Corp G. & W. H. Carson Inc Pepperell Mig. Co Detroit, Steel Corp Eaton Mfg. Co New York

Electric Auto-Lite in Sharp Profit Rise

U.S. department store sales were unchanged last week from the same period in 1956. Six Federal Reserve districts showed lagging volume, with Dallas down three percent, reflecting mixed early autumn demand.

New York U.S Federal Reserve Dallas

Connecticut Issues CONNECTICUT INDUSTRIES Pricea

Connecticut Industries reveals price data from G. E H. Walker & Co., detailing market factors and production costs. Analysts note shifts in supply chains and potential implications for regional manufacturing activity and pricing strategies.

Connecticut Industries Pricea G. E H. Walker & Co

Public Utility Stocks Mixed In Damages Case Notes

The article discusses public utility stock prices from Smith Ramsay and Co and outlines the court dispute involving du Pont entities over stock distributions and dividends. It details proposed terms, extensions, and court approval timelines affecting common stockholders and Christiana Delaware Realty.

Smith, Ramsay & Co Christiana Utses Corporation Dell Thejaware Realty duPont Delaware Realty Company AG Ttn Tan Man

Nine Month Earnings Across Major Firms Reported

Pittsburgh Plate Glass and other companies posted nine month nets with per share comparisons. Notable figures include Pittsburgh Plate Glass earning 612,000 at 441 cents per share versus prior period 42,793,551 or 4.32 a share. Other firms listed include Union Bag Camp Paper Corp Sylvania Electric Products Co National Supply Co Budd Co and more with varied gains and per share payments.

Pittsburgh Plate Glaga Co National Cash Register Co Union Bag-Camp Paper Corp Sylvania Electric Products Inc National Supply Co Dhara

Wall Street Roundup Skews Mixed Despite Fed Signals

New York traders noted the Federal Reserve acted as a Treasury bill seller last week, suggesting no immediate easing. Smith Corona posted a 76 percent earnings jump on 26 percent sales growth, while American Smelting may trim Q3 earnings to 70 cents from 1.39 a year earlier. Hemphill Noyes data points toward year end tax moves and portfolio shifts. Williams Brothers prep for stock sale faced doubts yet sold out. Philadelphia Electric expects continued Delaware River Valley expansion with per share net around 2.60 this year versus 2.48 last year on fewer shares. Market sentiment sees limited near term gains after a swift rebound and possible profit taking.

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Ackawanna Omits Action On Dividend

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad directors took no action on the common stock dividend due at this time. The line paid 12 1 2 cents a share in June and September and 37 1 2 cents in March. In 1956 the railroad posted a net gain from one payment, a stock dividend, and a loss after taxes.

New York Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Lackawanna Webcor Inc N. Y Chicago St. Louis Delaware & Lackawanna

Diner Club approves two for one stock split

Directors of Diner Club Inc vote to split the company stock two for one. The split takes effect December 16 for holders of record November 25. Currently 429,755 common shares and options for 4,620 exist with no preferred stock. Ward's Automotive reports a 43.2 percent rise in U.S. car output this week led by Ford Chevrolet and Buick in overtime.

Ccar New York Diner Club Inc Ralph E. Schneider Detroit Ward Ford Chevrolet Buick U.S

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