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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1964
Page
4
New York AP reports a fairly sharp early afternoon stock market decline with steels and motors leading the fall. Trading was moderately active as many key stocks moved down and the list remained mixed and slug gish before steels and motors slid further amid auto work price target uncertainty.
Noon quotations from the New York Stock Exchange appear among listed stock transactions. The brief item notes traders and prices moving in midday activity within the exchange.
The stock market backed off with the Associated Press average down 1.9 to 217.9 and the Dow Jones industrial average at noon off 4.45 to 633.00. Industrials, rails, and several blue chips fell while utilities held steady. Major names like General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler eroded, with U S Steel and Jones & Laughlin also slipping. American Cyanamid and Max Factor moved on merger news and delayed openings.
Washington shows cash receipts from farm payments and livestock marketings totaling about 38.6 billion in 1963, with crop marketings at 19.9 billion and government payments near 1.7 billion. The data, drawn from agriculture department review, covers farm income, investments funds, and related statements.
The report details farm cash receipts for livestock and farm products, with cattle, calves, sheep, and dairy items contributing billions in receipts. It notes fluctuations from 1962 and 1963, highlighting declines in cattle and calf values and mixed changes in dairy and poultry receipts, amidst broader tax and economic commentary.
Egg market report from San Francisco lists dairy prices to retailers with several size and grade distinctions. Details cover Eges Case quantity, FSMNS and Nulaid brands, large to small sizes, and cheese items including singles, processed American, cheddar and blocks with price ranges.
Washington AP reports House Democratic leaders including John W. McCormack of Massachusetts told President Johnson they expect the anti poverty bill to pass. They anticipate it reaches the House floor Wednesday and a vote as soon as Friday.
The Statistical Bureau notes the long-term outlook remains upward despite yearly ebbs and flows. Analysts at Oppenheimer Newberg & Neu expect economic strength to influence the market later, advising buying quality shares during periods of weakness.
Services for Mrs Anna Watkins 90 who died in a Fremont rest home will be held at Fremont First Church of the Nazarene. A Green Forest Arkansas native and longtime Fremont resident she left 28 grandchildren 26 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She leaves children Lester Clyde Fred Clifford Don and many relatives including Williams Watkins and Weight. Burial in Chapel of the Chimes Cemetery. Friends may call at Fremont.
New York reports that the SEC and industry sources discuss changes to specialist operations on the New York and American Stock Exchanges. The study finds specialists play a key role in orderly markets but notes past criticisms of not always maintaining bids and asks. Talks on further regulation have been quiet, focusing on floor traders versus specialists and possible reforms.
Fremont notices report a Requiem Mass for Manuel Vierra, 77, survivor of Washington Township and former Alameda County Public Works foreman, with service at Church of the Holy Ghost. Also listed is Melvin M. Mings, 33, Korean War veteran and worker at Pacific States Steel, honored with Rosary services and burial at Golden Gate National Cemetery, plus extensive family ties across Fremont, Newark, and nearby areas.
Industry notes from New York report Meinhard Commercial Corp. expanding beyond textiles and apparel into financing for receivables, inventory, plant and equipment. Charles L. Harding Jr. says the firm, a subsidiary of C.L.T. Financial Corp., aims to grow in commercial financing while maintaining traditional textile markets.
Turbulent trading on the New York Cotton Exchange sees wool futures slip across contracts as market participants react to erratic weather and shifting demand. Prices for Oct and Dec deliveries show small declines while bids for March and July contracts fluctuate, reflecting cautious sentiment in the wool sector.
The Associated Press reports a minor frontier adjustment between Israel and Jordan, with analysts noting a potential easing of barriers near Jerusalem. Experts say changes may affect military posture and local markets as negotiations continue.
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