Stretch concrete and smart outdoor goods debut this week
General Electric unveils a silicone rubber based stretch concrete described as waterproof and sun resistant. Also new are a pro golf shoe mud remover permanently mounted on golf carts, Reynolds Metals sells Reynoply weatherproof building panels, and an indoor wagon shaped pet shelter with removable corduroy cover, offered by Holden's in Evanston Illinois.
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Holiday House Gifts
Chicago
Reynolds Metals Co
Holden’s
Evanston
Ill
Retired 19 Years Not for Me Clarence Wilson Says
Clarence Wright Wilson a 214 7th Ave SW resident born 1883 in Illinois reflects on retirement after 35 years as a railroad worker. He recalls preferring work to idleness, notes lifelong travel by rail across 14 states, and praises Decatur where he settled 42 years ago with his wife. He values reading and woodwork but misses daily activity and cautions others against retiring unless necessary.
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Clarence Wright Wilson
7Th Ave
Wilson
New York Central
Decatur
John
Gadget Tunes Guitars by Sight With Vu Tuner Claim
A device named Vu-Tuner from General Measurement Research Inc appears to tune guitars by sight. Clip it to the fourth string near the bridge, pluck the low E, and a reed in the tuner window vibrates. It vibrates smoothly when in tune and pulses when out of tune, signaling adjustments.
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General Measurement Research Inc
Berkeley
Calif
Door Mat Lets You Say Go Away to Visitors
An 18 by 28 inch rubber door mat can bear any message up to 13 letters and spaces such as Go Away Dont Disturb No Salesmen or Welcome Holden's Evanston IL offers this message mat for households seeking privacy.
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Holden’s
Evanston, Il
Optico Corp Unveils Sun Shade With Op Art Bee Motif
A wrap-around celanese acetate sun shade for milady’s eyes features space and op art patterns including a big-eyed bee. Offered by Optico Corp., Philadelphia, Pa.
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Milady
Outer
Optico Corp
Philadelphia
New Products Addresses Listed for Companies
The document lists addresses for General Electric Silicone Products Dept Waterford N 7 Haliday House Gifts 5244 W North Ave Chicago Reynolds Metals Co Public Relations 19 East 47th St New York General Measurement Research Inc PO Box 9012 Berkeley
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General Electric
Silicone Products Dept
Waterford
N. 7
Haliday House
North Ave
Chicago
Ill
Reynolds Metals Co
East 47Th St
New York
N. Y
General Measurement Research Inc
Berkeley
Dow Jones Closing Averages Reported for New York
The Dow Jones closing figures show Industrials at 929.45 with intraday high 936.52 and low 925.38. Railroads at 252.26, Utilities 142.87, and Stocks at 331.98. Transactions listed include Industrials 481,600 and Rails 70,000. Public Utilities up 0.09, Commodities futures index up 0.16 to 135.63.
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New York
Retired railroad man laments change and politics
A former railroad worker recalls a long career, notes trains are longer and faster now, and says retirement brought restlessness. He follows national politics, supports President Johnson’s Viet Nam policy, and opposes the spending he sees. The Wilsons visit their North Carolina daughter yearly using a free rail pass.
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Railroad
Wilson
Johnson
Wilsons
North Carolina
Louisville and Nashville
Compan
Butcher Hogs Uneven Prices Hit Chicago Market
In Chicago, hog prices were uneven on Friday with Mixed No 1 and 2 grades selling at 25.00 to 25.50 per hundredweight and some reaching 25.75. Mixed No 1 and 3 moved 24.00 to 25.00, mixed 2 and 3 22.25 to 24.00, and sows 18.75 to 22.00. Slaughter steers rose up to 0.25, Prime 32.00 to 32.50, high choice and prime 30.50 to 32.00, and cattle with high choice and prime slaughter heifers at 28.50.
Mart Takes Another Step Toward Recovery
The market rose unevenly on light trading as airlines led gains and electronics, drugs, and office equipment posted advances while autos slipped. The Dow added 1.34 to 929.95 amid 7.76 million shares on the NYSE and 4.84 million on the NYSE Amex. American Telephone held at 57 as overall breadth favored fewer decliners, with 66 of 1,381 issues up and 497 down. Davenport plans to attend a national youth legislature governor’s conference in Washington, while state bonds swung and new highs pushed 59 for the year and 58 new lows.
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New York
American Telephone
Wheat Holds Onto Gains On Chicago Board of Trade
Wheat opened higher and held gains as May prices rose about 1.5 cents per bushel on strong export demand. Soybeans closed mixed after sharp Thursday gains with profit taking and oil price setbacks affecting the market. May soybeans saw steadying buying from a commercial trader who had sold oil and meal. Wheat strength reflected ongoing export activity and global food demand. May soybeans ranged from steady to higher, while corn and oats moved modestly.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Calif Holdens and Optico Corp Address Snippet
California Holdens, Box 1456, Evanston Illinois 60204 and Optico Corp at 333 North Third Street Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
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Calif
Evanston
Optico Corp
North Third St
Philadelphia
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