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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1963

Page

7

Gain In Market From Low Price Rally Sparks Third Rise

A resurgence of lower priced issues led a late stock market rally on Friday boosting the Dow to 723.30 and the AP 60 to 272.3. About 5.26 million shares traded as 626 of 1,331 issues advanced while 448 declined with 13 of the top 15 advancing. Pacific Petroleum surged on news of earnings gains and a large share sale.

ED Morse AP Business News NEW York (Ap Sues Pacific Petroleum Associated Press New York Stock Exchange U.S

Spark fuel additive speeds trouble free boat starts

Du Pont introduces Spark a marine fuel additive that absorbs moisture and inhibits gum in fuel systems promising instant starts and smoother cruising. The feature lists domestic addresses for Du Pont Geigy Salada Foods Royal McBee Bright Star Industries British American Imports National Gypsum Allied Radio and more as sample company references amid other consumer product notes.

du Pont E. L. du Pont de Nemours & Co Wilmington Del Geigy Chemical Corp Saw Mill River Idsley N.Y Salada Foods Inc Woburn Mass Royal McBee Corp Third Ave New York Bright Star Industries Getty Delaware Ave Buffalo Allied Radio Corp N. Western Ave Chicago Ill

Salada Iced Tea mix planned for national rollout

Salada markets an instant tea mix that includes lemon and sugar in an aluminum foil pouch. It is designed for quick preparation with water and ice and has moved from Tampa test marketing to a nationwide rollout.

Salada Tampa Fla

Royal Emperor electric typewriter promises timeless design

Royal McBee Corp introduces the Royal Emperor electric typewriter as a status symbol with flowing design and precise mechanics. It comes in five colors beige green grey blue and oyster white to complement attractive offices and offers special type styles.

Royal McBee Corp

Compact Traveler flashlight by Bright Star Industries

A seven inch compact flashlight molded from grey high density polyethylene is offered by Bright Star Industries of Clifton New Jersey. The company guarantees a free replacement if the Traveler flashlight cracks breaks or dents under normal use.

Bright Star Industries Clifton, N. J

Portable British air conditioner promises no window venting

From Britain comes a hand portable air conditioner called personal air that allegedly cools air in a nine foot zone around the user. Offered by British American Imports, Long Island City, NY. National Gypsum Co. introduces Gold Bond Exterior Velvet paint claiming single coat coverage on wood, masonry and asbestos without primer.

Britain Britishmerican Imports Long Island City N.Y National Gypsum Co

Radio handbook explains hi fi terms and components

Allied Radio Corp of Chicago offers a 9 6 page handbook priced at 50 cents postpaid to clarify stereo themes such as woofers extension speakers and related tape recorders and kits.

Allied Radio Corp Chicago

Fragments of Numbers Across Weekdays

An OCR fragment presents sequences of numbers arranged as Fri Thur 626 699 448 408 257 253 1331 1360 without clear context or associated events. The readable items are numeric and may reference dates figures, codes, or measurements within a historical page segment.

Optimism In Market Exists On Wall Street

New York AP reports the stock market sits at a delicate point with debates over whether the Dow will set a new peak or retreat. Analysts note broadened activity and leadership in aluminum, electrical, business machines, airlines, and metals. One expert predicts further gains via selective buys in steel and savings loans, while another foresees a laboring rise and potential shakeout as resistance remains strong.

New York Wall Street Lawrence Bleiberg Bache & Co

Hog Prices Remain High

CHICAGO buyers paid steady to lower prices across hogs and cattle with top hog price at 16 dollars for sorted offerings. Weekly hog sales totaled 33,000 head, down 2,000 from last week, as mixed 1-3 grades ranged from 14 to 15.50 dollars and heavier grades at 14 to 14.50. Slaughter steers softened with prime at 24 dollars, other prime at 23.75, and mixed high choice around 21.50 to 23.25. Heifers stood at 20.50 to 23.35, while no woolled or spring lambs reports emerged.

Chicago

Firm Opening At Hartselle

HARTSELLE O K Tire Store opens at its new U S 31 location with a 75 foot front building and six service bays. Owners John J Abercrombie and Woodrow Abercrombie invest over 30000 dollars with full front end brake and tire service. Grand opening events Thursday through Saturday include giveaways and a television set. Douglas O Bri an will manage the store, bringing five years in the tire business.

Hariselle Hartselle O.K U.S John J. Abercrombie Woodrow Abercrombie Guand Douglas O’brian

Phoenix Welcomes Over 300 Firms Since 1948

Since 1948 more than 300 firms have chosen Phoenix as a base, contributing to rapid growth in the city’s business landscape. Local commerce leaders note sustained expansion amid improving infrastructure and employment opportunities.

Phoenix

Two Promoted At Chemstrand Decatur Plant

J M Red is promoted to senior chemist in the Acrilan Acrylic fiber plant and James B Denmark becomes senior textile engineer in the Application Research and Service Department at the Decatur Chemstrand plant. Red joined Chemstrand in June 1958.

J. M.’ Red James B. Denmark Reh Chemstrand Jan Decatur 16Th Ave Denmark Pepperell Manufacturing Co Lindale Emma Lee Quince Dr. SE

Athens High School Graduation Set With Speaker Ryan deGraffenried

Athens May 28 at 8 p.m. in the junior high auditorium features Ryan deGraffenried as graduation speaker. The baccalaureate service on May 2 at 8 p.m. will have Rev. George L. Kress delivering the main address. A long list of graduating seniors is named as candidates.

Athens Gary Gross Nancy Steele Athens High School Gross Wilburn Gross Miss Steele Thomas G. Steele Mary Ada Thackston Joe E. Thackston Ryan deGraffenried George L. Kress Homer Gregory Adams Joe Bob Andrews, Jr Rosemary Jane Barber William Ross Bates Alice Beattie Carlos Wayne Black Patricia Sue Black Charles Randall Bowers Jimmy D. Britnell Bernice Gayle Brooks Linda Griffis Bryan Gerald Wayne Bryant Pamela Buchanan Frederick L. Burgreen Jane Catherine Burgreen Carolyn Jean Cagle Doris Mae Campbell Gene Chambers Joan Imogene Chambers David Chisholm Billy D. Chittam James R. Chittam, Jr Gary Anthony Clardy Sandra Sue Clark James W. Coggins Linda Byrum Collier Marlon Douglas Crow Mack Allen Daniel Billy T. Davis Richard Lee Davis Mariella I. Dearman Marjorie Ann DeLorge James Martin Newby, Jr Douglas Pack Robert Wayne Peete Jenny Elaine Pepper Patricia Ann Presswell Elaine Hill Reese Gayle Riggs Ronald Lee Rogers Anna Faye Schlosser Nancy Lambert Schrimsher Geraldine Smith Nancy

Tire Pressure and Tire Texture Warning

Regularly check air pressure to ensure safety. Low tire pressure creates more friction with the road, increasing wear and reducing efficiency.

Dow Jones Closing Averages Report May 10

New York May 10 Final Dow Jones averages show industrials and railroads moving with utilities and 65 stocks mixed. Trading volume totals of rails 86,800 and utilities 73,500. bonds 40 issues and futures index up 1.53. Industrials close at 723.30 up 1.33 with leaders posting gains.

General Motors New York

Grain Futures Show Little Change on Board of Trade

Chicago AP says grain futures had mixed yet small moves on Friday with soybeans up about a cent. Most grains closed fractionally higher or lower as contracts swung within a penny range. May wheat fluctuated, brokers noted few short positions, with closes near split margins and soybeans gaining slightly to 2.64 a bushel.

Chicago Board of Trade

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Ardsley Thur White Plumbing CO Moulton Hartselle Chemstrand Co Pauline Steele Donald L. Stone Judith Ann Sulcer Judy Gayle Sutton Linda Fay Taylor Peter James Tharp Edward A. Thornton Thomas Wayne Tidwell Deborah Marie Vines Georgia Kay Vinson Susan Ella Wagler Linda Marie Watson Carolyn Marie Webb Marilyn K. White Frederick Howard Yarbrough Maxine Yockel Dow Jones Low Indu Lges Idea Arnold Terry Holly St. NE Three Bay 11Th and Moulton Street S. W. Side Leon Barnett Johnston St. S.E Freddie First Federal Grant Et Ale Athens Branch Cor
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