05 Dec 1948
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Newspaper
Del Rio News Herald
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1948
Page
1
At the end of November, 2,243 4% vehicles were registered in Texas, up about 250,000 from the same date last year. The milestone marked a notable year over year gain in motor vehicle registrations across the state.
North Carolina State's basketball squad set a Southern Conference record last season by winning 12 league games and sweeping all tournament games.
Fort Worth Texas reports highly uneven livestock markets with steer and yearling prices steady to down. Cattle prices mostly lower, cows and bulls mixed, calves up about half a dollar. Slaughter lambs and ewes varied, with strong demand for yearlings but scarce. Sheep, goats, and hogs show mixed changes as buyers adjust to weekly totals and weights.
Wall Street extended its December rally with small gains around three points as oils, steels, rails, and motors led advances while demand remained broad. The Associated Press average showed 461 advances to 195 declines among 790 issues, turnover around 10 000 shares, and volume improving as the week ended near weekly highs.
Amid Navy discussions, President Truman refrains from placing the 45,000-ton battleship Missouri in reserve. He insists the ship remains active and aims to strengthen it. The article notes public statements by Truman and Navy officials, plus ongoing Boys Town fundraising efforts and community support in New York.
Val Verde Lodge No 648 A F and AM holds stated communication Monday at 7 30 PM. Report on Grand Lodge meeting and other important matters will be discussed. Members urged to attend. W B Cunningham W M H M Overstreet Beay.
A brief market item cites major companies including ExxonMobil, Superior Oil, U S Steel, Youngstown Sheets and Tube, Chrysler, Banta, Southern Pacific, Phillips Dodge, American Woolen, Dow Chemical and American Telephone. Montgomery Ward traded higher after a favorable warnings statement followed a visit to Jower.
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