Steel stocks lead scattered gains in steady market
New York stocks climbed in early trading with gains in leading issues. U.S. Steel Bethlehem Republic Steel Jones & Laughlin and Youngstown Sheet posted about a point increases, while United Aircraft and Boeing slimly rose. The Associated Press average moved up to 184.60 as rails and industrials advanced and oils and airlines softened.
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New York
U.S. Steel
Bethlehem
Republic Steel
Jones & Laughlin
Youngstown
Anaconda
Kennecott
Illinois Central
Southern Pacific
Baltimore & Ohio
New York Central
Rhodesian Selection Trust
Associated Press
Rails
B. Che & Co
American Can Co
Allied Chemical & Dye
American Tobacco Co
the Borden Co
Bethlehem Steel
Burlington Mills
Chrysler Corp
New York Central RR
Cone Mills Corp
Douglas Aircraft
DuPont de Nemours
Dow Chemical
Eastern Airlines
Consolidated Edison
Eastman Kodak
Greyhound Corp
General Dynamics
General Electric
Gulf Oil Ls
General Motors
P Goodyear Tire & Rubber
International Harvester
International Tel
Standard Oil Co
Jones Laughlin Steel
Johns Manville
Loew's Inc
Norfolk & Western Rwy
Phillips Petroleum
Pennsylvania Railway
Pepsi-Cola
Procter & Gamble
Reynolds Tobacco
Sears Roebuck
Southern Any
J. P. Stevens Co
American Tel. & Tel
Dow Jones Averages Mixed At Noon Despite Gains
The Dow Jones averages show mixed readings with Industrials around 508.77 at noon and 508.48 at 1 pm, while Rails sit near 183.41 and 132.96, Utilities near 79.1 and 70.6, and Stocks about 174.78. Volume tallies range from a half million to over two million as trading progresses.
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Bache & Co
International space experts debate high speed ships to Mars
Amsterdam reports space scientists from 25 nations meet at the International Astronautical Federation amid talks on space hot rods capable of 109000 to one million miles per hour. The proposals include rocket launches using atomic energy or light propulsion to reach Mars in days or weeks, with gravity braking and extreme speeds under consideration.
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Amsterdam
Netherlands
International Astronautical Federation
Mars
Earth
Cotton Futures Open Lower on New York Market
New York AP reports cotton futures opened today with losses of 10 to 75 cents per bale from the prior session as traders weigh market trends and supply signals.
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New York
Stomach Ulcer Self-Help And Medical Views
Dr. Edwin P. Jordan outlines ulcer types and the role of nerves and stress, noting emotional upset worsens ulcers. Treatments target stomach acid, with mucins offering coating protection and vagus nerve surgery for stubborn cases. Regular meals and calm living may reduce risk, though no perfect prevention is known.
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Edwin P. Jordan
NEA
Higher auto insurance costs feared amid rising settlements
AN AP report notes rising auto liability settlements push insurers toward higher rates. Costs like medical care rehabilitation and property damage push up claims while courts drive up awards. Industry groups warn liberal juries and delays drain reserves as 31 states grant rate hikes from 1.8 to 33.1 percent.
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New York
National Assn
Assn. of Casualty and Surety Companies
National Bureau of Casualty Underwriters
Supreme Court to hold special term on Arkansas desegregation case
The court called a special session for August 28 to consider Naacp petitions to vacate stays on desegregation orders related to Little Rock Central High. The move follows Warren’s summons after briefings with justices and signals a high‑stakes review before the new school term begins September 2.
4 H Youth Win Dairy Ribbons at District Show
Davidson County 4 H Club members earned five purple, 11 blue and six red ribbons at the District Junior Dairy Show in Greensboro. Smith Stokes won the grand champion Guernsey prize and Keith Stroupe the grand champion Holstein. Jim Graham took junior champion Holstein. Stroupe and Stokes were finalists in the fitting and showmanship contest. Stroupe won the top prize of five shares in Guilford Tobacco Warehouse.
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Thomasville
Davidson County
Greensboro
Smith Stokes
Linwood
Keith Stroupe
Denton
Jim Graham
Stroupe
Stokes
Guilford Tobacco Warehouse
Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Co
James Floyd
Guernsey
Mary Hedrick
Wallburg
Presley’s Father To Stay Near Him In Army Duty
Pvt Elvis Presley said his father will stay near him during his Army career. After attending his mother’s funeral in Memphis he vowed to report to Ft Hood together with his father who will accompany him, with the unit slated for duty in Germany.
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Dallas
Tex
Elvis Presley
Presley
Ft. Hood
Memphis
Tenn
Germany
Idol
Mem
Pineapples Carry Equal Eyes Across All Fruits
Regardless of fruit size, pineapples have the same number of eyes, a curious trait reflecting their unique growth pattern and geometric alignment on the fruit's surface.
Seizure Blamed For Odd Onroad Accident
State Patrol linked a wreck on a four lane highway to a seizure of epileptic nature by Harold Hollar 27 Greensboro. He lost control and the car veered into a ditch causing about 125 dollars in damages. No charges filed and Hollar to have license checked.
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Harold Hollar
Greensboro
Hollar
Claude Burgess
Harmony
Myrtle Burgess
Toni Annette Parks
Irene Parks
Mt. Airy
Burgess
Parks
Now's a Good Time to Buy feature in Reader's Digest
Advert explains September issue guidance on buying, borrowing, and investing. It highlights a piece titled Now's a Good Time to Buy in the September Reader's Digest and notes availability on newsstands.
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Reader's Digest
Faubus Aims to Pass Peacekeeping Measures in Arkansas Session
Gov. Faubus calls a special Arkansas legislature session to enact laws to preserve peace at Central High and block integration efforts. Atty. Gen. Bruce Bennett predicts the Supreme Court may grant the NAACP petition. Lt. Gov. Gordon cautions he expects any decision.
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Bruce Bennett
Supreme Court
NAACP
Central High School
Arkansas
Nathan Gordon
The
High Court
Faubus
Little Rock
Estimated US marriages total 1.42 million for 1958
Analysts forecast 1,420,000 marriages in the United States during 1958 reflecting rising nuptial activity and demographic trends across the nation. The projection highlights a notable level of social change and family formation expectations for the year.
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United States
Red and Nationalist Forces Clash Near Formosa
The United States pledges to defend Formosa and the Pescadores. Nationalist warships repelled two Communist advances toward Tungting, with clashes between Nationalist navy units and Red gunboats and landing craft, followed by encounters with armed junks.
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United States
Formosa
Pescadore Islands
Quemoy
Eisenhower
7Th Fleet
Tungting
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