Construction Slowdown Hits Local Projects Hard
Weather turmoil freezes dozens of construction projects from a new school to utility works. February building permits total 1.83 million, up from 1.02 million last year, as firms shift crews to snow removal and others press on with government contracts and local business ties.
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Seeverdl
Federal Reserve District
Design Honors Neill Pontiac Showroom Replicates IFC Award
Neill Pontiac displays a replica of the International Fashion Council's annual award in Detroit, honoring Pontiac's 1960 car styling leadership. IFC director Jana Ages presented the prize to Pontiac general manager S. E. Knudsen.
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Economic Vane Signals Mixed US Business Activity
The Herald Tribune News Service reports a slight dip in the general business index to 197.2 from 197.6, with a year-ago reading of 190.1. Steel output this week sits at 2,647,000 tons or 92.9 percent capacity, a small rise from last week. year-ago level was 162.1 percent. Food wholesale prices increase to 5.84 from 5.81, 4.7 percent below last year. Purchasing Agents survey shows 24 percent in production up, 13 percent down, 63 percent unchanged. new business up for 28 percent, down for 25 percent, rest unchanged.
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National Association of Purchasing Agents
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All Year Boom Noted In Toys
The American Toy Fair in New York shows orders up to 50 percent ahead of last year and toy sales totaling over 1.6 billion in 1959. Dealers face a year round market with free credit sales. some warn retailers against over buying amid economic worries. Bank regulators clash over three percent interest rate ceilings as bankers push for uniform rules.
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Herald Tribune News Service
New York
Children of All Sages
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New York State
Federal Reserve Board
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Security Quotations Guide for NASD Prices March 11 1960
The bid and asked prices shown are unofficial and sourced from NASD and other quotations. They serve as a guide to approximate ranges within which securities could have been sold or bought at the time of compilation. Origin of quotations available upon request.
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National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc
SEC Eyes Stronger Mutual Fund Oversight
Federal watchdogs provide only token protection for mutual fund investors. The SEC, with 551 registered investment companies and 4 4 inspections to date, faces manpower limits. Chairman Edward N. Gadsby urges Congress to add inspectors to enable a two year inspection cycle for better investor protection.
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Herald Tribune
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Securities and Exchange Commission
SEC
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