Expecting Price Declines Curb Buyers Says NICB Survey
American consumers cut back on major purchases like cars homes and appliances amid expectations of lower prices. NICB survey data from September and October credit inflation fears, while durable goods orders fell in October and wholesale prices rose 4.8 percent in November. Extension of the 10 percent income tax surcharge through mid-1970 was approved by the House with Senate action pending.
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Stock Market Slumps Amid War End Hopes and Tax Losses
The stock market sharply fell as hopes for easing monetary restrictions and progress toward peace in Vietnam dimmed. The Dow fell 26.13 to 823.13, with declines broad across the New York Stock Exchange and tax-loss selling adding to selling pressure. The Fed's credit squeeze was cited as a major depressant, while President Nixon urged anti inflationary policies to continue.
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Brewer Expands Touch of Beauty with New Corp
Business notes report that Bill Brewer of Touch of Beauty Inc forms a new corporation to extend operations in North Carolina. Clark Oborme joins as expansion and development officer as branches open in Winston-Salem Mt Airy Greensboro Lexington Asheboro and Hickory. The firm will keep focus on home cleaning while holding exclusive steamer carpet cleaner distributorships. Wachovia Bank gains IRS approved master profit sharing plan for deferment and tax advantages benefiting firms and employees.
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Lane Co to Acquire Craft Associates in furniture deal
Lane Co of Altavista Virginia repeats a tentative agreement with Craft Associates of Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania to acquire Craft with 320000 Lane common shares. The deal values the transaction at about 11.5 million dollars with Lane to remain a subsidiary. Craft reports net earnings of 944000 on sales of 15674000 for year ended January 31 1969. This marks Lane's fourth furniture maker purchase this year.
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Appointment Set For Fashion Coordinator at Silver Knit
The appointment of Beth Sattinger as fashion coordinator for Silver Knit Industries Inc was announced by Paul C Moran Jr president of Silver Knit Sales Corp a division of Sil- This notice confirms a leadership staffing change in the company’s fashion division.
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Silver Knit Industries, Inc
Paul C. Moran, Jr
Silver Knit Sales Corporation
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