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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1975
Page
17
New York AP reports a downturn in the recycling industry as 18 large paper-making machines and nine to ten plants idle since last year. Since 1968 sixty to seventy machines have halted, driven by recession, falling waste-paper prices, and erratic supplier reliability.
Earl Sheppard of Reed Tool Co says Texas high schools prepare students to attend college, not to work, hindering hires for skilled positions paying over $15 000 annually. He cites 300 interviews in Florida and Michigan with little success and notes widespread job openings in Houston amid a shortage of experienced machinists, tool and dye makers, electricians, and operators.
Frank N Ikard president of the American Petroleum Institute notes the industry must accelerate activity to reverse years of decline in U S proved oil reserves. API estimates total proved recoverable crude at about 34.25 billion barrels as of December 31, down from 35.3 billion in 1973.
U S Department of Agriculture data show chewing tobacco sales rose to 79.2 million pounds in 1974, the highest in two decades, driven mainly by loose leaf products while plug and twist declined. Loose leaf up to 52.9 million pounds from 47.6 in 1973.
A new yield plan labeled sleeper targets retirement income goals with safety, high yield, liquidity, and tax deferral through deferred annuities. Paine Webber Jackson Curtis promotes it via broker Bill Case in Long Beach, noting fixed initial amounts with optional additional investments and long term rates guaranteed for life.
IBM unveils a new 6.5 Cartridge System offering up to five hours of recording. The unit uses segmented 25 disc car tridges with six minutes per disc and supports two cartridges per recorder. It can function as a desktop unit or expand into remote microphone or telephone setups with optional control boxes.
Harry O Neill of Opinion Research Corp warns that American views of big business have soured as trust in profits and corporate power declines. Polls show 46 percent agree profits help society, while trust in large companies and leaders wanes. publishing and regulated industries fare better in public esteem.
Industry Week reports early year gloom fading as economists see signs of moderating recession. Consumer confidence improves and auto sales rebound aided by rebates, with housing showing faint recovery and wood products resumes output as housing starts approach 1.5 million this year.
Beechcraft West introduces the Beech Aero Club at Long Beach Airport offering reciprocal memberships with 40 nationwide clubs. Members gain access to exclusive Beech aircraft, flight instruction, and social business facilities in a premium lounge. Family plans start at $99 annually with $19 monthly dues.
A dense stock and mutual fund listing from New York shows prices and fund names across equities brokers. It includes numerous funds such as Dreyfus Sentry Scudder and Lord Abbett, with figures like 12.42 11.33 and 10.01 16.43, reflecting latest quotes and values amid a broad market snapshot.
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