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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1968

Page

27

Job-education benefits for Vietnam veterans praised

The article argues that postwar Vietnam veterans face minimal joblessness due to unprecedented government and private support. It details training programs near discharge centers, a transitional appointments program prioritizing veterans for federal jobs, and educational benefits under the Veterans Readjustment Benefits Act. It notes thousands of job and training opportunities, education subsidies, and strong protections under the Selective Service Act, highlighting the broad economic benefits to the nation.

U.S Post Office Army Navy Air Force Veterans Administration Sam Wolk Civil Service Commission U.S. Employment Service Veterans Assistance

Grain Market Tumbles as Wheat and Soybeans Fall to Lows

CHICAGO AP Wheat corn and soybeans declined to new season lows on the Chicago Board of Trade Monday. Prices eased across grain futures with a late rally in wheat lifting them to near prior close. soybean meal and oil also fell amid slower export activity and labor strike concerns.

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Market Report Signals Mixed Trading For Grains And Cattle

In Chicago Wheat rose on a late rally while Cotton and most grains drift lower. Corn and Soybeans declined with liquidation seen in both, and Oats traded lightly. Cattle receipts reached 9,000 with steer prices steady while butcherers showed a 25 cent drop for one lot.

Chicago Siavohter

Treasury report shows U S cash balance Sept 25 1968

Treasury balance at end of Sept 25 1968 stands at 9.549 billion dollars with deposits for the year totaling 46.334 billion and withdrawals 9.834 billion. Fiscal year totals and debt figures are listed, including gold holdings and non statutory debt.

Washington The Treasury Totel

Citrus Market In Los Angeles Stable As Prices Hold

Citrus market report from Los Angeles notes grapefruit lemons and oranges unchanged in price and supply. Trade sources indicate steady demand across major markets with no notable shifts in pricing or availability for the period.

Citrus Market Los Angeles Upi-Fsmn

Weekly cattle market results for week ending Sept 27

Slaughter steers hold steady to 25 cents lower while dressed prices fall 1.00 to 1.50. Total 3,550 head sold including 1000-1025 lb cattle at 26.50, 1200-1250 lb at 25.75-26.00, and 1150-1350 lb at 25.50-25.75. Dressed sales include 950 lb loads at 43.40-43.70, 935 lb at 42.50, and 850 lb heifers at 25.25. calves around 400 lb for October delivery at 29.00.

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Market Gains Impressively Pushes Stock Averages Higher

New York markets closed higher as gains led by blue chips, with the Dow Jones industrial average rising to 935.79, up 1.99. Volume reached 13.61 million shares as 1,576 issues advanced against 811 decliners. 13 of the 15 most active issues ended up. Strong economic signals supported the rally, including August budget outlays at annual $196 billion and better appliance sales.

New York UPI Washington Johnson International Monetary Fund

Bell Machinist Killed by Ring at Plant

A 43 year old Bell machinist, William Mora, died after a 90 pound aluminum ring loosened from a metal lathe struck him at a pipe fitting plant. Mora was pronounced dead at Huntington Park Hospital.

Vernon CNS William Mora Bell Huntington Park

Poultry and Eggs Price Lists Include Volume Figures

The document outlines wholesale and retail pricing for eggs and poultry. It lists f o b and distributor plans with several grade codes and carton packaging, plus consumer retail ranges. It also provides live poultry volume prices at ranch and weighted averages for egg-type hens and other birds, with delivery and plant weights.

Old Glory Seen by Dawn's Light as Power Fails

Baltimore officials report Fort McHenry losing electric power since Tuesday, leaving the Star Spangled Banner flag unfixed in darkness. Park historian Robert Krick said water in the lines caused the outage and repairs were expected today.

Baltimore Fort McHenry National Monument National Park Service Robert Krick

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