Peace Talks Paris Site Boosts Market Amid Tax Debate
The stock market rallied on early peace talks optimism as the Dow rose 11.91 points in the first hour on heavy volume. Investors saw peace in Asia as bullish for the economy, while Johnson’s remarks on tax proposals signaled a rocky path in Congress.
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Dow ends week with new highs as market indexes rise
The Dow Jones average finished 1.16 higher for the day and closed the week up 13.18 at 919.21, a 1968 high. The Associated Press 60-stock index gained 6.0 to 329.8, also a yearly high. Of 1,669 issues, 986 advanced and 569 declined with 438 new highs and 64 new lows. Five most active NYSE issues were Commercial Credit up 4 at 14534, Occidental Petroleum up 27% at 434s, American Telephone unchanged at 50, McDonnell Douglas up 1s at 5084, and Chrysler up 2 at 677s.
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Wheat Corn and Rye Rise on Chicago Board of Trade Close
Wheat and oats edged higher while corn rose notably and rye surged as good export news lent support at the Chicago Board of Trade. Soybeans held firm amid oil strength and tight oats supplies helped bolster prices.
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Markets Close Mixed On Friday Across Stocks Bonds Cotton
UPI reports mixed stock activity in late trading with higher bond prices. Wheat corn oats rye soybeans and hogs cattle and sheep show varied moves led by futures in Chicago and New York closing up slightly. The Quotron indicator sits at 119.40 with a 0.02 point gain from the previous close.
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Two Day Lawyers Session in Wisconsin on Evidence
Wisconsin civil trial evidence will be the subject of a two day program for lawyers Friday and Saturday May 10 and 11 at the Holiday Inn. The Institute of Continuing Legal Education for Wisconsin sponsors the event with sessions from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 30 to 4 30 p.m. Registration begins at 8 30 a.m. Friday.
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Building Value Decline Tied to Local Strike
La Crosse permits for 337,900 in new construction were issued last month as a result of the building trades strike. Three of 14 unions with expiring contracts went on strike while others honor picket lines. Four months of starts total 1.79 million, with five single family homes including a 100000 value, 42600 remodeling, 188400 in new apartments including 120000 unit at 3020 S 22nd St, and 6900 in commercial improvements.
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Two La Crosse agents qualify for Million Dollar Round Table
John R. Vollmer of Fidelity Union Life and Leslie C. Erickson of Northwestern Mutual Life are among about 6 400 life insurance salesmen in 20 nations to qualify for the 1968 Million Dollar Round Table. First time members must meet criteria for two consecutive years or three to five consecutive years. The Round Table annual meeting runs June 23 to 28 in San Francisco.
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Missionary Couple To Speak At First Free Church
Mr and Mrs Ken Sukup missionary candidates will speak at 11 am Sunday service and again at 730 pm with their two children. They are members of First Free Church and have studied at La Crosse State University the New Tribes Survival Training School in Florida and the headquarters school in Waukesha. Public invited.
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Unitarian Talk By LCU Social Work Instructor
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will host Paul A. Johnson of La Crosse State University as guest speaker on Social Work in Transition at 7 30 p m Sunday in the Labor Temple. Johnson holds a masters in social work from Wisconsin and is linked to the La Crosse Neuro Psychiatric Clinic and has lectured at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. The event is open to the public.
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Advertising Page Promotes Products and Heating Debate
The La Crosse Tribune outlines weekly advertising with national brands and urges tie in promotions. John C. Hyland is named superintendent of agencies for Life of Mid-America Insurance in Wisconsin and Northern Illinois as the city weighs options after Northern States Power Co abandons steam heat planned for discussion next June.
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Local Business News Mix From La Crosse Area
Reports from La Crosse and nearby cities detail leadership changes at R J Cooney in Waukon and sales, earnings and expansions for insurers, railroads, truck fleets, and real estate firms. Wisconsin and Minnesota entities discuss dividends, investments, and local corporate activity.
Sailor Larry Leindecker Killed in Vietnam Action
Navy Seaman Larry J. Leindecker of Antigo Wisconsin was killed in action in Vietnam, the Defense Department reported Friday. He is the son of Mr and Mrs James H Leindecker.
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