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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1966
Page
2
UPI reports a broad list of NYSE and AMEX stock activity with many issues showing gains and losses. Clippers of Acme Mk and Admiral led notable price moves while Am Can and Goodyear posted mixed results amid fluctuating highs and lows.
The American Exchange UPI market summary reports a Friday close with a 1.21 percent drop from the previous session. Total issues traded 1,429 with 237 advances 982 declines and 210 unchanged. volume 8,970,000.
The Friday session highlights the 15 most active stocks on the New Stock Exchange with trading volumes led by Sales Close SCM Corp Chrysler Sperry Rand Pan Am World Airways Gen Motors East Air Lines Am Tel Tel RCA and others. Strong movers include Tex Gulf Sul Admiral Corp Polaroid Collins Radio and TM TWA with shares showing notable percentage changes.
Hogs price ranges published with barrows and gilts 190 to 290 pounds selling between 19.60 and 25.50 per hundredweight. Sows 17.00 to 19.25. Cattle and calves trading activity described as fairly active early then mixed with steady to slightly lower close. Slaughter steer high to prime ranges 26.25 to 28.50 per hundredweight. heifers 24.00 to 27.75. cows 18.50 to 21.00. bulls 21.50 to 25.00. Sheep market listed as not tested with 100 head reported.
UPI reports a weak stock week with auto sector distress weighing on the market. GM, Ford, Chrysler, and Budd Co. issued cuts or lowered outputs, dragging the Dow to a weekly low of 876.11 and the S and P 500 to 85.47 as volume slowed and many issues declined.
Rochester Bus Line Inc filed with city officials that it will discontinue operations on June 15. One of Minnesota’s oldest, dating to the 1920s, it operated about 15 buses in Rochester and posted losses in 16 of the last 18 years, including 20,000 in 1965. The line kept a nickel fare until 1952 and now charges 20 cents under president Mrs G T Trenholm.
Reinhart lauds Trane president Thomas Hancock for plans to establish a citizens planning committee in La Crosse. Hancock offers up to 10000 to underwrite the first year and Reinhart calls the talk the most important in decades as the city strengthens its All America City ambitions.
John J. Harbinson, 40, of Rochester, named to lead the Minnesota Highway Patrol of 378 officers succeeding Chief Leo M. Smith on June 1. Smith, 55, has been on sick leave since April 25 and will retire that day. Harbinson joined the patrol in 1951, rose to sergeant in 1957, and has been stationed in Brainerd, Mankato, and Rochester. he serves as vice president of the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association. His new salary is 11500 a year.
UPI reports this year's Treasury accounts show withdrawals of 122.67 billion and deposits of 111.73 billion through May 10, with a cash balance around 7.48 billion and public debt near 319.60 billion. Last year withdrawals stood at 108.58 billion and deposits 102.39 billion with a cash balance about 9.99 billion and debt around 176.38 billion. Internal revenue collections on May 10 totaled 728.50 million.
A study of over 10 000 women in five U S cities uncovers how top-of-the-mind and back-of-the-mind readiness to buy affect dress purchases and other goods. Retailers are urged to maintain continuous newspaper advertising to convert intentions into sales.
An 88 year old Nebraska woman lost 500 dollars to shoddy shingling while another Nebraskan faced an 810 dollar bill for costly repairs. Elderly victims are among the top targets of a 500 million plus annual swindle. The National Better Business Bureau offers guidance to protect yourself. Beware door to door repairmen, suspicious inspectors, and unbelievable bargains. Verify work with established firms and require clear contracts with names, dates, materials, and guarantees. Get multiple bids, check references, and avoid signing before completion.
Roy J. McCorkle 58 longtime finance secretary of the American Friends Service Committee and director of community relations for the National Council of Christian and Jews died Friday in Philadelphia.
The La Crosse Tribune Weekly Advertising section urges distributors and dealers to align promotions with national advertising scheduled to appear in the newspaper.
Leonard G. Halpern a sales representative for National Chemsearch Corp received the firm’s top quality award for outstanding service for the second straight year. He and his wife and two children reside in Whitehall Wisconsin.
Seventy members and their wives and guests attended the Greater La Crosse Board of Realtors monthly gathering. Wisconsin Real Estate Commission members H. E. Gilbert M. William Gerrard and Robert E. Stahl were present along with Roy E. Hays who spoke on real estate law and licensing.
In Finland evergreen marks mourning while straw decorates Christmas displays, highlighting contrasting customs. The symbolism ties to seasonal rites as communities maintain traditional practices through decor choices.
La Crosse Tribune lists W. T. Burgess as publisher and Sanford Goltz as editor. The paper operates from La Crosse Wisconsin and is a member of Lee Enterprises and the Associated Press. Details include AP exclusive rights to local news and dispatches.
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