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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1969
Page
8
A compact stock roundup shows diverse activity with several firms posting gains and losses. Notable entries include GraceCo, Gulf Wind, Greyhound, Halliburton, and Howmet among others, reflecting varied performance across sectors and exchange dynamics.
The Justice Department accuses General Motors Ford Chrysler American Motors and the Automobile Manufacturers Association of conspiring since 1953 to restrain competition and delay pollution control devices. The suit seeks injunctions and access to patent licenses, while others are listed as nondefendants.
A day of market shock begins with First National City Bank lifting its best customer rate to 7 percent, signaling tighter money. Following the move, Dow futures tumbled and shares fell as other banks matched the increase, while reports show banks’ 1968 earnings rose and policy moves by the Fed and various firms reshape prospects for growth, inflation, and borrowing costs.
The Budget Bureau halted printing of President Johnson and President-elect Nixon’s looming 1970 budget amid questions over extending the 10 percent surtax. Johnson seeks continuation to slow inflation, while Nixon has not yet decided. Delay blocks the Economic Message and State of the Union timing.
Democrats unveil two bills to repeal or amend Taft Hartley section 14B and push new measures easing farm worker organizing and limiting secondary boycotts. Speaker Meany’s stance looms, with uncertain backing in Congress, reflecting enduring labor tensions from prior fights.
AP reports a mixed weekly close with gains and losses among listed companies. Highlights include AtlasCorp, Cinerama, Gulf Am Cp, and Kaiser und across varied sectors, reflecting modest shifts in prices and percentage changes.
The listing shows wheat at 1.27 dollars, yellow corn 1.07, milo 1.63, beans 2.41, and oats 0.80 in a commodity price roundup. Prices reflect the latest posted figures from the local market.
Cattle compare to last week with slaughter steers and heifers steady to 50 lower cows 50-75 lower and various grades and weights of feeders, calves, and primes showing differing price ranges. Hogs rise 25-50 for barrows and gilts while sows stay steady to 25 higher. sheep see weak slaughter lambs and steady ewes with select fleece prices listed.
New York stocks opened with modest gains but failed to sustain momentum before noon. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.93 to 923.53 as volume reached 12.68 million shares. Trading showed more decliners than advancers with 746 down and 597 up, eight of the 15 most active issues down and six up.
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