New York Stocks Open Lower Amid Mixed Early Trading
New York markets opened with a overall decline as most key issues slipped slightly. Pan American Sulphur dropped about one point to 23 and Boeing rose roughly two and a quarter to 159.50 while Santa Fe, Ford, and Sperry Rand showed modest early losses on active volume. The AP average of 60 stocks fell 2 tenths to 366.60.
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Grain Market CHICAGO AP Prev High Low Close
Chicago grain market report lists previous highs and lows with closing figures for key grains. Data shows changes in price levels across corn wheat and soy with reference to Chicago trade activity.
Inventory Build-Up Signals Mixed Economic Mood
Business inventories have risen at the fastest pace since 1951, boosting a rosier view of the economy. Analysts question whether the late 1965 stockpiling reflects speculative confidence in rising demand or preemptive buying ahead of inflation.
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Inventory buildup questions in 1965 economy
Government economists revised 1965 Gross National Product upward to a record 676.3 billion dollars with a 7.5 percent rise in current dollars and a 5.5 percent gain in constant dollars. Inventory accumulation boosted fourth quarter activity to a 697.2 billion rate, up from 613.5 billion in the third quarter, while year end inventory rise reached 10.1 billion. Government spending also increased, fueling concern that stockpiling may reflect inflation fears.
Sinking Car, Water Main Break Swallow Street Barricade
Santa Monica hotel owner recounts a dramatic sinkhole opened beneath a parked car as a 12 inch water main ruptured. Water flooded the street, a large crane lifted the vehicle, and crews repaired gas and water lines while the hotel basement flooded three feet. Dozens of coaches stayed for a weekend clinic.
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Ohio Union Chief Challenged For Post
State Sen. Frank W. King of Toledo faces a challenge for re election as president of the Ohio AFL C10. Lan ry Mayvitte vice president of Local 746 IUE at Westinghouse Columbus plant runs against him.
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Westinghouse lays off 200 in Columbus plant dispute
In Columbus Ohio on Wednesday Westinghouse Electric laid off 200 employees on disciplinary furlough amid recent line slowdowns tied to an incentive pay dispute. Westinghouse spokesmen cited the bargaining dispute and resulting slowdowns at the appliance plant.
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