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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1955
Page
21
Market update shows Dow Jones averages with mixed values across sectors. Industrials rail utilities and stock indices listed with closing and high figures for 1955, including figures like 464070-2.49 468.45 and 388.20 across rail and other categories, indicating day’s overall performance.
Daily summary of New York Stock Exchange transactions with today's closing prices across major stocks. Includes notable movers and overall market sentiment as traders wrap up sessions and prepare for after hours activity.
The American Stock Exchange Citrus Market notes prices for California oranges from Sunkist and other growers. Auction markets show by size, with bids and sales figures including various lots and totals.
The Chicago grain market edged lower toward weekend with corn and canola showing strength before a general retreat. Soybeans resisted pressure, while traders anticipated a cautious close as forecasts suggested further moves and buyers weighed risk.
A garbled stock market note from Los Angeles mentions IROK and a string of unclear terms. Notable names include Kaiser, Alyn Chem, Pete, Lenaitneed, and Norris. The fragmentary text references fugitives and financial activity without clear context or outcomes.
NEW YORK market maintained its higher trend in active trading with steel gains supporting the session. Copper largely fell to profit-taking after Thursday’s robust advance, highlighting mixed commodity movement as overall sentiment stayed positive.
Chicago livestock prices show many categories slipping to midrange levels while choppy demand affects steers, cows, and hogs. West Coast markets indicate price declines with limited gains, while broader stock activity stays quiet as volumes hover around two million shares and bond markets edge higher.
In New York open market, several currencies held steady while others moved. The British pound stayed at a premium, the U S dollar unchanged in cents, and the franc, mark, krona, and other currencies showed varying, mostly stable quotes with minor shifts.
Tokyo reports show 32 infant deaths and 366 illnesses linked to contaminated powdered milk. Officials warn calcium additives may have carried arsenic traces, with Okayama hardest hit and Hiroshima reporting four deaths. Government chemists seek more time for final findings.
A scrambled OCR list details numerous building permits and contractors in a local area. Names include William O’Brien Jr, Ehabene Kirin Choy, Capt. and Mrs. Z. D. Nolan, Geert B. OH, J. Collie, John T. Smith, Reuben Alvar, Tingam, Hassel Best, J. Er Tone Beard, Beatles Construction Co, and GahoNs Beach Board of Education. Entries show permit values and contractor roles such as alteration, addition, repair, and new construction.
The Treasury report compares previous year figures with current totals for several debt categories. It lists large monetary amounts including hundreds of billions and specifies estate and bond figures. The readable fragments reference various entities and accounting values such as totals in the billions and a Madden estate note.
California polio cases nearly halve from the previous year as reported by the State Department of Public Health for the first seven months of 1955. Deaths fell from 47 to a lower level, with figures for the comparable period in 1954 noted.
Senator Kuchel announced the appointment of Bert Foster, former deputy state controller, as his field representative for Northern California in a move highlighting party leadership and regional staffing.
In a fragmented market snapshot, price movements show mixed signals across assets. Wheat and hedging pressures are noted, with cattle prices steady and early September trends suggesting mild gains. Overall, markets reflect cautious trading with modest shifts in several segments.
The Rae Press notes staple price trends with figures for week and year comparisons. It lists values such as 2711.87 and 176.70 from the previous week, 789.94 for monthly, 370.26 year April, and 305.35 to 168.56 within a high winds context, ending 493.54.
A fragmented market note shows prices and traders for butter bags and poultry in Los Angeles. Mentions include dealers like Capanelle and Helmeran with references to fryer lots and delivered quantities, listing several traders and weights amid unclear OCR.
September Reader's Digest presents scientific sleep facts and advice for a better night’s rest. It explores whether six hours can suffice and if late sleep can be made up, the value of pre midnight slumber, risks of sleeping pills, and potential snoring cures.
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