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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1954
Page
15
The page lists DOW JONES averages and stock figures with furnisher notes. Prices show highs and closes around 397 to 398, with activity in rails utilities and bonds. Industry sectors include Industrials Rails Utilities and Bonds, with numerous figures and a 1954 low cited.
New York shares held steady on the eve of the Christmas recess as demand remained selective and prices moved in a narrow range. Trading totaled about 2.9 million shares with railroads drifting, Kennecott leading copper gains, and oil, aircrafts, and gold mining showing firmness. The Amex was higher with active issues while government bonds improved and corporate bonds eased slightly.
The New York Stock Exchange reported today’s closing prices with gains across major groups. Traders cited upbeat earnings optimism and steady volume as markets settled after morning volatility.
The American Stock Exchange faces a tense market session as traders weigh volatile quotes and unusual activity in agricultural and commodity listings. Key names circulated among floor traders include major firms and brokers, with prices fluctuating as sector indices shift.
Livestock prices in Chicago show varied shifts with steers and heifers steady to higher, cows lower, and hogs unchanged. Prime beef and choice vealers command strong bids while lambs rise modestly. receipts include cattle, hogs, and sheep across several classes with mixed regional demand.
Financial ledger style summary notes cash positions and dividends, with references to Wash gas and several securities. Mentions market mood signals, price shifts across grains, livestock, and chemicals, including United Fruit, Parke Davis, and Chicago exchanges. Weather notes hint at poor south and west crop conditions impacting prices.
Fifty sailors from LSS Sremerton traveled to Long Beach and Los Angeles to donate blood for Michelle Rubin, a young patient at Avigels Hospital in Los Angeles. The baby, daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen Rubin, has required over 100 pints of blood for treatment of Bright's disease. The sailors aimed to supply at least 36 pints as a Christmas protest to help her through the holidays.
A fragmented list of construction permits and architectural firms appears, mentioning Thih Weel Ri LonAli, Snae 5, and various entities like Clint Nalver and Robert B Baningl. The garbled text references signs, signs, and industrial buildouts with mentions of heating, architecture, and general contracting in a late 19th century urban context.
Assemblyman elect William Grant resigns from the City Planning Commission before taking office. Other commissioners vote to send a letter of appreciation. He will depart January 2 for Sacramento where the Legislature convenes.
The report notes uneven cotton futures in New York with early declines followed by late-day slumps and prices around lower levels. Futures closed down with modest losses as buyers hesitated amid weak weekly data and ongoing market softness. The article also mentions city officials appointments and local political notes, including a city manager change and upcoming confirmation votes.
George Clare, oil man, died early today in Conway. He was husband of Mrs. George P. Taubman Jr. and father of Mrs. Tsubman. A Montgomery, Lila, and Mrs. GC Smith arrived in Conway to spend Christmas with his wife’s mother. Clare and Westhent were mentioned in relation to family.
A fragmented market note records fluctuating staple prices with assorted figures from various commodities. The brief cites changes and a mix of values suggesting overall movement, though readable details are limited by the damaged OCR.
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered figures and names. details are unreadable. No coherent events or entities can be identified to form a factual summary.
Grain market notes show varied price mentions and entries like 15,00. The text is garbled with names and places unclear but indicates price references and a score style header.
Coroner's jury ruled the death of 26 year old William Cox a justifiable homicide after he threatened deputies with a shotgun. Deputy Sheriff Robert Lewis said Cox raised the gun as he approached at 8427 Eucalyptus St. Downey.
OCR text lists butter and poultry prices across multiple grades and sizes, with references to local stores and distributors. It mentions light and heavy weight cases, retail and FOB terms, and assorted product codes, indicating a market update for meats and dairy products with supplier specifics.
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