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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1953
Page
13
The page shows Dow Jones Averages with a close of 293.79 and a change of 25.71, plus high and low figures. It also lists various rail and litho stocks and notes the Financial Times daily index of London stocks at 130.7, up 0.3.
New York reports a narrow market movement with an early advantage giving way. Trading remains brisk with an estimated 2,200,000 shares changing hands as prices spread out over a fraction.
Markets in the United States and Canada will be closed on New Year Day with London markets operating as usual on January 1. The note outlines holiday schedules for financial and commodity markets on the observance date.
Trading opened brisk in livestock and stocks with prices easing after a quick rise. Markets in the United States and Canada will be closed Friday for New Year’s Day, while U S government bonds were mixed and utilities and industrials edged higher in selective trading.
Daily report on New York Stock Exchange and American Stock Exchange closing prices with numerous company names and figures, indicating broad market activity and end-of-day values across equities and bonds.
A transcription of a chaotic market snippet shows New York bond activity and grain prices with scattered figures for corn and hogs. The text references buyers and sellers, fluctuating values, and closing totals, though many phrases are garbled.
Readable fragments show grain and soybean trading activity with fluctuations in prices and late covering. Names and figures are scattered, reflecting a chaotic page segment from a historical market wrap with multiple entities referenced and unclear timing.
Fragmentary financial items show dividends or payments linked to Pittsburgh Roads, Sevan, ANHR Jan Dredng, Fantepec Oil, and Commonweal entities. Entries reference dates in January and amounts around 120 to 133 units, with scattered abbreviations and names such as Kennedy's and Massnall Field.
A Bixby Air Lines DC-3 lost an engine about 90 minutes from La Paz causing seven tons of string beans and Mexican peppers to be dumped into the ocean. Pilot crew made a safe landing back at La Paz. cargo valued at about 2060 dollars. Diana Bixby flew to Mexico with parts to repair the engine. the line operates a produce service from Mexico to Long Beach for three years with one prior incident.
The 112 mile stretch from Indianapolis to Dayton became the first in the United States to install painted rooftop and highway markers for air travel, guiding early aviators across the corridor.
An advertisement urges investors to resolve to invest in common stocks as 1954 nears. It promotes a free booklet Foundation Stocks describing 25 dividend paying issues to form a solid investment program. Request a copy by mailing or visiting the office with no obligation.
Senator Hendrickson 55, an attorney with two decades in public service, announced today his plan to run again for re election next November. He framed the move as a push for a higher standard and fresh leadership under President Eisenhower amid political labeling at the national level.
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