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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1954
Page
21
The London and City Times index hits a new 1954 high by rising 0.8 percent. The report shows the Dow Jones averages, London shares, and notable market moves with quotes indicating highs and lows for the day. Strong entities include Dow Jones and London stock figures, reflecting a buoyant market atmosphere.
The market report notes gains across television equities with closing prices showing positive movement. Analysts highlight renewed investor interest in media stocks and the steady performance of key advertisers.
New York stock market drifted lower into the late afternoon with minus signs dominating the list. Steel, railroads, and electricals led declines as oils and building materials showed scattered gains while total trades hovered near two months low and gold holdings remained steady.
The market shows mixed cattle and hog prices with bids for butchers and sows around 23.75 to 25.25 per pound and prime lambs at 24.00 to 27.00. Calves and dairy-type cattle sell around 14.50 to 22.90, with hogs and cutters trading from 7.00 to 12.00 and feeders steady. Several entities and weight classes are listed, reflecting regional demand and load availability.
The Board of Water Commissioners awarded identical contracts for water treatment chemicals totaling 76,541.75 dollars to two firms for the next fiscal year. Separate items include a 42,096.79 dollar order for Tawinn Thaw 4 and related supplies, with details and other market notes following.
A fire in England Arkansas destroyed six downtown businesses and damaged two others. Firefighters from Stuttgart North Little Rock and Pine Bluff aided local volunteers. Loss estimates approached 300000 with three firefighters injured when a wall collapsed. England lies about 200 miles southeast of Little Rock.
Tehran's military governor General Bakhtiar reports 19 dead and about 200 injured after Thursday's blast at a glass plant. He notes at least 60 of the injured are near death and many workers are children aged 9 to 15. Preliminary probe cites cooling system water shortage as the cause.
Reports indicate the 326-ton Nanshu Maru is sinking in waters between southern Japan and Okinawa after sending an SOS picked up by Kyushu’s Moji Wireless Station. Rescue efforts and survivor counts remain unclear amid wartime maritime dangers and postwar cinema industry shifts.
Trade sources report a blue white diamond weighing 426 carats found in the Premier Mine near Pretoria. Officials estimate the uncut stone's value around 100000 pounds with quality noted as good. It is smaller than the Cullinan diamond but remains a notable find in South Africa.
Fragmented OCR shows numerous building permits and contractor names with varied amounts, including Mirador at 28 000 and Dwelling work at 417 000. Names such as Kenneth, Bowens, and Paler appear among alterations and additions at multiple addresses, indicating broad activity across properties and firms.
A fragmented report outlines fluctuating cotton trade with scattered figures and prices. Mentions Seaflared, Tastee farm, and various market terms amid unclear context and partial data.
In Los Angeles County unincorporated areas motorists can report traffic accidents by asking an operator for Tanith. The 2000 California Bidney Patrol said the system covers the counties but excludes Newhall Palmdale and Lancaster areas. The emergency number is not for driving directions.
A Phoenix family story recounts 19 month old Johnny Feller choking on an apple seed after grabbing a Christmas ornament. Doctors later used a lighted tube to locate and remove a cone shaped ornament from his lungs. Johnny now feels fine.
A county assessor candidate running unopposed expresses gratitude to Los Angeles County residents for their confidence and pledges continued dedication as their public servant. The message emphasizes commitment to merit and service without opposition.
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