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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1948
Page
6
The National Industrial Center survey of 3425 firms finds 7 percent invite employees' families to open houses, with larger companies most active. Practices vary from end-of-tour refreshments to on-site nursery services, aiming to build goodwill and translate into future sales.
Late buying braked an early decline in the stock market today. Losses of fractions to around a point were in the majority, but some morning minus signs were eliminated or turned to plus. Volume about 900000 shares. Wesson Oil and Snowdrift jumped 3 points on a proposed split. Central of Jersey common aided by news of bond interest payments. Wall Street watched John L. Lewis and soft coal talks for market impact. Retail sales in 1947 rose 17 percent. prices stayed high and may affect future profits.
Livestock prices edge higher with hogs up to two cents and steers steady to better. Cattle totals show strong veal prices and mixed commodity demand, with buyers shifting funds to fed steers and yearlings. Estimated totals include 24 000 cattle, 14 000 cattle, 100 calves, and 3 509 edible sheep.
In Chicago on July 7 the first rapid expansion of winter wheat harvesting in the southwest eased prices for bread cereal and kept futures near government raw levels. Corn and oats rose modestly amid midwest showers and heavy country offerings. wheat closed down 1 1/4 cents. Cash wheat moves were heavy in southwestern terminals with shipments rising. the Commodity Credit Corp reported 928,000 bushels last Friday.
The stock market ticker shows broad activity with numerous listings and varied moves across sectors. Traders monitor shifts in listings from energy and manufacturing to consumer goods as prices fluctuate amid mixed volumes and notable gains and losses.
A dense 1908 financial ledger fragment lists numerous bonds and shares with varied issuers and locations. It names Ford, Glen Al, Raytheen, St Law corp, Ark Nat Gia, and others, noting values, percentages, and unidentified allocations. The columnar text includes foreign bonds, domestic notes, and a miscued assortment of company and country references, ending with a total near 880 and Bi Bond & share 82.
New York June 1 cotton trading showed irregular activity with modest covering and some selling. Reports from traders described unsettled export conditions and scattered liquidations as markets eyed future supply and demand. Futures prices edged up and down with some contracts rising to new daily highs amid ongoing volatility.
Market notes from Los Angeles June 7 report weaker prices for large sizes of oranges and steady lemons and grapefruits. Box values and packing details for various fruits and regional price comparisons are listed, with several firms and standard box counts mentioned.
June 7 foreign exchange chatter lists mixed rates and references to currencies and markets. Mentions include Switzerland United States Sweden Brazil Argentina and other unnamed figures with scattered prices and percentages.
Treasury figures for June show expenditures at $203,307,262.90 and total receipts around $472,929,697.58, resulting in an excess of $7,344,652,501.85 over prior levels. The report highlights decreases in certain categories and lists detailed balances, customs receipts, and fiscal year totals.
Diverse firms in New York reported earnings with overall gains, led by modest increases in key sectors. The report notes profits near 7.8 million with some lines showing stronger prices, while others posted smaller gains and cautious outlooks amid ongoing market fluctuations.
A fragmented market report lists hay and grain prices with figures such as 527 PE 40.00 and 30 34.000735. It references new crop barley and grain terms, with various Meaty and Gras Ray entries and mixed currency symbols, indicating a general statewide market snapshot rather than a single clear price point.
Supreme Court directs trial in Los Angeles federal court of government antitrust charges that nine corporations including General Motors and Standard Oil sought to control local bus firms and related markets. Justice Rutledge led the majority with a dissent by Justice Frank joined by Justice Burton.
Investment funds and stock lines show varied performance with values such as 33.68 and 25.98 cited. Several funds named include Ballroag, State Street, and Aviation Ete, while others mention Indicated shares and balances. The text lists multiple fund prices and holdings across institutions and markets with unclear dates or contexts.
Fragmentary stock notes mention various entities including Gary Vandint Petroleum Barnhart and Emeca Co. The legible items list several firms and individuals in what appears to be a Los Angeles financial brief with trading hints and disconnected names.
The Red Cross announced it could not locate 715 Vanport refugees from the flood wreck, urging unregistered victims to report to disaster headquarters. It said many may be staying with friends in Portland or have moved to other cities with relatives.
The House armed services committee approved a bill to allow four Philippine Republic students to attend the U S Naval Academy at Annapolis. The bill would place Filipinos on the same basis as agents from other foreign countries, as the Philippines are now independent.
Chicago June 7 UP The Harvester Company boosted prices on its wheel type farm tractors by about 14.8 percent, with an average increase for the line reported as less than 10 percent. The company cited delayed adjustments due to production costs and margin declines below minimum levels on several models.
New York Aluminum Goods declared an extra dividend of 80 cents a share and a regular dividend of 20 cents payable July 2 to stockholders of record June 16. The company paid 20 cents on April.
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