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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1956
Page
19
The provided OCR shows mixed stock market figures with several errors. It lists Dow Jones averages including Industrials, Rails, Utilities, and Bonds with close and high low values, but many digits are garbled. The fragment suggests a daily market summary from E F Hutton Co with index levels and percentage changes.
In a leveled afternoon on the New York Stock Exchange several major divisions showed mixed results. Trading fluctuated within a narrow range about three points, with gains and losses spread across the board as prices closed modestly varied.
Oil gains supported by buying late in trading while metals falter on soft world prices. Grain and livestock segments show limited gains as traders parse year’s crop prospects and government data. bond and stock activity remains tentative with varied international cues.
The weekly report notes Poulson’s stance on freeway choices as the mayor warns the state may pursue similar actions in other cities. Reports mention radio chatter and potential statewide steps.
A 4 year old girl from Pacoima died at General Hospital of arsenic poisoning from a peeled orange, the coroner’s office reported. Rosemary Medina, daughter of Mr and Mrs Augustine Medina, ate the orange last Tuesday.
Markets will close across U S financial and commodity exchanges for Good Friday March 30. Banks and the foreign exchange market open as usual. European markets close from Good Friday through Easter Monday April 2. Canadian exchanges close Good Friday and Easter Monday. Winnipeg Grain Exchange closes Good Friday and opens Monday April 2. Domestic livestock markets operate as usual.
CHICAGO A veteran Democrat, Jeader says he switched allegiance from Ad ler E Stevenson to Sen Estes Lefauver for the presidential nomination. Jorn Asher, Democratic state central committeeman from the 21st district in central Illinois, said he would form a Lefauver for President club in the district. Stevenson, a former governor of Illinois, is the only candidate listed on the Democratic presidential ballot for the Texas primary April 10.
The price index for staples advanced by a point yesterday then declined today. the combined daily reading sits around 17844 with the 26 week trend near 17844. The index base remains at 100 as of January 39 1926.
Dr. Cecil W. Lepard of Wayne University’s medical school Detroit urged wider vision testing for pre-school children. He said early detection can save many children from social, emotional and educational maladjustments. The remarks were made at the National Society for the Prevention of Blindness meeting.
New York cotton prices dropped as much as 2 735 per bale in early dealings amid nervous selling and profit taking. Dealers cited weak export programs and easing cash demand, with May and July futures slipping while spot houses reduced long positions.
Paul Egan, Aurora's controversial mayor, drew gasps from about 250 at a Palm Sunday city commission session when he compared Nikolai Lenin to Jesus Christ. The crowd was quiet as he claimed Lenin was almost as great as Jesus, while commissioners refused to attend the special meeting. Egan declined to resign, despite pressure from a prior dismissal over a Russian official's comment on free speech.
Treasury data shows figures for March 22 1996 and March 21 1583 with withdrawals and totals. It notes a statutory limit and debs total around 21 million with specific line items including 449 290 728.20. The OCR yields unclear segments but highlights a year to date total and statutory cap.
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