Big US industry posts record third quarter profits
New York reports show General Motors records the highest third quarter net in history, nine month profits pass one billion taxed, Standard Oil NJ posts 532 million nine month net, United States Steel and Bethlehem Steel hit new nine month highs. Auto production drives steel and airline earnings as 1955 gains forecast into 1956 with high capacity use and strong retail sales despite farm income lag and waning construction.
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Trend of Security Prices for Past Week Analyzed
H de LA CHAPELLE discusses security price trends over the past week with emphasis on 12 day totals near 22 million shares, noting liquidation pressures easing and a 50 percent retracement of the September-October decline. British market rallies show constructive signals and potential implications for New York.
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New Retailer Manager for L B Selected
Vito Romans named manager of the Long Beach Retailers Association replacing Frederick Sykes who becomes executive vice president of the Church of Religious Science in Los Angeles. Romans, formerly assistant manager at California Compensation and Fire Co. of Los Angeles, has worked for Macy’s San Francisco and was assistant credit manager at Bulfurs. He is a former president of the Long Beach Credit Club and local chapters of the National Office Management Association and Lakewood Lions Club. Downtown modernization plans were outlined by Vaile G. Young and Bill Barbee. Sykes received an engraved wrist watch. Romans takes over Tuesday.
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Peron Labor Leaders End Strike Plans
In Buenos Aires Peronist labor leaders canceled plans for a general strike and agreed to hold new union elections. The government ousted CGT heads, ordered armed forces officers to preside over unions, and assigned three labor ministry inspectors per union. New CGT elections are set 120 days away.
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Earth satellite May Garry Instruments May Garry Instruments
Washington science director Alan Waterman said the first satellite might weigh around sixteen pounds or more and could lack instrumentation if launchers face difficulties. He noted the buoyant atmosphere at the altitude is uncertain and density unknown.
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Phyllis Avery Sues Husband for Divorce
Los Angeles actress Phyllis Avery 30 has filed for divorce from Don Taylor 34 after 11 years of marriage. They share two children aged six and five. The complaint cites cruelty and notes a property settlement. Custody of the children is to go to the father with visitation rights.
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Credit shifts and anti cyclical policy push markets higher
The article discusses shifting credit cycles and anti cyclical policy as governments and money dynamics change. It notes earlier booms, tighter mortgage terms, and hopes for tax revenue to balance the budget next year. It cites election year effects and expected disposable income boosting spending and markets. Major vessels in port and trade activity are briefly listed, reflecting a busy maritime context.
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Masons Elect Stewart Leader In California Grand Lodge
The 105th annual California Masons communication elected Stewart Jr of Los Angeles as grand master with Leo B. Anderson of Palo Alto named deputy grand master. L. Harold Peels was elected senior grand warden and Phil M. Myers of McCloud ascended to junior grand warden as the closing session concluded.
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Kilgore to be Released After Europe Heart Attack
U S Senator Harley M Kilgore of West Virginia was to be discharged from a Madrid hospital after recovering from a heart attack suffered during a European tour.
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Air Carrier Kearsarge Deploys on Six Month Western Pacific Tour
The U S aircraft carrier Kearsarge with a 3000 crew sailed at 8 00 a m for a six month training and operations tour in the Western Pacific. Aboard are Fighter Squadron 91 from Alameda NAS Fighter Squadrons 54 and 141 from Miramar NAS detachments of composite Fighter Squadrons 11 and 35 from San Diego NAS photo detachment Composite Squadron 61 Miramar and Helicopter Utility Squadron 1 with Rear Adm aboard for the voyage.
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Nervous husband arranges wife funeral then kills self
Leonard Spencer Spears 65 explained he felt nervous and would not outlive his wife Anna who lay critically ill in a Modesto hospital. On Thursday he arranged her funeral at Ivers Alcorn Mission Chapel and later killed himself in an auto court cabin, authorities said. Coroner Kenneth Riggs confirmed Spears shot himself.
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