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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1968
Page
5
John Cunniff reports from New York that even with large year end bonuses signaling prosperity, the brokerage world faces trials in foresight technology self regulation and identity. The calm veneer hides underlying failures in planning and capability across the industry.
The United States plans another effort to ship Christmas packages to American prisoners in North Vietnam and Pueblo crewmen in North Korea. Pentagon officials express little optimism, noting past packages were mostly refused or returned.
City sanitation superintendent Ken Young announced a pause in refuse collection for Thanksgiving. No pickups will occur tomorrow, so Thursday routes are shifted to Friday and Friday routes to Saturday.
Planned Parenthood announces longer hours at the Civic Association clinic to meet rising interest. The site will now be open 7 to 9 p.m. on the first four Tuesday nights each month, with an annual fund drive upcoming.
The article notes varnish can be diluted with turpentine or a similar reducer and shellac with alcohol. It implies practical thinning methods for finishes without detailing steps or risks. The guidance centers on compatible solvents for common finishes.
Procter & Gamble presents terms for shareholders to swap all or part of P G common stock for Clorox stock. Each P G share exchanges for 3.95 Clorox shares, valuing exchanged stock at about 108.63 vs 92.00 for P G, a roughly 18 percent premium. Exchange is voluntary and tax free to both sides. Six point eight million Clorox shares are available, with pro rata allocation if demand exceeds supply.
In Lebanon Warren County finished a recount for defeated prosecutor candidate Mark Clark at 11 p.m. after 10 hours and a $210 cost. The count trimmed Clark from a 148 vote loss to 143 as Jim Ruppert’s lead narrowed by five votes. Clark, a Republican assistant prosecutor, was not available for comment. John Oswald did not run.
Chicago market reports show rye futures rising modestly with December and January values up while March and May readings hold near earlier levels. Soybeans mostly advance with several contract months trading above the prior session as traders weigh demand and acreage sentiment.
Union Sanitary invites readers to enter the U S Sweepstake across six locations, urging quick registration and participation. Officials promote the event as a community draw with prize potential and broad access through multiple branches.
Reader plans retirement with 7200 annual income. Recommends $100000 in equal shares of three A rated industrial bonds yielding 6.33 percent with call protection into the late 1970s. Combine with existing stock dividends to exceed need. suggests survivor endowment option with $85 monthly on a 10000 policy and notes home equity and savings.
Ohio reports prices paid to packing plants for eggs delivered to major cities. Cartons Large A 48 2 53, Medium A 44 2 49, Small A 40 45. Retailer sales in major cities show Large A white 54 59, mostly 54 56, Medium 50 54, mostly 50 52.
Cattle numbers low 300 head with insufficient slaughter cattle for test. Cows and bulls priced from 14.50 to 23.25 per hundredweight. hogs steady to higher with barrows and gilts 19.35 for 200-230 lb and 18.85 for 230-250 lb. sows 13.00 to 14.50 and boars 11.25 to 13.90.
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