Stock market opens lower amid mixed results and tax extension talk
New York stocks opened easier in moderate turnover as investors eyed the House Ways and Means Committee vote on the administration’s request for a tax surcharge extension. The UPI market index fell about 0.22 percent with many industrials and oils showing weakness while some techs and consumer firms mixed or modestly up. Major names such as General Motors, Chrysler, Eastman Kodak, and IBM showed declines or mixed moves in early trading.
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New York
UPI
House
Ways and Means Committee
General Motors
Chrysler
Ford
American Motors
IBM
General Ceelectric
Burroughs
Boeing
Aerospace
Lockheed
du Pont
Eastman Kodak
S. U.S
Armco
Atlantic Richfield
Ashland
Cities Service
Pennzoil
Jersey Standard
Shell
Egg market steady but jumbo eggs in short supply
UPI reports eggs are broadly steady with moderate arrivals and tight jumbo supplies while overall demand remains slow. Jumbo whites fetch 46 to 54 cents, extra large 44 to 51, large 41 to 47, mostly 43 to 44, medium 34 to 38 cents. Philadelphia mayor urges 22 cities to back wage tax deduction proposal for federal workers, listing Pittsburgh among supporters.
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UPI
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Philadelphia
James H. J. Tate
Tate
Allentown
Erie
Lancaster
Scranton
Invest Smarter in Stamps Says Harmer Expert
Sylvia Porter outlines how to invest in stamps to beat inflation with Bernard Harmer of H R Harmer Inc. Advice covers starting small, specializing, studying literature, attending auctions, avoiding cheap packets, and steering clear of bulk standard stamps. Endorses using reputable dealers and consultants, with fees and authenticity checks.
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H.R. Harmer, Inc
Belgian business visitor tours Keystone Welding in New Castle
Remi Swysen general manager of N. V. Airco Continental S.A. Antwerp toured Keystone Metal Welding Supply Inc to study American distributor approaches and product promotion. He praised US sales aggressiveness, premium quality, and rapid new product development while noting European transportation and government run services.
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N. V. Airco Continental S.A
Antwerp
Belgium
Chester J. Lapinski
Keystone Metal Welding Supply, Inc
Butler Rd
Swysen
Keystone
Keystone Metal Welding Supply Inc
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Airco
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United States
U.S
New York
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Beat Generation Beats Homemaker Housework Call
The piece argues homemakers should avoid forced air chores by upgrading to flameless electric air conditioning added to existing heating systems. It promotes comfort in hot and humid homes and positions modern cooling as a lifestyle choice.
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