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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1969
Page
7
On the New York Stock Exchange, closing prices and dividend notes are reported. The page lists active stocks, with figures for last trade prices and annual dividends, highlighting notable names and market activity.
New York UP The stock market closed lower today after a day of slight gains. Trading remained moderately active near the close with mixed prices on the American Stock Exchange. Brokers blamed profit-taking for part of the downturn as gains had hovered around 250 issues earlier.
In California and Wisconsin voters weigh the pull of well known names as candidates. In Abilene Kansas a municipal race proceeds despite Eisenhower's death and preparations for his burial. National figures like Nixon and Kennedy influence races across states including California and Wisconsin with Goldwater Jr making a bid in the San Fernando Valley. The contests mix familiar figures with local politics and possible runoffs.
In Crenshaw Boulevard, five people were held at gunpoint while bandits emptied trays of diamonds valued at $50,000 into a briefcase. Rob Berry, store manager, alerted police as the robbers fled, leaving security guard and clerks detained briefly.
Firefighters battled a $20,000 blaze at Bag and Rastel Market in Redondo Beach Monday night. Exploding cans of peas and tamines wounded two firemen and scattered debris as five city units fought the flames, confining the fire to one market section. Dale Krulz and Alia Allred were treated at the scene for major injuries.
Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corp will raise prices on aluminum siding and shingle products by 0.00 per 100 square feet with similar increases on residential siding accessories rain carrying soffit and shutter products. The hikes take effect on offers shipped after May 1 and follow price pools announced by competitors.
Patrick Nugent, son of former President Lyndon Johnson, is returning from a year in Vietnam. His wife Luci Johnson Nugent is expecting, with their son due in late June. The couple, married in August 1966, honeymooned at the White House while Johnson was president.
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