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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1956

Page

7

Market trends and postwar economic confidence in the U S

The piece outlines how postwar inflation and policy shifts influenced the stock market from 1948 onward. It notes that confidence rose after the 1952 defeat of the New Deal coalition, easing fears of radicalism and property-rights encroachments, stabilizing currency and international relations, and boosting stock prices through rising earnings and prices. It also discusses inflation, purchasing power, and credit conditions shaping market behavior into the late 1950s.

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World Bank Sets New Lending Mark This Year

The World Bank topped 507 million dollars in loans in 17 countries, a record in its history. Net income rose to 3.39 million, with reserves up to 230 million, and no defaults reported. Asian loans saw a sharp increase, totaling 130 million, while private participation reached about 6 million.

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Stock Marts Take Holiday

Markets in New York and Chicago closed for Christmas Day while some banks and exchanges prepared for the holiday. Soybean, wheat, and cotton futures fluctuated as few traders were active and many listings were suspended.

New York In Stock Exchange U.S Toria Wilbe Chicago Loop of Trade

Pravda Attacks Pole Communists

Pravda, attacking Polish Communists seeking more autonomy from Moscow, calls for renewed relations on principles of existence and the fight against Stalinism. The report notes opposition from Polish leaders and mentions corporate names and investors in a brief, chaotic dispatch.

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West German Plan Criticized in Berlin Communist Paper

In a blunt attack from Taunigt East Germany today the official Communist party daily accused West Germany of attempting to save the UN by pursuing reunification of the divided nation. The paper argued the UN has no jurisdiction over Germany, claiming the issue stems from the 1843 partition agreement.

Barlin Bee East Germany West Germany Virwierts

Duchess Portrait Sparks Debate On Shoulder Straps

Royal photographers capture Princess Alexandra in a holiday portrait showing a shoulder strap design that stirs attention within court circles. Critics note the gown’s neckline and strap details as controversial, while supporters call it fashion forward for the era.

Tondo Duchess of Kent Alexandra Pei

Fireworks Blast Kills 5 Children in Naples

A fireworks blast in Naples, Nee, killed five children and seriously injured an aged grandmother and three others. A 2-14 year old boy and two other victims were among the dead, and the blast destroyed several laundries and damaged upper living apartments.

Naples Nee X Pour Here

Dept Suspends Broiler Reports In Austin

The agriculture department in Austin suspends all broiler reports today for the holidays, with no further daily poultry updates until next Friday. Officials cite the holiday closure as the reason for the pause in reporting.

Dept Broiler Austin Dre

Livestock prices and market notes from New York stock exchange

The clipping lists fluctuating prices for cattle and sheep, with cattle figures around 60 to 1700 dollars and sheep around 200 dollars, alongside mixed livestock values and references to buyers and brokers. Names include members of the New York Stock Exchange and brokers Rauscher, Pierre & Cy, Inc.

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Mixed Yale Steel Market Signals Week Before Christmas

The week before Christmas the market showed a mixed tone with strength in steels and railway equipment offset by losses in stores and other stocks. Bond activity declined and money rates rose signaling tighter credit conditions for speculation while some investors faced tax driven selling.

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South hand with heavy spade support at five clubs

South holds AA108 in spades, W37E5 in clubs with KQ3 in hearts, and BATE. The bidding sequence reads Souk Wer North-Itnst, Jaan Frssenrd Pasa, indicating a playful but unclear auction with multiple players named in the record.

Bate North Itnst Jaan Frssenrd Pasa

Goren on Bridge Bid Dilemma With Weak Clubs

The article discusses a bridge problem where as South holding 4 10 2 V 10 8 5 A Q 7 4 5 0 1 0 6 5 prompts bidding questions. It analyzes double and what to bid, noting potential lines and practical considerations for a hand with a weak club suit.

Goren

Bridge bidding puzzle with preempt pressure

In a no vulnerability South holds AA106343 ABTS 7652 while North East South West show a bid sequence. The question asks how to bid after North East South West and notes the responder faces an uncomfortable position due to a preempt. The text implies a discussion of appropriate actions under pressure and the partner’s leniency for the preempt but avoids concrete bidding steps.

North East South Shearts Bart

South hands bold contract after spade sequence

The text shows a cryptic bridge bidding scene with South vulnerable holding AKQ6432 of spades and AR 1032, followed by awkward wording about undercard tricks and responses. It mentions West and partner signals and a possible 2 part enter, but the garbled wording limits clear facts.

Nalther vilnerable and as South yoy bald AA WEINERS

A garbled OCR fragment mentions a building project and various names and places, including references to a state and dates. The text is severely corrupted, preventing extraction of a coherent event or outcome. Key entities appear as scattered proper nouns and numbers. no clear narrative emerges to summarize reliably.

AA Weiners

South Ias debateXB id bid: underbid and tone

Fragmented text presents a cryptic betting dialogue with phrases like what do you bid and underbid, mentioning underhanded tone and references to a Livan preference. The garbled lines suggest a distorted discussion on bidding strategy and possible outsourcing of decision making.

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Farm Market Prices and Commodities Adve rt

Prices paid to farmers for corn, onions, beans, and grain at market fairs. Includes bids for yellow and white corn, onions of several types, maize, and hog and poultry rates. Mentions gas pipeline stocks and listings from Rauscher Pierce & Co Inc and others.

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Untitled regional notice with garbled lines

A fragmented OCR page fragment presents a mix of unclear phrases, names, and numbers. Readable elements include mentions of places, people, and possible dates, but specifics are inconsistent and difficult to interpret. The item resembles a damaged local notice or notice-like fragment with uncertain details.

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