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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1956

Page

8

Market Rally Falters in December Trading Amid Profit Taking

A San Antonio market overview shows a weak yearend rally with less than half of stocks advancing. Oils and manufacturing posted gains while railway and aircrafts dragged averages lower amid modest volume and widespread profit taking.

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Hooded attackers beat Camden school official over desegregation speech

In Camden South Carolina Episcopal minister Rev Styles B Lines denounced curb on speech while reporting hooded assailants abducted Camden High School director Guy Hutchins. Hutchins, beaten and tied to a tree, alleged the assault stemmed from his alleged pro integration remarks and threats to burn his house prompted him to flee the town.

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Five Boys Held After Birmingham Bus Shooting

In Birmingham a transit bus with 30 riders, black and white, was sprayed with air rifle pellets last night. Six such attacks in four days prompted police to detain five youths, ages 10 to 44, who claimed they were merely playing. A window shattered and a woman was showered with glass but no one seriously hurt. The incident occurred in Torrens City, a nearby neighborhood.

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Constable Killed by Irish Raiders Near Belfast Barracks

Raiders from the outlawed Irish Republican Army attacked a police barracks near Belfast last night, killing a constable with a shot in the back. The attack damaged the barracks with gunfire and caused a tense firefight, as authorities investigated the incident.

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Uncertain Market Tone Hints Cautious Investor Mood

The article notes a cautious market with mixed business news and tight money. It references major firms like Allis Chalmers Westinghouse and Amerada amid rising bond yields and wary investors. It suggests holding stock only at reasonable prices.

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Israel Blames Fedayeen Attacks in Regional Fallout

A foreign ministry spokesman labeled the sabotage as part of a broader Fedayeen campaign linked to Egyptian-controlled groups. The strikes targeted water facilities and communication lines, seen as Egypt repudiating the UN cease fire.

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New Year's Eve Dances Across Castroville and Nearby Areas

Listings note New Year's Eve dances at Koenig Park hall Castroville Bec 37 with Bitz Mathney and Orchestra and Dee Illinois event featuring Milton Dietert Orchestra. Other venues include St Hedwig and New Braunfels with various dance bands and admission around $1.00.

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VA home loans reach 505000 in 1953 total 5.8 million

Washington December 31 UP I reports the VA estimated 505000 veterans received home loans in 1953 totaling 5.8 million dollars The figure marks the third highest year in the program’s history but is 22 percent below the 1950 peak of 1 45 600 loans totaling 7.1 million dollars.

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Two Killed in Bus Track Crash Near Rock Springs

A Greyhound bus collided with a semi trailer loader 43 miles east of Rock Springs. Two people were killed and 28 injured as the bus plowed into the truck. Passenger injuries varied in severity. the incident involved about 310 riders.

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Obituary notices cover Isabella Archer Pierce and several others

Obituary notices report the death of Isabella Archer Pierce 39 long time valley resident with funeral services in St Mark's Episcopal Church Stontale Calf and burial in Brownsville. Survivors include a son Brig Gott John Leonard Pieros and daughters Mrs Jam N Merrill Mrs Florine Pierce Faulk Mrs Charles K Reig and Mrs N A Datin plus Frank G Pierce Jr and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also listed are Augustus Alhart Altgelt 60 Mrs Nellie Mae Altgelt and other relatives with multiple services scheduled in San Antonio Fr Worth Glendale and other areas. Additional obituaries reference Miss Nancy Lacaln Robert Baty Halk Attorney and former executives with various affiliations, and several other individuals with service notices and interments in multiple cemeteries.

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Social Security tax rate increases in 1987 coverage expansion

Social Security taxes rise to fund benefits for about 69,500,000 people in 1987. Covered workers and employers see combined rates move from 4 percent to 8 percent, while self employed rate increases to 3.5 percent. The changes broaden application to armed services members and affect roughly 63 million individuals.

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Bethlehem to Build Three Super Tankers for Orion Group

Bethlehem Steel has contracted to construct three super tankers for the Orion Shipping and Trading Group at an estimated total cost of 55 million dollars. The announcement comes as industry news on large crude carrier orders and gas stock updates from Rauscher Pierce & Co. Inc.

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Prospects Bright For Industry

Government surveys of 25 major industries show bright prospects at least until next July provided raw materials remain available in sufficient quantities to meet demand. The Commerce Department and Defense Agencies report nuclear economy advances, with $7 billion in investment and new defense and electrical power applications.

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Unity urged by Churchill in London address

Sir Winston Churchill called for renewed unity between the United States and Great Britain in a London statement, urging stronger cooperation during current global tensions. He stressed that collaboration between the two nations is more essential now than ever.

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Over the Counter Over the Counter PE WOT LIVESTOU

Fragmented OCR text shows livestock and financial figures with scattered names and prices. It mentions calves, cows, ewes, and various values, plus company names like Rauscher, Piewe & Co. The legible content is inconsistent anddata appears garbled.

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Oils Demand Lifts Suez News Traffic Hopes Up

New York trading ends year with heavy activity as oils lead gains and Suez canal clearance work begins traffic may move by March. Gulf Oil climbs about 4 points, Royal Dutch rises, Kerr McGee and Standard Oil of California gain, while investors arrange year end tax positions and potential shareholder reforms at Loew's spark caution.

New York Marth Gulf Oil Lukems Steels Royal Dutch Standard Oil of California Beth‘Hehemi Steel Kerr-McGee Oil Point Gatners DuPont Kennecott Copper Golodvich American Telephone Willy Chrysler Loew's

Commission Market Prices for Vegetables Fruits and Poultry

A crowded price list from the market shows items such as lettuce lettuce avocados broccoli beans cabbage and tomatoes with varied prices per crate per dozen and per bushel. Poultry prices include hens and ducks with per-pound and per-bushel quotes amid currency typos and unclear spellings.

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Market Newswire Amid Mixed Prices Across Commodities

A garbled market summary notes shifts in poultry milk and grain prices with scattered figures. References to New York Chicago and Texas appear, indicating broad commodity movements and tentative demand signals.

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Unclear OCR Item on Oil Firms and Circus Claim

Fragmentary report mentions New Fear and Meamit Circus events and an Uelli Taylor Oil Corporation linked to Rauscher Pierce. Details are fragmentary with names and numbers difficult to confirm.

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