Big 500 Industrial Firms Grow Yet Profit Less Efficiently
The Fortune 500 industrials increased 1956 sales by 8 percent while nonmembers rose 12 percent. GM led in sales and profits but ranked only 3rd in sales efficiency and 79th in return on invested capital. Ford and Chrysler lagged in profitability, Gillette led in profitability, and the group split on net income with many posting declines or modest gains.
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New York
U. S
Fortune Magazine
General Motors
Ford Motors
American Telephone & Telegraph
Refiners Raise Price of Gasoline in Texas
Gulf Oil Corp boosted its tank wagon price to dealers by about 1 penny per five gallons, or two tenths of a cent per gallon, with similar increases on kerosene distillate and naphtha. Residential fuel oil rose 5 cents a barrel. The moves followed price hikes by Sinclair and Continental Oil and are attributed to higher wages employee benefits and capital needs.
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Houston
Tex
Gulf Oil Corp
Sinclair
Continental Oil
Gulf
Sinclair Oil
Continental
New York Markets by Francis L Dupont Co
New York markets report by Francis L Dupont Co with 1 o clock averages for June 24 1957. Sales total 1 110 000 shares. Industrials at 494.65 down 5.35 Rails at 142.87 down 1.34 Utilities at 69.21 down 1.20.
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Francis L. Dupont & CO
Merchants Nat’s Bank
E.D.S.T
N.Y
Chemicals Lead Price Decline In Quiet Market Trade
New York June 24 chemicals and oils bore the brunt as stocks fell in quiet trading. Losses ran to about three points on leaders with few gainers. Copper, lead, zinc hit multi year lows. machine tool orders the weakest in 2½ years. Gulf Oil dropped about four points while Amerada, Royal Dutch, Texas Co and others fell.
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New York
Wall Street
Gulf Oil
Amerada
Royal Dutch and Texas Co
du Pont
Grain Futures Rise on Weekend Rains in Southwest
Grain futures gained on the Chicago Board of Trade as heavy weekend rains in the southwest boosted buying. New crop wheat rose to about 2%. July wheat at 2.95 a bushel. July corn up. July oats near 65 cents. rye up about 1 cent to 1.23.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Markets at a Glance United Press
Stocks lower in moderate trading while bonds ease and U S government bonds rise in quiet action. American and Midwestern stocks fall as cotton futures rise. Chicago grains climb with wheat corn rye oats soybeans and lard futures up. Hog prices steady to 25 higher. cattle stronger. dressed pork weaker. beef and sheep mixed with higher tops.
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U. S
Midwest
Chicago
Indianapolis Market Report Hogs and Cattle Steady to Higher
Indianapolis market report shows hogs uneven but mostly steady to firm with gains up to 25 cents on various weight ranges. Cattle and calves active with steers and heifers up 25-50 cents, cows steady to strong, vealers active. sheep about steady with good spring lambs around 19.50-21.50. June 24 reports from Indianapolis.
Chicago Livestock Prices Mixed as Markets Hold Gains
Chicago reports show hogs at 7 500 head strong to 25 higher with spots 35 40 up. Cattle and calves total 16 000 and 300 with steers up to 50. most high choice and prime steers 24.25 26.50, bulk 22.75 24.00, prime heifers 25.0, vealers 18.00 23.00. Sheep 500 steady with lambs 20.00 21.50 and one load 19.00 for shorn lambs.
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Indianapolis
Chicago
Cincinnati Produce Prices for Eggs and Poultry
In Cincinnati on June 24, market receipts show egg grades and poultry values. U S A whites and browns range 25 to 37 cents per dozen, jumbo and large fowl priced around 24 to 36 cents, checks on fryers at 21 to 22 cents, hens 10 to 16 cents, and potatoes quoted at 2.75 to 3.75 per bag.
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Cincinnati
U. S
Chicago Produce Market Summary June report
Chicago produce notes show live poultry steady at 46 000 head with heavy hens 14 to 16 cents and light hens 12 to 13. Cheese prices vary with daisies and longhorns at 38 to 42, processed loaf 36 to 37, Swiss A 41 to 43, B 39 to 41. Eggs unsettled at 28 for large extras, 27 for mediums, current receipts 26. Cash grain lists No 1 red garlicky corn 1.92 and No 2 yellow with oats mixed. oats No 1 heavy white 7 14 to 7 14.
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Int. Dept
Oreewe
Kroger Steerer Me Teehee Mont. Ward Ohne Eee
J. C. Penney Eee
Thewee Seerees
T&m. Woolworth Oa Tee
Am. Can F. Indst
Allis & Co
Amer. Mach. & F Alco
Anchor Hock
Lima Ham
Bruns. Balk Budd Co Stratton
Bohn
Bath Iron
Blaw Knox
Bullard
Ben. Ind. Loan
Union
Crown Cork Com
Credit Eee Eee Canada Colp
Fuel & Iron
Calif
Can
Cit. Finance
Arvin Clark
Eeee
Colgate
Cluett-Pea
Corp Eee
Crane Co
Cel. Corp Oe
Pssees
Deere & Co
Dome Mines, Ltd
Amerwee
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Fairbanks Morse
Gen Cable
Trans
Seeereerear Ans
Gillette Hood
Homestake Mines
Oal
Rayon Staeee - Sae
Johns
Manville
Owens Corn
Oliver Arm
Ev Nates
Pepsi-Cola Co
Proct. & Gamb Pullman, Inc
Simmons -Eere Stanley-Warner
Chicago
USDA
Local Markets Livestock Hog Prices Report
Salable hogs 325 head with No 1 hogs 190 240 lbs 10 20 dollars. Choice No 1 hogs 190 230 lbs 20 dollars. Bulk No 2 190 240 lbs 19 19 75. 250 280 lbs 18 19 dollars. Butcher hogs around 300 lbs 17 25 17 75. Sows 13 00 to 16 50. Markets with Friday's report.
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West Terre Haute notices and lodge announcements
Local notices include a debt disclaimer by Chas H Mans of West Terre Haute and a missing wife and daughter of Charles R Rupp sought by the Rust Company in Decatur Illinois. Also listed are lodge meeting notices for West Terre Haute Lodge 687 F and A M and Social Lodge 86, plus St John’s Day observance and 50 year awards time.
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Charles R. Rupp
Chase Street
Terre Haute
Indiana
Secen Ak M
Rust Company
North Water Street
Decatur
Ilinois
F &A.M
St. John’s
Hugh C. Galloway
W. M
Robert Lucas
Secy
Private driving lessons and tutoring advertised in Tribune Star
Private college trained licensed teacher L-4287 promotes driving lessons and tutoring in English speech and social studies for junior high and secondary students. Mentions government jobs with pay scales and free booklet, box 117. Tribune-Star ad features generic career coaching offer.
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Tribune-Star
Bids Sought for Sewer Construction at Blanche E Fuqua School
The Board of School Trustees of Terre Haute Indiana invites sealed bids by 4:00 PM on July 8 1957 for sewer construction at Blanche E Fuqua School located at 10th Street and Wheeler Avenue. Plans are at Weber Curry Architects 709 Wabash Ave. Bid must include a 10 percent certified check or $500 surety bond. Non collusion affidavit required. Board reserves right to accept reject or re advertise bids. June 14 1957.
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Blanche E. Fuqua
Board of School Trustees
Terre Haute
Indiana
Wheeler Avenue
Weber & Curry
Wabash Avenue
Lereleaee
City OF
HA Loring
Insurance careers open at Duke several firm offices
Vacancy announced by REAU INSURANCE CO offering rapid advancement. Training paid by company includes a Purdue University Insurance Marketing Institute course and company courses. Qualifications neat appearance congenial personality and school education age 25 35. For interview call Dick Bell curb 18 night in person Spin and Wabash. Also waitress needed 22 plus. Box 350 Tribune-Star L 9023.
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Duketevenson
Reau Insurance CO
Insurance Marketing Institute
Purdue University
Air Conditioning Jobs Ad from Allied Institute
An ad promotes air conditioning work and supervised servicing in spare time. Mentions tools provided and plan selection. Free information available from Allied Institute, Box No 124, Tribune Star.
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Eaning Seleaoe
Hee Allied Institute
Tribune-Star
Men Wanted to Train as Craftsmen and Designers
A local trade program seeks men to join training as skilled craftsmen and designers. Applicants will learn hands on techniques and theory in a practical course guiding new workers toward professional competency and industry readiness.
Workforce openings in Terre Haute seek skilled trainees
The American Technical Society seeks men in Terre Haute to train as Jig and Fixture Designers, Machine Draftsmen and Tool Designers. Also listed are barber, newspaper carrier, embalmer, sales, insurance, and managerial trainee positions with pay scales, hours, and locations including Terre Haute, Chicago, and Indianapolis.
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The
American Technical Society
Terre Haute
Dept
E. 58Th St
Chicago
Personnel 819 Ohio. R. Tucker, Mgr. Placement Service
A placement service at 819 Ohio is licensed and headed by R Tucker as manager. The notice confirms authorization and ongoing operation.
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Ohio
R. Tucker
Mgr
Caeeety
Help Wanted Classifieds Mix Of Jobs And Requests
A batch of in person job ads seeks female workers at various local sites. Listings include waitresses and cooks with transportation, housekeepers for elderly care, dry cleaning staff with alteration skills, and office or sales experience. some specify no phone calls and others request interviews or consultations.
Experienced trades and bookkeeper sought at local works
Married 30 year old man with experience in bookkeeping bartender truck driving or painting must apply to Modern Welding and Boiler Works at 430 N 4th St. Write 3cx 49 Tribune Star.
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Lafayette
N. 4Th St
Tribune-Star
Various Business Opportunities and Real Estate Listings
Classified notes advertise beauty shop space for rent, a coffee shop for sale as owner leaves town, a drug sundry store sale on one contract, an auto repair garage for rent at 128 S 8th, a small restaurant bargain to settle an estate, a water license with equipment or building terms, a core chain link fence depot write in box 144, all from Tribune Star.
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Tribune-Star
Motel and Five Room Modern Bedford Stone Home
Modern twelve unit motel in Bedford stone building three years old with air conditioning and Simmons furniture Beauty Rest mattresses and springs in each unit. Excellent location. Call for particulars at 618 Tribune Building.
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Simmons
Cars and property for sale and lease in Terre Haute area
Local classified notes list a barber shop lease and building for sale with four apartments, a modern service station lease, and multiple used car listings. Items include Jaguar convertible, various old Chevrolets and Fords, Jeeps, and other autos with prices, locations on Wabash, Center, and 6th streets, plus contact points like Box 330 Terre Haute and Marshall Loan Company.
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Major OF Oil CO
Terre Haute
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West Terre Haute, Me
Lodge
West Terre Ae
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Edward A. Eames
Waggonerin
Harry I. A
Tod
Inez
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Nith
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Wabash
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Bertha
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U.S
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Marie Boyll
Caret
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Kurl
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Marsh
Sycamore
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Washington
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C. 21St
23Rd and Poplar
Nternationail
Dick Bell
Curb
Suds
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Joe Gray
Checkers
Snap-On Too! Corporation
Wayne Avenue
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Cal
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Pennsylvania
Barnett
Ance Prain
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Deming Hotel
B.M
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W. T. BH
Berry
U.S East
Herm Ermischer
Meadows Cleaner
Meadows Center
Stone Lodge
Manor House
Tribune-Star Box
Bmaaixviknance Electrician
Superior Loan Co
American Loan and Finance Co
Morris Plan
Allen & Steen, Inc
HFC
Fineoren Man Corporation
N. Sixth St
Chanticleer Bldg
Hotel Deming
Lincoln
North
Major Oil Co
Shell Or Lease
Paris Ave
R. A. Grass Agency
Tribune
Eastenes
Leon Modesitt
Rebecca Odesitt
Staunton
T Building
Marshall Loan Company
S. 6Th St
Marshall, Dainois
Jaguar
Oldsmobile
Chevrolet
BUICK
S. Center
8Th Ave
NICE
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Nicoson
Sunoco
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Anderson
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Edwards
Bob Moore
Detroit
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Big John" Walsh
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Moore's
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Wabash Valley
Auto Exchange, Inc
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Thomas Short
Woodlawn
D. Frank
McCormick Combine
C. R. Mayfield
Massey Harris
Ray Baker
Blackhawk
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Mayfield
James Leach
Fairbanks
H.C
LHC
P.T.O. Minnea
Chalmers and
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S. Fruitridge
Mapleave
Mike Dragon
Herschel Davis
Purina
Downey's Hatchery
Brondell
Elmer Liedell
Western
Richardson Cattle Co
Marshall, Il
Dr. Bess
Graham Grain Co
Staley
Standard Hatchery
Meadows Pharmacy
Farm Supplies
Johnston and Son Milling Co
Prairieton
Ray Clouse
Prairie Creek
4Th
Poplar
Clarence Felling
CLARK
Johnson's Feed
Dr Hess
Johnson’s Feed
Tormohien’ S
Carter Feed Store
S. 16Th
Staley’s
ED W. J. Funk & Son
Dale A. Hults
Hulman-Salem Rd
Vaughn Kester
Bob Grinslade
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