Stocks rally on pension concession and Ford talks
New York stocks rose sharply as United States Steel offered 10 cents an hour for pensions plus social security funded by worker contributions and Ford neared a settlement with the automobil e workers union. Dow Jones indices show broad gains led by steel and auto shares with several leaders hitting highs. OGDEN and CHICAGO market reports note mixed livestock and produce activity, with cattle steady to higher and grains ending mixed after late session moves.
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