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The article reports that many New York City dealers in New York were unable to sell all the paper they had collected from their paper collection campaign in August 1942 that they were forced to burn their surplus under the sponsorship of the Department of Sanitation due to increasing storage rates.

The article discusses the newspaper strike in New York City that posit a problem to companies, to promotion-minded businesses and to the general public in the U.S. in 1963. It points out that although businessmen are feeling the pressure, they are not struggling because of the strike since business failures were experienced since 1962. It indicates that while New Yorkers are informed of the news via television and radio, they miss the papers and will not lost the newspaper habit due to the strike.

The article reports on a four-day auction in Manhattan, New York City, which saw philatelists spending about 150,000 U.S. dollars to buy stamps from the collection of the late Henry B. Close. It notes that the collection's most valuable item was a block of four 24-cent air-mail inverts which was valued at 20,000 U.S. dollars. It also discusses the appeal of stamp collecting as a hobby and as a long-term investment and describes how stamp dealers work.

The article presents information on the plans of Ralph McAllister Ingersoll, former publisher of the "Time" magazine, to launch a daily newspaper in New York City in June 1940. He has already arranged the finances for the paper and his immediate goal is to sell 200,000 copies. The board of directors for the paper will include John Hay Whitney, millionaire sportsman; Chester Bowles, chairman of advertising agency Benton & Bowles; and William Benton, vice-president of the University of Chicago.

The article offers information on the outcome of the 17 day strike of newspaper deliverymen in New York city.

The article reports that securities industry and the 10 member-banks of the New York Clearing House Association in New York City have joined together to do something about problems posed by soaring stock market volume.

The article reports on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) plan to ban in-and-out-without-margin transactions on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). It reveals that NYSE president Charles R. Gay has been talking to Washington officials to iron out the details of the regulation. The need for stock exchange members trading for their own account to put up 55 percent of the cash value of a stock purchased just like any other margin trader is noted.

The article reports on the changes and developments undergone by the Graduate School of Business in New York. It states that the school has been unifying its faculty, strengthening its courses and wrapping up its package in a brand-new building. Columbia University Dean Courtney C. Brown notes that the school is heading towards the educational standards of Harvard University.

The article reports the issues faced by several newspapers in New York City in 1965. It says that six out of eight general circulation daily newspapers being published in the city were struggling to gain profit due to their inability to beat the traffic congestion to reach the suburbs since they were published in the afternoon. Moreover, it states that the newspapers were threatened of a labor strike in September by the members of the Newspaper Guild.

Several photographs of furniture offered by Abraham & Straus in Brooklyn, New York, is presented, which includes a five-drawer chest, a coffee table and two end-tables.

The article discusses the impact of the closure of newspapers on sales of retail stores in New York City in 1963. New York stores posted a 15% drop in business from the similar week a year ago. Retail store, newspaper and newsstand employees were laid off as a result of the closure of newspapers. New York stores cannot advertise new styles so the new styles are not selling.

The article describes the Skirt & Sportswear Pilot Plant project in Manhattan, New York City, which involves a group of competitive garment manufacturers producing women's skirts at a speed of up to five times faster than many plants can manage. The management-run project was created as a cooperative effort by the industry's union and its management association. The experimental plant is said to feature the biggest and most modern sewing operations in the world.

The article discusses the business activity at travel agency A. T. Henderson Co. Inc. in the Grand Central Station in New York City. It notes that Henderson has handled about 4 million dollars worth of travel in 1954 and dispatched some 15,000 people across the world, which took a vast amount of work for the 16 employees in the agency. Moreover, Henderson is both retailer and wholesaler of traveler and its profit comes from commissions paid by principals including airlines, hotels, and agents.

The article looks at the responses of radio and television to the newspaper strike in New York City in 1962. The supermarket chain Waldbaum's is printing "The Waldbaum News" while handbills are distributed by Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith at Pennsylvania Station and the New York Port Authority Bus Terminal. WCBS and WNBC hired several men from the ranks of idled reporters.

The article discusses the highlights of the American Management Association (AMA) conference that was held in New York City on September 26, 1941. The said meeting which was scheduled by the U.S. Office of Production Management (OPM) focused on determining solutions to the reported shipping container shortage. The event was attended by representatives of various industries including rubber fabricators and package designers. The business statements issued by several industry executives including W. R. Hummel of Western Electric are noted.

The article focuses on the importance of computers in securities business, the most complex paper-pushing and pencil-wielding industries in Wall Street, New York City. It mentions that buyers of bonds have turned to computer to calculate its profits on alternative trading such as Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Inc. and Shields & Co. It adds that computers are the new language and statistical tools for analysts and portfolio managers to assess investments quickly.

The article focuses on business planning of Marshall Field, owner of the newspaper "PM" published from New York City. It reports that Field is planning to sell his stock in Marshall Field & Co. to finance startup of a morning daily newspaper for Chicago, Illinois. It states that Field wants to compete with the newspaper "Chicago Tribune" owned by Colonel Robert R. McCormick.

The article reports on the behavior of the New York stock market which depends on 1947 business prospects. It states that the Dow-Jones average of 30 industrials have hit a top 212.50 at the end of May 1947 but by mid-September, it spilled down to 165 which is a drop of about 25%. It notes that it wiped out 40% of all the gains scored in four years of World War II bull market. Meanwhile, economists are insisting that 1947 brings a shakedown in prices and production.

The article discusses the aspects for the spurt of common trust funds in New York in 1950 including the new prudent man law for trustees.

The article reports on the economic aspects of the Cooperative Distributors Inc. in New York City.

The article reports on the bonus plan of specialty store Jane Engel, located in New York City, according to which the store is paying employee bonus in form of merchandise.

The article focuses on the public transportation sector in New York City. It mentions Charles L. Patterson, head of the New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA), who keeps the price of transit fare from going up. It states that the city's transit system does not return a profit and if they will raise fares to cover all costs, riders may desert the system. It adds that a zone of balance between the maximum use and needed revenue has been achieved and taxpayers have to make up the difference.

The article features New York City's Cotton Exchange under its new president, Francis Adams Truslow. The exchange, known as the Curb, was caught in the dispute between the United Financial Employees (UFE) and the brokerage firm A.M. Kidder & Co. The article also chronicles the experience of Truslow with the Curb who started as a counsel and discusses the roots of the one-hand sign language used during daily trading.

The article offers information on the adversity in issues market in New York. It is stated that most sellers, underwriters and buyers from the New York Stock Exchange preferred to remain on the sidelines until new issues market shows some improvement. In August 1946, the market showed slowest growth with respect to new business since the holiday seasons that were necessitated by the war loan drives.

The article reports on the relocation of Ohrbach's Inc. from 14th Street to 34th Street in Manhattan, New York. It states that Ohrbach's specializes in cheap, ready-to-wear ladies apparel, so its move to 34th Street, an upscale part of Manhattan, was considered a risk. Retailers which have remained on 14th Street report increased sales since Ohrbach's left, such as S. Klein which reportedly surpassed the billion dollar mark in sales. Those on the 34th likewise report a boost in sales, but Ohrbach credits its advertising campaign.

The article reports on the longest underwater natural gas pipeline laid by Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corp. called the Narrows in New York Bay from Staten Island to Brooklyn in New York. It mentions the complications faced by the company to install the pipeline. It explains the techniques used by the engineers to install the pipeline.

The article features New York City investment counselor Gilbert Haas, who is favored by investors because he has been helping them earn an average return of 18 percent over 15 years. Haas manages about 50 million U.S. dollars from individual investors and has kept 60 to 80 percent of these in U.S. government securities. Haas believes in keeping money in liquid investments during downturns and in avoiding commercial paper, bank certificates of deposit and equities particularly in unstable economic times.

The article discusses a ruling issued by a judge in New York City against the proposed merger of steel companies Bethlehem Steel Co. and Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. Both industry and government lawyers have anticipated the ruling as a test of the 1050 law that was designed to boost the authority of the government to stop a merger. It is noted that the ruling gave antitrust lawyers a tool to prevent unfair mergers before they happen.

The article offers information on a sales and marketing event held by Ford Motor Co., for the launching of its 1949 automobile models. The company has spent an estimated total of 500,000 U.S. dollars for the event which was held at Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. The event was attended by several hundreds of potential automobile buyers in the country. It also describes the marketing and publicity efforts made for the event.

The article discusses a survey of 13 key U.S. cities by the periodical reveals that the big car makers still have a long way to go before the work through their backlogs. According to the poll, in spite of production hike, it takes from three months to one year to get popular models. Dealers for the Big Three, Ford, General Motors and Chrysler, cited the longest waiting periods and the fewest promises. A sample of the replies from dealers in principal cities, including New York City, Boston in Massachusetts, and Atlanta in Georgia, is presented.

The article focuses on the impasse between the Metropolitan Opera company, musicians, chorus, and dancers. According to the author, the Metropolitan Opera was slated to open on September 15, 1969. Negotiations between the company, the American Federation of Musicians, and the American Guild of Musical Artists had bogged down during that time. The unions had achieved significant gains including the forcing of negotiations to an opening deadline.

The article discusses the New York Stock Exchange's performance as of September 1954, and presents a chart comparing overall performance since September of 1953. It states that although overall industrial activity lagged a bit, the value of industrial stocks has risen considerably, resulting in what is called the bull market, when value far exceeds output. The elections in the state of Maine are believed to have only a small effect, but oil producers have reportedly begun increasing production. Chemical, motor and energy producers are doing the same.

Information on Second Annual International Inventors and New Products Exhibition held in 1966 at the New York Coliseum in New York City is presented. The event featured various new products including 2-rpm recorders from Wagnasonic Development Corp., portable telephone accessory from Sibany Manufacturing Corp, and Starrcar electric-powered vehicle invented by William Alden. The event featured several participants such as executive Robert Wagner and product planning director of Whirlpool Corp.

This article suggests how an investor can time his buying and selling in the stock market by using scientific formulas to judge when and by how much stock prices will move. It reports that more and more people involved in Wall Street trading are becoming interested in "investing formulas" and "formula plans," which divide stock portfolios into "stable" and "volatile" holdings. The article then explains how these formulas automatically give a generally good picture of future stock market movements.

The article offers information on the result of the strike of unions of the U.S. American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) on the employment sector of Rochester, New York. It mentions that though the national factory employment has reduced 26 percent from its wartime peak but now Rochester indicates minor reductions in jobs. It informs that at present Rochester's employment stands at a gain of 49 percent over the figures of 1940.

The article discusses the highlights of the Institute of Radio Engineers Show held in March 1962 in New York City. The event was participated by 856 U.S. and foreign companies which introduced products that range from antennas to zener diodes. Members of the institute also were given a chance to listen to 240 technical papers on several subjects, including lasers, radio astronomy, and communications theory.

The article reports on the decision of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve the registration papers of the National Stock Exchange Inc., which is sponsored by the Mercantile Exchange of New York City and will go into operation on November 1, 1960.

The article discusses the impact of the Dairymen's League Cooperative Association's recommendation to ban the retail sale of loose milk on the product's prices in New York City. The commission's recommendation serves as a precautionary measure on grounds that loose milk is exposed on contamination, resulting to the reduced prices of the product. Meanwhile, the smaller milk companies in Cleveland, Ohio filed suit against the larger ones on allegations of conspiracy to eliminate competition.

A photograph is presented which features an air dock under construction in New York City.

The article reports on the performance of the New York Stock Exchange in August 1968. Stock volume has declined to 10.6 million-share average, the lowest level since the market exploded in April. The Dow-Jones industrial index also dropped in more than 40 points and millions of dollars in paper profits have vanished. The market condition is mainly attributed to the fear of investors for the 10 percent tax surcharge.

The article discusses the take over of Louis Stulberg of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) presidency from 1966. It says that the succession overlaps with the shift of the textile industry to large and integrated production units, as well as to union membership changes, posing difficulty to ILGWU. Stulberg intends to prioritize organization to support union shops with a focus in New York. It adds that Stulberg's temporary status could be beneficial instead of detrimental.

The article offers information on the latest developments from the U.S. It mentions that obligations issued by the U.S. government agencies on Treasury bills yield 15-20 points more than comparable Treasury maturities. It informs the performance of the musical show "Pickwick," starring Harry Secombe is about to be held in Manhattan, New York. It suggests ways to spokeman of company or industry on how they should deal with press and build good public relations with press persons.

The article offers news briefs on miscellaneous topics of the U.S. around during 1963. The opening ceremony of the new Verrazano Narrows bridge in New York is the latest activity in the state. The book "The Sino-Soviet Rift," by William E. Griffith presents Russia-Red China disputes. Finance experts in the U.S. are suggesting paying outstanding bills to increase the size of tax deductions in 1964.

The article talks about Wall Street pessimism despite the stock market's spate of rallies. Insiders caution investors of any hope that recent rises in the market could mean an end to the steep decline that started in mid-July 1957. Reason for the dim prognosis is the prompt falling of the market after every rally which confirms that such patterns were results of technical rallies. Another reason is that most traders and investors are conducting a wait-and-see attitude on how business will move for the next few months.

The article reports on the television network of Allen B. Du Mont Laboratories Inc. which linked the New York City and Washington D.C. through a two way coaxial cable and the opening of its new studios in the John Wanamaker store in New York City.

The article reports on hotel industry in the U.S. in 1945. According to a survey, individuals looking for hotel accommodations have filled in the slack in the business which have netted profits for some hotels, including Waldorf-Astoria in New York. It explains the effects of the war in the maintenance of hotel facilities that have allegedly lowered the standard of good service. A brief overview of studies to cope with postwar problems by the American Hotel Association is offered.

The article discusses how 'fast-track' construction method used by architects in constructing Celanese Building in Manhattan, New York saves construction time. It states that under fast track system, a contractor is hired as earliest as possible and the work starts before plans are drawn. Public agencies show reluctance to adopt fast track as it leaves one uncertain about ultimate price. Gene Wieczorek, chief of construction management firm dislikes the bit-by-bit aspect of fast track.

This article reports on the bargain sale launched by retailers of home appliances in New York City at the start of September 1938. Consolidated Edison Co. launched a bargain consisting of a package of electrical appliances for only 24 dollars and a similar bargain sale was launched by retailers R. H. Macy & Co and Bloomingdale's.

The article gives a preview on the motor car industry show that will be going to Manhattan, New York with its customary flair of private showings, cocktail parties and national publicity to open the 1938 season. It points out that with 5 million cars having been being built and sold in 1937, Michigan's Detroit car manufacturers will be announcing new models at higher prices without fear of dwindling sales by incorporating new improvements. It adds that the 1938 models will have racier colors, smoother lines and more radiator grilles added to car fronts.

The article focuses on the factors that influenced the drive for a national promotion campaign on behalf of the newspaper industry and all related interests in the U.S. in 1936. It details how the national-local rate differential is affecting the newspaper industry. The New York and Chicago, Illinois newspaper representative associations has fathered a united newspaper front.