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This article discusses some challenges facing investors on purchasing stocks in the U.S. in 1974. It warns investors about the prolonged depression in stock prices. It also suggests to consider higher rates of return of stocks. In addition, the article compares yields of stocks and bonds in the expected inflation rate. INSET: THE "NORMAL" RETURN ON STOCKS.

The article reports on the rate of return potential of U.S. Liberty and Victory bonds. Topics discussed include decline in the prices of the bonds as of March 1920 compared with a year ago, factors that contribute to the bonds' value drop and differing opinions among experts in terms of whether the bonds will bounce back or continue to decrease in value. Also discussed are reasons for investors to keep some of the bonds despite the decline and comparison between the bonds and other securities.

The article focuses on the trends in U.S. corporate bond prices in 1952. It states that corporate bond prices slightly increased in the yearend level due to the 1951 Christmas break in the bond market. However, it says that the long-term trend in bond prices has declined since 1951, with apparent signs of weakness in corporate bond market. It says that new bond issues should have to be offered at higher yields to attract buyers such as the bonds being offered by Tennessee Gas Transmission Co.