Shares Index $7.98.
B—Bid. A—Asked.—Reuter N.Y. Stock Market New York, Sept. 17.
Stock market prices were from fractions to more than two points higher today in a late buying movement led by pivotal shares.
Special issues featured early dealings. However, sudden buying of leaders, particularly motors, caused an impressive advance and an expanded volume which was the best ce late July.
Sharp gains in Japanese funds featured the bond list. Grains met renewed pressure but other commodities improved.
Brokers were not able tō give the reasons for the late buying movement, but pointed out that many traders had been impressed by the list's recent resistance to selling, in the face of adverse news and developments, The Administration today appeared concerned over the outlook for small Business. Indication are that the "White House has ordered government agencies to intensity efforts to limit so-called, "priorities unemployment and plant shutdowns."
In recent days the Officë of Production Management has opened 20 offices throughout the country to aid small firms in maintaining operations under defence regulations.
At the same time the Government has attacked the problem on two other fronts, namely through distribution of new O-P.M. contracts and through the new "little businessmen" section of the Attorney General's office.—United Press.
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