April 13, 1952

Most of the leading commercial banks in New York City operated on a more profitable basis in the first quarter of 1952 than a year ago, condition statements of the banks for March 31, just published, disclosed. This improvement was accomplished despite a drop in deposits and resources since Dec. 31, 1951.

A L ter Braake says shipments from Indonesia will halt scheduled shutdown of Longhom Smelter, Texas City; denies rept that Bolivian revolt will halt tin talks with US

Life Ins Inst, life ins cos with over $1 billion protection in force

sales execs see curbs on civilian output easing; discount over-production