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Show PRICE BOARD AIMS TO AVOID DISTURBANCE , J. A. Hogte & Co. received the follow-iiiLr follow-iiiLr over 1 lie i r private wire: Xl'W York The manifest disposition of the price committee of tlie war industries board Is to avoid, as far as possible, creating1 cre-ating1 disturbed conditions in the metal industries This fact, in conjunction with a commendable spirit on the part of the producers, has resulted in smooth procedure pro-cedure which hn s tended to effect early conclusions acceptable to both sides. While the price for steel, which is to be revised in the near future, has not been finally determined, it is practically assured that revisions, if any, will be few and unimportant. H is stated by well-informed well-informed interests that the price of 23 cents for copper will be continued, at least through April, although producers had suggested at last Friday's conference that tho price be extended to cover June. |