OCR Text |
Show FUTURE BUSINESS PLANS HAMPERED "Settlement of major strikes already al-ready has had its effect in an upturn up-turn in business activity, the National Na-tional Association of Purchasing Agents said today. But it adds: "Never has there been a time when business was more confused and uncertain. Everyone appears to be carrying on from day to day, making some profit, but future planning seems impossible." Production is still low. with inability in-ability to secure materials apparently appar-ently the major obstacle. While business on the West Coast continues con-tinues at a rapid pace, the report says. The trend of a month ago to definitely lower inventories appears ap-pears somewhat checked, the bulletin bul-letin continues, but unbalanced and spotty conditions remain. Coal and steel and nonferrous metals are reported definitely lower, with industry at the lowest point in five years. "Employment figures," it states "indicate a better trend than a month ago, although the change is slight. Material shortages continued con-tinued to block further employment employ-ment of help. Building material manufacturers report shortages of labor. |