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Show MORE ACTIVITY IN INDUSTRIES Demand for Metals and Building Materials Most Noticeable SH lXGTi N. May L' Pronounced Pronounc-ed increase of activity was noted in many basic lines of industry through out the country during April, according accord-ing to the monthly review of general business and financial conditions Issued Is-sued by the federal reserve board The activity was particularly noticeable notice-able in tho metal industries, the board declared iron and steel becoming more active, many Important copper mines reopening and the automobile, trade showing a decided gain. Active demand de-mand for building materials, the board found, had a favorable effect upon the m tali and other lines of industry, while tho lumber Industry', notably expanded ex-panded C'peratlons. In cotton textiles, however, the month was much less encouraging, widespread strikes reducing null activity, activ-ity, although In the southern districts, mills generally continued to operate close to capacity . |