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14 THE OSHAWA TIMES, Monday, December 23, 1963 Key B.C. Industries Show Increased Sales VICTORIA (CP) -- Business- men in British Columbia's key industries report 1963 a year of high activity and money-mak- ing, with 1964 looking even bet- te r. Industry by industry, a gov- ernment survey found a high @egree of plant utilization, in- creased sales and strong prices. But there were notable excep- tions and cutting across the en- tion: A continuing high level of competitive sector 1964 should resources development, a strong|be 'the third-successive year of demand for B.C.'s primary pro-/marked improvement, with pro- ducts in foreign markets, sub-|duct lines broadened and in- stantial advance sales commit-jcreased desire to compete in ments, a sustained growth injforeign markets. the domestic economy. Foods and beverages--Wages Here is how the companies|will increase and the price line| reported 1963: (figures indicate) will not be held in carbonated) percentage of companies, not beverages and bakeries. Only) percentage by dollars or vol-|half the firms were content with) ume) /1963, a weak picture was cre-| tire report releaed by the bud reau of economics and statistics is the shadow of unemploy- ment. There were more jobs in 1963, but the increase did not match additional physical output. Shortages of some professional persons and skilled workers are expected to become more se- rious, No Up Change Down Co. sales 73 «14 13 Co. earnings 50 Factory output 62 Prices 32 Employment 34 Wage rates 91 9 And industry by industry, here is the 1964 outlook: The survey, an annual pool of| Forestry--Said to earn half of 300 executives with a good rec-|B.C.'s dollars, this industry ord for past predictions, found|/made a capital investment in businessmen arguing thatiy963 of $100,000,000 and will higher 1964 prices will offset ex-/need more next year to meet ted wage increases of two to/commitments. Almost every jour per cent. , The larger question of infla-|yroduction and profit, but smal- tion was not broached. ler sawmills -had difficulties REFLECT ASSURANCE |There were some shortages of Says the bureau in , labor for particular skills. Opin- : "The forecasts reflect anj)!0n and prices Is r of assurance that has not|divided, with concern over in- been so readily available in|roads of substitute materials and earlier surveys." restrictions on exports Four factors are said to bejto eastern U.S responsible for this generaliza-! Iron and steel--In this highly 30 19 59 53 20 19 9 13 nl on 1964 sales possible er AS ry 4 Ge t x wt of the Christmas season, and extend our wishes that your holiday is the best ever, GLAZIER'S 498 SIMCOE SOUTH OSHAWA ated by feed processors, meat 'and fish packers, and competi- ition held down profit margins. |Sales, production and profits }should be better in 1964. Other manufacturing -- Im- provement expected for oll com- | building supply firms, jnon-ferrous metal manufactur- jers, clothing and furniture man- lufacturers and chemical indus- \tries. Shipyards had unsatisfac- tory year and forecast declines. Construction Competitive, but last year improved 10 per |panies looks at least as large. SIE, NEW YEAR'S _. EVE DANCE Old Time--Modern 9 P.M. TILL 7 ® Hats © Horns ® Balloons © Noise Makers Table Accommodation for 600 | 1963 was a year of increases and 1964 promises higher metal prices and in- creased production, adding up) to new unit and dollar record. Retail trade--Reflects annual increase in consumer price in- dex of two per cent. Moderate price advances and' sales in- creases likely for 1964. Wholesale trade -- Continued adjustment in 1963 to now-estab- lished business procedures of discount houses and direct sell- ing. Improvement in corporate sales and profits to be main- tained in 1964. McNamara Sets Plans For Viet Nam Push ara said today and U.S. \blunt the Communist drive." | Returning early today from Circus Thrills! 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