New Economic Survey Charts U.S. Demographics for 1960
The Twentieth Century Fund study America Needs and Resources outlines shifts in family life and life expectancy, with a baby boom slowdown after 1953. It forecasts a U.S. population near 177 million by 1960 and about 15 million marriages from 1951 to 1960, noting rising divorce rates and changing marriage patterns amid postwar trends.
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Twentieth Century Fund
America
J. Frederic Dewhurst
Teisure
Shares Sluggish Trend On Mixed Market Across Sectors
New York investors faced a choppy session as bonds firmed and trading slowed. Utilities and railroads showed narrow moves while overall volume slipped to about 3.77 million par value with a late government bond selloff. Divorce rates remain elevated postwar though declining, signaling ongoing demand for marriage counseling.
Butcher Hogs Turn Weaker In Monday Market Summary
The market showed a mixed day with more losers than gainers as butcher hogs moved lower by about 25 cents on the day. Receipts reached around 12,000 head with a steady to unchanged average around 164.80, while hogs 180 to 230 pounds were mostly unchanged and sows held at 12.25 to 14.30. Vealers and cattle showed mixed results with steers steady to higher and several top prices noted, all amid a generally active but indecisive trading environment.
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Chicago
Auction notes and market prices from Anderson area
Lighter hogs and lambs sold unevenly with quotes for hammy kinds and No 1 pelts. Herd-rearing and grain prices show steady or rising trends through 1960, highlighting migration to cities and expected state growth. Multiple local auctions and real estate sales are scheduled in May and June across Kirk's Sale Barn, Moon Farm, Fortville Lake area, and Chesterfield listings.
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Kirk
Lee Frazier
B.D. Kirk
Tee Farm
An of Moon
Mr. and Sonn
William Je . Peek
2Nd St
Anderson
Egg Hood
Geturday
Ghiest
Middle Bridge
Fortville Lake
Egg M. Hood
Adar le
Y St
Chester Rfield
Muncie Livestock Prices Slid on Monday Hogs and Cattle
Hogs fell by about a quarter with ranges from 14.75 to 17.35 for various weights and types. Cattle prices showed a mix from good to choice steers at 20.00 to 23.00, with calves and lambs also listed amid steady to lower trends.
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Muncie
Soybean Show Modest Gain on Opened Lower Session
Chicago trade reports soybeans eased with gains in the new crop amid a broad market downturn. Wheat, corn, oats fell while rye hit near seasonal lows, with limited buying interest and mild hedging pressure shaping the close.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Arson Suspected In Fire Destroying Florida Facility
A fire near Bonifay Florida caused by arson destroyed a facility amid rail and telephone labor strikes. The article notes a $1 250 000 loan planned to aid strikers, union demands for company funded health care, and a CIO backed loan to aid the 50 day strike against Southern Bell in nine Southeastern states. Local officials cited economic disruption and possible state action on utilities.
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C ‘Bonifay
Fla
Holmes County
Frank K. Pilcher
Southern Bell
CWA
Atlanta
CIO
Washington
CIO Communications Workers of America
Southern Bell Telephone Co
Walter Reuther
James E. Folsom
Alabama
Birmingham
W. A. Thomp
Rson
Thompson
Telephone Company
South
Textile market slow with firming signs in New York
In New York a quiet cotton textile market sees the bellwether 60 square print cloth steady while the 80 square print cloth sells for third and fourth quarter delivery at 164 cents per yard after a weak week. Wool goods orders for fall remain light. a Jackson Mississippi explosion damages a small telephone building and nearby homes with no injuries reported. A Louisville and Nashville Railroad disruption affects nonoperating workers as a 48 foot L and N trestle is noted. Paint history and air motion explain convector heating, detailing pigments and convection as key elements in hot air distribution for mild fall days.
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New York IA
Ainly
Himiter
Jackson
Miss
T i
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
L&n
No Crisis Stand Taken Formosa Report Delayed
The Write House maintains a no crisis stance while awaiting a formal report from a high level Formosa mission. President Eisenhower chats with Thailand’s Prime Minister Pi Pibulsonggram as Walter Robertson and Admiral Radford head to Formosa to confer with Chiang Kai Shek and Nationalist leaders. The delegation returned Sunday after two weeks of talks amid ongoing regional tensions.
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Washington
House
Formosa
Eisenhower
Thailand
Pi Pibulsonggram
Walter]Robertson
Arthur W. Radford
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Chiang Kashek
Notice of Final Settlement and Probate Appointments
Notices publicized in Madison County Indiana list final settlement in the estate of Mercy Tke Mroz deceased with claims to be filed, and an appointment of Roy Newton as administrator of Amanda Newton Tague estate with six months to file claims. Planning Commission to meet May 4 1955 to hear rezoning from residential to business use on unzoned property in the city.
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Miecy Tke Mroz
Anderson
Indiana
Catse
Joseph H. Armington
Superior Court
Arnold
Kelley
Roy . Newton
Amanda Newton Tague
Madison County
Charles B. Salyer
Planning Commission
City Planning Commission
Baker’s Home
Variety
Broadway
L & QO
Main St
Corral
A. D. Williams
Iidian Street
C. and
St. L.iquid
Meridian Street
C. c
St. L
Commission OF the City OF
Floyd C. Barnes
Jenee V. Raise Secretar
AITZ
Sai
Pendleton Banking Company
Eth J Reesling
Byer and Gaus
Jameys
Ate
WE Ms
Joseph
Armington
County
Anderson Newspapers, Inc
Erie
Ing
Herald
Whitt Saat
Orphan's
Anderson Inc
Publica Herald
Byines
Classified Ad Fragments From Anderson Herald 1955
A garbled OCR snippet lists many classified categories and items such as help wanted, real estate, services, and sales. It mentions crushed stone and gravel ads, pawnshop sale notices, and planning commission proceedings with references to Anderson Indiana. The text includes dates, account numbers, and ad rate notes, but many details are incomplete or jumbled.
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Bendix Va
Riyeer
Ysler
Curtiss Wright
General Electric Bee
Ganacat Motors
Kresger Teloew's, Inc
Jbynch Corp
Montgomery Ward
National Tile
Dan York Central
Pennsylvania
Thy Pierce
Radio Corp
Seseretetens
Sears Roebuck Socany Yecuum
Standard Brandster
Standard Oil of Incepe
Studebaker-Packard Leer
New York
Win Vatelite
Romena
U.S
Gach
Indianapolis
Butch
Para Man
Mit Bay
Pacific
Mountain States
Michigan
Florida
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New Jersey
California
Peer Ee Na Nation
Anderson Poultry
Liechtenstein
U. 5
Wyoming
John E. Duff
Muncie Livestock
Small Fry
Anita Courtmand
Jeff
Jacksonville, Fla
Symphony
Baby String Orchestra
Panagis Razis
Jackie Ciaffaglione
Jackson Heights
N. Y
Panagis
Egera
The
Anderson Herald
Tou
Lanka
Free
Eliason
Claus
Alcoholics Anonymous
Iverdale Agricultur Chemicals
Madison
Pendleton
Lack
Middle
Durgan’s
L&c
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Mather
Post Office
Cunningham's
Haverhill Dr
T.V
Nat
GAUS
Lim Esih
LEVIS
Levi's & Jackets
Phil’s Men’s Shop
Meridian
AVIS
ATCH
Rmite
IER Radio & TV
E. 10Th ST
Ears & McReynolds
Roy M. Cole
On & PE
Amenna
Gasus
Paul J
Northside
Rod Schumacher
Watson Jackson
Amos Schlabach
David Sewer Cieanera
Ward Smith
E. Summers
Steamiae
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Elwood
Lincoln
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Madison CO
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