Consumers Spending May Continue After Holiday
New York AP reports that merchants are hopeful the late surge in retail sales reflects a shift in consumer psychology toward greater spending and saving. With rising consumer credit and strong year end retail pace, analysts expect continued steady spending into 1962, boosting the economy ahead of defense and business investment.
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Santa Claus
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Elizabeth Taylor Skips Oscar Race Amid Stiff Contenders
AP Movie writer Bob Thomas notes Elizabeth Taylor is absent from this year’s Oscar field because she did not release a film. He lists top contenders across categories including Natalie Wood, Rosalind Russell, Geraldine Page, and Audrey Hepburn, with predictions limited to February nominations and April ceremony details.
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AT&T Earnings Hit Record in Fiscal 1960 Quarter
New York AP AT&T Bell System reported record quarterly earnings for the three months ended November 30 1960 totaling 340 285 100 as the best quarter of fiscal 1960 Net income for the three months ended November 30 1960 was 321 841 000 and for the year to date 1 311 625 000 up from 1 243 05 000 the prior year.
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New York
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Television Schedule Listing Featuring News and Soaps
The Sun provides a TV log with 10:55 airings for Sun's Television Log and 11:45 to 11:55 blocks. Programs include Harry Reasoner News Your First Impression Love of Life The Texan Truth or Consequences Search For Tomorrow Yours For A Song Guiding Light NBC News.
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Rembrandt Painting Boosts Museum Attendance in 1961
New York AP reports the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Little Rock sees a surge in visitors after acquiring a Rembrandt painting. Attendance rose from 15,498 on a holiday Saturday to 42,879 the first day shown and a museum record 96,774 the following Sunday. director Raymond Squires notes costs rise with more visitors and the painting spurs fund-raising but does not guarantee profits. The piece features Arkie the alligator at the Little Rock Zoo and remarks on sun lamps, throat treatment, and vitamin deficiencies as part of the exhibit’s broader backdrop.
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Tents House Victims Of Civil Rights Evictions
Haywood and Fayette counties face civil rights eviction pressures as tents shelter sharecroppers and voter registration campaigns run amid federal suits alleging economic coercion. Some landowners face injunctions and ongoing cases while attempts to relocate families continue amid a mixed, tense climate in the region.
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Did You Know Carpeting the Bottom Step Prevents Accidents
A brief note explains that carpeting bottom stairs reduces trips when vision is blocked by a bundle in arms. It emphasizes feet sensing the final step to avoid falls.
Television golf shows push live events into schedules
A slice of 1962 TV commentary notes networks shifting golf programs toward live football slots. Cast lists include Sam Jaffe and Dr Zorba actors, with NBC planning a Disney color half hour and CBS starting with The Danny Thomas Show. The piece hints at Hearings on programming and network dynamics shaping the season.
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Old American Insurance advert offers $1000 policies for seniors
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