Auto Firms Show 30 Percent Profit Rise in 1949
Government survey shows 25 major industries with profits generally above prewar levels in 1949. Remotor vehicles rose to 22.6 percent, biscuits and crackers to 15.3 percent, petroleum refining to 12.6 percent, while some sectors like tobacco and wool products declined. Overall 17 of 25 reported higher 1949 profit rates than 1940, but 22 showed declines from earlier peaks.
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Almast
Aehaee
14 Mile Hike Under Water Diver Plans Bottom Walk
Roy Butler of Norfolk 38 seeks to cross Hampton Roads on the harbor bottom in a 14 mile under water hike aided by gasoline powered air compressors. He aims to reach the south side by Saturday night and would set records for distance and time submerged if successful. Butler has 16 years diving experience worldwide and will wear a heavy deep sea suit weighing about 2500 pounds. He notes Klass Evarts crossed the same waters in 1921 but only traveled 2.75 miles beneath the surface.
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Roy
Russ
Butler
Hampton Roads
Tg Point
Comfort Abidi
Ocean
Butter
Concentration Victims Reunite in Buffalo Meeting
In Buffalo New York two former Mittenwald displaced persons camp inmates Mrs Maria Onischiewicz and Dr John Juszczak met by chance at an assembly. They recalled their time in Mittenwald as Lithuanian speakers and shared memories of medical work. A separate note states Washington DC building height limit capped at 160 feet.
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N. Y
Mittenwald
Bavarie
Maria Onischiewicz
John Juszczak
United States
US Traffic Deaths Rise 11 Percent Nationwide
The National Safety Council reports a 21 percent rise in fatalities from last year with travel millage up 22 percent. If trends continue, 1950 toll could reach 35,000 or more. Six months show 15,080 deaths. June 1950 up 10 percent from June 1949.
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Chicago
National Safter Council
Vermont
Peter Finds Out About Bottles
New York police report a two year old, Peter Stojowski, locked in his grandmother's bathroom as she pleaded. An emergency crew freed him after 40 minutes. the child admitted pouring polish from a bottle into the sink and onto walls during tea breaks.
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New York
Pete Stojowski
Luisa Stojowski
Peter
Huge Increase In Electric Power Seen In Southwest
The Federal Power Commission estimates the Southwest will require about 45 billion kilowatt hours of electricity in 1870, over three times 1947 usage, driven by industrial expansion and farming product processing. The survey covers several states and federal dam power basins, with industry and residence growth forecast through 1960 and 1970. A separate note reports an unusual interspecies friendship observed on a farm.
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Federal Power Commission
Fpcs
Louisiana
Arkansas
Owahonta
Kansas
Missouri
Mississippi
Texas
Onchite
Grand
FRC
FPC
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