Caribbean land boom drives prices as Virgin Islands lure investors
Sylvia Porter surveys St. Croix and the Virgin Islands where land costs surge. food imports keep prices high, construction costs rise, and wages soar. Rockefeller interests push development while private homes and hotels see sharp spending increases, attracting bid-hungry investors amid a regional boom.
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Sylvia Porter
ST. Croix
V.I
U.S
Virgin Islands
Denmark
Caribbean
The
Virgins
Virgin Island
Rockefeller
Laurance
David Rockefeller
Rockefellers
Sophia Loren
Themoan- Chase
Manhattan Bank
Timely Quotes Tourists Are Easier to Milk Than Cows
Earle Poorbaugh director of New Mexico's department of development remarks that tourists are easier to milk than cows, signaling a provocative take on regional economic strategy and visitor industry potential.
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Earle Poorbaugh
New Mexico
Department of Development
Crackdown on Unlicensed Dogs in Cedar Rapids
Animal Warden Charles Lockhart orders a crackdown as many dogs roam free. Unlicensed dogs violate rabies and annual licensing laws, with 202 dogs impounded in January and 4,000 annual complaints. Violations carry up to $100 fine or 30 days, after prior warnings. Weeknight news closes with sports and weather on Channel 9.
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Caribbean
Cedar Rapids
Charles Lockhart
Lockhart
Kelly Field’s War-Stride History Grows From One Flight
Kelly Field Texas born from a fatal WWI crash now a 25,000-strong air power hub. once a sunbaked field, it became a major maintenance depot with a $225 million payroll and 350,000 items. famed alumni include Lindbergh and six air force chiefs of staff shaping modern aviation.
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War Department
Texas
Eleventh Infantry
San Antonio
Kelly
Kelly Field
Jaap Ase Weeepewey
Lindbergh
D. McAllister
Fort Sam Houston
Russell
Maughan
Air Force Chiefs of Staff
Carl Spaatz
Hoyt Vandenberg
Nate Twining
Colin Kelly
Aumuicasancyir
Caterpillar Club
Herbert Thatcher
Air Defense Command
Hunter Harris
Pacific Air Forces
Edward White
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New York
Donovan Duz
Channel 9
Py Vee Finer
Kelly Air Base
J Bobh
Charles Lindbergh
Eugene Stevens
Air Force
Caener Wyn
Curt LeMay
John McConnell
Shultz’s
Tate
Are
Sheldon
Rusco Window Company
City National Bank
Old Marion Road
42Nd Street
New Lindale Plaza
Klinger
DODGE
Chevrolet ‘Impala
Polara
Chrysller Motors Corporation
Handler
Belle Plaine
Raleigh Johnson Motor CO
Center Point
Hendryx Motor Company
Main Street
Glarence
Thein Motor Sales
Lombard Street
TOR Company
2Nd Ave
Marengo
Marengo Motor CO
Western Ave
Monticello
Schoon Motor & Implement CO
S. Cedar St
van Horne
Douglas Wilson Motor CO
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