Prosperity glow lifts United States business in 1955
J A Livingston surveys a broad optimism among top executives across GE, Union Carbide, Sun Oil, Chrysler, Goodrich and others. He notes rising first quarter sales, record auto output, higher housing activity, increased pay and over time work, plus stock market gains and new issues as proof of a concurrent boom in business and confidence.
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J. A. Livingston
Ashington
U. S
Ralph J. Cordiner
General Electric
Morse G. Dial
Union Carbide and Carbon
Robert G. Dunlop
Sun Oil
L. L. Colbert
Chrysler
John L. Collyer
B. F. Goodrich
Richard S. Reynolds, Jr
Reynolds Metals Company
Cordiner
G.E
John D. Biggers
Libbey- Owens-Ford Glass
Edward G. Budd, Jr
Budd Company
Dunlop
Colbert
Collyer
Goodrich
Mark
J. P. Levis
Owens-Illinois Glass
Theodore G. Montague
Borden
George H. Love
Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal
Stocks of Interest In Eastern Iowa
Eastern Iowa investors review quotes not to be read as firm bids with price ranges from recent trades.
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Iowa
Market Review: Margin Hike Triggers Selloff on Wall Street
New York reports a Fed margin hike from 60 to 70 percent after late session selling drags down stock prices. Dow Jones gains seven cents for the week while rails rise 81 cents as utilities slip. Montgomery Ward proxies loom, with Wolfson predicting Sewell Avery may retain control and add board seats. Bethlehem Steel leads gains alongside U S Steel, while railroad stocks rise despite Friday dip.
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Bethlehem Steel
Bethlehem
Federal Board
New York
Federal Reserve Board
Jway
Wall Street
Reserve
Federal Reserve
Sen
Fulbright
Dow-Jones
Ward
Montgomery Ward
Louis E. Wolfson
Sewell Avery
Wolfson
U. S.steel
Monday's Estimates of Livestock Receipts Chicago AP
Unofficial Monday receipts tally 11 000 hogs 20 000 cattle and 3 000 sheep. Hog prices slipped 25 to 75 cents last week with sows down 50 cents to 1.00. Hog classes ranged from 14.00 to 17.35, with sows and pigs priced in lower bands. Cattle salable 100, steady. steers 26.00 to 32.00, yearlings 15.00 to 30.00, cows 11.50 to 16.00, calves 15.00 to 27.00. feeders 17.00 to 22.50. Sheep receipts 100, steady. lambs 21.75 to 22.50, yearlings 10.00 to 18.00, ewes 4.50 to 8.00.
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Allis-Chalmers Oo Emeas
Tobentra
Cherry-Burrell
Glimpton Industries
Collins Radio
Gamme Radio
Sengeran
Nat Bank & Trust
Sopstand Refrigeration Corp
Cornell Aeeereaare Products
Urtis
Pap Pruchaut
Iowa
Ee & Pr
Iowa Ii
Gas & Elec
Ns Pent Publishing Co
Nationa Als
Enick & Ford
Quaker Oats Co
Ibug
Tennessee
Gas Industri
Incorporated Investors
Ass Ass
Atlnvest 2d Fd Inc
Television Ectronic
Wellington
Tester Ee Eeae
Chicago
INS
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines Live Hog Prices Show Mixed Week to Week
Iowa hog market report notes Saturday receipts around 27 000, with Friday actuals 35 500, demand described as fairly active. Butchers steady to up to 15 cents higher, sows up to 15 cents, but heavy weights over 360 pounds show 25 cent dips. Top price 17.15 for barrows and gilts, with detailed bid ranges across weight classes from 160 to 400 pounds.
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Des Moines
INS
Bulk supply details show high weight pricing notes
The itemized text lists 450 Ibs at 13.15 and 13.95 with 450-550 Ibs at 12.15 and 13.70, repeating the same figures. It mentions a receipt total of 79 and 28 e ives 100 and notes bulk of supply held, implying stock in bulk.
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Sionery Appeatice
Waterloo
Uae
Sears Profit Sharing Plan Highly Successful
CHICAGO AP The Sears Roebuck fund, nearly 40 years old, has paid retiring employees well. Workers with 10 to 15 years left between 1952 and 1954 retired with averages of 6 776 taken from 1 370 invested. Thirty to 35 years’ service yielded about 47 679 on retirement after investing 3 038. The plan, funded mainly by Sears stock, remains a key incentive and wide participation rule. General Wood praises it as enormously successful, aligning workers with company aims.
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Chicago
America
Sears, Roebuck and Company
Wood
Sears
Dudderar Named VP and Sales Director at Fidelity Life
R A Dudderar of Cedar Rapids Iowa field supervisor for Fidelity Life Association since 1951 was named vice president and director of sales. Announcement by Fidelity President Walter C Below states he has assumed duties at the main office in Fulton Illinois. Dudderar has served with the company since 1936.
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R. A. Dudderar
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Fidelity Life Association
Dudderar
Fidelity
Walter C
Fulton, Il
National Retail Dry Goods Assn Honors Scherling
Richard E. Scherling, executive vice president and general merchandise manager of the Killian Company, is named a director of NRDGA merchandising division. The division formulates trade policies and lobbies for the retail sector. Scherling oversees Killian’s merchandising and previously chaired Frederick Atkins steering committee.
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Richard E. Scherling
Killian Company
National Retail Dry Goods Association
New York
Scherling
Killian’s
Frederick Atkins, Inc
America
Calmar Ready Mix Cement Company organized in Calmar
Calmar hosts the formation of the Calmar Ready Mix Cement Company with Serenus Elsbernd l as manager and a three man staff. In nearby towns, ownership changes include Waukon Bowling Alleys sold to E L Moore of Des Moines and King’s TV and appliance store in Central City taken over by Harold and Harlan Smith. Dyersville breaks ground on a new east drive‑in on highway 20 by Lawrence Pettinger. West Union leases the Ross Whitcher building for Youth Recreation Center and Bowling Alley Association, purchasing Rollaway Lanes from Doran Meyer. Keota links Clarence Smith with Productive Acres to refrigeration work with Phil Jenne of Washington. McGregor sees Mrs Roger Halverson open a home beauty salon. Calmar sees Gordon Knudson and wife purchase the root beer drive‑in from George Brueckner. McGregor sites Indian Isle, a new Mississippi river tourist resort, incorporated for 250000 by Harry L Clark of Rockford Illinois.
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Calmar Ready Mix
Serenus Elsberndl
Fort Atkinson
Waukon
E. L. Moore
Des Moines
Ray Kreeb
Central City
Harold and Harlan Smith
King’s TV
Dyersville
Lawrence ‘Pettinger
Highway 20
West Union
Ross Whitcher
Doran Meyer
Keota
Clarence Smith
Phil Jxneen
Washington
McGregor
Roger Halverson
Gordon Knudson
Holmen
Wis
George Brueckner
Indian Isle
Mississippi River
Harry L. Clark
Rockford, Ill
Bank Clearings in Cedar Rapids Rise Over Year
Cedar Rapids bank clearings for the week ended April 23 totaled 6 000 842 dollars, per the Clearing House. The prior year week totaled 4 703 115 dollars, and the week ended April 16 was 6 653 656 dollars.
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Cedar Rapids
Truck movement drives nearly half of U S fruit and veg to market
A recent analysis shows about 47 percent of U S fruits and vegetables reach markets by truck. It outlines transportation patterns, logistics, and implications for supply chains and regional producers. The data highlight road networks, freight costs, and policy considerations affecting distribution.
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U. S
Wall Street Hears Whispers From Major Firms
Wall Street murmurs potential takeovers and mergers across several sectors. United Aircraft may acquire a smaller aviation firm while Curtis Publishing faces control-buy rumors. American Brake Shoe and Inland Steel announce dividend and payout prospects. long term plans include Electric Auto Lite into Chrysler and Brunswick-Balke-Collender with Murray Corporation consolidation.
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INS
United Aircraft
Curtis Publishing
American
Electric Auto Lite
Chrysler Corporation
Clark Equipment
Brunswick - Balke - Collender J
Murray Corporation
Eastman Kodak
Lockheed
Bell Aircraft
du Pont
General Electric
National Lead
Phillips Petroleum
Grace
Owens-Illinois Glass
Union Pacific
U.S
Mead Corporation
Inland Steel
Lee
Frontier Industries
Philco
Lehigh Valley
Bulls
St. Louis-San Francisco
Mexico
Arizona Land
Harris
Upham
Emerson Radio
Arthur Wiesenberger and Company
Argus Corporation
Allied Stores
Treasury
Continental Motors
Iowa Restaurant Association State Meeting at Roosevelt Hotel
The Iowa Restaurant Association will stage a statewide meeting Friday at the Roosevelt hotel with about 200 delegates expected. Highlight of the gathering will be a dinner dance Friday night.
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Iowa Restaurant Association
Roosevelt Hotel
Eye knowledge rise cited by Better Vision Institute
The Better Vision Institute claims about 83 percent of a normal man’s knowledge comes through the eyes. The statement emphasizes the importance of sight in information intake and learning.
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The
Better Vision Institute
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