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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1962
Page
44
Standard & Poor’s 1963 forecast hints a modest upswing after a dull 1962. Economists sour on over optimism then over pessimism pivot to cautious gains, with Wall Street yields and stock levels shaping a steadier path for business and inventories ahead.
The era of rising expectations includes social wants and baby boom impacts. Common Market expansion and U S exports could boost demand while the Fed notes a potential 8 percent production rise and a gross national product near 590 billion by year end. Predicts a bright sixes era.
West Union district manager promotion takes effect Jan. 15 with Wal ters remaining in current post. Rexall store space above Arthur Jacobson building in Waukon to be remodeled into beauty parlor and apartment. Oxford Junction couple L. L. McCreight close 25 year grocery and meat market. he will still drive bus and serve as custodian.
An advertisement touts the Mighty Midget option for quick sales and affordable classified placements. It invites readers to place an ad by calling EM 2-1121.
Wall Street chatter notes investment opportunities remain for alert investors. Spear & Staff highlights aerospace, airlines, auto parts, trucks, chemicals, electronics, and oils as likely regrouping centers. Investors Research Co. forecasts earnings gains across auto equipment, driven by strong new car sales and defense production. sentiment depends on market confidence and tax revisions.
The New York City Housing and Development Board proposed an urban renewal area at Battery Park for a new NYSE headquarters. Milton Mollen told Mayor Wagner the exchange would buy a 240000 square foot tract at the Battery Park site pending approval, 460 yards south of its Broad and Wall Streets location.
S. E. Coquillette announced five promotions at Merchants National Bank. Robert A. Hahn and Raymond D. Orr were named vice presidents, each previously an assistant cashier. William O'Hara was promoted to assistant cashier. Ernest J. Buresh and Richard J. Ryan were elected trust officers. Des Moines offices saw Curt M. Walker named general sales manager for Boss Hotels Co. Pickford named general agent for Northwestern Mutual Life in San Jose starting January 1.
Readers note a gap in the classified pages as several local prospects and opportunities seem absent from this week’s want ads. Business and job listings are scarce, leaving job seekers and buyers unsure where to look.
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