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Cedar Rapids 1969 outlook shows steady growth prospects
Cedar Rapids officials forecast steady to outstanding growth in 1969 as major employers, led by Collins Radio Co and Iowa utilities, plan capital spending. Expansion and new facilities at Collins include a 22 000 square foot building for a phone exchange and maintenance offices, with 12 000 jobs to stay. Other firms like Century Engineering, Link Belt Speeder, and Amana Refrigeration project 5 10 20 percent gains and facility expansions while hiring remains stable or rises modestly.
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Cedar Rapids
Kueter
Collins Radio Co
Collins
Ing Co
Century Engineering
Century
Palo
Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Co
Goss Co
Metro
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Downing Box Co
Highway Equipment Co
National Oats
Penick and Ford
Quaker Qats
Nissen Co
Wilson and CO
Universal Engineering
Cryovac Co
Cargill