Profits Outdo Forecasts in First Returns
Sam Dawson reports in New York that profits for the first six months rose about 40 percent across 156 reporting corporations, led by steel and railroads. Net income totaled 778.7 million dollars vs 555.5 million prior year, with a few firms in the red and others modestly improved. The surge boosts Wall Street optimism, labor demands, and tax revenues, while some sectors lag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
Eisenhower
Geneva
America
U. S. Treasury
Commerce Department
Methodist Pastor Quits Lions Club After Beer Talk
In Council Bluffs, Rev. Glenn Parrott of Broadway Methodist Church resigned from the Lions Club after a talk on beer by Robert C. Phillips of the United States Brewers Foundation. Parrott said he could not identify with a group he felt endorsed the liquor industry. Phillips spoke about beer taxes in Iowa and beer history, followed by a brewing film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Lions Club
Glenn Parrott
Broadway Methodist Chhurch
Robert C. Phillips
Des Moines
United States Brewers Foundation, Inc
Parrott
Phillips
Neal Durick
Prochaska Issues Crosswalk Signal Instructions
Safety Commissioner E A Prochaska issued guidance on observing the new pedestrian crossing at B Street and Sixteenth Avenue SW. He noted motorists largely ignored the button operated lights during the first hour, and said the signal is synchronized with traffic lights at C Street and Sixteenth Avenue to improve flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B Street
Sixteenth Avenue
E. A. Prochaska
Prochaska
C Street
Pedestrian Signal Rules Emphasize Safe Crossing
Prochaska notes traffic flow tips to prevent backups. Pedestrians should wait for the walk signal before crossing. Drivers must stop at a steady red light, with a steady amber before it when the button is pressed. Instructions will appear in Czech and English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prochaska
Decorah Budget Shows Increase in 1956 Tax Levy
Decorah faces a 1956 tax levy of 114,064 dollars, up 11,989 from 1955, per the city council budget. Charles Anderson notes the figures and details behind the rise in city revenue requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Charles Anderson
Lost items and personal notices in Gazette
Public help sought for lost LADY ELGIN watch on 5th St between 5th Ave and 9th Ave. plus re‑lost green billfold, blue parakeet named Pete, lost wristwatch with leather strap, and 2 kittens. Also personals and ads about gifts, bait shop, cleaning services, rentals, tailoring, debt releases, and housing needs. Solicits phone contacts and delivery of information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
5Th St
5Th Ave
9Th Ave
Marion
Bever Park
Gropasce Jeweler
Palace
Phahes
Dar Rapids
Iowa
Mac’s Bait Shop
3Rd Ave. S.W
Dial
Fredrick Thomas Robidoux
R.R
Cecar Rapids
Kenwood Transor Fae Meena
Ernadean
John F. Mahnke
St. S
Arty
Ellis
Jim Boatwright
Los Angeles
Dick Alexander
DELCO
Novak Heating CO
3Rd Ave
J. D. Crittenden
Springville
Venetian Blind Hospital
John Vosdingh
Irvin Martinson
J. Kraus
Ed Rathie
G Ave
Lester Ye
Dee
Peaeshe
Akley Powell
Ar Hughes
R. E_GAUMON
SPORT
Ceed Best &Ranteed
Buildens” Association
Sheon
Irving W. Smith
Ronnie
Fgnes
Kutchera
Wallin Jal
Sant
Paul J. Nolan
Vic Bartow
Ceres
11Th St
B. A
Arageo
Sour Gazette
Rabin Ain Teak
Potor & Lou
Avon
Ottumwa
Leo Klinger
Frank Jakou
Klinger
Fayette
Caldwell
West Union
Ben "Hauser
Gazette
City Budget Shows Tax Increase Mainly For Debt Service
City clerk notes the 1956 budget raises 266 255 for expenditures up 40 890 from 1955. Debt service fund grows to 26 403 from 18 013 to cover retirement of 120 000 street improvement bonds. First bond levy set at 11 520. Recreation and public safety funds rise, with totals 14 173 and 34 772 respectively. Non tax income for 1956 totals 127 356, up 4 966 from 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Public Safety Fund
Warner Brothers Buys Bissell Book for Movies
Dubuque AP reports Richard Bissell author of 714 Cents says Warner Brothers has bought his book for a movie at an undisclosed price. Bissell and Pajama Game co producer Hal Prince met there Thursday to confer on the film version.
Death of Soviet Ballistics Expert Major General Ventsel
Moscow AP reports the Friday announcement of Major General Dmitry Alexandro vich Ventsel's death. A noted ballistics expert, he contributed to Soviet artillery and aviation developments and was named in Red Star, the army newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Dmitry Alexandrovich Ventsel
Red Star
Army
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Sam Dawson
E Gazette
Tor
Sun- Gay Gazette
Mortuchies
Novak Monument CO
Ave
Cedar Valley
Leonard Rayman
Melody Inn
12Th Ave
Swisher Pavilion
Howdy Roberts
Mayy
Go Palsroom Var
Orche
Novak
Dick Haddy
Ces
Cocktail Portien
New American Legion
Uly
Joe An
Sammy
Crete
Enoned
Brio
Aterior
Vorneral
Resuil' Kutchera
Head Excavating CO
Robert Kalous
Rock Fisher
J St
W. Sewing Center
St. Marion
M. Brow
Ave. SE
Old Marion Rd
Quakeroats
Mt. Vernon Road
Bob
Frank Pecka
Mersch
Farmer Town
Jim Williams
Grinnell
Iowa National Mutualins. Co
W. J. Rogers
2Nd Ave. S.E
Cedar Rapids
Harold Auerbry
Baxter
Apply Personnel Office
17Th St. NE
Ateye Ee
Itress
Artment
Gine Division
Clin | Machi Company
Maquoreta, IA
Percen
al Floor
Misley, Newman
Cain
Linton
Roninos
Rome
Residentia
R. E. Hertz
Ard
Brandon
J. C. Costigan
Ead
Wil C.R. Barber College
Poly
Casey
Baxter’s Body Shop
Clinton Machine Company
Maquoketa, Iowa
L. E. Bushing
Allison
National Grocery Concern
W. R. Melton
Triangle Seed and Chemical
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Blue Cross
Blue Shield Insurance
Thomas Co
Hennepin Ave
Minn
28Th St. SE
New Era Industries
Ers
2Nd Ave
P.O
Sid Ste
ACE Employment
First Ave
Cedar Employment Service
3Rd St. SE
Highway Cafe
1St St
THE
Killian CO
U.S.A
Hodge
Mr. Jones
Wieneral Clerical
2Nd Ave SE
Mason City
Alison Hotel
Tom Condon
Stark Realty Co
Realit
P. O
1St Ave
Montrose
Wineer's News& Lunch
Vernon Heights
Mt. Vernon Rd
Bs Tc
Better Brushes Inc
Zou
West Side Maidrite
B.W
Slipp’s Grill
Sunrise Steak
Highway 30
6Th St
Auty Perat
Cedrel
CEDAR
ENTE
TAST
Font Ray
May's
Prin
Ivyl Spear Restaurant
Apply Alove Cafe
Ist
Vos
Cabin Inn
de Var Restaurant
Shortha
Snot
Cheneal
3Rd St
Trede Schools
Iinstruction
National Concern
Universal System Ltd
Universal Systems Ltd
Rapids
Chevrolet
Ford
Chrysler
Saratoga
Dodge
Mercury
Sa Erarive
Kaiser
GMC
Eenene
Whitey
Ereeeeeeseres
Goon
Whitey's
Sixteenth Ave
Wilke
Wwa
Door
Chlevnover
Horst
Ihe
Ehrke Motors
Cai Wold
Estes & Hatcher
Pathe
Den
Central City
Towa
Eastern Blvd
L.W.B
Glenn
Saale
Chevro Vrolst Fisettine
Sain
Chevrolet CO
Cedar Rapids, IA
Incoe
Autos & Trucks
Saile
Handler
SOS
Ave. S.E
Gusvrolst
CHER
Ehrke
St. N.E
18Th St
SaRa Good
R Gazette
Kenny Smith
8Th Ave
Dodge Pickup
Estes Hatcher
NER
Salon
Cl Mours
Eee Skalsky's
Wilson Ave
Gulf Oil
Warner Brothers
Plymouth
Henry J
Hudson
West End
Allen’'S
Olds
First
11Th St. NE
10Th St
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