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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1961
Page
10
Sylvia Porter outlines 1961 median and range incomes, noting average pre tax family income exceeds 7000 for the first time and that 1947 to 1961 data show rising affluence with more families above 10000 and 15000 brackets, highlighting postwar real income growth and shifting economic shape.
The report outlines upcoming changes in freight charges from Cedar Rapids to several regions including the South and Southeast with interim surcharges and fixed amounts for certain weight bands. It also details a 5 percent rate increase starting June 20, plus May bureau activity showing freight bill audits, overcharge claims, inquiries, and a New Orleans to Cedar Rapids rate adjustment to aid local distributors.
Four increases in motor carrier freight rates are set to take effect in the next three weeks. The fifth rate has been suspended by the Iowa Commerce Commission, the Transportation bureau of the Chamber of Commerce reported Monday.
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