Summer Heat Shifts Business Trends and Production
A heat wave impacts U S commerce changing demand for air conditioners and clothing while reducing sales of food and home furnishings. Power capacity strains and planned plant shutdowns reflect industry adjustments in a hot season. Vacation activity and travel services are expected to rise with a milder work pace anticipated.
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Sam Dawson
New York
Edison Fleeting Institute
Chicago
General Industries
America
River improvements spurred by historic Des Moines project
Long-ago push to dredge and dam the Des Moines River aimed to make it navigable for transport. Proponents promised flood control, recreation, and economic benefits, while noting rivers shift regional life and demand new public responsibility beyond mere sewage handling.
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Des Moines
Mississippi
Cedar Rapids Jewelry Firm Plans Broad Trade Reach
A Cedar Rapids Jewelry Company seeks to expand by selling a wide range of goods including jewelry, watches, pens, clocks, and scientific instruments. The firm has paid capital stock of 4000000 shares with assigned par value and listing of directors. The notice details business scope and legal filings.
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Second Avenue
Cedar Rapids
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Chantry
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Tawa
Reaster
Corporation
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Executive Council
Cornoration
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Por
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Mewiit
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Theetirs
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Fars
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Enete Hereasier
Jrwe Company
Hapids Ty Georke PH Newton
Rivers Reborn With Dams And Beautified Banks
A call for modernizing inland waterways through dams basins and rip rap along riverbanks to improve navigation prevent floods and offer recreation. Advocates urge new laws and projects like reservoirs to restore rivers and reduce pollution amid frustration with current water quality and neglect.
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Burdjye
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Eisenhower urges Republicans to defend all Americans
President Eisenhower told 1,500 Young Republicans that party stands by every citizen regardless of religion or skin color. He praised their tribute and urged work for peace in a prosperous America, stressing unwavering concern for all people. Town City man cleared of reckless driving in police court.
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Wallington
Eisenhower
America
Towa Cillan
Towsa City
Willian Adamson
Town
Rodger Ivie
Adamson
Regular Graham TV Role Hinted
Billy Graham weighs a future weekly TV pulpit after his New York crusade wraps on July 21. He is impressed by ABC television reach and has received 50 000 letters from across the country praising his faith. He plans area activities but will not disclose details yet. Fanfani Gives Up, Rome. Amintore Fanfani told President Granchi he cannot form a new government and quits the effort.
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New York
Billy Graham
ABC
Graham
Fanfani
Romeins
Amintore Fanfani
Granchi
Buick Pontiac To Handle GM Opel Vauxhall Deal
GM plans for Buick and Pontiac to manage Opel and Vauxhall sales with two dealers in Cedar Rapids beginning next fall. GM President Harlow Currie announced the move as Allen Motor Co and Culver Motors will handle the foreign car distribution. The Iowa Electric Light and Power reports show total operating revenues of 44 million for the year ended May 31, up five percent from 1956, with net income of about 4.07 million and earnings per share around 1.98.
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General
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Thal
Humphrey’s Plane Dash Delayed by Traffic Policeman
In Cleveland a police sergeant stopped a Washington limousine clocked at 35 in a 25 zone and ticketed two others before learning the occupant was Secretary of the Treasury Humphrey. The secretary, delayed 24 minutes, explained a wallet was in the other trousers during a wardrobe change.
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Dinardo
Shumphrey
GM to Market Vauxhall Victor and Opel Rekord in U S
GM will distribute the Vauxhall Victor from England and Opel Rekord from West Germany through Buick and Pontiac dealers. Cedar Rapids Buick and Pontiac franchises will handle sales with first shipments to the North Atlantic coast in September and later to the Pacific coast and remaining markets. Availability in Cedar Rapids may slip to early 1958, with prices expected below Chevrolet.
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England
West Germany
America
Buick
Pontiac
Culver Motors
Cedar Rapids
Allen Motor Commpany
North Atlantic Coast
Pacific Coast
U.S
General Motors
Chevrolet
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